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For information on one of the pets below please email Sharon
Most of our collies are being fostered in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
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Harper 
My name is Harper and I am estimated at about 5 years old. I am a very sweet, gentle, and loving boy. I get along with other dogs and I am very cat friendly. I am used to living life on the streets, but I am getting very accustomed to this "rescue life". I love being indoors and being part of a wonderful family. I was in pretty bad shape when I arrived in rescue. I am so grateful to these wonderful people for the care they have given me. I have seen the vet and I am all fixed up. They even gave me a bath & groomed me! I feel like a new dog. I am not housebroken yet, but I am working on this. My foster mom said I am very smart so I should catch on quickly. I know basic commands and I sit like a good boy when asked.
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Ginger 
My other family who turned me in said I am 6 years old. New mom keeps looking for gray hairs but hasn’t found a single one. Ha! I am a great house dog – just give me a comfy bed and a place of my own and I will lie quietly watching your every move. If I get a little restless, that’s because I need to go outside. And your possessions – I never destroy anything that is yours. I am a small collie so can fit in whatever space you have. Unlike my golden retriever brother, I never knock things off of the table, am not a counter-surfer and am very agile. Do you want to go on a walk? I love to walk, am very good on the leash, don’t pull very much at all (if I do you can quickly redirect me- I don’t want to be any trouble). And I LOVE to meet other dogs on my walks. This gets my energy going as I am very social. I love to see my friends around the neighborhood. When I see one I call out – Come over here! Let’s Play! Okay, sometimes I bark in the house too but ONLY because my two dachsie friends get me going (they are so ornery). I’m not too crazy about steps so I stay in the main living area and don’t go upstairs. Car rides are just fine with me. Wherever you are going I want to be there. I am very good with the kids in the neighborhood but I would prefer my own house to be less active. I’m a middle aged gal and can’t handle rough and tumble stuff. Don’t want to brag but everyone I’ve met says I am very sweet. Just want to be loved and cared for. Will provide tail wags and love in return.
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Scotty - Adoption Pending
Scotty is a 4 month old tricolor male. Due to his owner having to go into assisted living, Scotty and MacFiddish (below) were turned over to us. More information on Scotty as we get to know him.
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MacFiddish (Laddie) - Adoption Pending
MacFiddish is a 3 year old neutered tricolor male. He is good with other dogs, cats and children. MacFiddish is also housebroken. Due to his owner having to go into assisted living, MacFiddish and Scotty (above) were turned over to us. More information on MacFiddish as we get to know him.
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Caitlin 
Caitlin is a little over one year of age and is very shy. She will require a fenced in yard and someone that will be patient and loving to her. She spent her very young life as a potential breeding dog and when that didn't happen she was thrown out like a piece of junk. She is great with other dogs, and cats. She appears to be housebroken and is current on her vaccines., microchipped and heartworm negative. She is considered a sable headed white.
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Sebastian - Adoption Pending 
My name is Sebastian and I am one year of age. I am a rough coat tri color male. I am a very sweet and loving boy and while I like cats, I am not really fond of other dogs. I love to go for walks and do not pull or tug when you walk with me. I am even crate trained, neutered, and have all of my vaccines. I all ready to go to my forever home.
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Ty, Tia, Tilly, Tara and Taffy 
Meet Ty, Tia, Tilly, Tara and Taffy. These five adorable puppies have
just come into TriState Collie Rescue. As they get situated and we get to know
them, more information will be posted.
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Dee Dee
Hello: My name is Dee Dee. I'm about 6yrs. old and very calm and gentle.
I bark some when other dogs go by but not a whole lot like some dogs.Don't care
much for thunderstorms. Maybe if you would turn up the volume on The T.V. or
Radio it would help. I'm happy inside or outside. I never complain about
anything. I eat my meals side by side with my other collie friend Collette and
the three cats they have. I've never had to be put in a pen while I have been
living at my foster home. I just sleep with the rest of the gang and stay out
of trouble when my foster people go away for awhile. I really enjoy taking
walks and do well on a leash. I like to take it slow and easy and check out a
lot of things along the way. My foster people have been impressed with how kind
I have been to their senior dog who had hip surgery and sometimes trips over me
but I never lose my temper when that happens. I get along very well with the
three cats that live here also after I had a little training. I'm okay
with small children if they don't scream and yell too much. My coat is easy to
care for. A home with a senior citizen or one with another dog my age or older
would be good for me. I had treatments for heartworm but I'm doing fine now and
gaining weight and feeling healthy.
