Tri-State CollieRescue

Most of our collies are being fostered in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

Draco 

Draco is a beautiful collie sable merle boy with one blue eye and one brown eye and is about 5 mos.old. He is vey smart comes and sits especially when there is a treat involved. He is so cute, full of puppy energy but calms down when picked up or petted. Loves to be around people and other dogs, but is not cat tested. He is very trainable and eager to please. Learning to leash walk, but the puppy prevails, soft enforcement with "wait" makes him stop and stand next to me. He is going through that puppy chewing stage so he needs plenty of chew toys! He likes to play with stuffed toys, with or without stuffing and will pick up the toy and bring it back to you. Draco is very affectionate and loves to go to sleep in your arms and lap. Having a puppy with a lot of energy requires a furever family with a lot of love, patience and understanding, a committment to see it through until the end of the Collie's lifetime. Draco is almost housebroken, but still has the occasional accident.

Barbie 

Barbie is 8 years old now. She was surrendered to us because her owner could not care for her anymore becasue of illness. Barbie is a wonderful collie that gets along with other dogs and cats. She is a gentle well behaved girl that would make a great companion and addition to any home. She is very lovable and sweet, and enjoys being near her people.

Apollo - Adoption Pending 

Apollo is a wonderful 4 year old, Big collie boy. He weighs about 100 lbs. and could stand to loose some weight. He is good with cats, and other dogs.
Apollo enjoys long walks, he knows some commands like, sit, stay, come. He is house trained, rides well in a car. He is very affectionate, loves to be petted and would make a great companion.

London - Adoption Pending 

London is a 4 years old collie boy that came to us from an Amish 500 acres farm where he enjoyed running and playing and was a beloved family pet. The family had to give him up due to moving and was unable to take him along with them. London loves kids, dogs, cats, horses and cows,he probably loves other animals too. London is definitely a friendly polite boy he even shook hands with the vet after his visit. London is one big boy weighing about 80 lbs. and is a lovable fluff ball. London does not get on furniture or counter surf. He gets along great with his foster dog and cat siblings. London even shares the soft comforter bed with any sibling who happens to come along. He is not leash trained and we areworking on that. He rides great in the car. He is completely housebroken, and is ready for his forever home.

Dagwood - Adoption Pending 

"Dagwood" is a 12 week old collie puppy that came to us from a high kill shelter. Dagwood is just the smartest little guy, he already can go up and down stairs. He is a very confident puppy, eager to learn. This collie boy will steal your heart ,he is so affectionate and full of personality! Dagwood is still a puppy and is not potty trained. He will require a home that is willing to train and spend time with him as he is still very young.

Puppies!!! 

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Adam 

Meet Adam,

"ADAM" is a beautiful 14 week old smooth coat collie puppy that was surrendered to a high kill shelter with his sibling brother Dagwood. He is just the sweetest most affectionate little guy you ever met. So smart and eager to learn for a puppy his age. He is still a pup and is not quite potty trained, but we are working on this. He loves to play with his toys, and loves to be with his humans. He is a real cuddle bug! Adam is just a puppy yet and will require a home with lots of love and patience.

Cheddar 

Meet "Cheddar" who is new to our program. Cheddar is estimated at 3-4 years old. Cheddar is the "perfect" collie in every way. Cheddar loves other dogs & does well with cats. Cheddar is a big boy weighting in at 85lbs. Cheddar prefers to be a lap dog, loves to be praised, petted, hugged & kissed and can't seem to get enough. Cheddar has been the perfect foster & such a wonderful house guest. Cheddar is very smart & within 48 hours was completely housebroken. Cheddar is loving every moment in rescue. Cheddar had been an outdoor collie all his life and really enjoys his new life indoors close to his foster family. Cheddar loves being right by your side, he watches you & will follow you everywhere you go. Cheddar is a beautiful sable & white rough male who unfortunately had to be shaved down due to his coat being in such horrible condition. Once Cheddar's coat grows back in he will be "more" gorgeous then he is right now. Cheddar is the most wonderful collie boy...If your looking for a best friend...this boy has "it" all...he will melt your heart with his wonderful loving personality!

Picture on right shows Cheddar before having to be shaved. Picture on left shows Cheddar after being shaved down.

Carrie 

Carrie is a beautiful 4 year old sable and white collie mix. She is on the petitie side, and a real sweetheart who wants to be with her human companions, and loves to be doted on. Carrie is playful with lots of energy and enjoys playing hard with other dogs. She is great with people of all ages and will make a wonderful companion dog. She is house trained and can be trusted being left alone for 6 hours or so, but does tend to bark when left alone for long periods of time. Carrie likes to run and "go visit", but is not a flight risk, she comes back when called. She tends to pull on a leash but is smart and will learn obedience quickly. Carrie has lots of love to share with that special person, could that be you!

