Border Collie Lost Hope After 748 Days in Shelter—Then Everything Changed
Summary
Billie, a Border collie mix, spent over two years at the Animal Care Society in Louisville, Kentucky, before finding a potential home. A video about Billie went viral, attracting the attention of a family who is now fostering to adopt her. Billie has some behaviors related to resource guarding, which the family and the shelter staff are addressing through training.Key Facts
- Billie is a Border collie mix who spent over 748 days in a shelter.
- She was taken to the Animal Care Society as a puppy and is now 2.5 years old.
- A viral Instagram video featuring Billie received over 56,000 likes.
- The shelter described Billie as having resource guarding tendencies, meaning she can be protective of what she sees as hers.
- Billie has moved into a foster-to-adopt home with hopes it will be permanent.
- Shelter staff and the new family are working on training Billie to manage her guarding behavior.
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