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Glen Highland Farm
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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 1500 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.... |
| February Seminar and Fundraiser for
Glen Highland Farm
TEACHING
AND PROBLEM SOLVING HEELING,
RETRIEVES AND GO OUTS
PRESENTED
BY DIANE BAUMAN
FEBRUARY
4 & 5, 2012
OXFORD, CT
A FUNDRAISER FOR GLEN HIGHLAND FARM
Click here to download and print
registration form |
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VOLUNTEER
NEEDED FOR THE 2012 KIDS CAMP!!
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| KIDS CAMP COOK
NEEDED!
If you love Border Collies and
love kids, then you can help both at Camp Border Collie for Kids this
summer.
We're looking for a cook in Camp
#2 - Aug 1st - 12th!! You'd be making nutritious meals for approximately
24 people - the inner city children and our volunteer teachers. Cooking
can be challenging since it's over an open fire but it's simple meals that
taste delicious outdoors like barbecued chicken; mashed potatoes; corn and
mornings are bacon; eggs; pancakes....basic healthy meals! The cook
makes 10 breakfasts and dinners, no lunches. Mid-day is for shopping and
planning. The volunteer staff helps with serving and cleaning.
You may bring your own dog if
they can mix with the other dogs on site easily. Lodging is a private RV
so you can kick back to enjoy the Farm, too.
Please contact
John at andersenjw@msn.com
Learn more about
Camp Border Collie for Kids |


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| Here's what past cooks
had to say:
"When I volunteered to
cook for Kid's Camp 2 years ago I was told it would "change my
life" by John & Lillie. While I have been told that many
times by many people, this is the one of the very few experiences I have
had that truly lived up to the promise. I thank Lillie & John
for that but also I thank the counselors, the other volunteers and the
staff for giving me the opportunity to help make a difference in the lives
of the kids who attend, and the dogs that become more adoptable because of
it. It's hard work but most worthwhile things in life
are."
"For me it was the
combination of; their genuine appreciation for what you put before them at
every meal, the heart felt personal connections you make with the
children, and the beauty of the camp environment. I was witness to
some powerful stuff. During those 2 weeks, what happens between the
children and their 4 legged friends is Magic. The whole experience
was like a tune-up for my soul. It will give you perspective and
will make you think about what you take for granted and about what you
think is important in life and what isn't." |
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WE'D
LOVE YOUR HELP!
GHF is expanding the foster program
and looking for additional homes within TWO hours of the Farm who are
willing to care for a dog. (All vetting is handled by the Farm)
Foster dogs could be young or old and may require a long-term stay up to 9
months, depending on the dog. Fencing is required and children must be
over the age
of 7, no exceptions.
Please
submit a foster application if you are interested. Click
here |
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DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
SNAPSHOT:
TWO YEARS AND UNDER - PUREBRED BORDER COLLIES
These border collies need a very active, committed home with guardians
who truly understand the complexity, intensity and demands of the
breed. They usually do best with another young border collie though it
depends on dog chemistry. They require companionship and will not do
well left alone more than 3-4 hours a day
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A very special thanks to Ashley
Porter who helped these pups find GHF and lives that fit them properly!
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FLY:
8 week old FLY found a life that is completely right for him...plenty of
canine buddies and sports - he is going to do agility and enjoy lots of
mental and physical stimulation in his new home! This little furball needs
that and more! An amazing pup, he arrived at the Farm in time to meet his
new guardians and wowed them with his confidence and ability to just join
in anything and everything - he was fearless. A little boy ready to tug on
any toy and play with any dog and say hello to any person - he was ready
to go!! So, off FLY went to a new life in NJ where he's about to be
stimulated and challenged! He came from VT where he and three recent BC
pups came to rescue, were being sold outside in a petsmart parking lot.
All great pups, part of an accidental liter where their guardian needed to
find them homes fast cause she and her female BC were off to work, on her
truck route. An amazing story for sure but what wonderful pups found their
way to GHF and new lives!
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Special thanks to Cindy Packard and Molly Spier for transporting her to
safety.
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Hope's Angels
Sara
& Chris Lehner & Hobbes
HOPE: A 7 month old Border Collie, Hope
is a smart, lively, focused girl who is looking for a place to use her
mind and body together. She loves toys and jumps into playing with
anything and everything. It would be easy to teach her all kinds of
things, including sports since she's got an agile body and can easily
focus. She is also a sweet, cuddly girl, too and loves to sit on the top
of the couch like a cat, all curled up, watching the world go by. Hope is
a classic young BC who really needs a BC savvy home. Hope does best as a
solo dog since she's a strong girl She is smart and
benefits from direction and being challenged. She is about 30 pounds and
fine with cats. Hope was in a Massachusetts shelter. |
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Special thanks to transporters
Kristine Hammar, Dan and Janine Choplick, and Sue Myers
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Phoebe's Angels
in
memory of Andrew Slyter, from John and Marta Aberg
PHOEBE: A petite 6 month old Border
Collie/Aussie, Phoebe is the sweetest thing. She is a bit timid but so
wants to be with her person that when she warms up, she's a cuddly girl,
happy as can be. Phoebe likes to play with other dogs so we will place her
with a more confident dog to help her blossom more easily. She is built
more like a lean BC than a wider, bigger aussie. She is focused and
curious but not overly hyper or intense like most BC's. She is about 35
pounds and good with cats. Phoebe came to the Farm with her sister,
Sasha, from an accidental litter. Her PA guardian wanted her to have the
best chance at a great life! |
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Thanks
to Kristen Holeck and her family for fostering Phoebe in NY
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Peak's Angels
Paul
& Karyn Deagle & Speck!
