Adoption Pending 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.  The Pending status holds until the dog meets the family requirements 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.

HENRY

Sex: Male
Color: Sable and White
Variety: Rough
Age: 7-8
Rescued: Prescott Valley AZ August 2010
Fostered: Phoenix AZ
Bio: Henry is an approximately 7-8 year old rough collie. He was originally found in the Yuma desert, extremely dehydrated and emancipated. We nursed Henry back to health and he was adopted about a year ago to a family in Prescott Valley, while living in the northern climate he developed allergies to many of the weeds and shrubs that grow naturally there, the family tried allergy shots but he just could not seem to adjust to the environment and they returned Henry much to their dismay. Henry is once again doing much better here in the Phoenix valley and we are trying to control his allergies through diet and a topical steroid for his current itchy skin, mainly legs and belly. Henry does have only one eye, we are unsure how he lost it originally, and the vet thinks from some sort of accident, it doesn’t bother him at all or hinder him an in way.

Behaviorally, Henry is quite a character and loves his people and other dogs. He is a happy guy and very playful, loves to play chase and his favorite toy is a basketball. He is funny in that he likes to collect things, particularly soft things, he has been known to take several dog beds and toys and configure them to his liking. Henry gets very excited when going places and pulls a little at first but then settles down on a leash, he loves car rides and rides wonderfully. Henry is housetrained and uses the dog door at his foster home but did well without one at his last adoptive home. We think he would be fine with cats and he is very good with children. For more information about Henry, please contact Cindy at reelracer@aol.com.

SALLY

Sex: Female
Color: Sable and White
Variety: Rough
Age:9-10
Rescued: Artesia NM  July 2010
Fostered: Alamagordo, NM
Bio: Sally was rescued from the Artesia animal shelter after her owner had taken her there and requested she be euthanized, listing the reason as "sick and old".  Since SWCR doesn't consider any collie too sick or too old, we took her in and went to work.  Sally was in poor shape after suffering what had to be years of neglect.  Her ears, eyes, tail, belly, and all four feet were covered with tiny imbedded fleas, which she had gnawed at until they were bleeding and void of fur. Her chewing caused additional problems as her front teeth had been broken off in some places and were extremely sharp.  Sally had an umbilical hernia that had never been repaired, and she had never been spayed.  Her coat was falling out in clumps and she suffered from substantial skin irritation.  When volunteers picked her up, a kind word caused her little bare tail to wag.

Sally's vetting is nearly complete.  She has a pretty sheen to her coat, the fur has grown back on her feet and tail, her ears are silky, the hernia is repaired, and she is UTD on her vaccinations.  Sally gets along well with the other collies in her household and doesn't seem to mind cats at all.  She is also good with kids and generally adores humans that offer her any sort of contact.  She walks best in a harness, because her slight visual impairment results in traffic, bicycles, etc., startling her and she sometimes pulls to hard against a collar.  With time and experience on a leash this should improve.  She is searching for a family of her very own.   Sally is housebroken, loves to be brushed, and rides well in a car.  According to her foster family, Sally has just begun to play with toys and objects she thinks are toys.  She seems to remember what toys are, but perhaps has not had anything to play with in a very long time.  For a senior girl, she does not seem to have any mobility issues, she has a good appetite, and is very mellow and relaxed.  She is very content falling asleep to contemporary jazz.  Sally has a second chance and is a happy, healthy collie with many good years of love left to give.  If you would like to know more about Sally, contact Kathy Wallis at  katwallis1@msn.com.

McGYVER (Mac)

Sex: Male
Color: Tri
Variety: Rough
Age: 2-3 months
Rescued: Abilene TX July 2010
Fostered: Alamagordo, NM
Bio: Mac was rescued from the shelter in Abilene Texas where he was apparently left in their overnight drop off kennel.  Initially, Mac was quite timid and extremely frightened, but caring and patient SWCR volunteers comforted him in his temporary foster home where he learned from the bigger collies.  Mac is now being fostered by a family that is continuing his puppy training, and he is receiving additional collie lessons by the four "big collies" that live with him.   He was very thin when SWCR took him in, but he is eating a balanced food and has begun to fill out, putting on a little weight.  His foster family tells us that Mac is extremely smart, loves to play, and asks outside when necessary.  He has not been destructive, and sleeps quietly at night without being crated.  Mac is already very athletic, being able to stand on his hind legs and balance to play or "grab" his humans.   He loves to vocalize, "talking" to his foster family and the other collies in the household every chance he gets.  We know little about his history prior to his coming into rescue, but he doesn't seem to be affected by much in his past.  Mac already knows how to ride confidently in a car, he plays well with other dogs, doesn't mind cats, walks on a leash, and is housebroken.  Contact Kathy Wallis at katwallis1@msn.com.

VANNA/GRACIE - Foster To Adopt!!!