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Ranger - Adoption Pending
Ranger is approximately 3 yrs old and is either an oversized sheltie oran undersized collie or maybe a combination of the two. He appears to be
housebroken, is good with other dogs and enjoys just laying around and being
with his family.
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Abby - Adoption Pending
Abby
is an 8 month old collie/border collie mix. She is a sweet lovable little girl
and timid until she gets to know you. She knows sit and loves kids, enjoys car
rides but doesn't understand walking on a leash yet. She likes to bark at cats
but doesn't hurt them. She recently came into rescue so we will learn more
about her soon.
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Montana
This fantastic girl is between 10-12 yrs old and still loves to play. She does have a bit of arthritis in her rear legs, but gives it everything she has to play. She loves affection from her foster parents and is housebroken and good with cats. Would you consider her as a forever foster home?
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Nelson - Adoption Pending
Nelson is a six month old sable/white boy. He was turned into a private shelter
by his owner. Nelson then came down with parvo along with having demodectic mange. The shelter did a wonderful job and got him through his ordeal with parvo
and began treatment for his generalized mange. They decided to turn him
over to TSCR due to the cost to treat him and the knowledge we have about the
breed. Nelson has responded to treatment and has been improving
daily. He was shaved down to help cure the mites.
Demodectic mange is not contagious and is
transmitted by the mother at birth. All dogs carry the mite but when a
dog is stressed or not receiving the proper care and their immune systems
become comprimised - generalized demodectic mange can flare its ugly
head. With treatment and lots of tlc, they can be cured.
Nelson continues to make great progress. However, his treatment will be quite involved and very expensive. If you are able to help out with a donation, please see Nelson's page (http://tristatecollierescue.net/HelpNelson.htm).
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Cooper
 Cooper is approximately 3 yrs old, seems to be housebroken, and loves to be with his family. He would prefer to be the only pet in the home as he doesn't like to share his toys or his family. Cooper enjoys car rides, playing in the back yard, and laying next to you. He is completely vetted and ready to go to that special home.
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Digger
Digger is a four year old blue
merle collie. Although at first glance it may not appear so, he is actually a blue merle with very strange
coloration , and what a great topic of conversation he will make. Digger
is great with other dogs but not to sure of cats. Although he was an
outdoor dog for most of his life he is learning how to be a happy companion
inside with his family, the way it should be. His brother is Rebel, also
listed on our available collies, and both of these boys were taken to a high
kill shelter by their previous owner.
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Sunshine - Adoption Pending
Sunshine is a pettite sable and white 11 month old female smooth collie. She is up to date on her shots. More information as we get to know this beautiful girl.
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Riley
 Hey everyone, I'm
Riley and I'm a young 3-4 year old sable/white rough coat male. I
came from Eastern Ky where I just drifted in. You see, I was on
the run with my collie buddy and we found a farmer who was throwing us
food scraps for weeks. My buddy wasn't as lucky and did
not survive life on the run like I did. I eventually surrendered
myself to rescue where I now live inside and get fed plenty of food and
these nice folks take good care of me. They say I'm a handsome
collie though I've got a few scars on my muzzle from life on the
road. Boy it was rough out there so this life inside is the way to
go. My foster Mom says I'm a sweet boy but a bit shy until I get
to know and trust you. I love other dogs and will let them boss
me if they want to, cats are cool too. I'm working on this
housebreaking thing but it's pretty easy after watching my foster
brothers. I'm being fostered in Indianapolis so I'm trying to
not bark with an accent anymore.
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Brimble - Adoption Pending
 Brimble,
comes to TSCR thru a Lincoln County, Kentucky shelter. We were
contacted about his situation and eagerly accepted him into our foster
program. He is appox. 4 months old, neutered and fully
vetted! Passing all his tests!
