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NELL -- Nell was abandoned by her owners and is looking for a new home. She is sweet, adorable and extremely friendly!

She is not shy of men OR women and she adores small children. She is very good with other dogs and I'm sure she would be a wonderful little agility, rally or obedience dog. She loves to be brushed and is very cuddly and sweet. She is spayed and she is 6 years old.

I have 4 Mastiffs of my own and a Foster Mastiff right now so I am hoping to find some help making sure this Darling lil girl finds an appropriate home where someone will be active with her. She really seems like a well adjusted dog and I am very impressed with her which is why I took her in, as I am strictly a Mastiff Lady. I couldn't say no to her eyes and she deserves better!

We took her down to the Yacht Club last night and she continues to impress me. She walked all over the docks and up and down ramps and on and off boats like she's been doing that all her life!

Nell is located in Southern New Hampshire, in the Kingston area.

For more information, please contact Andrea at 603-216-7318 or IGotMastiff@aol.com

SHEILAGH -- Wonderful nine-year-young smooth-coated Border Collie (ten in August). Very active and keen, comes from excellent herding stock. Sheilagh loves frisbee, agility, swimming, hiking. She is very eager to please, to work and learn. She was trained in agility at age 2, competed successfully for several years (before knee problems slowed her handler down) and would still LOVE to do agility! She is very fast and fun on course though may need a bit of contact retraining.

Sheilagh LOVES the frisbee and will retrieve endlessly. She has a good on/ off switch and is an affectionate in-home companion. She is truly a sweet dog, friendly with everyone she meets, who will make a fabulous addition to someone's family. She can be "snarky" to other female canines, so might be best with other boy dogs or easy-going girls.

Sheilagh's loving owner died unexpectedly earlier this month and she is currently being fostered in western Massachusetts.

Please consider this beautiful girl. She has some very good years ahead of her. Many of us who know her, would adopt her in a heart-beat if we didn't already have too many dogs, and female alphas that she might not get along with.

For more info please call or email Carol at: carol@cbupton-massamont.com OR 413-625-9987

OTTO -- is a 4 yr.old neutered Border Collie /lab mix. He is up to date on all of his vaccinations and is on Heartguard and Advantix.

Otto needs a fenced in yard or someone who is able to walk him frequently. He is a high energy dog and has been socialized at the dogpark. He behaves well off the leash yet still has some issues on the leash.

Otto is a very loving dog and loyal, though he does have some trouble letting strangers into our home. He has made much progress through training. He is not good around children, though he is getting better and would benefit from further training.

We just had a baby and cannot provide the environment he needs any longer.

Please contact wrchdspawn@yahoo.com

SOPHIE -- is one year old and has had an excellent start with basic obedience training. She has had a loving home since she was a puppy, plays well with other dogs, is trained on the Invisible Fence, loves interactive play with people, and is great off leash in the woods. She is completely house broken, is up to date on vaccinations, and has no known medical problems. Sophie is also crate trained, travels well, and settles easily in the house.

Sophie needs a home where she can be exercised consistently. She would do well in a home that is familiar with herding breeds and needs a confident leader who will continue with positive training methods. She would do very well in an environment where she can run and/or have a job to do (such as agility training or flyball).

Because of a recent one-and-only bite incident (she snapped when frightened by a weed wacker) she should have supervision and management in situations that are scary to her. Sophie is not an aggressive girl but can occasionally be fearful. Continued training and socialization in new places will help further develop her confidence.

Sophie comes with a gift certificate for 2 sessions with an approved positive reinforcement trainer.

For more information please contact Journey Home Dog Rescue, Freeport, ME 207-878-0180 or msanford@suscom-maine.net

Spirit LOVES novelty and new situations to explore. She loves training, is eager to please, anticipating commands. If she has no outlet for her energy and intelligence, working behaviors (herding, nipping, chasing, barking) are exhibited. However, she also very much loves calm evenings at home sharing affection with her family. She has been respectful with children she knows, but with her working behaviors and especially her adeptness with doors /gates, she should be supervised around small children.

Spirit is patiently waiting for her new life to begin. She doesn't have a fenced yard and, sadly, she has to spend some time in a crate of a rescue room. She is frustrated in a suburban setting with children, joggers, bicycles, cars, dogs, cats, birds, balls, Frisbees yet no freedom. Spirit's foster mom loves her, walks her often and is dedicated to finding her a home where her wonderful BC nature is treasured. Many non-BC applicants have been turned down because Spirit deserves one successful placement with an experienced BC family to understand her, keep her engaged and shower her with affection. Spirit will give so much in return!

Spirit is spayed, UTD with shots, and has completed basic obedience, and is very good with "come."

Call or write to learn more. Deb 845-986-8395, dumpster1961@optonline.net.

TOBY -- is a 10 month old Border Collie/ Retriever mix (born 5/20/07). His previous family got him and his brother as pups for their 2 young sons. However the pups were never allowed in the house. They spent the whole winter outside. The boys did play with them quite often, but the parents decided they had gotten too large. When they got them as pups they were told they wouldn't get over 50lbs.

