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Congratulations to Zeus, Diego, Mady, Lazy and Molly on finding their forever homes. Please visit our Gallery of Adopted Collies. SWCR Adoption Fees (as of 6/30/06) 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.
For more information about Molly, contact Arlene Starkey at 505-892-8538 or arlene.starkey@att.net.
MADY- Adopted!!
SUNNY Sex: Female Color: Sable & White Rough-coat with Blue Merle markings Age: 7-8 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: Smoth 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: Phoenix, AZ 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 Bill or Annmarie at 480-507-7996 or bkferrell@cox.net.
Sex: Male Color: Sable & White Variety: Rough Age: 6 years Rescued: El Paso, TX October, 2009 Fostered: El Paso, TX Bio: Beckett is a sweet boy in terrible shape, but obviously smart enough to plant himself in the driveway of a well-known animal rescuer in El Paso! His coat is sparse and brittle, and his teeth are in awful shape, but we have vetted him and now think his condition is entirely due to malnutrition and lack of care. We have brought him up to date on his shots and will neuter him when he has put on some weight. He is shy with the other dogs in his foster home, but is beginning to come out of his shell to play with them. He’s curious about the cats, but doesn’t chase them or try to hurt them. Although he does not appear to have any prior training, he is coming along with his house-training. Sadly, he doesn’t seem to know about toys. He watches the other dogs play with toys so hopefully it won’t be long before he gets the idea. Beckett deserves to finally have a family that will value his sweet collie soul: he already seems to know that his life has taken a turn for the better! If you are interested in Beckett, contact Annick at 915.584.0033 or molly751@cs.com.
Sex: Female Color: Blue Merle Smooth-coat Age: 4 1/2 years Rescued: Tucson AZ October 8, 2009 Fostered: Phoenix, AZ Bio: MacKenzie is a sweet quiet girl who is currently under medical evaluation. She is good with other dogs and cats. She is housebroken. She is under medical evaluation at this time. For more information about MacKenzie, contact Bill Ferrell at Bkferrell@cox.net
Sex: Female Color: Tri Smooth-coat Age: 4 1/2 years Rescued: Tucson AZ October 8, 2009 Fostered: Tucson AZ Bio: Zoe is an active collie who is a bit on the shy side but once she gets to know you she will
seek your attention and petting. She wants to be dominant and probably needs to be an only collie in the household. She gets along with cats. Zoe will require a fenced in yard. She is spayed, current on vaccinations and housebroken. For more information about Zoe,
contact Peg Cass at sneekypie@msn.com
Sex: Male Color: Tricolor rough Age: 3 Rescued: Hobbs, September, 2009 Fostered: El Paso
BENTLEY 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: Female Color: Sable and White Age: 1 year Rescued: Albuquerque, April 2009 Fostered: Phoenix Bio: Whimsie was rescued from the Albuquerque Animal Shelter by SWCR - a sad and unclaimed four month old puppy. Once at her foster home, she quickly became a sweet, outgoing, and affectionate girl. She loves playing in the kiddie pool and she gets along great with her furry brothers and her sister. She loves to play fetch, but she still wants to keep the toy after she retrieves it. A very intelligent pup, Whimsie tries hard to please her humans, and already knows 'sit', 'down', 'stay', and is doing much better on a leash. She has been in SWCR foster care for several months now and is nearly a year old. Whimsie needs a family who has time to continue working with her on socialization, as she is somewhat protective when visitors come to the house. She spent some time with a family in Phoenix that considered adopting her, but she was a bit too interested in the cat. She doesn't always understand that strangers can be trusted when new people visit, and she will need a patient and understanding family to help her with this issue.
Sex: Female Color: Sable & White Rough Age: 3 years Rescued: Tucson, August, 2009 Fostered: ?
Sex: Male Color: Sable & White Rough Age: 4 years Rescued: Phoenix, August, 2009 Fostered: Phoenix
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.
