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Glen Highland Farm has a Facebook Fan page.....!!! We have been looking for a venue to share all the wonderful updates we receive from the families that have adopted from the Farm - with almost 1200 dogs adopted, we receive dozens every week. With the popularity of Facebook, we are hoping this will be an easy, fun, and heart warming experience for people to share the joy and canine teachings of their Glen Highland Farm family member. Please share this GHF Fan facebook page with your friends and family.... |
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A seminar on Reading
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A very special thanks for the last minute donations days before our deadline, that put the final sheep in the pen!! WE MADE OUR GOAL OF $25,000!!!! With huge gratitude to Susie Mautz & Grant Wheatley; Norton & Sandy Sloan; Michelle Panila- Ginda; The Morrison Family; Deb Harris; Lin & Alan Brown; Cindy & Bruce Packard; Cheryl Lewis; Janice Cannizzaro; and Deb Meyers who gave very generously to meet our goal! And a big thank you from the bottom of our heart to each and every one of you who sent donations to replenish The Connor Fund so we can continue doing the work at GHF. |
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Our featured dog - JILLEY!! |
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JILLEY is loving life with the kids
from Camp Border Collie for Kids.
She is eager to respond to whatever they ask and loves the agility equipment, fearless about doing everything. Jilley would love a family with kids for playing and cuddling, one of her very favorite activities, too. |
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DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION SNAPSHOT:
TWO YEARS AND UNDER - PUREBRED BORDER COLLIES |
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 SUZY
found the perfect life with a new guardian who loved her wonderful nature
and knew she'd fit in perfectly with her beloved canine friend. She will
introduce Suzy to agility with all the fun and focused attention that
every Border Collie loves! She'll be the center of attention discovering
all kinds of fun activities, including herding and even canoeing! We're
excited for Suzy will never be wandering alone and unloved again.
SUZY: A 4 month old Border Collie, Suzy is all about action. She loves to go, go, go and is very agile. She is a classic young BC pup, full of energy and non-stop. She also has the sweetest personality, easily saying hello to everyone she meets, a real cuddler. She's very curious and loves to explore the great outdoors. Suzy also loves the water, dunking her entire head in as she splashes endlessly. She'd be happiest with another BC friend. Suzy was a stray wandering in a field when dog lovers spotted her and scooped her up to safety. She is from PA. |
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  LUKE: An 8 month old Border Collie, Luke is a friendly, good-natured, happy go lucky guy who adjusts easily in new situations. He came into the Farm as relaxed as could be and met other dogs easily, thrilled to have a play friend. He is smart, focused and loves life. He has a great trick where he sits straight up, perfectly balanced with his front legs up and he holds that position for longer than you'd think possible... a very cute trick. Luke likes to race and chase so would love a BC friend who likes to play. Luke will only go to a BC experienced home since he has some nipping tendencies that need to be managed. He'll do best with another BC who is confident and gives him an outlet for his energy. He is 40 pounds and good with cats. He was a stray in the Pittsburgh area and fortunately, landed in a shelter that was happy to work with GHF. |
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& LUKE became fast friends at the Farm and now, forever, as they
head off to a new life with another BC friend, Jess. They'll have plenty
of ball time, hiking time and even chickens and horses to watch over with
lots of land for exploring. Their new guardians were so excited to meet
them and chuckled over the young BC antics that they remember when they
had two pups years ago. They understand the breed well and loved them both
instantly, providing a wonderful life for this great
pair. They now live in NJ.
