Website: houstoncollierescue.org
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 281-564-6852 Collies are dependable house pets.
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Houston Collie Rescue was established in response to the need to find good homes for Collies that are abandoned, lost, or mistreated, and that are in dire need of a new lease on life. We also help, in extreme emergencies, those who have to give up their dogs. We feel that the responsibility for caring for lost, neglected and abused Collies must rest with those who know and love the breed. HCR is m
ade up of individuals who have many years of experience with this breed and understand the needs of the dogs. What better reward could there be than knowing that dozens of Collies which otherwise might have been put to sleep, left out to starve or to run loose in the streets to be crippled or killed in traffic, are instead currently in loving and caring homes! All HCR Collies have received necessary medical treatment, have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, treated for heartworms/hookworms, fleas and other parasites, and have been tagged with a Microchip recorded by name and rescue number in our files. Because of the often deplorable conditions they have come from; their intelligent, sensitive dispositions; double coats; and the Texas heat and humidity, our rescue Collies are required by adopters to be indoor dogs, except for exercise and pleasant days outside. Upon the dog's adoption, we recommend keeping our tag on the collar. To further protect your beloved new Collie we urge you to always keep your Collie indoors or behind a locked gate, in a fenced yard when exercising, and on leash when walking. For increased pleasure in your Collies company, we strongly recommend obedience training, especially in classes where you both receive the guidance of professionals and the opportunity for the dog's continuing socialization. Most Collies are outstanding obedience dogs. As a rule, Collies are loving and devoted companions, they are gentle with children and with other animals. Some Collies are quiet while others can be barkers. A Collie will bond very closely with all family members and will reward a loving owner with years of unquestioning devotion and affection.
Flintstones! Meet the Flintstones! Cute, playful, full of energy and personality! These babies are 6 months old and eager to find their perfect family! Fred, Wilma, Pebbles, Betty and BamBam! All have wonderful perpetually happy personalities! They can play hard and just as much love being cuddled and hanging out with their person. They will need a secure fenced yard to run and stretch those growing legs. Very smart and easy to train. Apply at www.houstoncollierescue.org
Please keep the Kennedy family in your thoughts and prayers.
Our hearts are broken to have to say goodbye to our sweet Ella. Angela Kennedy adopted Ella from Houston Collie Rescue seven years ago. Ella has been staying with us the last two years and we have bonded and love her so much. She’s so sweet and always wants to please. Her mobility has worsened over the last week and we want her to be pain free and no longer suffering. It’s the hardest decision for any pet owner. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Our house won’t be the same without her. 💔
We welcome Davidson who we’ll call Davie. From Clyde TX whose owner has gone into nursing home and can no longer care for him. We thank Deanne for the pickup and transport to Austin. Amy for getting him Vetted and her hubby Jason for second leg to Sue and her hubby for the 3rd leg to Houston. It really takes a village. Davie is a 4.5 yr old, neutered, purebred Tri smoothie. Super sweet, rides well in the car and walks well on leash and has lived with other dogs. We’ll post more updates as we get to know him. Heartworm and f***l test came back negative. This sweet guy is fully vetted and ready for his new home.
To apply go to:
https://houstoncollierescue.org/adoption/adoption-application/
Our little street girl has been adopted! Welcome to the good life little Willow! Willow is just the sweetest easy-going little girl! She knows she’s home with her new parents, the Nield’s. She has a big brother, HCR Maverick, collie sister Britannia, and HCR cousin Gracie. Of course, she also has two liitle boys too! Thanks so much to Houston Sheltie Sanctuary, Connie Goedeke for securing this girl for HCR. Thank you to the Newman’s and Sandy for fostering! Happy Tails, little Willow!
Miss Bea and her baby Sting have been adopted! They worked their way into the hearts of Rebecca and Steve about a month ago. It is safe to say they are well settled in and loved so much. We know Bea is so very happy to have her baby boy with her and Sting gets to grow up with his momma. Together, there is a lot of shenanigans going on. Bea was a well-known counter surfer and stole a steak. She also has a sharp eye for the bunnies that get in the yard. Sting, well he yips and howls! Thank you Rebecca and Steve for bringing Bea and her baby Sting into your family. We know y'all will love them unconditionally and give them the very best life! Happy Tails, Beatrice and Sting!
