hi, i’m planning on getting my first border collie later on next year after i am prepared for everything. i was wondering if anyone could help me find an ethical breeder? either line is fine but i’d prefer a medium/low drive working line. the breeder i’m looking at right now seems ethical but i just want to make sure before purchasing the puppy. it’s edge of time border collies. i’m ok with either getting a puppy from new york or vermont, thanks!

I lost Juno suddenly on the 30th of October at around 12:45 PM.

She was my one-of-a-kind, beautiful border-collie x husky rescue, and words can't describe the bond we shared.

This wasn’t like losing any other pet I’ve ever had before. She was my dog, that once-in-a-lifetime friend who seemed to understand me on a level that even I sometimes didn’t understand. She brought so much energy, intelligence, and pure love into my and others' life. I don’t think I’ll ever find another soul like hers - she was pure love.

She passed so quickly and suddenly. Out of nowhere, she collapsed from what we later found out was hemangiosarcoma of the heart. We raced vack to the vet, and thankfully, she hung on until we were there to say goodbye.

It’s so hard to believe she’s gone. There was no warning, no time to prepare myself, and her absence in my home is heavy and devastating. One moment she was there, and then—just like that... gone.

She had such a vibrant spirit. Whether it was a knowing look an excited " Rooo rooo" she had this magical way of lifting my spirits and making life feel less heavy. We called her my "blood pressure monitor'", because she would paw me when I got stressed to remind me to take it easy.

I miss her so much, and it hurts so much. The house feels empty without the "tick tick" of her nails behind me. She was my shadow. I couldn't even go to the bathroom without her nosing her way in. I’m left with a hole in my life where she used to be.

Thank you for reading this. I just needed to share her memory with people who might understand. If you’ve ever lost a dog like this, I’m sure you know what I’m feeling. It’s so hard to let go of something so special. I hope, wherever she is, she knows how much she is loved and what an irreplaceable part of my life she’ll always be.

Run free, my best girl.

My 7 year old border collie suddenly became severely lethargic about a week ago. We took him to an emergency late night Vet that same night because ours closes at 6 and it was around 8:30. The vet did the usual bloodwork and everything came out fine so there was no sign of infection. He then started drooling the next day (first time ever even around food) so we took him back and he had a sonogram done. Nothing out of the sonogram either. We had another bloodwork done because the vet recommended us to check for pancreatitis. We’ve spent over $2k and we haven’t gotten any answers and he hasn’t gotten any better at all. We’re going to a recommended specialist (from a friend) tomorrow morning. Anybody else have any ideas though?? It breaks our hearts seeing such an energetic friendly dog so depressed unmotivated and weak all day. Doesnt even want to go for his walks either. T-T please help

Just trying to figure out if I crossed a line

Anyone else use their cat as a pillow?

I’ve always heard border collies can be picky eaters… but I’m really struggling with mine. She’s likely a McNab/BC cross… and she has overcame a lot as a rescue that was treated horribly in her prior ranch life (she had a hard time relaxing enough to even eat initially, other than survival). We have come a long way, but she is still so picky with food. We have tried lots of dry kibble, wet food, fresh food… she is more interested in the fresh cooked food obviously- but we have multiple dogs and this isn’t super sustainable. PLEASE - anyone - can you give me advice/life experience on which direction to go with kibble/food? I don’t mind having fresh/wet as a topper… but she’s losing weight again from bare minimum eating. No signs of allergies or intestinal upset just fyi. TIA!

TW: Animal health discussion TLDR; My dog is sick - how do I cope with the panic?

Hello friends 👋

This is my boy Hamilton. He will be seven in two weeks. I've had him since he was 8 weeks old and at the risk of sounding cheesy, this guy is my soulmate.

He has had a relatively uneventful life health wise. Always healthy as a horse. About a year ago, he started having some gastrointestinal upset issues. It started with some liver treats that didn't sit well with his tummy. He got into this weird cycle where he wouldn't eat and then he'd get sick from being over hungry and would continue not to eat. That happened a few times.

Earlier this year he got into one of those cycles and ended up vomiting blood. We rushed him to the ER vet and it turns out he was wretching so hard he broke a blood vessel.

Fast forward to two weeks ago. My boy, who has never eaten a non-food item in his life, puked up a pine stick (devoid of all needles and covered in stomach ick). Weird. I have eyes on him 95% of the day and 100% of the time outside. I think maybe he brought it in on his tail and ingested it while cleaning himself.

Either way, the next few days he was pooping mucus blood. Vet said it was pretty normal after an event like the stick and to watch him. It cleared up in about 12 hours, he was back to normal.

Two days later he vomited copious amounts of blood. Rush to ER. no obstruction, no internal bleed.... No answers.

We've been feeding him a bland diet of chicken and rice. This morning he wouldn't touch his food. VERY abnormal for him. Couldn't even get him to eat PB (his favorite). Took him to the vet - they did a full blood panel (results pending) and a fecal test. Gave him some antibiotics in case it's an infection and some anti nausea meds.

On the way out of the vet he went #2 and it was basically liquid blood. I rushed back into the vet and they came outside to look at it (and clean it up... They are so kind). They told me to proceed with our plan and they'd call me with the results in about 24 hours.

We are going to change him to a hydrolyzed(sp?) diet as the vet said it may help. They're testing his pancreas levels as well.

We're at home now. He's very lethargic. He did have some dinner and water. He's sleeping by my feet right now. This is my first dog as an adult and I've never really had to go through anything nerve wracking with him before. To be honest, I am pretty torn up about it. Now I can't eat either.

Any advice from a more seasoned dog parent about coping with worry in scenarios like this? Thank you in advance for reading my novel ❤️🫠🙏

Stay safe

10 weeks old, He’s a big boy!