Bentley 

Bentley is smart, kind, friendly, playful, and loves children, dogs, cats and bunnies. He is good with any age child, dog/puppy, cat/kitten, and rabbit...we know this because we have had them all together, even playing together, in the home. He is five years old and was an owner turn in due to going in the service.

Milo and Mickey - Adoptions Pending 

Meet Milo and Mickey (collie mix)! Both were rescued from a kill shelter in Michigan and are currently being fostered in SE Michigan.

Milo is approximately 4 years old and an absolute joy to have around - very well mannered, house trained and will stay by your side all day. His coat is in rough shape right now but with the nutritious food he is now eating it is improving daily. He is a little underweight at 59 pounds but gaining each day.

Mickey is roughly 2 years old and as smart as they come. She weighs in at 55 pounds. She knows sit, give paw and "no". She is also house trained and will go to the door and give a little whimper when nature calls. They were picked up as strays and very attached to one another so we would ideally like them to be adopted together if possible. They are both very loyal, love to play with their foster sisters (2 TSCR collies) but know when it's quiet time and will cuddle up next to you for hours. So far they have only shown interest in the 2 foster kitties and get along just fine. These two would be an awesome addition to anyone's home - truly easy keepers!

Cena 

Cena is a beautiful mahogany sable sheltie boy. He weighs approximately 30 lbs, and is about 4 years old. He is an oversized Sheltie stands 21 inches tall at the shoulder. He is an owner surrender, and came in with large raw spots on his back and elbows. He is being treated for those, but had to be shaved on his back for treatment. He has been fully vetted, and due to be neutered next week. Cena has adapted very quickly to his new foster home. He gets along fantastically with his foster brother and sisters. Having 2 Great Pyrenees foster siblings can be a bit intimidating, but not for Cena. He also does very well with his foster cats, all 3 of them.

Cena is quite the character, he likes to chew his toenails off, so if clipping toenails is not your strong point, he takes care of them for you. He is housebroke, and a very patent boy when it comes to bathing and grooming. He knows his basic commands, sit, lay and shake, and walks well on a leash. But of course anyone who has ever had a Sheltie knows, that Sheltie toes melt in the rain! So, he really does not like to go out in the rain.

He gets along well with older children, and absolutely loves his new foster dad. Cena will require a fenced back yard to run and play in, and will probably be happier in the company of other dogs. He is an all around fantastic little boy.

Hansen - Adoption Pending 

Meet handsome Hansen!! Hansen is a wonderful 8 yr old boy that is as gentle as they come. His favorite game is fetch, but if no one is around to play he will go find his toy, throw it in the air, and play by himself. When you say "walk" he goes to the door and is ready to go. He seems to understand you and even tries to talk back to you sometimes.

Beeline 

This is Beeline, an English Shepherd, ( we think) about 9 years young, about 60 pounds, and as good hearted a fellow as you can find. He is extremely gentle, rides in car or truck like a champ, and wants to be right next to his human at all times. He needs a job and a fenced yard. Beeline is surprisingly athletic,youthful, and genius at dealing with doggy gates and other barriers. He has an easy groom thick coat, is reasonably housebroken if you take him out at reasonable intervals, and prefers women to men, ---although he can be bribed with a treat and a walk or jog on the leash to buddy up to the fellows too. He will need a little work on a bit of separation anxiety, but is mellow overall. He is quite lovable and hugable, might be a very good companion to a lonely child, or of course, adult.

Elliot 

Elliot is a grand, tri-colored, gentleman collie from Chattanooga, TN. He is about 12 years old but has a good appetite and loves his two walks a day. He has no problem with step and just loves everyone. He is no trouble at all to live with and simply wants a soft bed to sleep on and two good meals a day and lots of love. He sleeps most of the day and never barks or jumps or wonders off. He is sweet and affectionate. He loves his rump scratch and literally rumbles with a deep, gravelly purr. He is trusting and just wants to fit into your life style. He takes a thyroid pill twice a day. He is a big boy about 85 lbs. with a beautiful coat (his coat is still growing out from a shave). Please consider adopting this fine old man in his golden years...the best years of his life!

Kelso 

Kelso is a 10 year old male. More information to follow....

Prissy 

Prissy is a southern belle from Chattanooga, TN. She is very smart and a little head strong like all southern belles. She wants the best seat in the house and ALL the affection. She wants to be right in the middle of whatever is going on in the house. Prissy is about 8 years old and 40 lbs. Her coat is lush and soft with cute markings. She knows her commands but will only perform if the treat is worthy! She would do best in a one dog household with no cats. She is agile, healthy and energetic. She had an inverted right, bottom eye lid when she came to us but we had it repaired which surely she appreciates. She loves walks and play toys with a squeak. Prissy is ready for adoption and current on all vaccinations.

