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.

Jillie

Sex: Female
Color: Sable and White
Variety: Rough
Age: 2-4
Rescued: Albuquerque NM July 2010
Fostered: Albuquerque, NM
Bio:Jillie was rescued when she decided to join two hikers and their dogs on a hiking trail in the Albuquerque East Mountains.  She seemed to think that having humans and other dogs for friends was a great idea, so she willingly went home with  her new  foster family.  Then she really settled in and made herself comfortable, claiming the couch as one of her special places.  She enjoys and plays nicely with the home dogs, but would chase a cat (or rabbit), but probably only in play.  A dog-savvy cat would quickly get the upper hand in the game. 

She loves chew bones, but is a bit finicky as an eater.  Jillie is a bit underweight, and needs to gain 5-8 pounds, but she is a real bundle of energy. She does think counter surfing in the kitchen is a fine game. Although she is good on a leash, she is easily distracted by wanting to greet every other dog she meets.  It is obvious that she needs to gain some socialization skills, which obedience training would help. She is housebroken, and shows no noise sensitivity to storms or fire crackers. She can be cuddly, but only on her terms.  It is obvious that she has not previously had a lot of contact with a family.

Jillie is spayed, is current on her Rabies inoculation, negative for Heartworm and internal parasites and has been micro-chipped. For more information about Jillie, contact Arlene at arlenestarkey@q.com or 505-892-8538.

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.

Tucker

Sex: Male
Color: Sable and White
Variety: Rough
Age: 2-3
Rescued: Deming, NM July 2010
Fostered:Santa Fe, NM
Bio: Tucker was surrendered to Deming Animal Control after his owner could no longer care for him. His foster mom reports that he's "definitely led a sheltered, neglected life thus far. But he is a smart little guy and is learning quickly, probably more by example from the other dogs. He is learning leash manners and to sit. "Everything is new to him - the dust mop, the cactus, being reprimanded, a toilet. It's rather   amusing to watch him react to things. He does love squeaky toys! He'll sneak off with a toy and I'll hear him squeaking it in another room - one time for about half an hour!

"Tucker and our collie Cole will play tug of war, and this morning he and Cole played a rousing game of chase in the back yard. "Tucker is housebroken and freely uses the doggie door. He's also extremely good at bedtime. Cole and our other dogs get in their beds in the bedroom and I show Tucker his bed. Within minutes he will lay down and not make a sound all night. "He's an energetic, goofy boy with some nervous tendencies, but is gaining confidence daily."

Tucker will be ready for adoption by the last week of July when his vetting will be complete. Since he so loves the company of other dogs, we would prefer to adopt him to a home where he'll have a buddy to play with. If you would like more information about this affectionate, good- looking collie guy, please email Lee More at leemore@mac.com or call her at 505 989-3530.

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.

Dante

Sex: Male
Color: Sable and White
Variety: Rough
Age: 3
Rescued: El Paso, TX May 2010
Fostered: El Paso, TX
Bio: Dante is a stray who came into rescue with the help of our friends at El Paso Animal Services. His harness had almost worn the hair off beneath the straps, and he had clearly had a traumatic prior life.  He also tested positive for heartworm, and will finish his treatment in early August.  As he has gained physical health, he is quickly blossoming into a gorgeous collie, but his emotions are slower to heal. Although we will never know the story he has to tell, this sweet boy is extremely shy and clearly frightened of humans.

Dante gets along very well with all the dogs in his foster home, and has paid little if any attention to the house-cats. He had no training in the past, so he has to be supervised carefully in the house to redirect any inappropriate chewing or counter-surfing.  He is now crate-trained and spends time in his crate with the door open so he knows he can come and go as he pleases. Dante has been betrayed by humans and is slowly learning that some are kind and can be trusted.  He has made a lot of progress in his foster home and will now take treats from his foster mom’s hand, but he has a long way to go. He will need an adopter who is dedicated to positive training, has enormous patience and love, and will never give up on him. For more information on Dante, contact Dory at dmunder1@elp.rr.com.

RUDY - Shetland Sheepdog - Adoption Pending!!

Sex: Male
Color: Sable and White
Variety: N/A
Age: 6
Rescued: El Paso, TX July 2010
Fostered: El Paso, TX
Bio: Rudy is a delightful little Sheltie who was picked up as a stray by Animal Control in El Paso.  Amazingly, no on came to claim him, and so SWCR brought him into our program.  Rudy gets along with cats, other dogs, and above all, people.  He’s never met a stranger and thinks everyone is his friend.  So far, he has been the perfect little gentleman in his foster home and is quiet outdoors too.  He knows how to fetch, understands basic obedience commands, and likes nothing better than to hang out with his humans.  He will make a lovely companion for a family that loves to cuddle with their dog,  For more information on Rudy, please contact Annick at molly751@cs.com or 915.584.0033 .

