Hi there, I’m Freddie. I’m a border collie/pit mix and I love my humans. I was adopted by my foster Dads in San Francisco at the start of the pandemic and then we moved to Portland, OR. For the last 2.5 years we’ve had a blast driving up and down the west coast, going to dog parks, going on long walks around the City, hanging out at friends’ houses with other dogs, etc. I love kids and have spent a ton of time with kids ranging from 2.5-16 yrs of age. I like to play chase and fetch, but I don’t chew furniture or shoes or anything like that. I know to go potty outside, and love going on walks throughout the day. I get really excited when I’m on leash and see other dogs on leash, but that’s just because I want to play. My parents have told me that I’m a cuddle bug and I love when they pet my tummy. I know I’m not supposed to go on the couch, but when they leave me at home for 5-6 hours at a time, I sometimes get on the couch. But I’m fine with a little alone time. Since I’m part border collie and pit bull, I love chasing after squirrels, but I’ve never been fast enough to get one. I’ve run into a bunch of cats on our walks, but my dads will never let me say hi to them. I’m sure we’d be friends if they did, but maybe one day. And though I may look like an alpha dog, I’m really a big softy who just wants to be part of a pack. I love little dogs too. I do have a sensitive stomach. I wish I could eat more foods, but I’ve learned that I need to stick to my chicken/rice based kibble or plain chicken breast diet. I’m also a talker….I like to communicate with my voice and I will whimper, cry, growel, and bark to let you know what I’m thinking. But again, I’m not an aggressive dog, just a chatty one. I look forward to meeting you!
Hi there, this is one of Freddie’s dads. We love this dog more than anything and it’s with great sadness that we need to rehome him. We’re moving to Europe for work and since he has some pit breed in him, the country we’re moving to will NOT accept him. My parents were going to take him, but my mother was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s and they can’t take on a dog right now. So we’re looking for a new home for him, a family or individual who loves dogs. Freddie listens well, and is very easy. No health issues, simple diet, completely potty trained, and really fun to be with. He’s got a lot of personality which is great in a dog and he likes to nap throughout the day. The only thing he needs to work on is his “extra” feelings towards dogs that look like coyotes or wolves (ie: Huskies, German Shepherds, etc). When he sees those dogs at the dog park or on our walks, he gets very excited. It’s easy enough to deal with in that we just pull him in the other direction and then he gets over it in a few seconds and we’re back to our walks. The few times he was off leash at a dog park and a Huskie came into the mix, he bolted for them, and we had to break it up. For this reason, we’ve decided to skip the dog park experience (took him to dog parks several times a week for 2 years without issue and for the last 6 months haven’t taken him) because it’s just easier to not have to worry about the potential of him getting into it with another dog. We felt this was the responsible move since he has some pit in him and we know there’s a stigma about the breed. We just want to make sure we’re setting him up for success. But to be clear, he’s never bit a human or another dog. The three times he got into a skirmish with another dog, nobody and no dogs were hurt….just standard dogs figuring out the pecking order stuff. Otherwise, Freddie is a gem! Sweet, loving and playful. He loves kids (babies to teens) and is super gentle with them. Oh and he’s good in the car! Happy to tell you more about him and the adventures he’s been on with us. Please reach out for more info. (email: philipandrewhall@gmail.com)
