Billy

Billy greets the people he knows with excitement and a waggy tail. He is incredibly affectionate and adores a fuss. Once he feels settled, there's nothing he loves more than curling up beside you on the sofa for a snuggle. Billy continues to successfully make new human friends. Recently his foster carer has been taking him to work for a few days a week where he made friends with everyone in the office. The best approach is simply to let Billy choose to come over when he is ready. His latest adventures include exploring Braunton Burrows, he loves Torridge Commons on his long-line jumping in and out of the river, and when it’s quiet, the beach so he can dip in the sea! Billy will bring you his toys so you can have a game of ball or tuggy together. He's motivated by food. While he'll happily accept any tasty treat, chicken is definitely his favourite! He enjoys learning with positive, reward-based training. He already knows "sit", "paw", "down", "leave", and "stay", and has great name response. Billy has made some doggy pals whilst out and about with his foster carer. He prefers calm dogs who are happy to coexist alongside him on a walk. Generally he isn’t bothered by other dogs and is happy to ignore them and carry on with his own adventure. Billy is looking for adopters who will continue to build his confidence and enjoy everything that makes him special. In return, they'll gain a loving, loyal companion who will reward their kindness with endless affection, happy tail wags, and plenty of snuggles. Billy is a handsome five-year-old Lab cross Collie looking for a loving home with adult adopters. Billy is currently thriving in a quiet foster home where he enjoys a peaceful lifestyle. His foster carer describes him perfectly, saying, "He is wonderfully affectionate, happy and content little companion who has been an absolute pleasure to have in the home!" Billy is looking to be the only dog in the home and will need a home without cats or small furries. With his foster carers he has been enjoying walks on Dartmoor and has been fine to pass by livestock on his lead. Billy has been instantly forming bonds with women, and he has been taking a little longer to open up to men. Once he has made a new friend he will go up to them for snuggles or take his toy up to them and ask them to play. Billy has a successful introduction plan for visitors to the home. He is seeking a quieter home without too many visitors. He is happy to be left alone for a few hours at a time, he will just nap. He is fully housetrained. Although car travel isn’t his favourite thing, he will happily get in the car and travel when needed. Potential adopters will need to visit the centre a couple of times to get to know Billy before taking him home.