So we have made the decision to rehome our border collie. 
We love him so much and that is why we have to let him go. Over the past two years my knee has degenerated and I am no longer as mobile as I need to be for his optimal care. While I am a firm believer in pets are for life, sometimes you have to do what is best for that pet and let them go. He has been licking his forelegs maniacally and creating brown spots on his beautiful white fur as a result. He also chews his "ankles"...this is behaviour caused by stress and lack of proper activity for such an intelligent dog. He is too smart for us! We play hide-and-go-seek with his toys and he almost always finds them. But he is bored beyond belief and we just cannot provide the stimulation he requires. My poor cats are stalked and herded relentlessly because he NEEDS a job.
So a friend who has four acres which backs onto 200 acres of crown land has agreed to have him. This friend had a heart attack ten years ago so must exercise daily. He walks their other dog twice a day. Archer will be incredibly happy there I know. I will miss him terribly. Although he was supposed to be Scott's dog, I am the one of course who feeds and grooms him and he follows me wherever I am. I NEVER go to the bathroom without my entourage. lol. I am heartbroken but I KNOW this is the RIGHT thing for him and for us as well. Because of his boredom he causes a lot of damage and stress in our home. But that doesn't stop me from being incredibly sad. I feel like this might be the first step in the dismantling of my life.
I will miss you my beautiful boy.
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We love him so much and that is why we have to let him go. Over the past two years my knee has degenerated and I am no longer as mobile as I need to be for his optimal care. While I am a firm believer in pets are for life, sometimes you have to do what is best for that pet and let them go. He has been licking his forelegs maniacally and creating brown spots on his beautiful white fur as a result. He also chews his "ankles"...this is behaviour caused by stress and lack of proper activity for such an intelligent dog. He is too smart for us! We play hide-and-go-seek with his toys and he almost always finds them. But he is bored beyond belief and we just cannot provide the stimulation he requires. My poor cats are stalked and herded relentlessly because he NEEDS a job.So a friend who has four acres which backs onto 200 acres of crown land has agreed to have him. This friend had a heart attack ten years ago so must exercise daily. He walks their other dog twice a day. Archer will be incredibly happy there I know. I will miss him terribly. Although he was supposed to be Scott's dog, I am the one of course who feeds and grooms him and he follows me wherever I am. I NEVER go to the bathroom without my entourage. lol. I am heartbroken but I KNOW this is the RIGHT thing for him and for us as well. Because of his boredom he causes a lot of damage and stress in our home. But that doesn't stop me from being incredibly sad. I feel like this might be the first step in the dismantling of my life.
I will miss you my beautiful boy.
Archer.jpg
It's a hard choice to make for sure but Archer will be happier on a farm/ranch. Being who he's is, and we all know that you and your family loved him while you had him and took good care of him. He'll always be a part of your memories. 
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