Toby's brother has found a nice home and now it is Toby's turn. He is very sweet with people. His tail is a bit short and he doesn't like people messing with it much, so he would probably not do well with young children. He has never been tested with cats or small animals so it is probably best that he not live with any.

Toby is very dominant with other dogs. He would probably do best without other dogs or with a submissive dog and a human willing to provide constant supervision during all interaction. He would probably be ok with other dogs provided the person be experienced with integrating dominant dogs with others. He is submissive towards his humans. He definitely has a Border Collie temperament.

Toby really needs a person willing to work with him on his issues and give him something to do. He might even do well in dog sports with training and patience, he certainly has the energy. With some work he'll be a great companion. He is available for adoption or foster. He needs a place very soon as he is not getting along with the other dogs where he is staying.

Toby is currently not neutered but will be prior to adoption. He is currently up to date on his shots. He is working on crate training. Please consider giving this sweet boy a home.

For more information, contact Katrina at brighthorizon@comcast.net or (508)340-1172 and leave a message.

OLLIE Meet Oliver (Ollie). Ollie is an Australian Shepherd that was rescued from a high kill shelter in TN. Ollie lives with his foster Mom and Dad and 2 Border Collie brothers and one cat sister. He is about a year old UTD on shots, neutered, housebroken, crate trained and learning new things every day. He is very smart and embraces every quality of the Aussie breed. He is high energy and has an amazing sense of self.

Ollie is not scared of a single thing (including the vacuum). He loves the water, belly rubs, snow and watching cars pass by the house out of the front window. If you let him, he will sit down right outside the bathtub while you are taking a shower and peek his head in and bite at the water as it comes down. He has become the house shadow and follows anything that moves.

Though he does have a mind of his own Ollie is a very fast learner and aims to please. Because he is high intensity, Ollie would do best in a home with older children (he loves kids but can be a little rough when playing)! He gets along fine with cats as long as the cat is dog savvy and can stick up for itself.

An adoption application (including personal and vet references) is required along with a fenced yard. He would prefer to be in a home with other dogs because he really craves interaction.

If you are interested in meeting Ollie or if you have any questions please call Bryce at 1-262-745-4477 or email laducb@yahoo.com. Ollie is being fostered in Upstate New York - about an hour north of Albany.

TUCKER Energetic 3 year old Border Collie in need of a caring, loving home that can provide daily mental and physical stimulation.

Families with other animals and/or small children will need to be very tolerant as he is a herder and tends to want to be the "alpha" dog. Very sweet and affectionate.

Tucker is located in Connecticut.

For additional info please email Timothy.mcgrath@snet.net

MARLEY is a 5-1/2 yo pure bred blue merle border collie. She is spayed and up to dat on all her shots. She is lovable but a challenge. She is devoted to people but does not get along with other dogs. she needs to run and be active a good part of the day. She is very smart, athletic and agile.

For more information, please contact us at rappapon @massmed.org

CHAMPION - My name doesn't begin to describe me. I am a Border Collie with quite a story to tell. I was found on the streets of NY with a tumor the size of two fists! The Doctors say that I am a miracle and quite a fighter. I underwent emergency surgery and have since been feeling much better. I was very thin and neglected for a long time. Now that I am feeling better I am starting to enjoy life.

I play with the foster dogs where I am staying and am learning to stay with my foster family on outings without a leash. I am a REALLY good boy. I am protective of the ones I love. Everyone who meets me can not believe what a good boy I am! I am not much of a snuggler but if you scratch my back I will love you forever. I am great with children, seniors, and small dogs.

You can see more photos of me at www.sugarbushfarm.net/champion.htm

For more information about Champion, contact:
Waggin Tails Pet Rescue
Schenectady, NY
http://west.petfinder.com/shelters/NY699.html Phone: 518-356-1100
Email: amy@waggintailsny.com

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Other Border Collie Rescue Organizations or Individuals in New England and Vicinity:

• CANINE ATHLETE RESCUE EFFORT (C.A.R.E.) -- maintained by Ann Marie Hill (Mstgsalie@aol.com) is an independent rescue for all athletic breeds, including Border Collies, operating in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania

• GLEN HIGHLAND FARM -- run by Lillie Goodrich (Sweetbcrescue@citlink.net), rescues Border Collies in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

• Nancy Hayes does Border Collie rescue in Massachusetts and vicinity. You may contact her at bdrcly@verizon.net

• Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue -- formerly known as Kent County Border Collie Rescue (KCBCR). A not-for-profit organization run by volunteers, serving the following states; Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Virginia and West Virgina plus the District of Columbia.

If you are located outside of these areas, please EMAIL US for a referral to a local rescue group.

FIND OUT WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR NEW DOG? PLEASE READ: Bringing home your rescued Border Collie

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