RECENTLY ADOPTED COLLIES
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TYSON is a beautiful blue merle about 2 years old. TCCR bailed him out of a shelter after he was dumped there by his third owner. Beyond that, we can only guess at his history. He doesn’t seem to know many commands, but is learning quickly since his fosterpersons are working to teach him. So perhaps no one took the time to train him. He gets along well with the other dogs and the cats in the home, but doesn’t readily run and play with them (maybe he was an only dog). He walks nicely on a leash; he’s pretty laid back for a 2 year old dog which is a good thing because he’s a large sized collie. He will seek out the company of his fosterpersons for his fair share of attention. Tyson seems to find everything a novelty, as if he didn’t get out much before to see the world.
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ZEUS is a 9 year old 'ish'
Sable and White Collie, found as a stray. He is sweet and very attentive to
his foster mom, good with cats, and loves to ride in the car and go for
walks. He's good on the leash and doesn't pull. Steps are not a problem
for Zeus. He knows come, sit, give me a paw, etc. Zeus is trustworthy when
left home alone, loose in the house; he is not destructive. Zeus is looking
for his new forever home and would especially like someone to keep him
company much of the day. If you're looking for the new love of your life,
than, Zeus may be for you! Z |
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TYLER is a 2 year-old male, sable, rough collie; although he currently does not look like one. Prior to coming to us, he was shaved at the shelter because his coat was severely matted. If you are looking for a young collie, Tyler fits the bill. He is curious about everything, very energetic, and playful all the time. Tyler is house trained. He is also crate trained, but only at small intervals. We are working with him on not to jump on people or other dogs. He gets along well with other dogs, but tends to have a food aggression towards them. We’re not sure if he likes cats. Tyler is tall, lanky, and loves people and attention. He is good with kids, but may run them over while playing. Tyler definitely needs obedience training. He wants to do the right thing, but he just doesn’t know what that is. He needs a special family that would love to take the time to teach him to become the special collie that he is. When his coat grows back, watch out, he’ll be a knockout.
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CANDY is a 7 year old Sable & White female. She came to us through an animal shelter on the west side of the state, where she was picked up as a stray. She came in with her 7 year old Golden Retriever housemate/sister. The two of them were picked up and tagged the year before and returned to their owners. When they were found this time, the shelter knew who the owners were and tried to contact them but got no response. Of course the owners didn't want them back, they were both heartworm positive! Candy has completed her heartworm treatment and has tested negative. Her Golden housemate was adopted, the family whom we met by accident on our first vet visit. Candy is a push-button dog who absolutely adores attention. If you start petting her, she will nudge your hand if you stop! She is completely housetrained and has the run of the place if we are away. We have three other collies in the house, Candy gets along fine with them. It took her awhile, but she has finally learned to play with the youngest one. Candy would do best in a home with children. When our grandkids come for a visit she wants to be wherever they are. She gives up her place on the floor on my side of the bed at night to be by their side. When she sees (or hears) the leash, she wants to go with me, beats me to the door. Walks or rides in the car, doesn't matter as long as she can go!
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MICK is about 2-1/2 years old and came in to TCCR’s care from an animal control shelter that found him as a stray. Although his owners were contacted that their dog had been found, they opted not to take him back into their family. Despite Mick’s strikingly beautiful blue merle coloring and happy-go-lucky temperament, it’s obvious that he’s a kinda-collie, and not 100% purebred. But he doesn’t know that and the collies in his foster home have adopted him as one of their own. Mick is a smart dog that picked up the household routine and learned basic commands very quickly. He is trustworthy indoors, there’s no inappropriate chewing or getting on furniture, likes getting groomed and is not a barky critter. He lives to play with people and other dogs. His picture shows him in that play mode, just asking for someone to join in the fun. Until Mick outgrows his boisterous, youthful enthusiasm, it would be better that he not be placed with frail or unsteady-on-their-feet humans or dogs. But if you’re looking for a very loving pet that can keep up with an active family.
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This handsome guy, also named BUDDY was turned over to TCCR by a veterinarian that found him tied to their clinic door one morning. He had a note with him that his family could no longer care for him and hopefully the vet could find him a good home. It’s obvious that while he was with that family he was a well-cared-for pet. Buddy, a beautiful 6 year old male, is an active dog that loves his toys and playing fetch to get his exercise. He gets along well with the other dogs in his foster home and there’s no problem getting along with the cats either. He knows his commands, is trustworthy indoors, well behaved, kid friendly, and has no heath issues.
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SEGER is a two year old rough coat white/merle collie. He is a young guy that came to us with another collie, Tyler, from a shelter where they were brought in as strays. His coat was so neglected that they had to shave him. After two weeks, his peach fuzz is finally growing into something that someday will be a beautiful white coat able to keep him warm on his daily walks. In the meantime, he wears a polar fleece coat. Seger follows anyone around the house if he thinks he can get attention -- a real "velcro" collie. He has learned the "sit" command and we are working on walking on a leash. His house manners are a bit rough and a crate is helpful in controlling his puppy-like exuberance. He is housebroken and does bark when he wants to go out. Seger loves his squeaky toys and will play tug until your arm will fall off. Seger has a ton of energy and needs a family that can keep up with him and as well, have the patience to train him.
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SHEBA is a healthy 7
year old sable female, turned over to Collie Rescue by owners who could no
longer afford her care. She is house trained, crate trained, trustworthy by
herself , co-exists peacefully with the family cats and will happily share
the couch with you. She’ll entertain you with her “roll over” trick and
Sheba even plays fetch. I
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CHARLIE is a handsome 10 year old tri-color collie. His owners had to move and could not take him with them. Charlie is very lovable; good with kids, cats and other dogs. He enjoys car trips and is a great traveler. Charlie is in good health and takes no medications other than heartworm preventative. He is housebroken, and trustworthy to be left home alone without a crate. He even stays off the furniture! Charlie is well-mannered on the leash, knows his basic commands, and is a pleasure to have around. |
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NOAH is a very handsome mahogany sable boy who came into Rescue from an owner who couldn't care for him. Even though Noah is about 4 years old, there is still a lot of puppy and puppy energy in him. His "house manners" are good and improving; however he is crated when there is no one home to watch over him. His favorite indoor activities are dragging every toy out of the toy basket and following people from room to room to room. Outdoors, he loves to run and jump over every obstacle in the yard (flower pots, decorative fences, chaise lounge, other dogs...) He'll gladly play his version of "fetch", which also has a lot of tug and keep-away mixed in. Noah is not the dog for someone who works all day and expects their dog to just sit and relax with them. He is active and will benefit from a daily "job", whether it be as a companion on long walks or jogs, becoming an obedience competitor or learning some agility work. He is NOT the couch potato type. Noah is a little too rambunctious to be a good playmate for a toddler, so a family with older kids would be better. He gets on well with the younger collie of the house, but can be a bit much for the old collie and little dog that live there too. Noah will return all the love and positive attention given to him and will make a wonderful pet for someone who is willing to give him the time, attention and the gentle training he needs. |
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