Say hello to Bonnie & Breeze! These girls have had their initial vetting & are settling into their foster homes. They will be spayed soon & ready for their wonderful furevers! These girls are both very sweet & seem to do well with kids. If you would like to know more about them or maybe you are interested in adding one to hour family, head to www.houstoncollierescue.org to apply. Fenced yard is required.
Money Penny has hit the jackpot with the Tresca family! I bet she never get a moment of "alone time" with her human brother and sister around! She is so loved and having a blast with her new family. We understand there is a name change around the corner! Thank you Paige and Dave for your the foster care and love you give! Happy Tails, Money Penny!
Very sad news from the Kassheimers on the passing of their sweet Mabel.
Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
It’s with heaviest of hearts that we had to say goodbye to our sweet beloved Mabel. She has been progressing rapidly with degenerative myelopathy and having much difficulty walking and going to the bathroom. She could no longer get up without us picking her up. Mabel just turned 12. From the minute we got home from picking her up from the Houston Collie Rescue, she got along with Emma, our shepherd, playing tug of war the moment she walked in the door. She loved living on the pond and loved her ducks. She was the sweetest, quirkiest, most affectionate and beautiful dog. We loved her very much and she gave us much love in return. The last video was taken just this morning right before going to the doctor. She always loved listening to Stephen play and he had a hard time getting through it. Rest easy our sweet love. You’ve earned your wings. We will always be thinking of you. You’re forever in our hearts. ❤️😘😇
Link to video
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Sweet little Vesper from the Bond group is now sweet little Katie! Mom, Tori, is loving this baby girl! Katie is a quick learner aka Smarty Pants! Thank you, Tori, for all the love you give this girl. She will have the best life with you! Happy Tails, Katie!
Thoughts on fostering from one of our foster homes!
Y’all. Shelters are full. Rescues are full. It is the same volunteers & when they don’t get a break, it doesn’t end well. We desperately need fosters at Houston Collie Rescue, Inc.. If you love dogs, fostering just might be the gig for you!!! Let me share a little with you.
We began fostering with HCR in August of 2017, just a few days before Hurricane Harvey landed. We began with a cute tri colored girl, Lady. She was recovering from HW treatment & just needed a spay & a mass removed. Easy way to begin. Spay & neuters are super routine & most furry babies recover quickly. You often wouldn’t know they had surgery! Since Lady, we have welcomed well over 30 fosters into our home. Some had pretty serious medical issues, some minor medical, while others just needed a soft place to land & some good love until their furever came along. I have learned a whole lot about dogs, specifically collies, over the years. I have joked with our vet that I must have some kind of honorary degree by now. It has helped me become a better dog mom to my furry kids & I have met some of the best people volunteering with HCR!
Now, you are probably think, ugh, medical needs, I can’t do that. That’s okay! I am sure there is a pup in our program who has already been vetted & just needs a loving home until their furever home comes along. Then, I’m sure you are thinking, golly, I can’t afford to foster. Did you know that HCR will cover 100% of your foster’s medical expenses & if needed, we can give a stipend towards food. We work with vets all over town! All that you have to do is open your home. Trust me, your pups will teach the new kid the ropes in no time! Got kids? Great! Start teaching them about caring for God’s creatures & getting the puppy ‘all better’ for their new home. Evelyn has said hello & goodbye to many fosters. She runs the best collie welcome wagon in town! What happens if you fall in love with a foster? Well, you get first dibs at adopting them!!! 😃🐶
Rescues only work with volunteers!!! If you might be interested, message Shannyn Brinker or Karen Morris Heuer!! We will walk with you every step of the way!
Did you know that we have fosters across Texas…San Antonio area, Austin Area & Dallas/Ft. Worth Area. We can arrange transports!
Bandit says be a foster, change a life…it may just change yours too!!
CALLING ALL FORMER HCR LOCAL (HOUSTON AREA) ADOPTERS!
We have a few pups that have not been adopted yet. They really need to be placed into a home to learn the ropes of being a family member. Please, can you help one of these babies? They are 3 to 3.5 months old and vetted. You will have a mentor! We just took in 5 more that are with a foster in NE Texas. What is up with all these puppies?? Please reach out to me at [email protected] or message me on FB. We will discuss and I will put your minds at ease! Fostering is fun and rewarding!!!!!