ISABELE: A 4 month old Border Collie, Isabele is quite the pup. She is already showing her BC focus, readily following all the action and her person and she is intense for the ball. She instantly stalks into position, waiting for a throw. She is very, very smart and will need an outlet for her mind and body, in order to be content. Isabelle is good with other dogs and understands adult dogs well but she will also happily engage in constant play with young BC's. She would love a BC friend to join her in herding games, chasing around the field. We would prefer to place her with at least one other BC, male not female, since she is already showing a confidence in controlling other dogs. And, she must have an active person as her guardian, someone who really understands the breed. She is tiny for her age so likely to be a petite adult. Isabele is quite the cuddler, loving to nuzzle in right by your side. She came from guardians who lived in an apartment without a fenced yard and knew this wasn't ideal. |
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   Special thanks to Janine Choplick from the Hillside SPCA who always works with GHF to get BC's to us and Al and Mary Huber who kindly also helped transport Fletch. |
Fletch's Angels Six from the Farm and ZaineFM  FLETCH:
A 7 month old Border Collie mix, Fletch landed in a sea of Border Collies
and hasn't looked back since, having the time of his little life running
and chasing and playing. He loves the dogs and would easily enjoy a canine
companion or even two. He is fantastic with other dogs and feels most
comfortable with dogs friends. He's gotten some of the older BC's playing
chase games again, very cute to see. Fletch is a bit shy with people at
first so needs a fairly calm home that is more dog oriented than full of
visitors. He can be nervous meeting new people and wants to withdraw so
will need confidence building, over time. Fletch needs an adult
household only without a lot of chaos since he can be skittish with
people. He's the sweetest
little guy, full of puppy innocence and having a great time discovering
the great outdoors. He is about 30 pounds, typical in size for his age and
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Special thanks to Joy Moll foster home in NY |
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 MAX
found a wonderful life with a new canine friend who likes to play as much
as he does and they were clearly well suited to each other. Lucky for him,
his new FurDad has plenty of time to be his constant companion as does his
new FurMom, so he's got it all! He got a chance to get to know his new
family while his new guardian was volunteering as one of the cooks for
Camp Border Collie for Kids. Max spent the night in the RV for a few days
and quickly claimed it as his own! He'll be on his way home in another day
and we'll get to see him next summer at kids camp again!
MAX: An 8 month old Border Collie, Max is a sweet, gentle guy who is gaining confidence each day at the Farm playing with other young BC's. He is happy to join in herding games and have a canine friend to learn about life. Max is smart and sensitive so will continue to blossom with patient guardians who guide him as well as another BC friend for play. He loves joining in trail walks off leash, swimming and exploring. He is the brother of KC and like an innocent pup learning everything anew. Max is a real love-bug, happy and good natured, just a bit shy at first. He is petite, about 35 pounds and good with cats. Max needs an adult household only without a lot of chaos since he can be skittish with people. He came from a home in upstate NY |
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  Special thanks to Mike Tushek, Janine Choplick, and Susan Myers for helping Reesa get safely to the Farm.   |
REESA: A petite 1 year old Border Collie, Reesa is a loving, friendly, outgoing girl who loves to play ball. She also loves her person and is quite the cuddler. She has a great nature, focused like every Border Collie but also able to unwind and hang with her person. She likes other BC's, too. Reesa is quite petite, about 30 pounds and is afraid of cats so totally indifferent. She was a stray in PA, landing in a shelter that works with GHF. |
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BUZZ, PUCK & ZIP: A trio of 11 month old Border Collies, these three are brothers who are learning that life with freedom to run, is exactly what they need and love. They run and run and run and run. They are sweet, young, active BC's who need the space to move. They had been living in a very cramped kitchen and postage stamp yard since pups, left alone all day. This inappropriate situation led to their surrender to the Farm. We will be placing them separately since they really need one-on-one attention and confidence building. They have no understanding of how to exist individually and no training so while they are super sweet and friendly with everyone they meet, they need help to learn how to live in the real world. All three boys love to cuddle and easily hop into your laps so have the foundation for blossoming into incredible companions. All three are about 45 pounds and not yet tested on cats. They were purchased as pups from a breeder in Arizona by a NY guardian. |
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Puck's Angels Rose Lynch, Tam, Lucy & Snitch PUCK
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changing rapidly, eager to learn everything and really loves agility. He
goes over every obstacle as if it's easy as pie for him and he loves the
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Jilley's Angel The spirit of the Briad princess DeeDee JILLEY:
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1 1/2 year old Border Collie, Jilley is always ready to play. She
loves toys and will pick up anything and everything in order to play. She
is an amazing athlete and can run incredibly fast chasing a ball or racing
around. With her long legs, she is gorgeous to watch as she races through
the fields, enjoying the movement, happy as can be. She is also
brilliant, super in tune to learn. Jilley is focused and loves to learn
anything new. She is a sweetie, very friendly with everyone
and absolutely the sweetest cuddler around. She loves, loves, loves
people! But, first and foremost, she wants to go, go, go, like all
young BC's. Once she's had her exercise, she also loves to hang with
her person, right near your side. She is totally responsive and
eager to please for whatever you ask. Jilley also loves the water
and swimming and is great in the car. Jilley has a great personality and
the energy to match so will need an active home. She is about 45
pounds and not good with cats. She is safely now in rescue rather
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  Special thanks to Chris Graves for evaluating and transporting Kolby to the farm! |
KOLBY: A 1 year old Border Collie mix, Kolby is a gem. He is friendly and sweet and eager to say hello to everyone. He is exactly what makes BC mixes so great...smart but more easy going. He is full of energy and loves to play with other dogs so would be happiest with a young canine friend. Kolby is very people oriented and happy to be by your side as well as hang with the dogs. He's super responsive to what you ask of him. Kolby loves to chase the ball and also likes to swim, with good recall when off leash. He won't hurt cats but will chase them so best with dog savvy cats. He is about 35 pounds. He was surrendered to the Farm from a NY guardian who took him in when Kolby's guardian was deployed. He was too much energy for their older BC. |
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Kitt's Angels -Marta & John Aberg -Susie Mautz & Grant Wheatley -John Sterling KITT: A
1 1/2 year old Border Collie, Kitt is smart, focused and very classic BC.
