is there no kennels for stray dogs near u, that's where i got mine 2 years ago a lovely border collie, great dog well trained, wherever it has come from, very friendly with everybody including children, follows the wife everywhere, i have had dogs all my life mostly german shepherds, but this is the best trained dog and intelegent i have ever had, was 4yrs old when i got her. and she has been spayed etc.