AKC will explain in
their knowledge of K-9s that a collie is “Loyal and affectionate, the breed
is naturally responsive to humans. Marked characteristics include the
beautiful coat of the rough/smooth variety and the breed’s lean
wedge-shaped head.” This describes Brimble. Looking at him
you see the noble Celtic bloodlines of his gene pool. He is a
pup with a bright future opening its arms up wide to him!! We don’t
know what the circumstances were that took him to a shelter. But we
know this pup will make a wonderful family member! Are you his ‘FOREVER’
mom or dad?
He is getting use to
the idea that a leash is a positive and so is his collar. He is doing
well with older and small dogs. He does not show any food
aggression. He looks at the 3 cats in his foster home as something
that may like to play and he is very willing to oblige if they are up to
it. But he shows no aggression towards them. He accepts his crate as
his place and does well in it.
The “TO DO” list is
long and together it will be successful and rewarding for all
involved. You love Brimble, and chances are great... that he will
actually love you FIRST! Everything about this pup is promising!
Week 1 into his foster
family....Brimble is a great pup. Very low key and so smart.
Easy to work with and train. Coming into the family he showed reserve
of a pup used to not getting much attention out of his 2 legged companions,
but in no time he was easy to accept the environment and thrived
with lots of love and treats. Great progress with his
leach and potty training. His heart is so true and loving it makes one
tear up! If U are looking for awesome dog.....He is your BOY!
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Bella
My name is "Bella" and my foster mom thinks I'm beautiful. I'm part
smooth collie part shepherd and I'm on the small side. I'm about 7
years old and I feel great! I get along with my foster brother just
fine. He lets me run under him (he's a very large collie) when I'm
excited and can't get around him! We enjoy barking together. We like
to let our family know that people are walking by. My foster mom
teaches music lessons here and so I have met lots of kids of all
ages. My favorites are the ones who sit on the floor with me and rub
my belly. Sometimes if my foster mom is playing the piano, I'll stand
beside her and knock her hand away from the keys. She always pets me
then!
I'll be honest with you. I don't like cats and I don't like other
small animals, either. I have this uncontrollable urge to chase
them. It's so tempting: the way they move and how fast they run. I
also bark at deer and I think I would chase them, too, if my foster
mom would let me go out there after them. She says I can only bark
and look and not touch.
I love to walk in the morning before with my foster mom and brother
before it gets hot. I would love to have a back yard with a fence.
Walking is great, but it would be fun to chase chipmunks in a safe
place. I get to ride in the van, too, when we're picking up or
dropping off one of my humans. I sit in the passenger's seat and help
my foster mom by barking at pedestrians, bikes, and motorcycles. One
time while we were parked and I was on my human's lap, I slowly
climbed out of the window. Even I was surprised I had done it! I
just sat down and stared back at the van because I wasn't sure what to
do. My human hugged me and told me he'd never put the window down
that far again.
I'm taking very good care of the house, here. They let me sleep
wherever I want. Every morning, I try to get off the sofa and run to
my bed in the kitchen when I hear my foster mom come down the stairs.
She's only caught me a couple of times, but she just says, "Don't let
your dad see you do that!"
I would love to have a family who will call me "Bella Beautiful".
That makes me put my ears down and slowly wag my tail. Ah, and then I
get a belly rub! I would also enjoy living with humans who will be
gentle with me and not try to steal my food. That makes me nervous.
And I really, really like to be with people. Just BE with them. I
wasn't treated very nicely before, but my foster family has taught me
that there are nice humans out there. I'm ready to try again!
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Prancer
"PRANCER" The
Flirt!!!!!
Prancer is
a 7 yr old collie that acts like she is 2. She enjoys a good game of
tug-o-war. She was surrendered to TSCR by her owners whom purchased her as
a pup. Due to a growing family and the demands of young children the family
felt they were no longer able to continue with a her.
Prancer was named correctly. She has a beautiful gate that she joyfully
displays on her walks. She never meets a stranger. When she sees a man she
does her very best to flirt with him! "LOOK AT ME!" She is great
with small dogs and larger ones. Cats are fine with Prancer she show no
aggression. She will sleep at your beside all night long.
Her Foster Family has really feel in love with her and strongly recommends
her on all levels. She is house trained and can be trusted to be left alone
with no problems. She is great with kids and seems to really enjoy them.
