Carmella is a beautiful, sensitive Border Collie searching for an experienced and compassionate person who will give her the time, structure and understanding she needs to shine.
This brilliant girl has high energy, strong working-dog instincts and a genuine need for mental stimulation. She has even completed an official herding training program! Carmella would thrive with someone who wants an active, purpose-filled life with an incredibly intelligent companion. Bonus points if you’re interested in helping her continue to develop her herding skills.
Carmella can be fearful when meeting new people and needs slow, gentle introductions. She may not greet you with kisses on day one, but with patience and consistency, you can earn the trust and love of a deeply loyal dog.
Her ideal home:
Experienced, patient and committed to continuing her training
Active and ready to keep her mind and body engaged
No cats
No children
Slow introductions to other dogs
Carmella urgently needs the right foster or forever home. Even if she isn’t the dog for you, sharing this post could help it reach the person she has been waiting for.
Personality & Traits
⚡Olympic Contender🏠The ButlerCoat Length: Medium
What Carmilla Needs
Ruh roh, not enough info has been provided to check compatibility.
Additional Information
Sex
female
Age
3 · Adult
Size
medium · 40 lbs
Color
Black with White
Coat
Medium
Listed
September 8, 2026
Adoption Fee
Fee set by Until They're Home
Each organization sets the adoption fee for their animals. Adoption fees help cover the cost of this animal’s care as well as allowing the organization to help more animals.
Until They're Home focuses offers shelter support, including foster services, behavioral services (training animals and humans) and tech support. We also offer donation-based services for those who don't want to relinquish their animal to a shelter, but don't have the resources or knowledge to keep them.
We do it because we love it. :)
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