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Congratulations to Cassie, Treve, Hootie, and Stevie on finding their forever homes . Please visit our Gallery of Adopted Collies. SWCR Adoption Fees are $225 for puppies (younger than 12 months), $175 for adult collies (12 months old to under 10 years), and $125 for seniors (10 years or older).The adoption fee helps cover shelter fees and medical expenses. A home visit is required before an adoption may be approved. Please contact an SWCR representative to request an adoption application. For more information or to download the adoption application, go to our Adopting a Collie page. We have been asked what 'Adoption Pending' means. This status indicates that a family has completed all of the necessary requirements to adopt one of our collies and they have been matched with a specific dog. At this point, it means that the collie cannot be considered for adoption by others. The Pending status holds until the dog meets the family and the contract is actually signed by the adopting family and SWCR. It allows for final vet visits, travel arrangements, and anything else that needs to be done to prepare the collie for its new home. This is always a very exciting period for all involved in the placement of the collie. It is only in the rarest of occasions that a collie actually returns to the active waiting-to-be-adopted list. Due
to high gas prices and volunteer limitations, adopters interested
in collies being fostered in distant locations should plan on participating
in the transport of their new collies to their new homes. Depending
on location and distance, this may require the adopter to arrange
for the entire transport of their new collie. Adopters who are unable
to participate in transport should seek the advice of their local
SWCR representative.
Even as a senior collie, Buddy has lots of spunk and spring in his step - he walks well on a leash, and would probably love going for a mile long jog! He's a fun-loving guy who just wants to please, wag his tail, fetch his rope chew toy, and attach himself to his people and dog friends. Buddy was well-loved but very lonely, and desperate for attention. A home where he can have tons of interaction is a must - and Buddy would probably prefer having other canine companions, as he has thoroughly enjoyed the companionship of the collies at his foster home. Buddy has a hoarse bark and will "talk" and vocalize. He loves to be rubbed on, loved, and to have the occasional wrestling tussle with his foster dad! He seems to enjoy playing with his rope toy and interacting with the other collies in his foster home, and will probably begin playing with everyone once he truly settles in. Buddy is "caution" for cats - he is strongly cat curious and will at least chase. There is no cat in the foster home, though neighborhood cats have engaged his interest. Buddy has dental issues that will be addressed by his veterinarian in mid-March. For that reason, he is on medical hold at least until March 20th, or until after dental issues are resolved. Otherwise, his full wellness check at the vet shows a very healthy and happy boy! Buddy will make a wonderful companion collie for a moderately active family who wants a regal representative of the breed. He is a very loving and sweet boy, and even though he has only been at the foster home a few days, his canine and human buddies are already quite smitten with him! For more information on this handsome guy, contact Beverly at white_beverly@sbcglobal.net.
Jada clearly had no training in the first year of her life, so her ideal family would be one that would make a serious commitment to obedience training so that she could avoid bad habits and develop into the wonderful companion collie she should be. She is smart and is already responding to training, including housebreaking, in her foster home, and is now crate-trained. Until she is 100% reliable, she is spending her nights in her cozy crate. Jada is currently being treated for ehrlichia, after which she will be spayed and ready for her new home. If you are interested in Jada, contact Dory at dmunder1@elp.rr.com
Cassie appears to be in good health, is spayed, and is current on her vaccinations. She has been microchipped. She weighs around 40 pounds.
We believe she would do best in a quieter household with mellower dogs or even cats. For more information on Cassie, please contact Bill Ferrell at bkferrell@cox.net.
Treve appears to be in good health, is spayed, and is current on her vaccinations. She has been microchipped. She weighs around 40 pounds.
We believe she would do best in a quieter household with mellower dogs or even cats. For more information on Treve, please contact Bill Ferrell at bkferrell@cox.net.