She is super friendly and affectionate too, loving everyone she meets, a
real sweetheart, quite the cuddler and easy going inside. She does
love to play with toys. Kitt is super smart, very very tuned into people,
comes to you instantly when called and very eager to please. She is
one of the sweetest, best natured BC's and also one of the most intent in
her focus. She is a strong herder so best as a solo dog. She is
a natural when it comes to herding sheep and would be incredible with
someone who wants to learn herding or enjoy trials with her.
Kitt is about 40 pounds and not best with cats. She came to
the Farm from another rescuer who felt we could best rehome her.
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surgery. Kitt has been part of Camp Border Collie for Kids and loves it. |
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JJ's Angels From LuAnn Heller and the girls in loving memory of Lillie's dog Lil JJ: A 1 1/2 year old Border Collie, JJ
is a very smart, very active boy who needs a person who understands his
needs. He is fast and loves to run like the wind and is long overdue for a
place to do this. His previous home had a cramped, tiny yard so JJ is
really enjoying the Farm. He is also loving the wiggly giggly ball and
enjoys entertaining himself with the sounds. He also loves playing ball.
JJ will benefit from someone who can work with him, building his
confidence and focus in a productive way. He is a super athlete but needs
direction with positive training. JJ is like a diamond in the rough, best
with a BC savvy person. He is fine with cats and weighs about 40 pounds. He
was given up due to a move and had been left alone 8-10 hours a day which
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DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION SNAPSHOT:
OVER TWO YEARS - PUREBRED BORDER COLLIES |
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 BRODY
came to the Farm and instantly showed his sweet, friendly nature, fitting
in with everyone and all the dogs, clearly enjoying a chance for a new
life. His new guardians had been patiently hoping for a dog just like him
so raced up to meet him. And, it was crystal clear that he was perfect to
join their lives. Brody will now enjoy living on a lake, lots of boat
rides and going to work with his FurDad as well as plenty of racing,
wrestling and chasing with his new canine buddy, Rascal. We're so happy
for him! He now lives in NJ.
BRODY: A 2 year old Border Collie mix (possibly retriever), Brody is a happy and friendly guy who enjoys everyone he meets. He's got a great nature, curious about everything and easy going. He loves to run and chase with other dogs so could be happy with another canine friend. Brody is about 45 pounds and is good with cats. He was a stray in PA, landing at a shelter that works with GHF. |
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   ROSS: A 2 year old Border Collie, Ross is a sweet, gentle, good natured BC who wants to have a person as his own. He is eager to bond and once he does, he's incredibly happy to see his person come through the door, jumping into your lap for belly rubs. Ross needs the confidence of someone on his 'team' when he encounters new situations since he can be a bit nervous. Good positive training methods help him relax. Ross is smart and observant, more of a thinker before he takes action on what's going on around him so will do best with a bc savvy guardian. Ross is very smart and attentive and could easily be trained though is not as intense as other bc's who need the outlet of sports activities. He likes to play with other dogs and will only be placed with another dog or two since he feels more comfortable with canine friends. He is best with dog savvy cats and is about 40 pounds. He was a stray in MD. Ross is very camera shy so it's hard to capture his wonderful, expressive face but we tried! Ross will be placed in an adult only home since he does best with clear leadership. |
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& ROSS found a new life TOGETHER! They've been friends for a long
time at GHF, herding each other non-stop and sharing a room too so it's a
wonderful day to see them go into a forever home now sharing a great
relationship for life. They will have a Border Collie paradise with 90
acres to explore - trails and water and tons of fun with guardians who
really understand their needs and love the breed. Soon as they met these
two, they were totally enamored even though they saw many more other
candidates. It was Rhea & Ross who ultimately won their hearts and
hopped into their car to head home to their great new home! They love the
Border Collie intensity and herding focus and that's what this duo is all
about! They now live in CT.