PEAK:
An 9 month old Border Collie, Peak is a classic, fun-lovin' boy who wants
to play, play, play. He is very smart and observes everything going on
around him, ready to join in the action. Peak loves to cuddle and likes
everyone he meets. He is an adorable, joyful BC. He's also great off
leash and loves to hike, staying right by your side. He will
however, require a BC savvy guardian and a more rural setting where he can
have an outlet for his energy. He bonds very quickly with someone
who understands him. Peak is about 30 pounds and not good with cats. He
was relinquished directly to the Farm from NYC because the city setting
was not ideal for him. |
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Kima's
Angel
Rene Douglas in Memory of Lena & her Daddy, Shane
KIMA: A petite 1 year old
Border Collie, Kima is sweet girl who's trying to make sense of how her
new life works now that she's in a home setting with people who care
about her. She certainly knows how to interact well with the dogs cause
she loves to play. In fact, she's a rough player who really wrestles and
plays chase games so would love a canine friend who enjoys that, too. She
also loves to herd the other dogs in the house, happily using that BC
mind! Kima is taking longer to get comfortable with people which is
perfectly normal due to her past. She lived with 167 Border Collies in
a breeding situation in Texas so needs a very patient person to help her
gain more trust about what people can mean in her new world. She
is now starting to come up to her fosterer for attention and will cock her
head when she hears her name but she's not too comfortable yet with being
touched. She loves to hear she's a 'pretty girl', getting all
excited with the attention and she's also starting to shadow her fosterers
going wherever they go in the house. So, Kima will get there - it's just
going to take time and lots of patient guidance. Kima is best with dog
savvy cats since she herds them and is fascinated by what they are doing.
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Special thanks to fosterers Dan Gonyea & Kara Kennedy for opening
their home to foster Kima. She is in upstate NY.
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NALA: A 1 year old Border Collie mix,
Nala is a sweet girl, super friendly and eager to say hello to everyone.
She is not overly intense but she is young and active. She loves to
stretch her legs and run so would do best with larger space to do so. She
also loves to swim and run at the beach. She can have a canine friend,
ideally a submissive male dog. Like most girls, Nala can be bossy but does
love to wrestle and race and chase and she is a very physical player. Nala
is smart and focused on her person and is a great companion. She is about
50 pounds and is good with cats. Nala was at a NY shelter since the
home wasn't right for her. She was living in an apartment, crated
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Sweet
HAYDON found a fabulous life suited perfectly to him...as the
constant companion to his new FurMoms and living on a 74 acre farm to call
his own. Haydon loves keeping track of all that goes on so he'll take this
job to heart, joining his canine companions! Lots of fun ahead exploring
and hiking and of course, most importantly, to Haydon, cuddling! This
little lover won his new guardian's hearts with his incredible sweetness.
Haydon now lives in NY.
HAYDON:
A 1 year old Border Collie, Haydon is a delight. He's smart and sweet and
gentle plus of course, full of energy! He wants to play, play, play. Like
any young BC, he needs an outlet for his mind and body and in exchange,
he'll give you his heart. This lover boy is a cuddler, loving to be with
his person and then springs into action, for fun and play. He is great
with other dogs and would love a BC friend. Haydon lived with a female BC
but the guardians felt two young BC's were too much so he was relinquished
to the Farm. He is fine with cats and about 35 pounds. Haydon is a good
natured, curious boy who will easily enjoy a BC savvy home. He came
to the Farm from PA.
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Special thanks to Heather Groff for opening her home to foster Bart
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Special thanks Pat & Tim Toomey for helping Zan in NJ
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DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
SNAPSHOT:
OVER TWO YEARS - PUREBRED BORDER COLLIES
These border collies are active and still require similar situations as
young pups but once three and up, they can settle more easily and are less
demanding so can usually make the best choice for homes with intermediate
activity levels. They are usually obedient, understand what is
expected and want a strong human connection in order to be happy. They
also require companionship and will not do well left alone more than 6
hours a day.
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Sweet,
gentle SCOUT found exactly the right family to care for her, with
love and devotion. They came to meet this sweet girl based on her bio and
pictures and soon as they spent minutes with her, it was clear she was
going home with them! She won their hearts with her sweetness and that BC
stalking as she got to experience their little dog, Geraldine. Scout was a
perfect lady with just a little bit of herding and then lots of love for
her new family! She now lives in NJ.
