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Please
help us with Shanon's surgical costs Shanon came to us with a reported ACL tear requiring surgery. The original elderly guardian died and a family member took her in but could not handle the surgery. Stuck in a shelter with a limp, this incredibly sweet, gentle girl had nowhere to go - unadoptable with such an injury and shy and scared from being abandoned in the shelter, she was stuck. Fortunately, her nature is superb so we brought her to GHF. In working with Upstate Veterinary Surgical Center, the orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Bookbinder, discovered two ACL injuries, one in each leg which means two surgeries and two long recoveries. Shanon just had surgery 5/29 and will have a three month recovery with leash walking and crate rest and then undergo the other ACL surgery, followed by another three month recovery period. This is a tough process for any dog but thankfully, Shanon is marvelous and will handle the calm well. She is not overly active, happiest to be with people mostly though we assume some of this sedate nature is due to the pain. Dr. Bookbinder indicated these injuries were from many, many, many months ago which means she has been enduring pain for a long time. We would appreciate your financial support for these surgeries. Her vet bill will be $3800 after completing both surgeries!! That is obviously a tremendous financial "challenge" for rescue -but Shanon really had NO other options to help her. Anything you contribute - will be doubled by our "Double the Dollars" special donor!! THANK
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 SHANON:
(RENAMING: We decided that Shadow
described her behavior too well and we wanted to give her a name that
encouraged a more confident, outgoing nature) A 3 year old Border Collie mix,
Shanon is a lovely, good natured, sweet girl. She loves everyone and is
super friendly. Shanon is also good with other dogs, a very easy going
human companion and canine companion. She loves playing with toys but
we're keeping her calm right now until she can arrive at the Farm. She was abandoned at a PA shelter when her guardians could
not afford her medical care. She lived her entire life with an
elderly relative who recently died, meaning she went to the guardians home
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THE SHEEP ARE BACK! AND WAITING FOR BORDER COLLIES TO PUT THEM IN THE PEN! Help us celebrate 9 years of rescue at Glen Highland Farm in our annual DOUBLE THE DOLLARS CHALLENGE!
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DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION SNAPSHOT:
TWO YEARS AND UNDER - PUREBRED BORDER COLLIES |
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 LEIGH
found her forever home with a former adopter who was ready to add a new
rescue Border Collie to her life after loosing her beloved Farm rescue
girl, Flora. Well, little Leigh caught her eye and she knew she had to
come meet her. No stranger to high energy and focused BC's, Leigh's new
guardian felt she was a perfect addition to her life. She'll go everywhere
with her, day in and day out, even to the horse barn where she works,
joining other dogs on hikes and playing. Leigh, now Lea, quickly agreed
that her person had finally come to give her the forever home she
deserved...they were an instant match. Leigh/Lea now lives in NJ.
LEIGH: A 5 month old Border Collie, Leigh is ALL action - she is fast and loves to run, turn, chase and race, stalking the other dogs as they move. She is a classic high energy young BC who will only be placed in a sports home or with experienced BC savvy people who have plenty of time and physical and mental stimulation for her. Leigh is smart and focused and very food motivated and bonds instantly with her person, clearly well loved in her previous home. She is sweet and loves to cuddle next to you but that's after she's had plenty to do for the day. She is about 25 pounds and may be petite or grow a bit more, she's pretty normal size for her age. Leigh came from a guardian in PA who bought from a breeder in Texas. She has introduced her to some agility equipment which Leigh absolutely loved. She also loves the water and dives in for a swim and play. She was too much energy for the guardian's life so she was relinquished directly to the Farm. |
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 WESS
found the perfect home for him with a 15 year old boy he can call his own
who will endlessly throw the frisbee and ball. Once Wess spent a few
minutes with him, the world as he knew it previously ended. Wess was
happier than ever! He hopped in their car next to his new best friend like
he'd won the lottery. Wess's new guardians felt exactly the same way, they
adored him! Wess now lives on 4 acres in Long Island where he'll happily
race and chase and play.