LACEY - Adoption Pending!!

Sex: Female
Color: Tri-color
Variety: Rough
Age: 5
Rescued:Tijeras, NM June 2010
Fostered: Tijeras, NM
Bio: This wonderful young collie was given by her owner to SWCR to find her a permanent “forever home” when the owner felt unable to give her the attention that she should have. Lacey is a bit small for a female, weighing in at 42 pounds, but she could stand to add a few pounds to her delicate frame. She is a very gentle collie, equally comfortable in or out of the house. She would be equally good with children of all ages [including toddlers] and those of us who might be a bit older and think we need a well trained companion. She is very well mannered, obedient collie, responds to her name on call, is crate trained, is happy to jump into a vehicle to travel, and gets along with other doggies of different breeds, both young and old. She is a very loving collie. We don’t know her opinion of cats. Lacey has been spayed, micro-chipped, is housebroken, had her teeth cleaned, and is current on all her shots and is in good health.

Lacey is the epitome of the trite phrase “Good things come in small packages.” For more information about Lacey, contact Arlene Starkey at 505-892-8538 or arlenestarkey@q.com.

SUMMER - Adopted!!!

Sex: Female
Color: Sable & White
Variety: Rough
Age: 2-3
Rescued: Deming, NM July 2010
Fostered: Alamagordo, NM
Bio: Summer and Tucker were surrendered to Deming Animal Control after her owner could no longer care for her.  She was very sick with a severe infection and required emergency surgery within days of coming into rescue.   Although Summer is still healing and settling in, here is what we know about her so far.  She is 48 lbs of happy, attentive, wiggly collie love.  She is completely housebroken, sleeps quietly through the night, and follows closely to her human both on and off a leash.  She rides in a car well, but not confidently.  Summer enjoys being groomed, does not counter surf, takes treats carefully from hands, and knows 'sit', 'stay', 'down' and 'no'.  She is very intelligent and can open most doors if not securely closed.  Summer does not yet get along well with other animals, but we don't know if this behavior is due to her infection or if she was at some point hurt by another animal.  We will be working on socializing her with other pets, but if her behavior remains unpredictable toward other animals, Summer may need to be placed in a home where she is an "only child".  Summer loves children and adults, unfortunately, she does not yet play and does not seem to know anything about toys.  She is spayed, microchipped, and will soon be UTD on her vaccinations.  She is a sweet, quiet collie with impeccable house manners.  If you would like more information about this pretty collie girl, please email Katwallis1@msn.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

TREVE

Sex: Female
Color: Sable & White Collie/Aussie Mix
Variety: Rough
Age: 5 1/2
Rescued: Phoenix, Az, January 2010
Fostered: Phoenix, Az
Bio: Treve is about a five and a half year old reportedly rough collie and Australian shepherd mix.  With the exception of some unusually “floppy” ears Treve could be mistaken for a larger purebred sheltie.  She, along with her littermate Cassie, were turned into our rescue as her owner was having significant medical issues and could no longer care for her dogs.  Treve had been purchased as a puppy and has basically spent her life outside.  She was exposed to other dogs and cats and typically seems fine with those.  She has no exposure to smaller children.  She has been relatively subdued and a little shy while at her foster home and has gotten along fine with most of the other dogs in the household (the exception being a young collie that can be persistently a pest).  She does seem to seek human attention when given the opportunity.  Treve is starting to get used to being inside.  Despite previously being an outside dog. Treve has actually done very well in her foster home and seems to have at least a good feel for housetraining.  She seems pretty food-motivated and a pretty mellow dog.  Her house manners could be better as she has been caught attempting to “counter surf” for accessible food.  She currently seems to stress a bit while in the car and this manifests itself with excessive panting.  She is however pretty well behaved in the car and it is expected that she would get better with additional exposure.  Treve is also not very well trained for a leash.  Treve has not seemed to bark much. 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.  

LASSIE

MOJO

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.

LEXI - Adopted!!!

Sex: Female
Color: Sable and White
Variety: Rough
Age: 9 years
Rescued: Phoenix AZ April 2010
Fostered: Phoenix AZ
Bio: Carly is a really sweet approximately 9 year old female rough-coated collie.  Everyone that spends any time with her raves about her.  Carly is a true great example of the collie temperament.  Good with everybody, dogs, cats, kids.  She was actually just returned to us from an adopter who began to experience significant health issues and including compromised immune system and respiratory issues.  Carly’s current foster home can’t say enough good things about her.  She currently does have some minor skin issues that should get resolved. For more information about Carley, contact Bill Ferrell at Bill Ferrell at bkferrell@cox.net

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

 

 

 

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