SCOUT: A 2 year old
Border Collie, Scout is not only a gorgeous girl, she is a sweetheart. She
is friendly and easy going meeting people. She can be a little timid but
does want to say hi so overcomes that worry with some encouragement and
then she is a love-bug, covering your with kisses. Scout is s sensitive BC
so will do best with an adult home without a lot of chaos. She is a
thinker so does best with someone who understands how a BC experiences the
world. Once settled, she is just marvelous. She's gorgeous when she starts
running in a field, happy to dash around and loves to explore. She is not
a toy dog but more people focused so is a wonderful companion, not high
energy but with the energy to join you in what you are doing. Scout is
about 30 pounds and good with cats though can chase for fun so best with
dog savvy cats. She has lived with NY guardians for the last year.
She was found running on Interstate 81, dodging cars. Fortunately,
they stopped. She was very thin and had porcupine quills in her mouth.
Those days are over when she joined their home. However, toddlers are just
too much for her so Scout was relinquished to the Farm to find a more
appropriate home.
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Sully's Angel
Ulfras Floyd in honor of Genie
SULLY: A 2 year old Border Collie,
Sully is a smart boy who enjoys the action around him, especially playing
with another young BC. Sully is fast, focused and quite the wrestler and
chaser, having a blast running around. He is also a sweet, friendly,
loving guy who really enjoys being with his person. He's very responsive
to what is asked of him and eager to please. He'll do best with a dog
savvy guardian who really understands the mental challenge of having a
very intelligent BC and can provide for what Sully needs. He is good
natured and would love fitting into a home that understands his needs.
Sully is about 45 pounds and is good with cats. He came to the
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Echo's
Angel
Erica Snyder
ECHO: A petite 2 yr old Border
Collie, Echo is learning that life is an adventure - of trying new things
and being rewarded with great food for being so brave! So, this little
girl is doing well, day by day and now happily barks and wags to say hello
whenever her Fosterers come home. She follows them around the house,
curious to see what's next in her day of new things. Sometimes, she still
needs to retreat to her safe space in her open crate, when things scare
her, but with some guidance, she'll bravely come back out again. Echo is
pretty easy to live with, happy to entertain herself with toys or just
hang with her person. She loves to get into her toy box, digging for the
things in the bottom and then tossing them into the air for play. Her
Foster Mom says she does the 'Echo Bounce' bounding out of the house in
the morning, leaping with joy, then running happy laps around the yard
with her 'giant happy face' and all body parts wiggling in all directions.
She clearly has found life to be very very fun. Echo still has many
fears and will need a patient calm guardian to keep building her trust so
she can experience more of life. However, she's happiest with the routine
of her home, her yard and won't need a big life going lots of places with
lots of people. Echo was part of a large confiscation of 167
BC's from a Texas 'breeder'. She is about 30 pounds and not
good with cats. With her timidity, she'll do best with one other canine
friend to help show her the way.
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Special thanks to
Carol Bradford & Rob Bernstein
for fostering Echo in MA
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Special thanks to Sue Vitro for fostering Lara, in upstate NY.
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Brady's Angels
Lynn
& Larry Adelsohn
BRADY:
A 2 year old Border Collie, Brady is a gorgeous guy who loves toys and
LOVES to run. He is having a blast enjoying his freedom at the Farm. Brady
is a soft BC, very gentle and good natured. He does best with easy going
BC's who don't overpower him and he would love a friend. He also loves
toys, very eager to connect and play. Brady has not had a lot of
exposure to normal life situations so will need a patient person to guide
him through new things since he gets stressed easily. We are starting
training with him now. He is going to blossom here quickly as he realizes
a person will help him. His pictures make him look large but he is
not, only 40 pounds and he is best with dog savvy cats since he sometimes
herds them. Brady came to GHF with Spirit, both chained
outside. Their NY guardian felt it was not a good life for them so gave
them to the Farm. Brady has worries around strangers
and can be very sound sensitive so needs a patient guardian and a
confident dog to lead the way. He requires a hard
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Thanks
to
Kara and Dan Kennedy for fostering Brady in upstate NY.
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This brave, trusting BC is really
thriving in a new life of love and attention and fun. She is ready
to take that next step into a home. Cela will only be placed with another
playful BC and someone who is patient. |
Cela's
Angels
Cathy
& Steve Bouck
For my wonderful wife, Lisa from Joe
CELA: A 3 year old
Border Collie, Cela has a nickname in her foster home - "the happy
girl" - cause she is always happy to see someone and does her 'happy
dance' wiggling with tail wagging. She wants attention from people
and is curious about everything. She does need the help of BC friends
around so she can more easily trust people and if someone has a treat to
give her, she's even more eager to say hello. Cela is doing well off
leash now and will come to 'cookies' so she is very food motivated which
goes a long way to help her with any fears. She also loves toys,
collecting as many as she can in her crate, to call her own. Cela
is one of the 167 dogs confiscated from a Texas 'breeder' so needs
a supportive guardian that will help her continue to grow and trust.
She likes to be touched but she can't be rushed and just needs
reassurance with food or dogs, that it's safe. Cela absolutely loves
to play with another dog so will thrive with a young BC friend. She
is about 40 pounds and is good with cats.