It's a done deal! Marty has found his furever home! It was love at first sight as his mom and dad came to meet him and planned on coming back a few weeks later to get him due to earlier commitments. No waiting for this boy! Swooped him away in a matter of a few hours! Mom and dad, Emily and Todd, and fur-brother Rascal melted! Marty will have nothing but the best topped with overflowing love!
HCR is so blown away by the support of the collie community for making sure that Marty will have a healthy happy life. Thank you to the Hicks Family for contacting us about Marty and his brother, Doc! Thanks to Shannyn for taking on the task as the liaison with A&M. Thank you to foster Amy and her husband (The Family Fuzz) for caring for Marty pre- and post-op and for making the trips to A&M for his surgery. r Thank you all who donated to Marty's medical expenses. And, last but not least, thank you to the Collie Rescue Foundation for helping with this expensive procedure. It takes a village! Please check out the Collie Rescue Foundation website to learn of all they do for collies throughout the country and consider membership. Marty, your future is beaming!!!
Brothers, Toby and Thor, have certainly hit the jackpot with their new family! Amy and Chris have fallen in love with these two boys! Toby and Thor are so loving and are providing 24/7 entertainment. It was a long-time coming and truly meant to be! Thank you, Paige and David, for loving and caring for these two while the stars were aligned! Happy Tails, Toby and Thor!
Little Austin Powers has been living the life with his new family! The DeLeon's have named him Pixel. Isn't that a cute name? We will look forward to updates and photos and this handsome guy grows! Thank you to his fosters, Paige and Dave, for preparing this baby for his best life! Happy Tails, Pixel!
Sweet Honey nka Chewy, from Bea's Brood, has her own 2 little girls! She is so very loved and experiencing all kinds of exciting things a family has to offer! I have a feeling she does not experience very much "alone time"! Thank you to Honey's first-time fosters, Ben and Nicole, who felt the heart dropping sadness along with the joy of adopting out their first foster. You're future is bright, little one! Happy Tails, Honey!
Hee hee! How many of you use your collie’s head for various purposes?
Well it’s a wrap. Houston Dog Show 2024 has come and gone. We thank our volunteers and all the beautiful collies that made this a successful event.
Sharing a few candid shots from the fun day.
Raffle winners were:
$150 Amazon gift cards- Kelly Vermilyea
$150 Amazon gift cards- Jenny Frank
Echo Show8Amazon $50-Cannon Garcia
Apple Watch Series 9- Stacy Welch
Thanks to all our great volunteers
for working day 3 at NRG. Big crowds and lots of fun. Be sure to stop by booth 920 and visit the collies. Last day 9-4:30 Sunday.. We have raffle tickets and lots of doggie items for sell. Raffle drawing will be Sunday around 4:30.
Just a few pics of today’s activities.
Thanks Sandy, Shannyn, the Zeto’s, Patti, Denise, William & the Lively’s
for working day 2 at NRG. There’s lots to do and see at the dog show. Be sure to stop by booth 920 and visit the collies. 9-5:00 Saturday. We have raffle tickets and lots of doggie items for sell. Raffle drawing will be Sunday around 4:30.
Just a few pics. Sorry I didn’t get to catch all of our volunteers. Threw in a fun picture of one of the poodle grooming, contestants, .
Welcome
Thanks Sandy, Alice, Cheryl for working day 1 at NRG. There’s lots to do and see at the dog show. Be sure to stop by booth 920 and visit the collies. 9-4:30 Friday.
Pictured is Sandy with her Reveille and my Siri. 2nd pic is just for fun… the cutest show off stopped by to buy some raffle tickets.
Bumble, nka Bandit, has found his forever home with Shannon and Heath! They are both over the moon with this boy! He is living the life of luxury and love with eat, play, snooze, repeat! Shannon says the little guy's mane is get longer than the rest of his fur. I wonder if this will be where the collie in him will come through. We look forward to updates and lots of pictures!!! Happy Tails, sweet little boy Bandit!!!