RHEA: A 2 1/2 year old Border Collie, Rhea is a smart, driven girl who loves everyone. She is sweet and likes to connect with her person, a super affectionate girl. Rhea is quite cuddly, jumping right into you lap for belly rubs and hugs and she'll happily stay right there til you're ready to go. Rhea loves to play ball and frisbee but like most BC's. She would love an active life where her person hiked and took her everywhere. She has excellent recall and always wants to be right by your side, soon as she's called. Rhea is a fantastic girl with everyone she meets. She is a strong herder so tends to instantly herd other dogs but will not hurt them. She is good with cats and fine with other dogs but does best with males. Rhea lived in a farm situation but was fostered in a loving home for a number of months and is now ready to start a new life. She came to the Farm from Vermont when a neighbor stepped in to help her. |
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Kayla's Angel Carolyn Lee Kohlman in honor of Skip The Wonder Dog
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Jodi's Angels Regina Burton & Megan JODI:A
2 1/2 year old Border Collie, Jodi is having a great time at the Farm,
free from the life of breeding. She is a gentle, shy girl who is now
racing around playing with other rescue dogs at the farm, really learning
that life is good. Jodi captures your heart quickly as she snuggles up for
attention and then darts away to check on something of interest. We
affectionately call her "Jodi Bug!" and she races over to say
hello. However, Jodi is a skittish Border Collie so will only be
placed in a fenced situation without children. She feels
nervous with new people and chaos so needs a quiet home setting with
another canine friend, preferably a male. Jodi can scale our 5 foot
fences easily as well as jump through windows and on top of 4 foot high
crates so she'll need an invisible fence to contain her safely or someone
who always goes outside with her. She is about 35 pounds and good
with cats. Jodi, came with Dessie , both abandoned at a PA
shelter which fortunately works with GHF
Jodi has charmed us all at the Farm with her little 'paw' mannerism where she says hello and does her Jodi wave, pawing in the air and then on your arm for attention - quite the charmer she is! Dancing Jodi - watch her video here |
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RUDY: A 2 1/2 year old Border Collie, Rudy is a good natured guy ready to play ball and jump into the action. He also loves people and happily enjoys meeting anyone new. Rudy gets along with other BC's well and could have a pal or be a solo dog in an active home. He's full of energy to play but also unwinds well, able to settle and enjoy his home. Rudy is about 40 pounds and is unsure of cats so totally indifferent. He was relinquished from a PA guardian who had a living situation that prevented him from keeping Rudy. |
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found his forever home right away when a family heard about him online and
knew he was the right fit for them...they had been patiently waiting for
the companion that fit their life and Rudy was surely it! He loves to swim
and will enjoy their pool day in and day out plus lots of trails on
acreage nearby as well as tons of ball play with his new kids! Rudy
now lives in MA.
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  Thanks to Evaluator - LuAnn Heller and Transporters LuAnn Heller, Susan Myers, Debbie Grassi, and Jane Locacio for getting Hunter safely to the Farm |
Hunter's Angels From Kelli & Kathleen Rupert in memory of Lillie's dog Lil HUNTER:
A 3 year old Border Collie, Hunter is a smart guy who quickly understands
everything around him and fits right in. He is a big toy lover and will
retrieve balls or anything thrown his way though he settles well inside,
easily. Hunter is great with other Border Collies and could easily enjoy a
companion or be a solo dog with an active person. He is very responsive to
everyone he meets and eager to please, super affectionate and friendly. He
loves people! He is about 40 pounds and is OK with dog savvy cats. Hunter
is best with adults or older children, not toddlers who make him nervous
and will only be placed in a home with a hard fence since he has an
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Jack's Angel "For Susie's Mom" JACK:
A petite 3 year old Border Collie, Jack is very classic in his temperament
- energetic and very sensitive - he responds quickly to gentleness and
attention yet wants to run like the wind exploring. He will do best with
someone who understands the complexity of this breed. Jack will not
succeed with heavy handed approaches, instead, he needs direction and
guidance that is kind and fair, leading him to enjoy life as an active BC.