Madison 

Sweet Madison

Imagine being a ten year old, good girl and being dumped at a high kill animal care and control shelter with no name given and no explanation besides "moving". That is what happened to this dear girl. Her new name is Madison. She is a collie/shepherd mix (mostly collie) and as sweet as they come. She is up to date on all vetting and is very healthy. She doesn’t act like she is ten. She loves people (including children), enjoys other dogs and ignores cats. She is not hard to walk on a leash and really wants to learn how to do it well. She sits on command and is housebroken. She has a lush black coat that had to be shaved off due to severe matting all the way down to the skin (before picture on left, after picture on right). So now she sports an Indianapolis Colts blue sweatshirt to keep from chilling. She is being fostered in Indianapolis where she has settled in quite nicely. Won’t you please consider adopting this young-at-heart sweetheart into your home?

Cloe - Adoption Pending 

Cloe is proof that the old saying "man's best friend is a dog" is true. This active three year old female will give you a big wag of her tail ever time she sees you. Also she is always at your feet looking for you to pet her. She is house broken and crate trained. Cloe is good with other dogs and her prior owner says that she is okay with cats. She is being fostered in Columbus, OH while she is being treated for heartworm.

Kole 

Kole is a one year old smooth coat sable and white collie mix that came to us from a High KILL shelter. He hasn't had the easiest life up to now, but you wouldn't know it by his charming personality. Kole is very sweet and gentle and loves to be around people and other animals. Kole is young and very playful and has a high energy level, so Kole would do best in a home with another canine companion to play with. We would suggest obedience training for this young boy as he is eager to learn. Kole is totally housebroken, you just say "OUT" and he runs to the door. He is only about 45lbs and is being fostered in NY.

Kittie - Adoption Pending 

Kittie is a really adorable smaller sable female collie about three years old. She weighs about 45 pounds and has been completely vetted. She has a wonderful, easygoing personality, and she loves attention from her people! She does well with children although she does jump up gently on adults for attention and hugs. We are working on this, but she is so very sweet when she does it that it can be difficult to correct her instead of hugging her as she looks into your eyes! She loves to be petted but will quietly lie at your feet as well. She is good with other dogs and ignores cats. Her coat was trimmed a bit when she was taken in by the animal shelter. She would be best suited having a back yard 6 foot privacy fence since she climbs chain link easily (although she does return when called). She is currently being fostered in Akron, Ohio, and her foster family has fallen in love with her sweet disposition. Won’t you please take Kittie home to enjoy her devotion forever?!

Bianca 

Bianca was surrendered to a High Kill shelter, along with her littermate. Bianca is a 1 year old collie mix and an absolute Baby Doll! This sweet little girl loves everyone she meets. Bianca enjoys the company of other dogs particularly those that will instigate "playtime". She is still vey puppy like and will need some basic training, but is eager to learn. She crates well and is fully housetrained. She is currently going through some chewing stages and will require some patience as she grows out of this stage. Bianca would do great in a home with another canine companion to play with.

Shiloh 

Shilo is a beautiful 2 year old , sable collie girl , that is very shy and timid around people. She loves to be around my dogs and cats and gets her confidence from them. We are working on her socialization with people, and getting her used to new surrounding and noises.She has a very kind and gentle personality, and is making progress daily. She is now housetrained,and learning how to walk on a leash. More info to come.

Rona - Adoption Pending 

Hello, my name is Rona and I am just over a year old. I am being fostered in Southeast Michigan and my humans have treated me very well. I am fully house trained and love going into my crate when my foster family leaves the house. I now enjoy getting groomed and having my teeth brushed. The Veterinarian lady likes my coat and keeps telling me that I have a gorgeous smile. She said I am healthy and good food has finally made my weight perfect. My humans wanted me to let you know that I am good with basic commands. I can sit, stay, shake a hand, and understand the word "no". Snuggling with a human is pawsome. Toys are a favorite, I also love to play and run around in the back yard. My foster mom takes me walking or jogging because I am pretty active. I like children, but I do not do well with other dogs in the home. My wish for 2012 is to find a forever family that will love me because I have a lot of love to share.

Meschah 

Meshcah is a five year old sable male collie. He is a gentle man's man. He loves to run, bounce and play tug a war. A puppy in an adult body, but doesn't realize his own size and strength. He isn’t bashful when he wants your attention. A firm and kind but gentle hand to keep him in his place is best when he gets over excited. Meshcah is fully house broken. Adult or teenager and cat friendly. He gets along well with his foster family’s dogs but prefers to be top dog. Meesh is affectionate and loving, and would make a great dog for a single man or two dog house where the man wants his own devoted companion. He would not be suited for a home with young children as when he gets excited he forgets his size and strength.

Collies in other places (Courtesy Posting)
While TriState Collie Rescue attempts to limit all courtesy listings to well known and recognized groups and individuals, the following rescues are not part of TSCR and therefore the information cannot be guaranteed as accurate or complete.

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