We are set up and ready to go. $5 tickets or 5 for $20 for our fabulous raffle. Enter to win and Apple Watch series 9, Echo Show8 with $50 Amazon girt card, or $150 Amazon Gift Cards with multiple drawings. Lots of doggie toys, dog ropes, bandannas, T-shirts and more. Best of all we come together to show off this fabulous breed.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are available at the Door (Cash or Card) and through Ticketmaster and GROUPON.
WEDNESDAY ONLY
Free Admission (along with parking*)
THURSDAY ONLY
$10.00 Adults 13 to 54 years of age
$ 5.00 Seniors age 55 and older
$ 5.00 Active and retired military personnel and family with ID
Free: Children age 12 and younger with an adult
FRIDAY - SUNDAY
$15.00 Adults 13 to 54 years of age
$10.00 Seniors age 55 and older
$10.00 Active and retired military personnel and family with ID
Free: Children age 12 and younger with an adult.
How much is parking?
Thursday - Sunday:
Credit Card Only Event Parking, $22 per day (subject to change)
Wednesday:
Free (Let the parking attendant know you are visiting the dog show).
The Dog Show is still on! We are still looking for some volunteers to come and share their love of the collie breed at the event! We have times open on all shifts & all days.
Thursday-Sunday
9:00-12:00
11:30-2:30
2:00-5:00
The Dog Show is not possible without great volunteers! Please email Shannyn if you are able to drop in for a shift! Your collie will thank you for all the pets & cuddles they will recieve!
Shannyn: [email protected]
Heartbreaking news from the Williams family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Dixie was one of the infamous bitsy puppies from the TOMBALL seizure. Gone way too soon and she will be dearly missed.
Karen writes:
Our family is devastated and broken hearted to have to announce that we had to lay Dixie to rest. She was diagnosed with cancer that spread rapidly. To say this was a shock would be an understatement. Its hard to believe she is gone. I will do a memorial slide show for her when I can, but for now I’m just trying to catch my breathe.
My last and biggest kiss from her on our last day was telling me she was ready. She only ever did nose kisses.
RIP Dixie girl. We will love you forever. 8-31-2014 - 7-10-2024💔
Well, little Swarmy is now Enzo! He is being loved and spoiled by his dad, Ceontre. Enzo has a fur brother to play with and a sweet little girl! You're a lucky boy, Enzo! We hope we will see many photos and updates as this gorgeous boy grows! Thank you, Linda, for fostering this little handful and Jeanne for getting Momma Beatrice into our safe hands! Happy Tails, Enzo!
HCR is so excited for next week! The NRG World Series of Dog Shows is almost here! What we love most is all the wonderful adopters that stop by the booth to say "hi"! It warms our hearts to see you all your babies so loved and happy! Secondly, seeing the general public melt when they see the gorgeous collies and mixes that will be holding down the booth and educating them about this most special breed! Come on out and visit us! We are Booth #920 next to our HSS sheltie friends.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/MDgjTFkY5y3f6bhh/
UPDATE: All systems go!! 🚀 After Hurricane Beryl, we have confirmed our event with NRG and are ready for next week's show.
Area hotels are ready to go as well! If you need to reserve a room or check on your reservation, click on the appropriate link below.
Looking forward to seeing you there!🐕🐾
Hilton Garden Inn - Houston Medical Center
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/houalgi-903-8cda139c-ab6e-4737-b723-143865a8f651/
Residence Inn - Houston Medical Center/NRG Park
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1718050413566&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Staybridge Suites - Houston Medical Center
https://www.staybridge.com/hotels/us/en/reservation
Holiday Inn Houston South - NRG Area - Medical Center
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/houston/houad/hoteldetail
Quality Inn & Suites NRG Park - Medical Center
https://www.choicehotels.com/texas/houston/quality-inn-hotels/txc23
James Bond is now Ernie! And guess what his brother's name is...Bert! Bert and Ernie are having a blast together! Mom, Elaine, is smitten! Ernie, you will have a wonderful life full of love! Thank you, Paige and Dave, for fostering these babies! So darn cute! Happy Tails, Ernie!!!