He is focused and eager to connect with people. Jack is very smart and
observant of everything around him, easily influenced by people - what we
would call a 'soft' dog. He is about 35 pounds and good with cats. Jack
would be happiest with a female BC who loves to play since he also loves
to wrestle and chase and make up games. He'll be placed in an adult home
since he is sensitive and loves a close bond with his person. Jack
was in a corgi rescue, thankfully pulled to safety. He originally came
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Banning's Angels Julia Neumann and Menno Kluin BANNING:
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3 1/2 year old Border Collie, Banning is a thoughtful guy who observes
everything around him, making sense of what's going on and then deciding
what he wants to do. He is very smart and responds well when people around
him are clear and provide leadership. Banning loves to play ball and is
fast and focused when it comes to his 'game'. He is really unwinding here
at the Farm and learning to be an active BC without worries. Banning will
succeed with a guardian who is skilled and savvy with this breed and
understands how to help him in meeting strangers in new situations. He
will do best in a rural area without a lot of chaos. He lived
in a city setting with urban sounds and lots of traffic which created
anxiety for him, plus a tiny yard that didn't suit his needs well. He came
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ROMEY: A 4 year old Border Collie, Romey has blossomed into a more confident boy, enjoying life in a much bigger way than when he first arrived. He just loves being with his person and is an easy boy to live with, his good nature is sweet as they come. He needs some reassurance at times when things are new to him but he is a brave guy, trying anything suggested to him. He loves treats and loves to hang with other Border Collies so we'll place him in a home with at least one outgoing canine friend. Romey is an amazing cuddler, literally happy to sleep curled up next to you or around your head, he just wants his person nearby. He also loves to chase his BC friends as they play games. He is about 35 pounds and fine with cats. Romey's life changed when his NY guardian died, pushing him into a new life that was not as reclusive as the old so he's now had time to adjust and done really well. He will still need patient people who can guide him and not a lot of chaos. He is incredibly sweet and good natured. He is being fostered in Rochester NY, thanks to Joy Moll. He's getting a chance to experience the world of agility, too. |
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found a great life where he'll be the constant companion to his new
guardian and have a BC buddy to pal around with in the yard, on walks and
forever, in their life. He charmed his new guardian with his sweet, gentle
nature and she knew she could provide a wonderful home for him. He now
lives in upstate NY.
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Boomer's Angels Lynn & Larry Adelsohn BOOMER:
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5 year old Border Collie, Boomer is a very intelligent guy who checks out
everything around him and then decides what makes sense to do! He's also
quite the affectionate BC once he has his person nearby, content to go on
walks with them or hang out, as a great companion. He has great leash
walking skills as well as enjoys car rides. Boomer is into toys but
mostly, into his person. Boomer can be nervous meeting strangers so does
need someone skilled to help him feel safe. He is good with other dogs,
but quite the herder so best with low-key canine friends or as a solo dog.
He is good with cats. He lived in one home since a pup but was
given up due to a move. Boomer is about 35 pounds and
from NJ. Boomer has been trained on the invisible fence and
loves to work for treats and has his own sitting pose that is a real
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Layce's Angel Sue Marriner PRITZI,
age 6 and LAYCE, age 3 are mother and daughter who will be placed
together. Both are very good natured, sweet and happy girls. They
love to nudge you for attention and happily say hello asking for belly
rubs, too. Pritzi and Layce are very happy with each other, racing
around together and quickly enjoying the outdoors. Neither are high
energy, intense BC's, instead very easy going inside and outside. They
love attention. Pritzi can be shy but Layce leads the way, eager for
a connection with everyone. They were originally from the south adopted by
an upstate guardian who could then not keep them. Fortunately, the shelter
where they were abandoned regularly works with the Farm. They are
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DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION SNAPSHOT: SIX YEARS AND UP - PUREBRED BORDER COLLIESThese border collies are active, playful, eager to be with people and generally very focused on affection rather than toys. They do not have an intense need to work so make wonderful companions for homes who want a brilliant, intuitive dog who bonds instantly but also knows how to relax. They thrive with companionship and will not do well left alone for more than 6 hours a day. Sometimes at this age, a dog who has previously lived alone his whole life prefers to be a solo dog and really enjoys the spotlight. **Many people overlook this age range because they fear the dog will die before they have had a long life together. The facts are reassuring - most border collies live to 12 - 16 years old and in fact, the oldest dog in the world IS a border collie who is 27, living in England! Odds are, this dog is still working! Please consider opening your heart and homes to a dog who will really appreciate your love and attention, because YOU are the center of their life. |
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DINNIE found the perfect person who
understands him and absolutely loves him. He joins GHF alum, Pepper (on
the left) and new canine buddy, Stella. Dinnie enjoyed many days with his
new guardian and dog friends at Camp Border Collie for Kids when his new
FurMom volunteered at Camp. They walked plenty of trails, hung out in the
cabin and all got to know each other making this transition to his new
life, easy as can be! We are thrilled for sweet Dinnie, who will now live
in Ct and we'll see him next summer at kids camp!