WESS: A 6 1/2 month old Border Collie mix, Wess is a fun guy who absolutely loves toys of any kind. He will throw them around, dive after them, squeak them and retrieve whatever is tossed - he is all about play. He is also super sweet, a classic puppy with an innocent, loving nature happy to be with anyone and everyone. Wess is also a big player with other dogs...he wrestles and chases and runs so he would love another canine friend. He could easily join other dogs and a family because he is so friendly and easy going but he needs that outlet of play like any young BC. Wess is good with cats and weighs about 40 pounds. He was abandoned at a PA shelter where he had been adopted originally as a little pup but the adopters felt he needed more than they could give. |
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 LILAH
found the perfect life for a young Border Collie! She will be doing
agility and frisbee and playing with a canine pack, including two Border
Collies adopted from the Farm and she'll be on long hikes in the great
outdoors of Vermont! Lilah's life will be full of lots to do and tons of
love as she joins her new FurMom who fell in love with her eyes the minute
she saw her on the site and instantly drove down to the Farm to meet her.
It only took moments together, for her to know Lilah was HER dog! |
  Special thanks to Liz Bush and Petra Hejnova who helped get Mae to safety |
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MAE: A 4 month
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RYLIE: A 10 month old Border Collie mix, Rylie is a lively, happy, good natured boy who loves to run and chase with other dogs. He is fast and focused when he's making up his canine games. Rylie is also super friendly and a real cuddly guy, full of joy. He is smart and interested in everything going on around him, joining into the action at a moment's notice. He is about 35 pounds and is OK with dog savvy cats. Rylie was abandoned in a NY shelter due to his energy level. He looks so similar to recent adopted dogs Biggs & Lovey, both purebreds. |
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Luc's
Angels Lin & Alan Brown Quinn, Alex & Magic from the Shaw home John Sterling LUC:
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11 month old Border Collie, Luc is a sweet guy who everyone loves, super
friendly and eager to bond. He is focused and classic with a brilliant
mind and will need a BC home for sure. Luc is very active and loves to
hike, swim and explore. He is great off leash and comes back eagerly when
called. He is a blast, all full of life and energy like any young
BC. He is great with other dogs and could easily enjoy the action of
another young BC. He also loves to cuddle, a very good natured happy
people dog. Luc is good with dog savvy cats and about 35 pounds. He is in a
foster home in upstate NY. He came from the Plattsburgh
NY region and was obviously not vaccinated as a puppy so
contracted parvo. He made a full recovery and has a clean bill of health.
As we were told, he was left with a friend but the guardian then
moved leaving no contact information. The person who took Luc in,
contacted us for help. Special
thanks to all the angels who sponsored Luc for his emergency medical
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Special thanks to GHF adopter Heather & Jim Hilson, fostering in NY |
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  Special thanks to Kendall Santarelli and Cindy & Pat for getting Bobbie safely to the Farm. |
Bobbie's Angels Betty, Lynette, Deb in loving memory of Tigger & Jen BOBBIE:
A 1 yr old Border Collie mix, Bobbie is all fun and play. He is good
natured and ready to enjoy a good game of ball or anything going on, he
joins right in. He is interested in dogs and gets along well with Border
Collies. He is also very sweet and loves to cuddle. Bobbie is energetic
but not as intense as some so could enjoy an active companion home. He is
smart and alert but needs to gain more confidence with people, so will
only be placed with another canine friend and with someone who can provide
a positive training approach. Bobbie is about 40 pounds and Ok with
dog savvy cats. He
came from PA, his family was unable to meet his needs.
Bobbie was taken in by caring people
who actually were driving behind a car and saw him tossed out the window -
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Special thanks to GHF adopter Lori & Bill Coon, fostering in NY |
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 IGGY
found a great life with another Border Collie who can play and play and
play, just like him! The two of them were non-stop wrestling and chasing
and racing as they met and spent time in the fields at the Farm as well as
in the Adoption Office. A great duo, their life will surely be a blast as
they keep the geese away from their home property and enjoy tons of fun
lake-side! Their new guardians laughed as they watched these two hit their
stride, border collie style. Iggy now lives in CT.
IGGY: A 1 year old Border Collie, Iggy is all about play..he loves to race, chase and wrestle. He's a doll, happy to be with people and eager to be your friend. Iggy is full of energy like any young BC so really is happiest when he has a canine friend. He now lives it up with five young BC's at the Farm and he instigates tons of play. He is very smart and focused and could easily learn anything new. Iggy is a real cuddler, happy to have attention and share some kisses with you. He is good with cats and about 40 pounds. |
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Gunnar's Angels John & Bonnie Yurga - in loving memory of Amy Esther & David Bozak in honor of Chad's anniversary GUNNAR
is a 1 1/2 year
old Border Collie with ABCA papers who is incredibly agile, smart and
focused. He can cross a field at high speed to retrieve a toy and be back
in seconds..he is super fast. He also jumps all four feet off the ground
and happily takes cues to be obedient, too. Gunnar
has become quite the frisbee dog, loving to leap in the air for any catch!