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Special thanks to
Lisa Newell for helping Cela in VT
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ADOPTION
PENDING
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DYLAN: A 4 1/2 year old Border Collie,
Dylan is brilliant. He aims to please and loves being with people. He's a
cuddle bug but he also loves flyball. He runs 4-4.2 as a start dog (for
those who know about the sport.) Otherwise, Dylan is a great friend and
enjoys a life where he is involved actively. He is very keen to be with
you. He is good with female dogs but not so with males so best in a home
as the solo dog or with females. He is trained on the invisible fence.
Dylan is about 40 pounds. He is good with cats. He is presently in
his home in Monroe NY. Dylan was adopted from GHF in 2008 to a
home where lived all these years until the daughter brought in a mixed
breed puppy which causes issues between the two male dogs. |
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Clipper's Angels
From Jane Jackson
& Nell In Honor of Mary Cuccaro & her beautiful boy Aidan
CLIPPER: A 4 1/2 year old Border Collie
with ABCA papers, Clipper is a doll. He's all about playing, playing,
playing. The ball is his favorite toy of choice and he'll join in to
retrieve anytime. Clipper does a funny little tap dance in excitement
waiting for playtime to begin, quite the character. He is very friendly
and affectionate, wanting to meet anyone who comes nearby. This good
natured boy also likes other dogs and is good with cats, just curious.
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Abby's Angels
Betsy
& Odie Schaefer, GHF alums
ABBY: A 5 year old Border Collie with
ABCA papers, Abby is wonderful. She is smart, sweet, focused and loves
interacting with her person. She bonds instantly and wants to be involved
with a person who understands her. Abby is a classic Border Collie with
lots of interest in toys and loves to learn. She is a strong girl so best
as a solo dog since she will herd another dog in a very typical female
fashion, controlling the other dog. She is super responsive to pleasing
her person and what we consider a 'soft dog' but she's also smart as a
whip. Abby is about 35 pounds and not good with cats. She was
given up from a PA guardian who could not meet her needs. Abby is
camera shy so our pictures don't show her gorgeous markings and
personality as well as in person. |

Special thanks to LuAnn Heller, Sue Myers
and Tony and Debbie Grassi for helping Abby get safely to the Farm |
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Loren's
Angel
Carolyn
Dumaresq
LOREN: A petite 5
year old Border Collie, Loren is a beauty, so gorgeous with sweet eyes.
She's a little thing and can easily squeeze into a small space to watch
the world go by but she's curious, too. Loren will come out to watch
other dogs in her foster home, keeping track of what they are doing as
well as herding them a bit but she tends to retreat back into her safe
spot in the house, either a crate or somewhere else that feels
comfortable. She is one of the 167 dogs confiscated from a
Texas 'breeder' so has a long way to go to trust that home life is
completely ok. Loren is doing great in taking the baby steps like
walking well on a leash and playing with toys, learning to enjoy them by
herself. She's also discovered that belly rubs feel good! She will require
a very patient guardian who wants a sweet companion to enjoy their yard
and their home, not a big life going lots of places. Loren has
traveled on vacation with her fosterers but it isn't something she needs
to do all the time since her life makes more sense being in her home.
She does love traveling in the car though and likes to check out
what's going on. Loren is about 30 pounds and not yet tested on
cats.
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that is full of love and simple expectations. She will only be
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She is currently
being fostered in Pittsburgh PA. Special thanks to Andy and Ellen
Simcik for helping Loren understand life.
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Robbie's Angel
In
Memory of Princess Dee Dee, the wonderful Briard
ROBBIE:
A 5 year old Border Collie, Robbie is a smiler! He loves life and wants to
be in the middle of the fun, wherever it is! He is funny and sweet and
eager to say hello to everyone. Robbie
loves people and affection but does have a sensitive side and needs to
gain a person's trust before he can show off his wonderful personality. At
first, he is very nervous and will need a positive approach to
showing him that he is safe with someone new. He will only be placed with
a skilled BC person. He likes to race and play with other dogs,
doing best with female BC's. He is about 45 pounds and good with
cats. Robbie came with 6 other BC's from an Ohio rescuer who
became ill and gave all the dogs to GHF. |

Special thanks to Jane Locacio and Ann
Gardner who dropped everything to travel to get the 7 Ohio dogs to the
Farm. |
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Special thanks to Jane Locacio and Ann
Gardner who dropped everything to travel to get the 7 Ohio dogs to the
Farm. |
Fletch's Angel
In
Memory of Princess Dee Dee, the wonderful Briard
FLETCH:
A 5 year old Border Collie, Fletch loves to race around and check out
anything going on with the dogs and people. He is a sweet, affectionate
boy who would love one-on-one attention where he could be special to them.
Fletch really blossoms when he has time with a person - quite the cuddler.
He is smart, good natured and energetic though not overly intense. Fletch
can become nervous meeting new people but with encouragement and time, he
lets his worries go. Fletch loves toys of any kind and is wonderful
to watch him entertain himself or play with someone! He has
lots of energy so will need an active home that understands the breed.
