alder

Alder is basically the dog version of an introvert.

Quiet, gentle, low-key, and completely content doing his own thing, Alder is one of the easiest and lowest-maintenance dogs I have ever had in the rescue out of hundreds of dogs.

He is around a year old and was originally labeled as a pit bull mix at the shelter when he was younger and still looked like a generic puppy. But now that he is older, it is very obvious that he is not a pittie and instead looks much more like a Border Collie mix.

Alder is wonderful with other dogs of all sizes and also great with cats. He peacefully coexists with everyone but honestly doesn’t care much about joining the chaos or playing constantly. He prefers to quietly exist nearby and observe the world at his own pace.

He is shy and hesitant with new people at first, but there is not an ounce of aggression in him. He is simply a soft, sensitive dog who takes a little time to feel comfortable.

Once he settles in, Alder is incredibly easy to live with. He is not demanding, not hyper, not loud, and not needy. He is the type of dog who quietly becomes part of your daily life without bringing chaos into it.

Good fit: someone looking for a calm, quiet, low-maintenance companion who does not need constant stimulation or activity to be happy.

Adoption process: All adoptions are completed prior to transport. Dogs are picked up at designated transport locations.

If an adoption doesn’t work out (rare, but life happens), we always take our dogs back.

Location: Oklahoma (available to approved out-of-state adopters via transport)

Health: Fully vetted (neutered/spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested)

Adoption fee: $450 (includes transport + vetting)

Bonus: Each adoption includes a 30-minute phone consultation with a professional trainer

Transport routes: WA, OR, ID, MT, UT, WY, CO, MN, WI, IA, IL, IN, OH, PA, MD, NY, NJ, VT

Think you might be a good fit? Apply to be considered:
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Desiderata Rescue – Oklahoma Licensed Rescue #95