Gunnar loves to snowshoe
and skijore, happy to be outside and on the move..he's the perfect hiking
companion. He's a character too: one time while snowshoeing in the
woods, he ran off the trail to grab a big stick that was actually a branch
hanging off the tree. He was off all fours hanging from his
mouth shaking the branch! Gunnar
likes people and enjoys a close interaction with someone who plays with
him and challenges his mind. He is very affectionate and loving, a real
snuggler, very gentle and good natured. He is good with cats. Gunnar
would be happiest as the solo dog and in an adult home where he can enjoy
activities with his person. He
was relinquished from guardians with a houseful of kids who he enjoyed
immensely. Gunnar is being fostered in Vermont. |
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Special thanks to Ann Cattaneo & Christian Dymond for providing a foster home in VT, also a GHF adopter |
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Kenzie's Angels Deborah Meyers KENZIE:
A 1 1/2 year old Border
Collie, Kenzie is a gentle, sweet girl who is eager to be with someone
and rolls over for belly rubs and loves to get attention by
licking your hand. She is very smart and learns quickly and is loves
squeaky toys and chasing the soccer ball around the yard. Kenzie also loves to run with Border Collies and herds them, plus she'll
wrestle and play with a dog who loves that, too. Kenzie will be
placed with another Border Collie to help her confidence since she can be
shy at first. She is about 35 pounds and she is good with cats.
Kenzie will be placed in a hard fence situation, not underground
electronic fencing. She is being fostered in New Hampshire
where she's learning all about living in a home and trusting people. She
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Special thanks to Susan Monnelly for fostering in NH, a GHF adopter |
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Jakey's Angel Phil & Sue Hunt Dudley Fontaine and Jack Cat Gareth, one of caretaker team, donated some of her salary to angel Jakey who's been waiting for his person for quite awhile! The McDevitt Pak
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  Special thanks to Mary Jean Byrne-Maisto and Donna Deal for transporting Zoey to safety. |
ZOEY: A 1 year old Border Collie, Zoey is all action, non stop go go go. She is eager to learn anything and does so instantly. A major ball nut, she picked up frisbee within minutes, turning and spinning and racing with perfect coordination. Zoey will only be placed in a sport home where she can use her mind, body and emotions in one package. She is the classic young Border Collie, very obedient and sharp as they come but also continual energy and also a car chaser. Zoey is sweet as can be and a loving girl who is friendly to everyone she meets. She is OK with cats, but will herd them. Zoey was relinquished to the Farm from an upstate NY guardian who could not meet her needs. Zoey was evaluated on agility equipment and showed interest and talent. She is fearless about all the obstacles and eager to learn and do anything asked of her. |
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Chessie's Angels Jim, Teresa & James Nelson in memory of Patches CHESSIE: A petite 1 year old Border
Collie, Chessie is a sweetheart, she loves attention and also loves
action! She is great with other dogs and loves to play and chase and make
up herding games. Chessie is smart and attentive and could easily learn
anything. She can be a little shy at first meetings but warms up quickly
and would be great with a Border Collie savvy person and other BC's in the
home. She is very sweet and good natured. She is 30 pounds and is not good
with cats. She is trained on the Invisible Fence. Chessie
(originally named Princess), was relinquished to the Farm from PA
guardians due to issues with the other more mature female dog in the
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 GREGG
was beside himself with doggie glee when he met his new canine friends, it
was marvelous to see. They wrestled, and rolled and chased and played like
they lived together their whole lives. His new FurMom was so pleased to
see them sitting side by side within minutes, after long periods of play.
She fell in love soon as she met him, watching his graceful race
around the Farm fields, a happy, playful, joyful dog - exactly what she
wanted to add to her life. Gregg now lives in upstate NY with his new
family. We've already seen great shots of Gregg in his new life!
