Cereal Canines - ADOPTED

Meet the Puppies

Six of the Cereal Canine litter were found alone on a dirt road near our foster’s home, in very rough shape. We caught the Mom, Lucky Charms, pretty soon after finding the puppies. We bathed her, fed her, and made her feel safe. Nonetheless, within 24 hours she ran from our foster’s home, only to return the next day with a seventh pup (Fruity Pebbles) in her mouth. She knew she had left a puppy behind, and clearly wouldn’t rest until she brought her to safety. Lucky Charms hasn’t escaped since, and has loved being doted on by humans and canines. She’s made fast friends with the resident dogs and kids in her foster home.

Unfortunately, her pups were filled with worms, malnourished, and some were suffering from Parvo. The three with the worst Parvo cases had to be hospitalized for a week. There was concern they wouldn’t survive, but these pups are strong willed and wanted to live. All seven pups are now healthy, active, happy, curious, excitable, and naughty troublemakers. With continued love, patience, structure, and PROFESSIONAL training, we are confident they will be fantastic canine companions.

Temperament

Our best guess is that these puppies have Australian Shepherd or Border Collie (or both in them). Anyone who knows the shepherd or collie breed, knows that these types of dogs are ACTIVE. They are NOT for those looking for a couch companion or a single-walk-a-day type of dog. Those with experience with this breed of dog (or similar breeds) are preferred. They are extremely active, happy, curious puppies who are ready for exposure to new life experiences. They are all water obsessed, whether it is a baby pool, or a large dog bowl, there is not bowl too small for a quick splash. They are all pretty well mannered, some are more shy and patient, while others more outgoing and excitable.

With continued proper socialization and professional training (A MUST), they will be great family members. Given their breed guess, these pups are not yard dogs, and those adopting should expect regular long walks, mentally stimulating activities or games, fun adventures, and lots activity. More personality details below.

Needs

These puppies are crate trained, and given their breed type, will probably benefit from the crate as a lifelong tool. The crate works as a great “off-switch” for this crew.
These puppies NEED a back yard, this breed is not well suited for city small living. They don’t need a huge yard, but they need to be able to burn some of that energy outside! Traditional fencing is NOT required.
These puppies would love dog siblings or friends. They love to play, and do very well with senior dogs correcting them. They just want to play with those who want to play, and snuggle who those who just want to tolerate them.
These puppies will be best suited to an to a very active family or couple, willing to give them regular walks and playtime, and when age appropriate, runs, and trails adventures. They should continue socialization with other dogs through puppy play dates.
Adopters should be ready to start PROFESSIONAL training with one of our recommended trainers around six-nine months old to continue proper dog socialization, work on nice leash manners, and heel-side walking, structured walking, place command, and prepare for off-leash remote collar fun.

Those with balanced training experience, and slip lead/prong/remote collar experience are preferred but not required!

As an organization, we prefer balanced training over positive only, which is balanced between positive rewards, but also rules and structure to set boundaries. We are firm believers that the more rules you have for your dog when they are young, the more freedom they earn as they get older. So set down expectations and boundaries for your dog now with a trainer and the right tools, so they can be part of all the family fun!

Those who don’t believe in rules, routine, and structure for your dog, need not apply.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, we will only consider applicants where one adult has a more flexible schedule, as puppies are a lot of work, and will require potty breaks, exercise, training and continued human and dog socialization as they grow up.

Vetting

All dogs rescued by FAVOR are:

Spayed/Neutered
Microchipped
Vaccinated for Rabies*, Bortedella (kennel cough), DA2PL (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, leptospirosis and parvovirus)
Up-to-Date on Flea/Tick Topical Preventative
Up-to-Date on Heartworm Preventative
Dewormed
*Rabies must be administered after 12 weeks of age. If puppies travel before 12 weeks, Operation Favor will refund adopters $15 towards the cost of their rabies shot.

Adopters immediate responsibility will include:

Required: Puppies WILL require DA2PL 3rd booster shots when age appropriate (between 14-18 weeks of age) at the expense of the adopter
Optional: LYME-LEPTO combination vaccine at the expense of the adopter

Cost

$650 Adoption Fee PER DOG

NEW ENGLAND Arrival Date

IN NEW ENGLAND - We offer foster-to-adopt, so please read our FAQs for more information!

Crate/Potty Training

All puppies and dogs rescued by FAVOR are crate trained, sleeping in the crate from 8pm-6am (with a potty break around 11pm), and accustomed to some day crate time as well. Puppies also understand the basic concept of peeing outside, but there is ALWAYS a transition period where crate cries and potty accidents WILL HAPPEN in a new home, as the dog transitions to new rules and ways to communicate.

We always recommend keeping dogs crated during nap times, bed time, and when they are alone to protect them from danger such as chewing on cords, socks, and other objects. Foreign objects can get stuck in their stomachs which can result in a very expensive surgery. We also encourage using the crate like a bedroom for your dogs as they get older, where they can take naps, take a break from human interaction, and have a time out. More importantly, the crate provides them a safe place to go to when things get overwhelming, like a lot of people, loud noises, extreme weather. Think of the crate as their “den,” and a place for them to unwind. We all need a break sometimes! Here’s a typical puppy schedule, written by our partner trainers, to get you started!