Fletch is about 40 pounds and best with dog savvy cats. He
was relinquished to the Farm from an Ohio rescuer who became ill, giving
up 7 dogs to GHF. |
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Bridget's Angels
From Jane Jackson & Nell In Honor of Mary Cuccaro & her sweet girl
Mia
BRIDGET: A 5 year old Border Collie,
Bridget is a very smart, observant girl. She watches everything around
her, thinking things through and then decides what to do. She is sensitive
and shy with new people in new situations since she's had a lot of freedom
to be outside 'working' on her own. She'll do best with a very BC savvy
person who understands just how intelligent she is and can give her new
challenges and build a close relationship. She loves her ball and frisbee
and will blossom with a one-on-one companion oriented guardian. Bridget is
about 55 pounds and good with cats. She lived in NY and was
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| A WONDERFUL DUO!
We've had time to really see these
two together now and they are fabulous, absolutely buddies! So, Bay and
Dinah will only go to a home as a pair. They are both great off leash and
can go to an unfenced property that is rural. These girls love to race and
run and play together! |
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Dinah
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Special thanks to Jane Locacio and Ann
Gardner who dropped everything to travel to get the 7 Ohio dogs to the
Farm. |
Dinah's Angel
In
Memory of Princess Dee Dee, the wonderful Briard
DINAH:
A petite 5 1/2 year old Border Collie, Dinah is a funny girl who gets so
excited, bouncing around, trying to figure out what the action is all
about! She's an adorable, friendly little BC who would love to be
challenged and learn new things. She can be timid at first so needs a
patient person to gain her trust and help her feel confident. Once she
trusts you, her real BC nature comes out. She has no real interest in toys
yet but loves to go wherever you go, happy to race along. She gets along
beautifully with her BC friend, Bay, but could also be a solo dog. Dinah
will do best in a calmer adult home where she can jump into new things
with some help. She's a lively character who will blossom beautifully.
Dinah is about 30 pounds and best with dog savvy cats. Her previous
guardian was an Ohio rescuer who became ill and gave up the dogs to GHF. |
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Bay's Angel
In
Memory of Princess Dee Dee, the wonderful Briard
BAY:
A petite 7 year old Border Collie, Bay is a sweetheart. She's gentle and
easy going, quietly coming over to say hello and loving attention. She can
be a bit shy but is really a friendly, curious girl who loves people.
She's like your shadow once she knows you love her! Bay is very
affectionate, more of a companion oriented BC. She hasn't had much
experience with toys so is happy to just enjoy by your side. She enjoys
the other BC's, especially her best buddy, Dinah, so could easily live
with her. She could also enjoy being a solo dog, with the right person in
a a calmer home, not chaotic. Once Bay trusts you, she is the happiest
girl around. She is about 35 pounds and good with cats. Her previous
guardian rescued BC's in Ohio and became ill. |

Special thanks to Jane Locacio and Ann
Gardner who dropped everything to travel to get the 7 Ohio dogs to the
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DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
SNAPSHOT:
SIX YEARS AND UP -
PUREBRED BORDER COLLIES
These 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
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KINNON
found the perfect guardians and life that is exactly what works for him!
His new FurMom and FurDad understand the special needs of sensitive dogs
and are happy to make life simple and loving for their canine friends.
He'll enjoy being their constant companion and have his furbuddy, Ben, to
enjoy lots of running and playing. The two of them were wonderful together
as they romped and chased and made up herding games - it was adorable to
watch! Kinnon will have 115 acres to call his own and get to explore their
Farm and join in all the activities with jobs created that suit him well.
His new guardians were drawn to him and once they spent time together at
the Farm, they knew he was the boy to join their family. He now lives in
NY. Kinnon cuddled with his new FurDad and Mom as if they had been his
guardians forever, a long, long way from the rough life in Texas!
KINNON:
A
6 year old, Kinnon is outgoing and comfortable, happy to say hello to new
people. He is really friendly once he knows you and happily wants to be
your friend. He is quite the cuddler, loving being really close next to
you, too. Kinnon also loves toys- chasing balls and anything that
squeaks -a happy guy eager to play! Kinnon sometimes needs time when
meeting a group of people so working with treats for his introductions,
works well. He is very attentive to his person and very, very loving. Kinnon
really likes other dogs and would do well with another BC friend or more.
He is also a great walking partner. Kinnon
is about 40 pounds and good with cats. He was part of a
large group of dogs confiscated from a Texas 'breeder'.
Kinnon
is really ready for his new life and will bond quickly to someone who will
enjoy a friendly, good natured companion. He'll need some guidance
with new situations but is curious about life and doing really really
well!

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Brenner's Angels
in Memory of Hamish
Linda Whitman
BRENNER:
A 6 year old Border Collie, Brenner is adorable, a really friendly, happy
go lucky guy who lives for a ball throw! He is quite charming and makes
you chuckle as he gets that twinkle in his eye waiting for his ball.