DINIE: A 9 year old Border Collie, Dinie or Houdini as he was known, is a wonderful, good natured, happy guy. He is curious about everything and joins in with the other dogs and all the action easily. Dinie is smart and thoughtful, thinking about everything going on before deciding what to do. He loves other BC's and wants to play, happy with chase games or frisbee. He loves toys and enjoys engaging in frisbee or balls games. Dinie is about 45 pounds and good with cats. He was abandoned at a PA shelter when his guardians moved to an apartment from a larger property. He has always lived with another dog but didn't handle being tied out all day. |
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LOVING FOSTER HOMES NEEDED We are looking
for loving homes to help with special dogs who need some tender loving
care on a foster basis. Whether it is an older dog a bit disoriented
from the big change to rescue or a young dog with special needs, we
NEED YOU. The Farm can succeed in helping Border Collies by having
special people who offer to bring a dog into their lives as a foster
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THE CONNOR HOUSE is open! The dream of having a place for
dogs in recovery who needed more time at the Farm is now a reality.
We are forever grateful to the
people who donated the funds needed to build The
CONNOR HOUSE. Your
desire to help is now making such a difference for these dogs and
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SPECIAL
HEALING NOW UNDERWAY These dogs
will have extended time at the Farm for healing, rehab or socialization |
| Rye's
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River's
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| RYE & RIVER are brother and sister, just arriving at the Farm at 4 1/2 months old. They are incredibly friendly and sweet. They'll be in rescue for a month or more so we can treat their sarcoptic mange. Their ears are bare of hair and full of scabs since the scratching is so awful there and elsewhere on their bodies. They were tied out all day since there was no fence. Both were given up due to a move. We are so glad they were abandoned at a shelter since they clearly deserve a much better life than they were living. The NY shelter regularly works with GHF. We'll update their pictures once they have some time to run and unwind. We do know they are fine with cats. | |
 ARRIVAL 8/29 at GHF Special thanks to Joy Moll and Donna Deal for transporting the pups to the Farm. |
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Bart's Angels Michael & Katherine Ziemke BART: A 1 1/2 year old Border Collie,
possibly mix, Bart has just come into rescue and is such a doll. He's
sweet and gentle and wants to be with people, clearly happy to be in his
foster home. He'll be coming to the Farm shortly. He's doing great with
the dogs and cats though prefers cuddling with people. He's now in the
York PA area. He was a stray in the local shelter. He's about 50
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Hayden's Angels "From The Five From The Farm" HAYDEN:
A 2 year old Border Collie, Hayden is very shy and just starting to learn
that life is good. We're going to give him some time to overcome some of
his shyness before he goes into a foster home. He is sweet and very
excited by other dogs and the herding games at the Farm. Hayden is good
with cats. He and his
father, Hoot, were abandoned at a NY shelter from a farm. |
 Special thanks to Nancy Crowley and Bob Collins who transported Hoot and Hayden to the farm and Jenny Murtaugh who evaluated them. |
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Thanks to Ann and Christian Cattaneo for fostering Hayden in VT |
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KC's Angels John & Bonnie Yurga " In Loving Memory of Robbie, Our Sweet Boy" KC:
An
11 month old Border Collie, KC is a sweet, happy, incredibly good natured
boy who comes the minute you call his name and loves to cuddle soon as he
arrives at your side. He grabs your heart with sweetness and joy,
instantly. The amazing thing is that KC is blind but that doesn't bother
him one bit. He is brave and excited about life, a joyous little guy.