GREGG: A 1 year old Border Collie mix, Gregg is all action. He loves to play, play, play and really needs someone who is physically active as his guardian. He is strong and smart and bonds quickly, really looking for a person. He is good with other dogs and could join other canine friends but is most eager to find a person who understands him. Gregg is a very affectionate guy, too and really enjoys belly rubs and attention, giving back as much as he gets. He is about 45 pounds and a bit taller than the average BC. He is good with cats. He came to the Farm from a PA shelter where he had been abandoned cause he herded the toddlers. |
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Sophie's Angels Michelle & Michael Moretti SOPHIE: A 1 1/2 year old Border
Collie/Aussie mix, Sophie is a sweet girl who gives you her whole heart
once she knows you, She can be a little timid at first but comes to life
quickly and happily, full of joy, She is quite charming with her gentle
nature yet once playing, she gets the zoomies with other dogs and starts
her herding games to instigate play. Sophie is good with other dogs and
would benefit from a canine friend since she takes some times to get
comfortable with new people. She is very smart and also sensitive so will
be placed with patient guardians who understand how things unfold best for
her. She is not good with cats and about 50 pounds. She was relinquished
to the Farm from NY guardians who felt they could not meet her needs with
their new toddlers at home. She lived in one home since a
pup. |
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DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION SNAPSHOT:
OVER TWO YEARS - PUREBRED BORDER COLLIES |
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Misha's Angels Chris and Sara Lehner, Jake, Hobbes & Katie MISHA: A petite 2 year old Border
Collie, Misha is all about action - balls, racing, herding games - he
wants to be in all of it. He is super agile and fast and could
easily excel in agility or any sport. Misha is also very very smart,
attentive, alert and focused so would do well with someone interested in
training. Misha is a very smart Border Collie and already knows many
obedience commands and is totally responsive. He will only be adopted into
a BC savvy home since he needs a leader to occupy his mind, body and
emotions. He is great with other dogs, easily plays in a herding style and
can outrun many of the rescue dogs. He loves to swim and will retrieve
from the water endlessly or just enjoy a swim by himself. He is about 35
pounds and best with dog savvy cats. Misha was surrendered to the
Farm due to an inability to meet his energy needs. He came from upstate
NY. He was adopted into a home but returned due to his issues with
children. He is very nervous around them so needs an adult only home.
Misha means 'little bear' in Russian and really captures his adorable
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SITKA and KENAI are beautiful 2.5 year old half-sister border collies with ABCA papers. They have been with each other, with one owner, their whole lives. They are friendly, petite, very well socialized, and beautifully trained. Sitka and Kenai are being relinquished due to an upcoming move. For more information on Sitka and Kenai, please contact Glen Highland Farm. |
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Rosee's Angels The Morrison Family ROSEE: A 2 year old Border Collie,
Rosee is brilliant, all about focusing on the action and what her person
is asking of her. She aims to please and would be a marvelous agility dog,
fast and focused. She is also very balanced and relates well to people,
easily and comfortably. Rosee is smart and fun, classic BC, with strong
herding instincts and will be placed in a Border Collie savvy home that is
active and understands her needs. She is great with other dogs and could
easily join another BC friend or be a solo dog in an active home. Rosee is
good with dog savvy cats. She was a stray in a NY shelter. |
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MISTI: A very petite 4 1/2 year old Border Collie, likely mix, Misti is a sensitive girl who loves the reassurance of her person nearby and then her comical personality soars. He can jump straight up five feet high with no effort at all, as high as your head, to give a kiss. She loves attention and is so animated her wiggly hellos, she is funny. Misti can also be nervous in new situations and needs some time with patient people so she can feel comfortable. She is good with dogs but seems most happy as the solo dog with her person. She is not good with cats. She was abandoned at a PA shelter when her guardian had to move in her with children. |
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Griff's Angels Kathleen and Kelli Rupert GRIFF:
A 3 year old Border Collie, Griff is a gorgeous guy who is shy and
needs patient people who love drawing out his sweet, curious nature. Like
most skittish Border Collies, he does best with dog friends so will only
be placed with other Border Collies. He is very gentle, very sweet and curious
about everything. He's learning all about toys now and will eagerly come
up for attention, too. He is a wonderful spirit and will surely
blossom into the border collie he was meant to be. He is about 35 pounds
and ok with cats. Griff will be placed in a hard fence situation
only, not underground electronic fence systems Griff was
originally a stray in Texas when our new caretaker took him into her
rescue. Griff is being fostered in NJ |
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BEN: A petite 3 year old Border Collie, Ben is a loving, friendly, good natured boy who enjoys being with his person most of all. He is a wonderful companion, exploring outside happily or chasing a ball, he wants to be with you. He is focused and smart, very willing to learn and is not as intense as some BC's. He is good with other dogs but doesn't need another dog for his happiness. He'll do best with someone who is able to fully include him in their life day in and day out. He is about 40 pounds and not good with cats. Ben was relinquished to the Farm from a NJ guardian who could no longer meet his needs. |
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Dustie's Angels Gregg, Jodi, Jett, Flash & Skid in loving memory of the "Magic Man" Guinness DUSTIE: A
4 year old Border Collie, Dustie is a smart, focused Border Collie who
responds well to attention. He gets along with other Border Collies well.
