JACK♂
Baby · Border Collie / Great Pyrenees / Mixed (medium coat)
Small · Medium coat
About
SPECIAL RESCUE PLEA FOR A VERY SPECIAL BOY When this sweet Border Collie/Great Pyrenees mix arrived at the shelter with his littermates, no one knew that his journey would be a little different. One by one, his siblings found homes while he remained behind—not because he wasn't wonderful, but because we were trying to understand why this precious puppy was struggling. After much care and investigation, we now know that this handsome five-month-old boy has Megaesophagus, a condition in which the esophagus does not properly move food into the stomach. Dogs with Megaesophagus require a structured feeding routine and ongoing veterinary support, but with proper management many go on to live happy, fulfilling lives. The good news? This sweet boy is doing well with his routine, and after months of waiting, he is finally ready to find his people. But only the right people. Because he is worth waiting for. And trust us when we say…he is a real catch. He is truly one of the nicest puppies you could ever meet. He loves everyone and everything. Other dogs? Friends. New people? Future best friends. He has a gentle, joyful spirit and a heart that is as big as they come. He is kind, affectionate, and simply a delight to be around. The type of dog who reminds you just how special dogs can be. Everyone who meets him falls in love. He deserves a family that sees beyond his diagnosis and recognizes the incredible puppy underneath. Someone with experience—or someone willing to work closely with a veterinarian and commit to the structure and management his condition requires. Because while we love him dearly, the reality is that the shelter environment is not ideal for a puppy with his specialized needs. We are struggling to provide the consistency and individualized care he deserves, and it simply isn't fair for him to spend his puppyhood growing up in a kennel. We know his person is out there. Or perhaps a rescue organization willing to give him the chance he deserves. This sweet boy has already overcome so much in his young life. Through it all, he has remained happy, loving, and full of hope. Now all he needs is someone to believe that a diagnosis does not define a dog. Because the very best dogs aren't always the easiest ones. Sometimes they're the ones worth fighting for. Please consider opening your heart to this extraordinary puppy. Rescue inquiries are welcomed and encouraged. Let's find this amazing boy the future he has waited so patiently for.