Sex: Male Color: Sable & White Rough-coat Age: 7-8 years Rescued: Rowlett, TX July, 2009 Fostered: Albuquerque, NM Bio: Lazy (his real name) was rescued the day before his “time was up” by Dallas Collie Rescue from the Rowlett Animal Shelter. Overnight he was groomed and prettied for his trip west, then transported to Amarillilo. The very next morning, he was on the road again to Rio Rancho, NM. After a short rest, he was vetted, caught up on all his shots and micro chipped. He unfortunately tested positive for Heartworm, and is presently undergoing treatment for it, so it will be early into 2010 before he is ready to be adopted. He has proven up to his name, and is one very laid back collie. He is neutered and housebroken and gets along fine with other dogs in his foster home and has had full run of the house. He has some difficulty getting into a vehicle on his own, but just help him in and he is a great rider. He is more than happy to supervise the preparation of his meals in the kitchen, and then will eat whatever is on the menu. He gets mildly agitated during thunder storms, but is content to be near his humans in any small area where he can feel safe. His latest choice is a walk-in shower stall off his foster’s bedroom. There, he is content to outlast the storm.For more information about Lazy, contact Arlene Starkey at 505-892-8538 or arlene.starkey@att.net
Sex: Male Color: Sable & White Rough-coat Age: 4 years Rescued: Phoenix, September 2008 Fostered: Phoenix Bio: Hootie is an approximately 4 year old rough-coated collie. He doesn’t have the classic collie look but what we call a “farm collie” physique. Hootie was originally rescued from a hoarder and quite likely an abusive situation in Texas along with several other collies. Hootie is a pretty shy guy without much in the way of training (he is housetrained). He seems to like to go outside but sometimes outside activity and stimuli seems to overwhelm him. He is a very strong, solid guy that can get pretty rambunctious and playful. Hootie has a mixed history with other dogs. He gets along with a lot but some, and this seems to be a “guy” thing, he has not occasionally gotten along with other strong personality males. So he would probably be better with female dogs. We suspect he would be questionable with cats. Hootie will require a fair amount of work and patience and is probably not a dog that we would recommend with kids. Still, he will certainly grow on you and is just looking for the right person to work with him and give him a chance. Hootie is neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations. For more information on this dog, contact Bill at bkferrell@cox.net. or call 480-507-7996.
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. 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 reelracer@aol.com if you would like more information on Colin.
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MOLLY- Adopted!! 
Molly is an easy keeper” willing to fit into whatever the house schedule might be. She gets along very well in multiple dog settings, and has spent time in several such settings. We have not cat-tested her, but she shows no aggressive characteristics at all, and would probably do fine. She is a very quiet collie, barking only when she is really excited or when she thinks you need some special protection. She would fit well into a smaller home. She rides well in a vehicle, but has some minor mobility issues getting into a car. She will offer to put her front feet up, but might need some assistance with her back end getting the job done. Once in a car, she is a happy and content rider. She is receiving daily glucosamine tablets, and that makes her feel good
She has adjusted well to her foster home, where she is generally submissive to the resident alpha female, and gets along with the male dog. She did not live with cats, but is taking them in stride and leaving them alone. Sweet-natured and easy-going, Mady likes to play and would love to have a canine companion in her forever home but also would do well as an only dog who was showered with all the family attention. She has good house manners, has not had any accidents indoors, and limits her chewing to dog chews. She is equally well-behaved outdoors, although she does like to talk to the other dogs in the neighborhood when she hears them barking, so she would be best in a home where she would not be left outdoors alone and think she has to guard the entire neighborhood! :-) She is a "velcro Collie" and a fairly easy keeper with good manners and a lot of love to give. Contact Dory at 
Stevie
Beckett -Adoption Pending!!! 
DIEGO - Adopted!!! 
WHIMSIE
NELLIE - Adopted!!! 
ZEUS - Adopted!! 
MOLLY
LAZY - Adopted!!!
HOOTIE
