Tucker is a two and a half year old smooth coat sable male collie who has not previously had much structure nor training in his life.  He was turned over to rescue by his owner.  What we have learned so far is that although he has not received much training he is a very smart dog . He is strong, rambunctious, loving, and playful boy. He doesn't respect personal space and tries to get on top of you or herd you. He would do best in a multi dog home with other young medium to big dogs, he loves to wrestle, chase, and play fight.  Tucker is neutered, microchipped, current on shots and believed to be a healthy guy.

Luca is a handsome double dilute six and a half year old male sheltie that was just turned over to our rescue.  His owners were going overseas and could not take him.  He is a nice and pleasant guy who is quickly adjusting to life in a new household.  Due to his merle to merle breeding and characteristic of many such breedings, Luca is deaf and has slightly impaired sight but he does see.  He is neutered and has no known health issues.  We will have him checked out by our vet though.  He would probably be best with older children and he seems fine with other dogs and probably cats.  He is currently being fostered by one of our applicants and it is possible that Luca has already found his permanent home.

Meet Apollo who is one of the Mercer County seized collies.  He is a large male tri rough coat collie who is estimated to be about seven years old.  He is a sweet guy who is getting used to living in a house and with other dogs.  A little on the shyer side but is showing some interest in toys.  Travels reasonably well.  Getting along with the other foster home dogs.  Had received no prior training and including leash training nor housetraining.  We are currently working on that.  He has been neutered and had a dental.  Like many of the collies from this source he has experienced some gastrointestinal issues which are being addressed.  We expect that Apollo will eventually be a great guy for a patient family.  Older kids would probably be best.

Take a look at Luke, another of the eleven collies we got from the Illinois seizure.  Luke is a handsome, estimated five year old, blue merle rough coat collie.  Like the other collies from this source he is on the shy side and came in noticeably very thin.  He is just now getting more comfortable becoming more of a house dog and this includes just coming in the house on his own volition.  He does come in and out the foster dog door and along with the other dogs.  Not unexpectedly he startles easily with a lot of sounds and movement.  He loves ear itches and nose kisses.  He responds to soft words and has learned his name.  That does not mean he comes every time but he does look your way.  He takes turns with everyone else for treats.  We will soon be ready for leash work.  He has been neutered, received a dental, been brought current on shots, microchipped, and has no known health issues. 

Meet our handsome male blue merle collie Bandit who is one of the 11 collies that we got from Illinois.  Bandit is estimated to be approximately four years old and is on the small side for a male collie.  Like the other collies from this source Bandit is on the shyer side and is learning to be around other people and live inside a home.  Despite his uncertainty he tries to be cooperative.  He has  been sweet to the household cats, loves the couch, eats and sleeps in his crate, and has yet to make any sounds besides a slight whine when he wants to go outside.   Being on a leash makes him feel secure and he will not stay with the foster parents in the yard without a lead.  He travels well and is a good eater. He takes treats from hands gently.  Bandit has had a dental and been neutered.  He is current on shots and has no known health issues.  Once he gains more confidence and gets more consistent on his housetraining he is going to be a great dog for a patient owner.  Probably not the right dog for a family with kids. 

Chloe is an approximately 12 year old “sheltie” mix that we got from a New Mexico shelter.  After getting out a few times the owner just did not want to be bothered with her.  After getting to know Chloe we are confident that she is not an “escape artist” and it was more a case of owner inattention than a fault of Chloe.  In any case she seems like a sweet older girl who is looking for a quieter home.  She would prefer to be an only dog or at least in a household where other dogs did not bother her.  We think she would be fine with cats.  She is fine with kids that treat her fine.  Being an older girl she does have some apparent arthritis and we are working to get her some pain relief.  Further, she has experienced some “leakage” at night and we are trying proin to solve that problem.  Finally, her renal values are a little high and she will be going on renal support food.  All in all though she is a pleasant girl who people like when they meet her.
 

Cora is a striking five year old sable color headed white female smooth-coat collie that was turned over to us by her owner as he was traveling too much to keep her.  This beautiful girl is believed to be in good health but we will be having her checked out.  She reportedly gets along with other dogs and has lived with kids.  She is already spayed and microchipped.  She is currently being fostered by a longterm supporter who had her application in and if things go well will adopt Cora when her vetting and behavioral assessment is completed. 

 Kyla is what we believe to be, an Australian shepherd mix and not a collie or Sheltie mix. She about four years old and weighs in at about 35 pounds. She has a docked tail. She came to us from N.M. as an outdoor dog. Her owner could no longer keep her.   She has adjusted well to inside living.  She is a pretty independent young lady and been somewhat inconsistent with other dogs.  She has gotten along ok with the multiple other foster family dogs with only periodic “tiffs”.  She can be fairly reactive on walks to dogs that she sees.   We are currently unsure about cats (or other “critters”) although she had a recent foster experience where she was ok with a caged bird.  She is fairly insecure and seeks reassurance and attention from the foster parents.  She is very alert and protective.  She is housetrained and uses a dog door.  She is healthy, spayed, current on vaccinations, and microchipped.