Sadie

Available

2 years old|Border Collie|Female|Large|Santa Paula, CA

🤐 Quiet🚽 House Trained😌 Calm🤗 Affectionate🐈 Cat Friendly

Sadie

Available

2 years old|Border Collie|Female|Large|Santa Paula, CA

🤐 Quiet🚽 House Trained😌 Calm🤗 Affectionate🐈 Cat Friendly

Sadie is a black and white Border Collie mix living in Santa Paula, CA. She is a large, young female with a medium coat, spayed and up to date on vaccinations. Sadie is house trained and gets along with cats. Born in February, she’s a Pisces, which makes her extra gentle and loyal.

About Sadie

Sadie is a young, large Border Collie mix with a striking black and white medium coat. She’s been through a lot—rescued with her newborn puppies and overcoming health challenges—but she greets every day with quiet resilience. Sadie’s best moments are simple ones: morning brushes, quick zoomies, then flopping in the grass to sunbathe. She is calm and gentle, keeping a close, protective eye on her people and staying especially attentive at night. Despite her polite manners, she can be wary with strangers, preferring to approach on her own terms, but her sweetness wins over anyone patient enough to let her come to them. Sadie is house trained, knows basic commands like "NO" and "wait," and politely takes treats. She’s still adjusting to living with cats but is showing steady progress in her foster home. Car rides make her happy, but she's learning to hop in more confidently. She’s good around pets, and her nervousness with loud noises or fast-moving kids is improving with each new day. Though she needs ongoing care and a bit of medication, Sadie’s spirit shines through—she’s a loving, quiet presence looking for a patient person to give her a second chance. Her adoption fee is sponsored, thanks to Sharon’s generosity. Ready to fall in love? Hit apply and lets get started.

Questions about Sadie

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Sadie, as a Border Collie mix, typically thrives in homes that offer plenty of space to roam and regular opportunities for exercise. A home with a fenced yard or access to open outdoor areas would suit her best.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Border Collie mixes like Sadie generally do best with a yard or close access to parks where they can expend energy. Regular walks and time to run are important to keep her happy and healthy.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Border Collie mixes are often good with children if socialized early, but Sadie is still gaining confidence around fast-moving kids. She may do best with older or dog-savvy children.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Because Sadie’s breed can be sensitive and sometimes nervous, she’d benefit from an adopter with some dog experience or a willingness to work with her on confidence.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Border Collie mixes like Sadie often do well with other dogs if properly introduced and socialized. Her friendly nature suggests she could be a good companion with respectful canine friends.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Sadie is already showing she can coexist with cats and is making progress every day, which is typical for Border Collie mixes given gradual introductions.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Border Collie mixes can have strong herding instincts, so supervision is recommended around small animals. Sadie’s calm demeanor suggests she can learn boundaries with guidance.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Sadie tends to be reserved at first, a trait seen in many Border Collie mixes. She prefers to approach new people on her own terms and will warm up if given patience and space.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Sadie, like most Border Collie mixes, prefers not to be left alone for long stretches and thrives in homes where someone is around most of the day.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Border Collie mixes are smart and eager to please, so Sadie will excel with consistent, positive training. She already responds to some basic commands and is eager to keep learning.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Sadie is a large Border Collie mix, fitting the typical size range for her breed.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Border Collie mixes like Sadie often live between 12 to 15 years with proper care.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Sadie, with her medium coat, will shed moderately year-round and benefit from frequent brushing, especially during seasonal changes.