Brenner is very, very sweet, too, happy to cuddle once he's had enough
ball play! He is smart and loves to be with his person, side by side,
wherever they go. He is very easy going and settles beautifully inside but
once outside, is waiting for that ball toss. He would love leash walks and
exploring, too. He is about 40 pounds and is not good with cats. He would be
best as a solo dog. Brenner has an eyesight deficiency due to PRA,
Progressive Retinal Atrophy, a genetic condition which changes the retinal
function. Over time, this will worsen but there is no way to know
the timing. Many BC's with PRA do not loose all of their vision but most
have limited vision at night. At this point, he gets around
beautifully. Brenner was part of a confiscation case in PA.
Requires
a fenced yard
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Blast's Angels
From Peg & Mike Fuller in honor of Kota, George, Ollie, &
Stanley
BLAST:
A 6 year old Border Collie, Blast is smart as a whip. She knows tons
of tricks: sit, down, roll over, shake, back, wait, hugs, kisses and look,
plus she absolutely loves to learn whatever you want to teach her.
She is super smart and loves toys of any kind. She will retrieve
anything you toss her way!. Blast really bonds with her person and
blossoms with the attention of being a solo dog, loyal and content to be
your companion. She is incredibly friendly with everyone she meets
and able to jump to give you a quick lick on the nose to say hi.
Blast lives up to her name...a blast of energy and a blast of fun and
love, too. Like most female Border Collies, she is the dominant
female so it's best for her to have a home without other dogs or with a
submissive male. This is very common with this breed which is why we
don't like to place females together. Blast is about 35 pounds and is best
with dog savvy cats since she will herd a cat. Blast was adopted two
years ago from GHF and returned due to a life change which leaves her
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Special
thanks Kym Hance and her family for fostering Blast,
in upstate
NY.
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Morgen's
Angels
The Greenfield Garden Club - Karen and Wes, Bob and Grace, Jen,
Christine and Alan, Jeff and Shane.
MORGEN:
A 6 year old Border Collie, Morgen or 'Mo-Mo' as he's affectionately known
is quite a character! He is interested in everything going on around him
and even learned the 'Peek-a-Mo' game where his foster Mom got him
comfortable with her glancing at him so now he knows how to play and makes
great eye contact. He loves his cookies and will come up and enjoy a
little rub under the chin rub or ear scratch, too getting braver over time
and offers a nudge to get another treat. But Morgen really comes
alive out in the yard when he's entertaining himself playing with toys,
adorable to watch. He throws around his favorite balls and as his foster
Mom claps her hands, he'll run around looking sooooo happy that his eyes
sparkle with mischief. He loves cheerleading and attention! When
he's done, he tucks his ball in his 'treasure chest' and heads for the
door. He's enjoying car rides and leash walking and even going to
pet stores so he's making great progress. Morgen is one
of the 167 dogs confiscated from a Texas 'breeder' so while
he's a
very smart guy with a curious nature, he's still learning to trust that
life is great so needs a patient guardian to keep introducing him to new
things at HIS pace. He is best with dog savvy cats since he loves to herd
them and is fascinated by their every move. It's easier for Morgen
to understand everything in life with a canine friend but he might also be
ready to be a solo dog with just the right person. He is about 50
pounds.
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Special
thanks to Heather Lynch for fostering Morgen.
He is in the Rochester area.
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Newman's
Angels
Vicki Buono & Sydney
NEWMAN: A 7 year old Border Collie,
Newman is a sweet guy, a gentle soul, happy for attention. He quietly
comes up to say hello and will stay by your side. He is easy going and
likes the outdoors especially since he used to chase geese off the
property where he lived. Now it's time to be a companion and enjoy lots of
love which he will treasure. Newman has some worries in new situations so
needs a patient guardian to help him feel safe trying new things. He looks
to a person for guidance. He is not overly active but still has plenty of
energy for an active life. Newman absolutely loves playing with toys and
is adorable to watch as he gallops around tossing them in the air, happy
as can be! Newman likes to swim, too. He is 45 pounds and is not good with
cats. Newman was originally relinquished due to the old age of his
NJ guardian. Newman has been trained on the invisible fence.
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PANDA: A 7 year old Border Collie,
Panda is a very happy, good natured, easy girl! She aims to please and
loves to be with her person, right by their side. She's also a ball
nut, happy to play whenever you want to throw for her. Her idea of a good
day is a day with ball tosses! Panda can be sensitive in chaotic
situations but step by step, makes sense of everything and relies on her
person as her friend. She's a wonderful companion. She loves to go for
walks and is happy to say hello to people, a great ambassador for the BC
breed. She's a happy girl who is going through a big change having lived
in one home since she was 7 weeks old. A move from California landed
her in a NYC apartment with city sounds and commotion which just didn't
suit her. She is carrying a little bit of extra weight from the
lack of having her own yard but will trim down to about 40 pounds. She is
not yet tested on cats.
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Nanoot's Angel
The Spirit of The Briard Princess DeeDee
NOOT:
An 9 yr old border collie with ABCA papers, Noot (Nanoot) is a sweet
guy that really loves to be in the middle of the fun! He'll play
ball if that's what you want to do or he'll enjoy a good hike, hanging
with his person. Noot is a sweet guy, friendly and easy going.