There has been a reported issue in the past with a child so a family with
small children would not be consider as a good "forever" family
placement. .
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Tyler - Adoption Pending
Hello, I'm Tyler and the world seems scary to me right now. I love
children and can't help but go to them every time they call me. I like cats too
and all kinds of animals. My best bud is a handsome smooth collie. I love
running along side him and chasing the squirrels, barking at the girls and boys
as they get off the bus, or just laying around enjoying the sunshine. I really
love being outside but I am on my best behavior in the house. I'm house-trained
and I don't get into anything that I'm not suppose to. I spend a lot of my time
in my crate when I'm in the house because it's the place I prefer to be. If I
hear snacking going on in the other room I always go and check it out so I can
get a bite or two. My foster mom always gives me the last bite and she seems to
be nice but I don't know for sure and until I do I'll just keep to myself. She
doesn't scare me so much in the morning so I bravely go up to her while she's
still sleeping and ask to go out with my two paws on the bed and she always gets
up and let's me out.
I really want to go to a home that has small children and another dog so I
can play with them and maybe even a cat. I want my new owner to understand me
and know that although I'm scared I want to be loved and well fed because I love
to eat. I didn't get much food or attention the first few years of my life nor
did my brothers and sisters but I'm getting it now. I love to be brushed and
hope my new owner will brush me all the time. If you think you understand where
I'm coming from and want to give me a forever home you'll have to come and get
me because I can't go and get you. I'm only around 3 years old and I have a lot
of years ahead of me and I'd like to spend them with you.
Up date on Tyler: Tyler is finally smiling, running, playing, jumping and acting like the young, carefree collie he was made to be. He gets along well with other dogs of all ages and sex. We have many applications on him right now and he may go to his forever home soon.
I love Tyler, he's easy to love when he looks at you with such trusting eyes. I still get excited when he wags his tail at me because that wag was so long in coming. I tear up thinking of him leaving and I want a very special person to adopt this boy. Someone that will commit to him for a lifetime and provide a fenced in yard and another dog for him to play with. As you can see in the pictures, he loves to play with other dogs. He responded well to my grandchildren and seems to get along with all animals. I'll tell you all about him if you are interested. Just fill out an application and we'll give you a call.
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Jocko - Adoption Pending
Humans know
what it’s like to lose a dog they love, so I hope you’ll understand how
I’ve felt since my owner died. Everything I’ve known has changed . . . yet
I know I’m fortunate to be with TSCR.
Perhaps
a formal introduction is in order. I’m Jocko. My foster parents say I’m a
big boy (I prefer “large-boned”), neutered, current on all vaccines and
housebroken (I would think so! After all, I am 7 years old or so.) My
foster parents also say I had not been taught much about being a good
canine companion. (Okay, the word “spoiled” was linked to my name now and
then.) But they have taught me a great deal, and this business of canine
manners isn’t so bad after all. My foster dad says I’d do fine in a home
with another dog -- maybe I’d even be better off with another dog,
especially an adult dog who is calm and socialized. A puppy or active dog
would not be as good a fit. A family that took me home for a while had so
many canine companions that they were too much for me. Not that I’m a snob:
At my foster home I do well with both alphas and bottom-of-the-ladder
submissives. My foster parents say I need a canine-wise adopter to help
keep me on the straight and narrow. Maybe, but I know I need someone to
love again, too.
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Sophie 09
Sophie came into our rescue
as a very scared, frightened and sad little girl. Since she has been in her foster home she has blossomed into a sweet, loving
little girl. She loves to go for walks, loves children of all ages, likes cats and other dogs. She is also house trained,
crate trained and has become a great companion. She is a little bit shy in new situations but once she is comfortable she is
playful and happy. Sophie is approximately 6 yrs old.
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Indie
Indie is approximately one year of age, housebroken, good with most dogs and
has now learned to be a gentleman from the training and care he received
from the
prison program. He came to us without any social skills and has now
learned to be the great collie we knew he could be.
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Skye
My name is
Skye and I am about 3 yrs old. I get along pretty well with dogs but not
sure of cats. I came into rescue after being left with 5 other dogs in
the mountains. I did have heartworm but have been treated and am doing
really well. I am crate trained, fully vetted now and am
housebroken too, and Oh I love to be with my people.