He'll do great with another BC friend to guide him and be his 'mentor' so
will only be placed with another dog. KC also has a congenital heart
defect, with a small hole that unfortunately cannot be fixed. He is
showing no signs of problems but will need to be monitored to determine if
heart medication is necessary. A recent evaluation with the Cornell
cardiology department found that it would be best to wait another 6 months
to determine if changes are occurring with his heart. We did do an
abdominal ultrasound and all of KC's organs are normal and working
perfectly. We'll consider KC available for adoption after his revisit at
Cornell early next year. KC and his brother, Max, came to the Farm
from upstate NY, part of a 1st breeding. Max will be placed
separately. KC is about 25 pounds and good with cats. |
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Kye's Angels Lynn & Larry Adelsohn KYE is doing GREAT GREAT
GREAT!!
We are thrilled to report that he is strong and healthy, showing no signs of problems as before. He is now being treated homeopathically with a regimen of natural supportive vitamins, minerals and extra nutrients. So far, so good! We've discovered that Kye loves the tubs filled with water and will happily splash water catching it for fun. And, he is also on the trails with volunteers strengthening his muscles and exploring the great outdoors. It's fantastic to see this boy so happy and in good health. KYE has finally come back to the Farm! He is doing well, after a month of vet care to stabilize him. In a very unusual case, Kye's wounds on his elbows and foot had been draining as though a foreign body was lodged in his skin and would not resolve. Numerous approaches were taken at Cornell to handle this situation, including cultures of the bacteria and continual flushing of the wounds. The cultures led them to treat with appropriate antibiotics and over time, it seems his condition has finally resolved. He is back with us for the final 10 days of monitored care. Since Kye was a stray, there is no way to know what impacted his system, whether ingested or into the skin topically, but his case was certainly out of the ordinary. The Cornell team considered him one of the most difficult cases they've seen in a long time. We are so pleased that Kye is stronger now and on the mend. We're adjusting his routine to slowly build up his activity level since he's been crated for so long. We hope with more time, he'll soon be running and racing in the fields at the Farm. We'll update his bio and pictures in the weeks ahead. Kye is a marvelous spirit with lots of spunk so we expect his recovery will be swift. The costs for Kye's care have been extraordinary, hitting our budget with quite a blow. The total, to date, is $10,500.... an outrageous number for sure but we felt that in no way could we turn our back on Kye and give up. The Cornell team acknowledged that most rescues would not have committed to this level of care so they felt even more convinced to 'pull out all the stops' for "team Kye" and dig for answers. We agreed to more diagnostics to uncover answers and fortunately, all the efforts worked. We now need your help to manage these costs. Thankfully, the DOUBLE the DOLLARS fundraiser is underway so anything you send will multiply and help directly with Kye's costs. This special summer fundraiser is one of the main ways we help with ALL costs at the Farm but in this case, Kye is at the top of the list. Please be generous. |
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THE
CONNOR FUND for UNADOPTABLE BORDER COLLIES Your ongoing angel support helps us handle the health needs that make these special Border Collies unadoptable. They are wonderful, lively, good natured senior dogs with dilemmas that mean they need long-term foster care, much like a hospice situation. Please say "YES" to helping us help them!
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| Kane has recently been diagnosed with vestibular disease so will be most content living where he knows the situation rather than moving to a new home. He will remain with one of our team in her home. |
  Special thanks to Liz Boucher-Jordon and Cameron Andersen for helping Kane get safely to the Farm |
Kane's Angel Pauline Clark KANE: A 13 year old Border Collie, Kane
is quite a character. He loves the outdoors and exploring every nook and
cranny and is very happy to sit outside for hours on end on warm days. He
is a retired golf course dog who chased geese so the great outdoors makes
sense to him though he has not worked for the past three years. Kane is
also quite content to curl up inside by you, laying quietly on the floor,
enjoying the companionship of his person. He is fine with other dogs and
cats though mostly focused on his person. He would enjoy a calmer life
where he can keep track of his person and his yard, all a part of his new
'work'. Kane was living at a NJ Golf Course, given minimal
care and attention so he is really enjoying a life involved with people.
He was originally sold by a VA breeder for thousands of dollars. |
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