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 Glen Highland Farm - 217 Pegg Rd - Morris, NY 13808 |
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| Many dogs arrive at the Farm and need to stay awhile in order to rebuild their trust in humans or be better socialized with other dogs and/or people. Their issues are often not big ones but the time they need here can last anywhere from one month to six months. |
| For example, Jack, a bc/spaniel mix, had not been with other dogs and was literally petrified of puppies, let alone adult dogs. So, a few months were devoted to slowly helping him gain confidence in his dog to dog skills. He just didn't have a clue what to do when with other dogs. Of course, now, Jack is a very confident, easy-going dog that mixes beautifully with other dogs and can go anywhere. |  |
| This is important because he's more stable and he has less behavioral reactions to new situations, which means he's much more adoptable - that's why he's found his forever home, though it took 6 months! | |
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Additionally, almost 99% of the dogs coming into rescue have issues with men. This always surprises people but if you think for a moment...women don't generally hit dogs...men do, so the dogs carry that fear into this situation based on their history. It can often take months to help them trust, which is what John painstakingly tackles. One dog was so terrified that it took John 3 hours, just sitting in the car, before the dog would even move from the back of the truck. He was paralyzed with fear just by John's presence. Slowly but surely, day after day, literally hour after hour, he grew to trust John. |
| Cody was his name and he's now landed in a forever home where he's stable, showing hardly any issues related to men. His new name is Mac and he's got a whole new life! But, it took months of help from John. | |
| Some dogs are so shell-shocked when they arrive, often coming from pounds where they've been dumped, that they need lots of time to heal. We don't even attempt obedience of any kind. It's just about letting them be dogs and relax and unwind and not feel human pressure. Piper, Rena & Jesse, all came from a West Virginia pound where they kill all the dogs on Friday due to space. When they arrived at the Farm, they were insane with energy, bouncing off the walls, totally terrified and anxious and basically crazy. It took 3 weeks for them to just understand that they would receive a daily meal and that their rooms were where they slept safely through the night. They would whimper and bark and scratch at the door, uncertain what would be their fate. If you could see them now, 2 months later, it's miraculous. Piper adjusted quickly. He stopped cowering every time he came in the door, began to walk proudly toward you with his head high, ready to lick your hand. |    |
| Jesse stopped running away as you came near her, and began to actually come up to your front, asking for attention. It took weeks for her to get up the courage to come to John at all. And, Rena stopped crying and whining and began barking and snatching biscuits from your hand, realizing that no hitting would ever happen. She's playing now with other dogs and seeking attention from people. Piper and Jesse are already in their forever homes, not showing many signs of this chaotic history. | |
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Our philosophy is to give these dogs the time they need to recalibrate their patterns and learn new associations with people. The cost of ongoing care is high. Just like any family dog, needs arise and we must handle them, whether it's antibiotics, blood chemistry analysis, or shots, these dogs require more from us. We estimate $350 a year as our cost of care for every dog entering the Farm. While some will be adopted within one month, others need more time. If you'd like to assist with the ongoing care of any dog being fostered at the farm, we would really appreciate the help. Please choose a dog that pulls at your heart and we'll happily apply your funds to their care and update you accordingly, especially when they are adopted! |
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All the dogs at the Farm have special needs....otherwise, they would not be here. Whether they were abandoned, rejected or someone's life changed and they no longer fit in, they are counting on us to help them transition to a new life. |
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Send your check or money order for $350.00, please include with the dogs name: Glen Highland
Farm Or click here to process an on-line credit card |
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ANGELS
ARE REAL.... All the dogs at the Farm have
special needs....otherwise, they would not be here. Whether they
were abandoned, rejected or someone's life changed and they no longer fit
in, |
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| Timm captured the hearts of 2 high school students - his boundless energy for ball, the tilt of his head, and the gleam in his eye knowing that he was safe and valued.... they pooled their funds - put his "picture magnet" on their refrigerators and remained connected to him as his border collie angel until he found his family and the life he deserved. |  |
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Greg & Jodi have been long
time supporters of our Angel
program, providing the energy for many
dogs including Mirke, Finley, & Isabella
"What an incredible feeling it is to know that YOU helped in their transition period by becoming a "Border Collie Angel" and providing the necessary funds to support their needs. The next time you are scrolling through the "available for adoption" link, let one or several of those amazing souls take hold of your heart and you'll know it is time to become an Angel. It happens to us several times a year!" |
| Amanda & Rachael would love
to adopt them all.... but instead have helped Mandy, Sam, Gem, Gil, Coco
and others find their way as border
collie angels....
"Adoption is not an option at this point in our lives but ... by being angels we are able to help those border collies that touch our hearts. We know there is no better place for a border collie than a stay at Glen Highland Farm before finding a forever home. And there is no greater joy in seeing the big red "adopted" heart next to a dog you have been an angel to." |
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| All of the Glen Highland Farm angels will tell you - they feel connected to "their" dog, (they've never met in person), long after the dog and it's "Big Red Heart" has been moved to the success stories. Our angels are drawn to a certain dog for many reasons.... a memory, a look in the eye, the age, or their story. Some of our angels just want to be part of the program, and send their support to the dog that needs it the most..... whether you want to participate once - for one dog - or several times, as the dogs pull at you - please participate. | |
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We are hoping to have angels
"flying" next to every dog's picture.... is there a
dog at the Farm that is pulling at your heart?? Would you like to
help a special needs dog?? Please contact us..... sweetbcrescue@citlink.net |
| For $350 (less then $1/day) -
you can matter in the life of a dog - Receive an "angel
magnet" and adoption updates from your dog..... or for just
$30/month - sponsor a dog waiting at the Farm. (click
here for on-line payment)
Click Here to see the available dogs.... let's give them ALL angels! |
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