Dustie loves balls, frisbee and toys of any kind, a classic BC. He is an
incredible ball guy, who is fast and focused going after any ball toss
sent his way. Dustie loves people and toys pretty much the same so will
easily enjoy a new life with someone who understands his BC brilliance and
desire to play. He could be a solo dog or join other BC's in a BC
savvy home. Dustie is a sweet guy who loves to be in the center of
the action, for fun and for love. Dustie is OK with dog savvy cats. He was abandoned at a PA shelter.
Dustie is being fostered in VT where he is learning all about
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MERLIN: A 5 year old Border Collie mix, is a sweet, energetic boy. Fabulous with children of all ages, he is eager to make new friends and please old ones. He has the potential to do well in advanced obedience training, as he wants to please. He is a wonderful companion inside the house, and a great walking buddy outside - he adores a long walk in the woods and swimming three seasons of the year, and is happy to provide a nice cuddle on the cold winter days. He will sit, lie down, and stay on command, and wait until instructed to eat his meals. He has lived on a busy road with an electric fence and is very comfortable with boundaries once he understands them. He can be very territorial about his "turf", but gets along with other dogs on their property or neutral territory. Merlin would be happiest as the only dog in the home. He lives with an outdoor cat that he tolerates with good humor. He would be best with dog savvy cats or no cats at all He is not destructive, though he does occasionally find reason to dig and counter surf, is completely house-trained, and has a tendency to bark at motorcycle traffic and loud machinery. His family is only giving him up because their living circumstances have changed and they will no longer be able to offer him the country setting that he has enjoyed and requires. He truly has a most generous and loving heart. He was relinquished from his home in western NY. |
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MERLIN
found a wonderful life with a new guardian who came just for him! He
didn't want to meet anyone else and drove from Canada to discover that
Merlin was, as he had hoped and felt, exactly the dog for him! Merlin will
have a great time hiking through forests and exploring the great outdoors
and also being the constant companion to his new FurDad. He happily hopped
into the car and set off on his new journey!
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Raleigh's
Angels Lynn and Larry Adelsohn, in memory of Keith's Border Collie, Maggie RALEIGH: A
5 1/2 year old Border Collie,
Raleigh is a gentle, sweet, loving dog who loves other dogs and comes to
life around them. He is skittish with people so is learning that people,
as well as dogs, are safe and will love him back. He is getting some
time in a foster home to help him blossom, each day he's feeling more confident already.