He loves attention and can also relax by himself. He's great
athletic, fast to catch any ball thrown and is also happy to push the
soccer ball right up to your feet. He has no problems with other
dogs, but does not really interact with them, much more interested in his
person and the ball. Noot is great off leash and will stay with you
on hikes and is very responsive to whatever is asked of him. Turns
out we had Noot's Dad here - Odie - not long ago! So, we know why
he's such a nice guy. He is about 45 pounds and Noot will chase cats but
not hurt them so best with dog savvy cats. He
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Special thanks to Paul Elkins for fostering Nanoot/Noot in PA
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All mature BC's
(dogs 9 yrs and older) have undergone a
geriatric screen which includes bloodwork, a thyroid panel and urinalysis.
The dogs are available for adoption once those results indicate they are
healthy and ready to go!
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Special thanks to Jane Locacio and Ann
Gardner who dropped everything to travel to get the 7 Ohio dogs to the
Farm. |
Jack's Angel
In
Memory of Princess Dee Dee, the wonderful Briard
JASON:
A
9 year old Border Collie, Jason is a gentle, super sweet guy who really
enjoys being with someone who understands his nature. He is a real
'people dog', not a chaotic dog. He enjoys running around with his person
outside and then curling up on the dog bed keeping track of all that goes
on inside. He's also a great lover of a good couch and loves
to nudge his person for more pets whenever he can. A super cuddly
BC, he is a wonderful companion. Jason can be nervous at first, adjusting
to new people, a bit worried he is wrong and going to be hit. So, we
want to find a gentle guardian who helps him blossom. Jason so wants
to be loved and share his love. He's very affectionate. He just needs time
and the right people. He is smart and interested in everything going on
around him and he enjoys exploring outdoors. Jason doesn't have much toy
interest at this point so would be happiest as a companion BC. He is 40
pounds and good with cats. He would be fine in an unfenced situation that
is more rural. His previous guardian was a rescuer in Ohio who
then became ill and surrendered him along with 6 other BC's to GHF. |
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Special thanks to Joy Moll in Rochester for fostering Jason.
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LAZOR
found a life that is tailored to him with 40 acres to explore and hike as
well as guardians who are around all the time which he will love! He'll
have a canine friend too, Missy so they can pal up together for
companionship. Lazor's new guardians found this sweet, gentle boy to be a
wonderful addition to their lives and were happy to open their hearts and
homes to him. He's so special that they knew he would be a great friend.
He now lives in NY.
LAZOR:
A 10 year old Border Collie, Lazor is smart as a whip and ready to play
ball as quick as you can throw it and loves attention. He's a classic BC
full of spunk and sweet as can be. He is an amazing athlete and can outrun
the 4 year old BC's here - he is fit and healthy and amazing to watch.
He, of course, settles beautifully by your side, happy to accompany
you wherever you go. Lazor is great in the car and loves to go everywhere.
He's a well-mannered, good natured boy who is very eager to please. Lazor
is fine with other dogs and lived with a few, including a Border Collie,
but he seems happiest with all the attention focused on him and he loves
to love his person, too. Lazor has lived with kids of all ages and really
enjoys them. He has great recall, eager to return to you while hiking or
anywhere you may be, while exploring with him. Lazor originally
came from a working farm in VT when the farm disbanded and has lived in
one home the last seven years, in NY, on a chain when left alone. He was
no longer wanted and surrendered to the Farm. He is fine with
cats and 40 pounds.
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Special thanks to transporters Susan Myers
and Jane Locacio for getting Marlee safely to the Farm |
Marlee's Angels
Shane
Smith & Jeffrey Doucette
MARLEE:
A 11 year old Border Collie,
Marlee is a sweetheart and loves her ball! She will race for any catch and
happily drop the ball right at your feet, happy to run again! She's quite
focused about that ball play- clearly her job! She is really adorable and
good natured, happy to say hello to anyone. Marlee is also easy going and
relaxed inside but loves her outside walks and playing. She is good with
other dogs though like most senior dogs, doesn't like being crowded so
needs other dogs to give her some room to herself. She is smart and tuned
into everything around her, loving to be with her person. Marlee is about
35 pounds and is not good with cats. She was a stray in PA.
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Mr.
MICK found guardians who are wonderful and love this breed
completely. He'll have a new friend, GHF alum, Honey, who happily said
hello and hung out to get to know Mick. His new FurMom knew Honey needed a
friend again since loosing their BC senior boy and no matter how many
times she looked at the site, it was Mick who captured her attention. She
felt drawn to him so they came and off he went to a new life, loved
dearly, living in NY. We're so happy for this senior boy, full of charm
and character.
