🐾 Meet Phoebe 🐾 Australian Shepherd / Border Collie mix • 2–3 years old • Spayed Phoebe is not your average dog… she is incredibly smart, deeply loyal, and full of potential. She moonlights as a comedian, with her crazy Aussie Antics. 😂 Now, she just needs the right person to help her thrive. About 8 months ago, Phoebe was pulled from Animal Control in Charlotte to give her a real chance at life. Since then, she has made great progress! True to her breed, she remains a high-drive pup who craves structure and consistency. Any herding dog lovers can relate! These pups love adventure, activity, cuddles, attention, and stimulation all held together with boundaries and expectations. Phoebe’s Personality & Needs: ✔️ Extremely intelligent and highly trainable ✔️ Food motivated and eager to learn ✔️ Crate trained ✔️ Bonds deeply ✔️ Loves to play Keep Away ✔️ Excellent in the car - loves car rides! ✔️ Did well in bath and for nail trims ✔️ Walks well on leash ✔️ Extremely responsive to verbal commands (and knows several) ✔️ Has shown steady improvement in manners and socialization during months of fostering - wants to please and learn! ⚠️ Behavioral Notes (Please Read Carefully): She is dog-friendly, but can be selective. She does not do well with dominant females. Does not try to harm cats, but loves to herd/chase/boss em around - we recommend dog savvy cats only Not well suited for small children. We recommend teens+ Can be weary of strangers - particularly if they're loud and/or moving quickly. This is showing improvement with socializing - she has even been excited to meet some new friends recently Has a history of resource guarding (no bite history) and can show signs of possession. Improving steadily while in foster care. Phoebe would love hanging out with an active family. Whether at home, on the trail, or on the road, she's down for an adventure! With her deep desire to please and big smarts, she has a ton of potential to be an amazing companion. She just needs the right fit with a compatible environment. 🏡 Ideal Home: Experienced, confident, patient handler (working breeds strongly preferred) Structured environment with clear expectations Ability to manage introductions and behavior safely Willing to water a flower and watch it grow