He is about 35 pounds and is good with cats. He will be placed in a hard
fence situation only, not underground electronic fence systems. Raleigh came from another
rescuer who got him to safety from a rough situation where he had been
neglected. He came from PA. Raleigh is being fostered in
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HOOPER: A 5 1/2 year old Border Collie mix, Hooper is all about love and people. He just loves everyone and is very affectionate, giving back more than he gets, a happy guy who loves head scratches and back rubs. He's also quite good at showing off his roll-over with a very funny bark and turn, he hits the ground to roll and then up for his treat, really comical. He is a sweetheart. Hooper is fine with other dogs but much more focused on people so would be happy with someone around most of the time. He enjoys a good walk and is happy to be by your side relaxed and content. Hooper is good with cats and about 40 pounds. He was a stray in PA in a shelter that works with the Farm. |
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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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CEE CEE: A 6 year old Border Collie, Cee Cee is all about people! She loves being with everyone and would be a fabulous companion, happy to go anywhere her person goes. She is super sweet and smart, very focused though her enjoyment is really being with people. Cee Cee is great with dogs, gets along easily and fits in with all of them well. She is a gentle girl with plenty of energy for exploring outdoors...she loves a good hike. Cee Cee is about 40 pounds and not good with cats. She was in a MD shelter, where her guardian did not reclaim her. |
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SPENCER & SADEY have lived together all their lives and enjoy a great chemistry of companionship with each other. Spencer (black tri color) is 7 and Sadey (sable) is 5, both lively, classic BC's in energy and play, they love everyone they meet, too. They are very outgoing and friendly, easy to enjoy instantly as the good natured dogs they are, happy to go for a ball or hang with you. Spencer is the ball guy, a marvelous catch for any toss while Sadey is the water girl, absolutely in love with any water anywhere, a comical girl for sure. Spencer & Sadey are super sweet and will be a joy to live with, both very responsive to people and adaptable to new situations. They are great with dogs and good with cats. Both are around 45 pounds. They came to the Farm from New Hampshire from a family who no longer had time for them. They lived in one home since they were pups from a nearby breeder. |
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FLASH: A 7 year old Border Collie, Flash is a good natured, balanced dog who has had lots to do and enjoys it all. He hikes off leash beautifully around dogs, deer and wildlife, trained to stay with his person. He has basic obedience skills and knows lots of tricks too, eager to learn anything new. He has experience in agility, freestyle and tracking games searching for scents. Besides all the activities he loves to do, Flash loves everyone and his full body wag is his signature hello. He loves belly rubs and hugs and gives lots of kisses, too. He is a really sweet, smart Border Collie. He's also been a star, in Milk Bone magazine ads and on a TV show. He is great with dogs of all shapes and sizes that he meets on his daily hike in the park. Flash loves to play fetch and tug games, too. He is not good with cats. Flash was adopted from the Farm in 2005 at age 3 but now finds himself in need of a new home due to the toddler in the house. Like most Border Collies, Flash will do best in an adult home without small children. He is in his home in Clifton NJ and will be placed from there. His current guardian is a dog trainer so will be glad to introduce Flash to an appropriate adopter and share all the years of living with him. Flash is a beloved family member. He will need a lifestyle similar to his current one, where he hikes each day and has lots of toy play, which is exactly what all Border Collies need! Submit applications to the Farm, as usual. |
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or BEAR (his original name) landed at the Farm with front elbows that
clearly caused pain and frustration when he went running for balls. It was
heartbreaking to see him suffering when he so wanted to race and chase
around like the other Border Collies. His physical disability limited his
play as did his emotional worry, clearly with a history of abuse. Bear was
afraid to go through the doorways and hit the floor ready to cower,
expecting a blow. His sweet, gentle nature was so fragile, as was his
body. After a few weeks, it became clear that Bear could blossom living
with the founders of the Farm, with no timeline pushing him to trust too
fast. He could also continue his trips to Cornell for innovative shock
wave treatment to help gain some mobility. Both reasons led us to add him
to our pack, as well as the true fact that we fell in love from the minute
he landed at the Farm.
BEAU: An 8 year old Border Collie, Beau is classic in his focus and love for toys. He will chase anything thrown his way and is happiest doing so. He is fast and fun to play with plus has a wonderful gentle nature. Beau loves people and easily fits in wherever he is, as well as being fantastic with other dogs and cats. For Beau, life is all about a good game with his person. Beau is very smart and responsive and can be a bit sensitive so needs guardians who understand his nature so he trusts that he is loved and hasn't done anything wrong. He is very eager to please. Beau loves the water, happily going in to swim and would enjoy retrieving a stick endlessly. Beau does have arthritis in his front elbow so while he wants to go non-stop, does need to rest, too. Beau was abandoned at a CT shelter from someone who had an unfenced yard and did nothing to meet Beau's needs. |