Sex: Female
Color: Sable Merle and White
Variety: Rough
Age: 6 months
Rescued: El Paso, TX May 2010
Fostered: El Paso, TX
Bio: Vanna is a lively puppy who has yet to meet anyone she doesn’t like. She is sweet but very full of puppy exuberance and will have to learn that “leaping-lizards whirling-dervishes” don’t get treats!  She gets along with other dogs fantastically, but is a little too playful right now with cats. She loves all doggy toys, but currently likes to think that just about everything is a chew toy. Until she gets some training, she would probably knock over small children and even some adults who might not be prepared for her soaring enthusiasm. 

Vanna has had no training, and 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 already responding to training in her foster home, and is now crate-trained and doing well on housebreaking. Until she is 100% reliable AND over her teething frenzy, she is spending her nights in her cozy crate, as well as those hours during the day when she cannot be supervised.  Vanna is now up-to-date on her vaccinations, and is available to the right family on a foster-to-adopt basis until she is spayed.  If you are interested in Vanna, contact Dory at dmunder1@elp.rr.com.

SASSY

Sex: Female
Color: Sable & White
Variety: Rough
Age: 8
Rescued: Phoenix, Az, March 2010
Fostered: Phoenix, Az
Bio: Sassy is about an eight year old large rough coat female.  She came into our program when family members could not care for her after her owner suddenly passed away.  Her former owner’s family used a bark collar on her in an attempt to control her barking.  To that end, they also kept her coat shorter around her neck to secure a better contact for the collar.  Sassy is a big girl and could stand to lose several pounds.  She is currently on a diet, and is doing well.  

Sassy is very sweet, and has been well-behaved in her foster family's home, and is getting along fine with the other dogs in the household.  She periodically will “pick it up” and attempt to play with the resident three year old female collie during her sudden bursts of energy, so she can be active if she feels the urge.  She will seek out human attention.  In fact, in her other household and while her owner was hospitalized, we were told that she would follow the other household members around.  However, since they were apparently not dog people, they did not appreciate Sassy's attention.  She has, no doubt, been dealing with grief of her own. 

Sassy does seem to be a “vocal” girl and will bark at a number of things. In addition to barking at the usual neighborhood things a dog might bark at, Sassy will even bark at dogs that she wants to pass, but only if she feels they are in her way.  She will also vocalize and bark during play, when seeking attention, etc., so she probably should not go anywhere where there are known barking issues.  She rides well in the car and would thrive in a lower activity household.  Kids would be fine with Sassy, and we think she would do fine with cats also.  Contact Bill Ferrell  at bkferrell@cox.net

MOJO - Adoption Pending!!

Sex: Male
Color: Blue Merle with white
Variety: Rough
Age:1 year old
Rescued: Wichita Falls, TX June 2010
Fostered:Alamagordo NM
Bio: Mojo is a smart, affectionate boy that was surrendered by his owner because she could no longer care for him.  Mojo was underweight and had not yet been neutered.  There were no records of booster vaccinations for him, so SWCR has worked to bring his vetting up to date.  He is housebroken, leash trained, and confidently uses a doggie door.  Mojo gets along well with other dogs and is getting used to cats. 

Because Mojo is what we refer to as a "double dilute" collie, he is mostly white with some patches of brown on his body.  Most double dilute collies are deaf, blind, and sometimes both.  Mojo is no different.  Although his vision seems to be fine, Mojo is completely deaf.  He is learning hand signs and he responds well to the signals he knows so far.
 
A playful, happy collie, Mojo loves human attention.  He is very interested in the resident cats at his foster home, but only examines them closely and we are working on lowering that interest level a bit.  Like other collies, Mojo loves to vocalize and he does bark occasionally, mostly when excited or happy.  He knows to sit when his collar and leash are being put on, and he is crate trained, but will sleep just about anywhere.  Mojo loves car rides and travels quietly.
 
This young, active boy is looking for a forever family that will continue his training and keep up with his energy level.  If you are interested in adopting Mojo, contact Kathy at katwallis1@msn.com.

DELILAH - Shetland Sheepdog - On Medical Hold!

Sex: Female
Color: Tri-factored Sable and White
Variety: N/A
Age: 5 years
Rescued: Ell Paso TX March 2010
Fostered: Phoenix AZ
Bio: Delilah was picked up as a stray in El Paso and left unclaimed.  She was clearly terrified and very traumatized when we first visited her at the shelter, but we could see that, beneath the filthy and matted coat was a beautiful girl. Our friends at Animal Services arranged for us to foster her until the period of time in which her owners could claim her ended, so we were able to pick her up early.  Delilah is a girly-girl, and was obviously someone’s princess at some point in time.  She is very good at being brushed and loved on, and is housebroken. She will need to be spayed but she is negative on all tick-borne diseases and heartworms.

