North Carolina Collie Rescue
So many folks have demonstrated their fondness and heartfelt desire to see the orphaned dogs receive care and new homes.
After we had been told that the 14 dogs had suffered an attack on the deceased man’s farm, we were impelled to get on the ground quickly. We had made a commitment to the local ‘guardian’ of the animals that we were going to find them homes…take care of them; that discussion had been on-going for almost three weeks while we searched for homes and started to raise money for this undertaking. We felt it was critical we “keep our word.”
When we left we already had membership support for fostering or re-homing 8 of the dogs and while in travel status received four other offers to re-home the collies. Therefore within our relatively small association we had nearly every one of the dogs spoken for. Once we got there we felt it was then our job to assess and evaluate the animals so that we could match them according to needs of the homes and the animals. Indeed it is why we did not show up at the farm with numerous kennels and other resources to just pick up and go with the dogs.
Within the first day of working with the local staff it became apparent that they were back peddling about releasing the dogs to the OTSCA. Some of what ensued appears to have been driven by the philosophy of the local Humane Society and animal control folks. Then another rescue organization stepped in.
The end result of our efforts was that the dogs were brought into more safe circumstances. The other rescue organization will have the dogs spayed and neutered.
Of course it saddens us that with deploying the membership’s resources and one of its members to help that not even one of the animals could be released to us. We know that all of you who had opened your hearts would have made excellent homes.
Going forward now we are asking that we look to make more effective and vibrant our communication within the association. We are working on several means to improve that aspect of how we function and how the association can serve your needs while we still strive to preserve this wonderful dog for future generations. Join us in the BT forums so that we can garner your ideas and ensure our commitment to the scotch collie’s future is made more secure.
Again, we want you all to know how very much you are appreciated for your kind and generous donations and offers to home one or two of the NC dogs! It is true that “many hands make light the work” and your many hands made a big difference.
It’s really too bad the people in NC didn’t realize what a treasure they had. Don’t let this set-back discourage you. You’re doing good work, and with the power of the internet and a growing group of good people, it is possible to achieve your dreams of preserving the Scotch Collies. Thanks for all you do Andy.
We read the posting about a need for a Scotch Collie Rescue Group, and about the dogs in North Carolina without a home. Although these dogs may have already been placed, we would be most interested in adopting a female from a similar situation, should that arise. We are also contacting breeders, but would strongly consider adopting a dog 1-2 years old in need of a home as well.
Thank you for your consideration. We are not breeders, and are seeking a companion dog.
Sincerely,
Sharon and David Coffin
We are extremely interested in offering a home to a Scotch Collie. We seek a companion dog to offer love and adventure to and know how wonderful these dogs really are. Male or female, we are happy either way. Any age up to about 2 years of age.
Thank you
Carol and Emil Massaro
We rescued a Scotch Collie
Mix. We did her DNA and found interesting info.
Her grandparents were ChouChou show dogs from the UK. However, in the mix was Collie. Upon checking into Collies, we came across a Scotch Collie and it is an incredible match.. we have had Stella for five years and she is the love of our lives.
We are thinking that she would do really well with a sister. Do not want a puppy.
We have a huge yard and fenced in. Stella definitely has the herder mentality and the doggie day care told on her third visit that while they love her the other dogs were not happy being herded into a circle. LOL
Thank you
Gordon and Jerri Etzler
317-409-4834
Noblesville , In 46062
We are interested in welcoming a old time scotch collie into our loving home to spoil and adore we prefer a male any age we are interested in training to be a mobility dog to help my husband with balance.
lost my loving collie looking to replace her spent 14 years with her if one is available please contact me