SUNNY Sex: Female Color: Sable & White Rough-coat with Blue Merle markings Age: 10 years Rescued: Gallup, NM October, 2009 Fostered: Rio Rancho,NM Preliminary Bio: Sunny originally was taken in as a stray by a young couple living on a ranch 60 miles out of Grants, and they kept her two weeks and then ask for help from the Gallup Animal Humane Society in placing her where she could get the attention she needs. GHAS contacted us, and she is now a part of SWCR. She arrived with a coat that not seen a brush in several years, but now has been rough-groomed out to relieve her of that burden. She seemed happy to be groomed, offering absolutely no resistance. She came to us with obvious hip mobility issues, which are now receiving medical attention that seems helping her. She prefers to be outside and was probably a 24-7 outside collie and would stay out all night if permitted, though she learned how to use a doggie door immediately. And as the weather gets colder, she will learn to be a house collie fulltime. The idea seems to be foreign to her at the moment.\but she is learning quickly. She is housebroken, spayed, and current on her shots including her Rabies vaccination. She is HW and intestinal parasite negative. For more information about Sunny, contact Lee More at 505.989.3530 or leemore@mac.com Sex: Neutered Male Color: Tri-color Variety: Smooth Age: 9-10 months Rescued: Hobbs, NM October, 2009 Fostered: Alamagordo, NM Bio: Slick is a happy, exhuberant, athletic boy. He was found at the overnight, drop-off pen at the Hobbs,NM Animal Shelter in July 2009. New local shelter policies held Slick in place for three months before he could be released to SWCR, despite efforts to have him released sooner. He has spent his first few SWCR days learning doggy manners, gaining understanding of basic commands, and becoming reacquainted with grass,sunshine, and dirt, growing, walking on lead, starting basic obedience learning and appropriate behavior around other dogs. He needs to learn what it’s like to just run free in a big, fenced backyard. One of the most delightful observations is watching Slick learn how to play with adult dogs. He probably knew this at one time, but being penned in a small run for 3 months has caused him to have to relearn this behavior. Endearing qualities about Slick are watching television, sitting to be patted, and especially his perpetually wagging tail saying that he’s eternally joyful! This youngster will do well in an active, physical home. Slick learns quickly with positive motivation. As with all pups, Slick needs patience and socialization with both humans and dogs. Obedience classes are highly recommended! Slick is current on all his inoculations and is neutered. For addditional information about Slick, please contact Kathie Wallis at katwallis1@msn. .
Sex: Male Color: Double Dilute Variety: Rough Age: 5 months Rescued: Phoenix, AZ September, 2009 Fostered: Albuquerque, NM Bio: Stevie (short for Wonder) is a darling blind and hearing-impaired young lad. We do think he hears a little. Despite these impediments this is an alert, inquisitive, playful, and quite frankly, amazing puppy. He is very active around the house and certainly not above showing his puppy antics by getting into something left within his reach. He can be a little pest around the other household dogs as he tries to engage them in his play. They either play with him or let him know that they don’t want to be bothered. He is quite the “squirmer” if picked up and just wants to do things. He is housetrained and regularly uses the dog door. We think he would be very good with kids and cats (although he would undoubtedly be curious). Given his puppy antics and desire to regularly play he would probably need to be paired with another playful or tolerant dog. While he is a smart little guy we do think that prior experience with blind or hearing impaired dogs would definitely be an asset to fully develop his potential. Consistent with our policy, Stevie won’t be neutered for months but he could still potentially be placed into his forever home on a foster basis until we get him neutered. He is getting current on shots and he is microchipped. For additional information about Stevie please contact Lee at LeeMore@mac.com.
