Adoptables
The first step in the adoption process is to download, print, and fill out our adoption application.
Not all our available collies are posted on online. If you are interested in adopting we recommend that you send in your application so when a collie becomes available that is a potential match, your application process is already complete. If we don’t have a collie that matches a qualified adopter’s lifestyle, we can keep your application on file for future consideration.
Presenting Handsome
Hugo
Hugo is a very handsome 4 1/2 year old male, and a big boy (not overweight, just laaaarge). Hugo came from a home where he was too aggressive at nipping at the heels of 3 toddlers in the home, and with 3 toddlers, not enough time (probably) to really work with him and train it out of him. His foster has been working on it, and also his other unmannerly tendencies, like being a counter surfing pro.
Hugo is big and playful and needs a home with preferably another playful and tolerant dog. He is learning boundaries and has progressed, and he's very smart and "wants to be a good boy". He learns quickly. He needs a family with the time and patience to continue the training. In exchange he will give you the most amazing snuggles and hugs. He loves to go for a 5K run and will happily run at your side on a loose leash. He loves to talk and likes to tell his foster mom how he feels about things :-) Cars, trucks, birds and people who walk by his house all get a dose of his sass.
The ideal home for Hugo: depending on your neighbors, a home in a quieter area. He loves everyone, but a home without seniors or small children is best as at 93 lbs he is a handful, and still tries to nip at ankles to herd anything that moves. A home where his family is able to devote time to continuing his training, and keep him active will be best.
If you think you have a place in your heart and home for Hugo, please put in an adoption application and mail it to the address at the top of the application. If you have already submitted an application and had a home visit with one of our volunteers and your veterinary references have already been completed, please contact Andy Berley, the CRLNE Adoption Director, at adoptiondirector@crln.org to let him know you are interested in Hugo.
Bella and Meghan are a bonded pair of female collies and must be adopted together. Bella is Meghan's mother and they have apparently never been separated. Bella is about 4 years old and Meg is about 2. Both collies are spayed. Bella and Meghan are timid with strangers at first but slowly warm up. We were told they know basic commands but the foster continues to work with them on these skills and their counter-surfing tendencies! They are used to being with children over the age of 6, and they are fine with other dogs and cats. Bella and Meghan play well together.
Their adoptive family will need to be willing to invest the time to help these collies to feel more confident in their new surroundings. The potential adopter should understand that this transition will take time and patience. These collies were well cared for before they came to us but had to be given up due to the owner’s health problems. We would love for these collies to be adopted as soon as possible so they can continue their progress and blossom in their forever home. If you are interested in adding this sweet pair of collies to your home, please contact Andy Barley, Adoption Director, at <CRLNEAdoptions@gmail.com>
Bella & Meghan
Meet Freya
Freya is a 65 lb. female black and white rough collie who will be 6 in November. Freya had a hard start to life and is fearful of people and her surroundings. She has been in semi-permanent foster for quite a while, and her foster feels that she is as ready as she will be to be adopted.
While we feel she can be adopted, Freya is a “special needs” girl. She needs someone that can spend one on one time with her and take her to a new level of confidence. They must be Ok with measuring Freya’s progress in baby steps and realize that she will never be a go anywhere, do anything dog, and that this will require much patience and understanding and allowing her to progress at her own pace.
We have more information we can provide and of course, an adopter would have to meet Freya and her foster. Her foster states that if it doesn’t work out, or no one is ready for her she is willing to keep her there, so there is no pressure. She is safe, and has a good home right now.
If you feel like you could provide a good home and guidance for Freya, please contact our Adoptions Director, Andy Berley, <CRLNEadoptions@gmail.com>, and we can provide more info and description. A phone call with her foster can also be arranged for someone who is serious about pursuing adoption.
Again, she is not for everyone, but in the right home, she can do well, and be happy.
Finn has just recently come to CRLNE, but his foster family says
he arrived pretty much ready to go, and a visit to the vet has
confirmed that, so he’s ready for that lucky family that wants to
give him his new forever home. Finn is the Fabio of the Collie
world. He is BBB – Big, Bold and Beautiful! Finn is a 4 years
young neutered rough sable male. This handsome guy is very
tall, with a stunningly beautiful coat and weighing 80 lbs. Food
is one of Finn’s favorite things. He also enjoys a good game of
tennis ball and gives the ball back gently. Finn enjoys an appro-
priate/safe chew bone. Finn wants to be a part of everything and
would do well with an active household who can embrace his
BBB self. If there are children a family with older pre-teen/teens
would be best. Finn walks well on a leash and has very good
manners. He is respectful to other pet walkers. Finn is working
on his tendency to bark and jump on people when he’s very
excited, hence a home with elderly or toddlers is probably not
appropriate. He will settle shortly when encouraged to do so,
and with some training, the jumping up can be controlled. He’s
VERY food motivated. He’s a good boy, and as you can see in
the picture, very happy, always with that big smile.
If you think you would like to be Finn's new family, please contact our adoption director Andy Berley at <adoptiondirector@crlne.org>. If you don't already have an adoption application on file, you can download one here: https://www.collierescueleague.com/adoptions
Finn