MICK:
An 11 year old Border Collie, Mick is a lover. He is super sweet and easy
going, really content to be by your side. Smart as can be, he'll respond
quickly to whatever is asked of him. He also has quite an 'eye' and is fun
to watch as he stalks the other dogs, using his great herding skill. Mick
would be thrilled to be with his person as a true companion, going
wherever they go and enjoying the adventure of life together. He loves
exploring outdoors and has a good recall, staying close by. Mick has lived
with a large pack of BC's so can fit in with dogs easily though might
enjoy less of a crowd, maybe a BC friend or two. He's a dream to live with
and in very good health. We run a geriatric profile on all seniors which
includes bloodwork, urinalysis and a thyroid panel and passed with flying
colors. Mick is about 35 pounds and good with cats. He was
relinquished to the Farm from an Ohio rescuer who had taken ill.
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Special thanks to
Kim Renak for opening
her heart and home to foster Blazer
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Sadie's Angel
Kathleen
Rupert in memory of her border collie Kelli (from her many friends)
SADIE: A 13 year old Border Collie,
Sadie is a doll, ready to say hello and ready to catch a ball, too! She is
very easy going, confident and good natured, adjusting easily to a new
situation. She is a smart girl who likes to be in the middle of the action
and understand what's going on around her. She's not afraid to tell a
pushy young dog to back off, but it's done nicely. Dogs she meets that
have respect for this intelligent girl, do great! Sadie is very sweet and
very loving. She is full of spunk and ready to join in ball play! She is
used to living with a lot of dogs so very tolerant. She was
surrendered to the Farm due to an unforeseen hardship with her PA guardian
who has to give up all 9 of her dogs. Sadie is about 50 pounds ,carrying
some extra weight. She is good with cats. |

Special thanks to transporters
LuAnn Heller, Sue Myers, and Tony and Debbie Grassi for
helping Sadie get to the Farm safely |
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Special thanks to Joyce Yaccarino for opening her home
and heart to Sadie as a foster dog
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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
family.
Please contact us if you can
help. sweetbcrescue@citlink.net
We need homes within a two
hour drive of upstate NY
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Waiting to come in...
These dogs have been evaluated and accepted into the GHF rescue
program.
They are available for adoption from their homes or shelter indicated -
contact the Farm for more info
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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.
The CONNOR FUND has
been completed and has dogs already in residence, all with special
needs. Our caretaker, Susan, is now helping these dogs day in and day out,
much like a foster home setting, since they live with her in her home. The
dogs are doing beautifully and the benefits are clear! We are now able to
care for more dogs in need on-site at the Farm until they can be fully
ready to go into the barn with the adoptable dogs.

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
all the
dogs who await their new lives while at the Farm
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Karen
& Clem Arrison,
Chris Bowen,
Lynn Gunzenhauser,
Dee & Joe Hines, Martha & Hartley Mead,
Barbara Means,
Susie Mautz & Grant Wheatley,
Deborah & Carl Mehne ,Kevin & Pamela Smith,
Dawn Hayman & Margo Unkel,
Gail Clarke,
Ted & Barbara Zellner,
Walter & Anne Thomas, Anne & Jim White Now,
The CONNOR FUND needs on-going
operational funds to support the care for the dogs themselves.
Whether it be car accidents leaving crippled dogs with no one to help,
dogs neglected without proper care that require help from others,
puppies that need to be quarantined and special monitoring, or the
dogs with emotional scars that need some extra TLC.......
we cannot carry the load alone. Please generously support The
CONNOR FUND! (click here) |
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SPECIAL
HEALING NOW UNDERWAY
These DOGS are currently NOT
AVAILABLE
FOR ADOPTION
These dogs
will have extended time at the Farm for healing, rehab or socialization
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Taz's Angel
In
Memory of Princess Dee Dee, the wonderful Briard
TAZ:
An
11 year old Border Collie with ABCA papers, Taz is an easy- going, happy,
wonderful boy who loves his ball and loves his people. He's really really
sweet and very gentle. An affectionate boy, he fits in wherever he goes,
enjoying other dogs or hanging with people. He has lived in one home since
a pup and never wandered off the unfenced property. A super friendly BC,
Taz is close to ready for adoption, just growing some hair back from a bad
flea allergy. Taz's previous NY guardian moved and could not
take him along. He is good with cats. |

Special thanks to Joy Moll, Kristen Holeck
& Donna Deal for getting Taz to safe have at the Farm. |
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Special
thanks to the Fitzgerald family for fostering Taz in CT.
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Aidan's Angels
"In Memory of Jose Ajoux"
Ruth Rogers
AIDAN:
A 1 1/2 year old Border Collie, Aidan is a nice guy who is interested in
everything around him and happy to join in the action. He is friendly with
people he knows and a VERY leery of those he doesn't, so needs proper introductions
with a leader, his person, who is prepared to help him succeed. He is a
smart and easy going boy who doesn't need a ton of action but loves
attention. We will update his progress as we allow him to unwind at the
Farm. Aidan was seen being thrown from a car window and brought into a NY
shelter. Adian is currently NOT available for adoption. He
needs some time to enjoy the life of a happy BC now and learn to trust
people. |

Special thanks to Liz Bush; Lisa
& Jeff Parker for transporting Aidan to the Farm. |
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Special
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