  
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Andrew - Adoption Pending
Andrew’s my name, and love’s my game. People? Love
them. Kids? Love them. Dogs? Love them Strangers? Bark first (just in
case), then love them. Cats? Would love them, too, if they’d play with me,
but I certainly like them. Games? Love them, including a little catch.
Being outside? Love it, and I know when and how to ask to go there; the
phrase is “fully-housebroken.” Commands? Love showing my know-how. Sit,
shake, lie down, give kisses – I know them all. (Especially love giving
those kisses.) Furniture? Love it, but only when you’re not looking . . .
because I’m not stupid.
In fact, my foster family says. I’m very smart, funny, playful, healthy,
well-adjusted, a real joy – it would be enough to make a guy blush if it
weren’t all true. Being 9 years old, I do have some soreness in my back
end, but one aspirin a day in a little peanut butter helps me move easier –
and you know I love that. too!
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Daniel
My first three years weren’t the
best. I lived with four brothers in a single horse stall at a breeding kennel,
without affection or attention. But now . . . I’ve learned about living
with people and dogs, and I like it, I like it a LOT. It feels /goooood/
when the nice humans touch me. And I want more -- a lifetime’s worth. My
foster family says a fenced yard and someone who is patient and
understanding of the ways of dogs will give me the love that makes me
forget those first three years completely. Oh, I almost forgot (I’m still a
little shy), my name is Daniel.
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Collies
in other places (Courtesy Posting)
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Callie
Callie is a 12-13 months old Collie - Setter. She is a littermate to Paco, daugher of Tess, but looks more like a collie with the longer snoot. Callie was surrendered by an elderly couple who could no longer afford to care for her. She was dropped at a shelter in East Tennessee. Callie is a very submissive girl who adores attention but doesn't demand it and she LOVES to have her belly rubbed. She is such a gentle! She loves her momma, and they play and romp, so we prefer she go to a home with another happy dog. Callie is a quick learner, a trait she inherited from her momma. She is truly a sweet dog and isshowing great potential!!! She is crate-trained, housebroken, spayed and up to date on her shots. If interested in Callie, please email to learn more about her at colliesrool@yahoo.com.
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Paco
Paco is a 12-13 months old Collie - Setter. He is a littermate to Callie and daugher of Tess. Paco was surrendered by an elderly couple who could no longer afford to care for him. He was dropped at a shelter in East Tennessee. Paco is a wonderful boy and quick learner just like all the rest of his family. He has truly beautiful markings as the pictures show. Paco really enjoys the company of other dogs and LOVES attention from people!! Paco is showing incredible potential to be a great lifelong companion to his forever family. Hhe is crate-trained, housebroken, neutered and up to date on his shots. If interested in Paco, please email to learn more about him at colliesrool@yahoo.com.
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Tess
Tess is roughly a 2-3 years old Collie - Setter and is the biggest love bug EVER. She is not too demanding and can be independent! She is the momma to Callie and Paco. Tess and her pups were surrendered by an elderly couple who could no longer afford to care for Them. They were dropped at a shelter in East Tennessee. Tess has a wonderful disposition and high potential for learning anything! She loves playing with and enjoys the company of other playful dogs, so we prefer she go to a home with another happy dog. Tess enjoys long walks. Thunder storms make her a little nervous, but nothing severe. She is crate-trained, housebroken, spayed and up to date on all her shots. If interested in Tess, please email to learn more about her at colliesrool@yahoo.com.
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Champ
Champ, who is probably a small Collie more than a big Sheltie, was returned to
Precious Secrets Sheltie Rescue when the neighbor kids started tormenting him.
For this reason, we do not recommend him being adopted into a home with small
children. He was born on 05/21/01 and gets along great with other dogs and
cats. He loves to play and would love to live with a spunky fur-brother or
sister to play with. He already knows how to sit, down, shake and rollover. He
just needs someone to love and someone to love him.
Please go to www.PSSR.org to submit an application.
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Bradley - ID number 7406294
His name
is Bradley he is 1 year old and a friendly boy that loves other dogs.
He is at Animal Friends in Trenton Ohio and they can contact them at
513-867-5727.
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