Iris the border collie is ‘perfect mix of active and relaxed.’ Help her find a forever home
At 8 years old, sweet Iris is ready to find her forever family.
This petite border collie mix weighs around 35 pounds, making her the perfect medium-size dog.
Since the San Luis Obispo County Animal shelter is filled to the brim, Iris has been able to decompress and relax in a loving foster home.
While many border collies are very high energy, Iris loves her down time and has been thriving in foster care.
Her foster parents have nothing but great things to say about her.
Iris is good with other dogs, very calm, well behaved and housetrained.
The perfect mix of active and relaxed, she knows commands for sit, stay and shake.
After a long walk or good play session, Iris loves to curl up in her bed or by your side to nap.
The border collie lived in a recreational vehicle with her foster family and proved that she doesn’t need a lot of space to be happy.
She rarely ever barks and is great in social settings such as at restaurants or downtown area. She’ll happily lay by your feet and quietly enjoy the company of those around her.
With animal shelters at maximum capacity in SLO County and around the nation, Iris is one of many incredible dogs in need of a home. Adopters are needed now more than ever.
How to adopt
For more information about Iris (No. A295236), call the volunteer line at the San Luis Obispo County Animal Services shelter at 805-781-4400, extension 6, or visit slocounty.ca.gov/aserv. The shelter is located at 865 Oklahoma Ave. off Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo.
The full-price adoption fee is $85 for cats and $130 for dogs, plus a $30 county license fee for dogs, if the adopters are San Luis Obispo County residents.
The adoption fee includes a new collar, a spay or neuter operation, basic vaccinations, a microchip and eligibility for a free veterinary check within San Luis Obispo County. Cats also are tested for feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus, and adopters receive a carrier.