Welcome home WeeBee, nka Fiona! We think it was love before first sight! Nancy "said" she would like to foster Ms. Blue Eyes. We knew better! Fiona is home with mom and Finn, a most gentle soul. Finn has secretly been wanting a little sibling. He is soaking up the love! Finn is also an HCR baby. Fiona has experienced so much love with family and friends all coming to meet the baby girl. Thank you, Sue, for helping with transport! Fiona, you definitely have a bright future ahead with so much love! Happy Tails baby girl!
Another happy family for one of Bea's pups! Sweetie is Gracie! Mom, Orianna, is so very in love! Grandma too! Gracie has a little bunny sibling to chase around the house! That poor bunny is going to be worn out! Thanks to Nicole and Ben Heuer for fostering this girl! Y’all did good! First time fosters have now been oriented! Happy Tails, precious Gracie! We hope to see updates and see you at the reunion in November!
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Bea's Brood! First time to experience the great outdoors! It can be a big scary place!
Say Howdy to Doc! He is a Collie/Great Pyr mix & is the biggest love bug that you will ever meet! Doc has 2 priorities in life: 1. People 2. Squirrels. Eating is just icing on the cake to this handsome fellow. He wants to be with his people all the time, a little bit of velcro if you will. He gives the best hugs & will stare into your eyes & read your soul. Doc is house & crate trained. He does great with other dogs & children. Fenced yard required. Please apply at www.houstoncollierescue.org
Bandit is one week post op! He is doing amazingly well! We think he has 2 favorite parts to the day. His mid-day outing with Ms. Rhonda & cuddle time when we ice his incision—he curls up with me like a baby & sleeps. Bandit will hopefully be cone free in a few short days!!! Once cone free, he has permission to have a bone in his cage to keep him occupied. We would love to offer him something new! A short video is attached! Here is his Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/19N5ZHBT9BDAV?ref_=wl_share -Shannyn
REMINDER: ALL HCR ADOPTERS, FRIENDS AND VOLUNTEERS! The Houston Collie Rescue Picnic is Sunday, November 6th, 12:00-3:00 at Camp Collie. Please RSVP to [email protected] Lunch will be provided and free professional family photos this year. We’ll have our fabulous raffle and don’t forget your dogs costume to enter the contest.
Journey with an HCR announcement. And yes folks she’s MAD!
Dreamer shares her public service announcement on fireworks this 4th of July. Everyone have a safe Holiday.
Journey at Woofstock. Here until 2:00
My heart is bursting and tears flowing! Son, Ben Heuer and D-I-L Nicole Heuer, totally blew me away with a Houston Collie Rescue foster tree! Ben 3D printed the ornaments and Nicole took as many of my fosters she could find from my FB page. Fond memories of EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM and the loving families who adopted them. We do need to add Penny’s 7 pups and Reba’s 12 Country Pups but that could take a while to print. Thinking I’ll leave this tree up year round with hopes of many more additions. This is what fostering is all about...saving one dog add a time adds up! Please consider opening up your home and heart to heal the heart of another. Foster application on HoustonCollieRescue.org
“Look at me...my eyes are open!” A message from baby Hank Williams. #houstoncollierescue
Update fro Jamie. 1yr old ready for adoption.
Here’s the video everyone has been hoping for. Jaime is wagging his tail. I got to meet this sweetie at foster mom Alices and just had to share. He’s got a long ways to go but his recovery has begun. -Vickey
HCR rope toys...Not just for dogs anymore!
The girls, Bella and Annie, are walking the streets tonight! Drumming up votes for HCR! Don’t forget, more votes for HCR tomorrow at the Collie Happy Hour! OKRA Charity Saloon Sunday, 4-7.
Puppies!!!
We thank all of our awesome Volunteers for working this years dog show and the shoppers and raffle ticket buyers. The Winners are: John Eagle Honda Astro’s suite package: Melanie Walter SeaWorld & Rtic cooler/tumblers: Krystle Williams American Rodsmiths custom rods with $50 Pro Bass Gift Card: 2 winners Bill VerMilyea Juanita Sergent Alto Pro security Camera: Angela Kennedy Misc winners from the Texas fun drawings: Alan & Cecilia Dossey Frank Poti Laronda Peace Russell Goldsmith Aaron Williams Kelly VerMilyea Barb Lewis
Come by Your raffle tickets. Drawing is around 4-4:30. NRG Houston World Series of dog shows. Houston collie rescue booth number 913.
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