Sheri

About Sheri (Border collie) in Queen Creek

Sheri is waiting for you at Central Arizona Animal Rescue in Queen Creek, AZ 85142. Hi… I’m Sheri. I’ve been waiting a very long time for you. Border Collie • Quiet Sweetheart • Ready for Her Forever Home Hello there. My name is Sheri, and if it’s okay with you, I’d like to tell you my story. I’m not quite as bold as some dogs — I’m the kind who likes to learn who you are first, maybe look into your eyes, take a breath, and feel safe before I trot over for kisses. But once I know you? I love deeply and beautifully, and I’ve been saving all that love for the family who will finally be mine. A Long Wait in Yuma I once lived on the streets of Yuma, alone and unsure. Someone found me wandering and brought me to the shelter. I waited for my family to come claim me… But they never did. Then I waited for someone new to notice me… And waited… And waited some more. Ten months. That made me the longest‑term resident at the shelter when I was finally chosen to leave. Ten months is a long time for any dog, but especially for a gentle soul like me. I didn’t complain — I just quietly hoped. Imagined soft blankets, kind voices, and someone who would see the sweetness in me that had been overlooked for so long. Then something wonderful happened. A Ride Toward Hope One day, they told me I was leaving. That a place called Central Arizona Animal Rescue had room for me, and better yet, they had hope for me. I got to hop into a car and head toward a new beginning. This is where I live now — safe, cared for, and finally being seen. But I know the rescue isn’t my final stop. I’m waiting for the home I’ve dreamed of for almost a year. Maybe that home… is yours. Who I Am I’m a border collie, which means I’m smart, observant, and thoughtful. But unlike some border collies who burst into a room like confetti cannons, I’m the softer kind. I like to stand back for a moment. Study you. Make sure you’re kind. Then slowly brighten as I realize, “Yes, you’re safe.” Once that ha