Delilah seems to get along okay with the other cats and dogs in her foster home, but she cannot interact much at this point in time. She is currently suffering severe mobility issues, and was either hit by a car or kicked by a horse. Delilah has five breaks and dislocations in her pelvic area. Since calluses have already begun to form as the body begins to heal itself, our vets have recommended that we keep her very quiet and crated for a month to see how the natural healing evolves.  At that point, we will evaluate her mobility and determine whether orthopedic surgery is called for as well. We hope to get her to the point where she will be mobile enough to be the perfect princess for a new family to adore. For more information about Carley, contact Bill Ferrell at Bill Ferrell at bkferrell@cox.net

 

SKIPPER - Shetland Sheepdog - Foster to Adopt!!!

Sex: Male
Color: Sable and White
Variety: N/A
Age: 8 months
Rescued: Farmington NM March 2010
Fostered: El Paso TX
Bio:  We couldn’t resist this personable puppy when the Farmington shelter people contacted us. He was initially shy but quickly became affectionate with all people, gets along with other dogs and now has learned what a great friend a cat can be. He has had absolutely no training, including house-training, but is learning quickly and is now crate-trained and doing well. The little dude is also now playing with toys and with the collies (and cats!) in his foster home. Like most shelties, he likes to let you know when someone is threatening the homestead, but he isn’t overly barky in the house. We are working with “SHHH” and “Quiet” and he is responsive to those when you are around to remind him. He would benefit greatly from a family that will continue his training as he’s a very bright boy.

Skipper was born with a congenital defect called “kyphosis,” which is a convex curvature of the spine. His spinal cord has not been affected, so he doesn’t know there’s anything wrong with him., Although he will never be a canine athlete, he is very active and has no fear playing with a whole bunch of bigger dogs -- one recent weekend he had a ball with nine big collies!  If you want a love-bug companion who has personality to spare and will always make you smile, he might be the puppy for you. Skipper is available to the right home on a foster-to-adopt basis until he is neutered. Contact Dory at dmunder1@elp.rr.com.

 

 

 

NICKY - On Medical Hold!

Sex: Male
Color: Sable and White
Variety: Rough
Age: 4 years old
Rescued: Las Cruces NM March 2010
Fostered: El Paso TX
Bio: Nicky was picked up by Animal Control in Las Cruces, NM, and whose owners declined to claim him.  A fast learner, he hasn’t had any accidents indoors and sleepsquietly in his crate at night.  Nicky is very interested in the resident cats but is beginning to learn that they are not toys.  He has been behaving respectfully toward the other dogs in his foster home , and is proving to be a fairly mellow boy, although he does like to talk to his humans and to the neighbors in a big booming voice.  Nicky has a pretty bad case of collie nose which will be biopsied later this month so that a proper treatment plan can be implemented.  His new family will need to commit to limiting his time in the sun, putting sunscreen on his nose when he is outdoors, and making sure he gets whatever medications are necessary for the nose to heal.  Nicky is a rather sensitive guy, and will need a gentle hand when it comes to obedience training as well as brushing and clipping toenails.  He will have his teeth cleaned and be neutered later this month.  If you think Nicky might be the right addition to your family, please contact Annick at 915.584.0033 or at Molly751@cs.com.

 

 

 

BUDDY

Sex: Male
Color: Sable and White
Variety: Rough
Age: 9 years old 
Rescued: Amarillo, March 2010
Fostered: Amarillo TX
Bio:  Buddy is a beautiful, regal gentleman who yearns for his very own family to love!  He was released to SWCR by a soldier's family who could no longer provide for him.  The soldier (the family's son) served several tours of duty in Iraq and is now stationed in Fort Hood, and he is very much relieved that Buddy will now have a wonderful forever home.  Buddy will be 9 years old on March 24 and has lived much of his life as an outside dog.  Buddy was taught basic obedience (and how to fetch) by the soldier, and is already adapting well to being a "house dog" in his foster home.  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, 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.

 

 

SUNNY

Sex: Female
Color: Sable and White
Variety: Rough
Age: 10 years old
Rescued: Gallup NM October 2009
Fostered: Santa Fe. NM
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 older, 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

 

CISCO - Adoption Pending!!

Color: Sable and White
Variety: Rough
Age: 1 1/2 years old
Rescued: Phoenix AZ
Fostered: Phoenix AZ
Preliminary Bio: This youngster is probably going to be adopted by his foster family. For more information about Cisco, contact Bill Ferrell at Bill Ferrell at bkferrell@cox.net

 

 

COURTESY POSTING - LOST COLLIES

Dixie, a female(left), and PJ, a male (right), adult sable and white rough collies are lost in the Manzano Mountains in NM.  They left their property on the east face of the mountains near Tajique and Fourth of July Canyon and their human family Sunday, August 15, during a severe thunderstorm.  Please call Mary at 505-384-4266 with any information that might help these collies get safely home.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SOUTHWEST COLLIE RESCUE, CONTACT leemore@mac.com

 

 

 

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