Sex: Female Color: Tri Color Variety: Smooth Age: 4 1/2 years Rescued: Tucson AZ October 8, 2009 Fostered: Tucson AZ Bio: Zoe is a 5 year old tri-color smooth collie. She came to us with her littermate MacKenzie, who is also available for adoption. Zoe is very people friendly, outgoing, active and enjoys running, playing tug of war with her playmate Hootie, and is very cooperative when getting brushed and bathed. Zoe wants to be the leader of the pack but gets along with other dogs. She was also raised around cats and we feel would do fine with them. Zoe would do best in a home where she could get lots of physical activity and she would benefit immensely from a structured obedience program. Zoe has been fostered with Hootie for the last 6 months and for the person looking for two dogs, Zoe and Hootie would be a great pair to be placed together although she would also do great as an only dog. For more information, please contact Peg Cass at sneekypie@msn.com
BENTLEY - Adoption Pending! Sex: Male Color: Sable-headed White Rough-coat Age: 5 years Rescued: Las Cruces , July , 2009 Fostered: El Paso Bio: A very handsome boy, 5 year old Bentley came to SWCR from the Las Cruces Animal Shelter where he had been picked up for the second time as a stray. Records indicated that Bentley's owner picked him up the first time, but attempts to contact them during his second "incarceration" proved unsuccessful. When "Bent" was rescued, he was full of ticks, underweight, and filthy, but still he was happy and ready to please. We quickly discovered that he already had some obedience and could "sit", "shake", "lie down", and "stay" (we had to work on that last one a few times). He also traveled in the car well, but isn't comfortable jumping in by himself and needs a helping hand. He loved being brushed and didn't mind his bath either. Bentley is mostly white, with a sable and white head. He has one blue eye and one brown eye and no sign of visual impairment. Bentley has extremely keen hearing, as the sound of a stray turtle on the concrete front porch at his foster home confirmed. Bentley's former owners never had him neutered, and upon taking him to be vetted, SWCR was told that, unfortunately, he tested heartworm positive. Our beautiful boy has begun his treatment and should be finished by the end of the year. He won't be able to have his vetting (neuter) completed until his heartworm treatment is over. He also has “collie nose,” which we are treating. Bentley gets along well with small children (especially if they have snacks with them), other dogs, cats, and is completely house broken. For treats and medication, Bentley will sit patiently and wait, but he will counter surf for extra treats if food is left at the edge of a table or counter. Probably a side effect from being left to fend for himself. Bentley could be placed in a foster-to-adopt home before his treatment and vetting are completed if we find a new family for him that would help him complete his medical regimen. If you are interested in Bentley, please contact Annick at 915-584-0033 or molly751@cs.com
Sex: Male Color: Sable headed Tri Color Variety: Rough Age: 5 years Rescued: Phoenix, September 2008 Fostered: Phoenix Bio: Hootie is a 5 year old male rough collie who originally came into rescue from a hoarder where he had minimal socialization with people. In his time with Southwest Collie Rescue, Hootie has made big strides in his ability to trust people, although he will need someone with patience who can continue to restore his trust in the human race. A year ago, Hootie would not even take a treat from his foster mom’s hand. Now he trusts her and can even be easily groomed by her, something he really enjoys. Hootie favors women over men but does respond well to some men. Although he is sometimes competitive with other males, Hootie plays nicely with Zoe and follows her lead. They would make a great pair if placed together. Hootie would do best in a home where he could get physical activity and training from a patient human. For more information, please contact Peg Cass at sneekypie@msn.com.
View Hootie Wants a Home above. Sex: Male Color: Sable Merle, Smooth Debarked Age: 4 years Rescued: Phoenix April, 2009 Fostered: Phoenix, AZ Bio: Colin is a smooth coated collie that we rescued from Maricopa County Animal Care & Contral, he was brought there as a stray that was not claimed by his family. Colin is very excited about almost everything in life, very fun loving, sweet and playful.
Sex: Female Color: Tri-color Rough-coat Age: 8-10 years Rescued: El Paso, June , 2009 Fostered: El Paso Bio: Bio coming soon. On medical hold at present. For more information on Molly, contact Annick at 915-584-0033 or molly751@cs.com.
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He is good with other dogs and has started playing with his other 4 legged family members with chasing games, he acts very young, actually puppy like in many ways. He loves toys and plays fetch and tug a war with his humans. Colin loves to go for rides and to places, he walks so-so on a leash but calms down after a while and is doing well with practice. Colin initially had some marking issues but is doing much better as we just had him neutered, he has learned how to use the dog door. Colin has been checked by our vet and is currant on all his shots, he does have scars on his nose from some unknown cause in his life, maybe a tangle with a cactus...? We can only guess...Contact Cindy at 
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