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   Storm has been diagnosed with heart disease through Cornell cardiologists so he is on medication now. He will need to visit a cardiologist for an echocardiogram once a year and may have to go on additional medication. Heart disease in Border Collies is not uncommon and older BC's live long lives doing just fine with the support of meds, as needed. |
Storm's Angels John & Bonnie Yurga, in celebration of Oscar's 6th birthday! STORM:
An
11 year old Border Collie with ABCA papers, Storm is a smart , focused,
fun guy who loves to be involved with his people. He is incredibly
sweet and always by your side, excited for any toss of a toy or ball. He
has the classic BC traits of looking for something to do yet a beautiful
ability to relax and lie down when asked to do so. Storm is very eager to
please, has great manners inside and out, a brilliant BC. He loves frisbee
and ball and is as fast as the younger BC's he's living with at the
founder's home. He'd never turn down a chance to catch a toss. Storm
is great off leash and a wonderful hiking partner. He's lived in one
home since a puppy and has been a beloved companion for all his years,
leaving a family who dearly wishes things worked out differently. The
toddlers in the home were making him anxious, combined with a move to a
hot climate, the guardians felt it was best for Storm to have an easier
life. Storm is the first generation born in the states, from Scottish
breeders so he has that classic intelligence and calmness combined with
the focus to respond to whatever is asked of him...a classic BC! He herds
cats obsessively so will go to a non cat home. He is 50 pounds. |
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Sam's Angels John & Bonnie Yurga, in celebration of Rembrandt's 7th birthday! SAM:
A
11 year old Border Collie mix, Sam is like a little bear, cuddly and sweet
and so happy to follow you anywhere. He is the center of attention
wherever he goes, a gentle little guy with so much personality. Sam
clearly wants to be with his person so would be thrilled to be a beloved
companion. He is very very happy and responsive, a real comical dog,
curious about everything. Sam does have impaired vision so sometimes bumps
into things but quickly compensates and finds his way really well. Sam
is being fostered in Ct and can be seen there or at the Farm |
 Special thanks to Herb and Lori for getting Sam out of the shelter and to the Farm |
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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 |
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Tripp's Angels The Arrison Family -In honor of our very special Briards, Reggie and the Princess DeeDee TRIPP: A 3 year old Border Collie,
Tripp is very smart and curious about everything around him. He loves
other Border Collies and would be happiest with a canine friend. Tripp is
a friendly guy but has a cautious side, very common in Border Collies so
will only be placed in a border collie savvy home that understands him. He
will do best with clear leadership and lots of love. Tripp is good with
cats and lived in one home since a pup, from a nearby breeder. He
lived with senior guardians who surrendered him to their local vet in CT
who contacted us to take him into rescue. They felt he was too much for
them to handle. Tripp is being fostered in upstate NY and can
be seen at the Farm |
 Special thanks to Ann Gardner for getting him to safe haven at the Farm |
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Special thanks to GHF Adopter Joy Moll for fostering in NY |
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TURNER: A 2 1/2 year old Border Collie, Turner is very smart and very observant, classic in his ability to understand what is going on around him. He is sensitive too and wants to please so does best with positive encouragement and leadership. Turner is friendly and affectionate and loves playing with other Border Collies, making up herding games so will be placed with another Border Collie. He is a thoughtful Border Collie who will do best with an experienced BC person who gives him time to understand new situations and builds his confidence in trusting his person to be there for him. Turner was in a home with children in and out a lot, causing anxiety for him so he will be in an adult only home. He came from PA guardians who felt a different situation would be better for him. He is having a blast at the Farm playing with other dogs and enjoying all the new people he meets. |
 Special thanks to Cindy Tier, Lisa Coggins, Susan Myers, Jane Locacio, Elana Hulsey who helped get Turner to the Farm. |
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| Note: We are working on Cassy's shadow chasing behavior, possibly created by someone playing with her with a flashlight. |
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Special thanks to Pam Kundro for fostering in NJ |
| NOTE: Kellie went to Cornell for a consultation and needs another month of healing and a recheck before she is available for adoption. Special thanks to Kristin & Dana Browne in Rochester, TheraVet Acres Rehabilitation and Fitness |
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Kellie's Angels Gregg, Jodi, Jett, Flash & Skid in loving memory of the "Magic Man" Guinness KELLIE:
A
petite 10 month old Border Collie, Kellie is a gem, full of energy and
ready to go. She just radiates joy. She is the most affectionate
little girl and the most active, non-stop BC. Kellie loves to race and
chase and make up herding games with the young BC's at the Farm. A
really wonderful temperament, this girl needs a lot to do so will be
placed with another young BC. Kellie is smart and interested in
learning, very relationship oriented so could learn anything. She is good
with cats. Kellie
came to the Farm from a PA shelter where she had been found as a stray.
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had a broken leg which has now been healed. |
 Special thanks to Jane Locacio, Debbie Grassi, and Susan Myers for their transport help |
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