Houston Collie Rescue, Inc.

17/11/2024

From Shannyn: I always get asked if fostering is like living in a zoo! I will admit, some days sure do feel like that, but collies are very in tune to their environment around them. Sweet E woke up with the tummy bug today & the crew has been quiet & well behaved all morning. They know that something is not quite right. Bandit hasn’t left her side. Even the young fosters (under a year) have picked up that today is a quiet day. Collies are simply just the best. If you have ever thought about fostering, try a collie! You may just fall in love! ❤️🐶❤️

16/11/2024

Biscuit! Here is your new best friend! Biscuit is a big, friendly, goofy collie mix, around 10 months old, 60 lbs, and healthy. Biscuit loves people & attention and wants to follow you around, be petted and cuddled. He loves to sleep on your lap – a real lap dog! He is great with meeting new dogs and has good doggie manners. Biscuit can be a bit clumsy and just doesn’t know how big he is! If you have kids, they should be familiar with a larger dog. Biscuit is learning his manners and basic obedience, walks nicely on a leash, rides in a car, kennel trained, housebroken, and uses a doggie door. He would do best in a family with other pets or kids, but he can be adopted as an only dog if his people are able to spend time with him. He will not do well being left alone for hours. Biscuit is very smart, rarely barks, learns quickly, and is very sensitive to corrections. We do not have cats in the house, but we expect Biscuit will get along well with them based on his sisters (Breeze and Bonnie) who were recently adopted. If Biscuit is your guy, apply at HoustonCollieRescue.org!

Check out his foster's video she made of Biscuit! Good job, Janet!
https://youtu.be/GHC2XDDgK2M?si=PeinJQ8OmpBi-AFU

16/11/2024

Happy Friday from a cute snooter getting pampered!! Who doesn’t love a cute collie getting a tubby time!

We have 2 little fundraisers going on!

1. Bandit & Tonto’s foster mom, Shannyn, is baking Thanksgiving Pies again if you are local in Houston. Pick up & visit Bandit & Tonto in Katy!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pS6dI6Vsxo_JL3msmvOkPcZ1-HB7rXekcohriDesNjA/viewform?edit_requested=true

2. We had a great response with sweatshirts! For those of you looking for the perfect gift for that collie lover, we brough back the Tshirt & a Long sleeve version as well!!! They will be here in time for Christmas!!

https://www.bonfire.com/collie-love/

11/11/2024

From Chip's foster mom:
We helped take care of Bea’s litter as they were growing up, and my son and I often referred to the sable boys as “The Chipmunks”. So when Busy joined us - and his two sisters we had adopted - we started calling him Chip! Chip was born May 6, 2024. He is 50% Australian Cattle Dog, 25% collie and 25% a mix of other breeds. He is up to date on vaccines, HW negative and soon to be neutered and weighs around 40 lbs.
Chip is a sweet, sensitive soul. It’s hard not to adopt him ourselves! He takes some time to warm up, but once he knows he is safe, he’s in your arms in no time. He enjoys sitting with us on the back porch and watching the other dogs play, observing the chickens, ducks, and goats in the back of the property, and taking it all in. He’ll also climb in our laps on the couch. He has been started on loose leash walking and basic manners. He is very food motivated, and loves to carry around toys. Chip is willing to try new things, with lots of encouragement and a slow, steady pace. He is crate trained, and only takes a short time to settle in. He does need to eat his dinner out of a slow feeder bowl otherwise he is quite the fast eater! He has started getting accustomed to having his nails dremeled when on the grooming table.
Chip would do best in a home with a confident but friendly and mild mannered dog (male or female), or be the only dog. He has a tendency to want all of the attention to himself and has occasionally let the other dogs in his foster home know that he wants left alone while he gets attention. I would not suggest he be around cats or small animals, as he has shown quite an interest in our Chinchilla and the outdoor cats. I would recommend him with kids over 10, as he will jump to get attention (we’re still working on that!) and his nervousness in new situations. When he gets nervous he just belly flops or “puts on the brakes”. He is motivated to move by positive words and especially tidbits of food. Chip doesn’t love car rides since he still gets a little carsick, but if his human is going - I’m sure he’d be happy to tag along to quiet places.
Chip is looking forward to settling in with his lifelong family! Will this sweetheart be your match? Apply at HoustonCollieRescue.org

08/11/2024

Sweet Tonto had his ultrasound this week, and as far as they can see in his abdomen, there is no cancer!!! He just had some very upset intestines & tummy on his xrays. They are still concerned because he had not gained any weight back. This kid loves 2 things: scratching on all the drawer handles in the kitchen & treats. If you walk in the kitchen, he thinks he gets a treat. Who am I to tell him no?! This means we are running through treats like crazy! Tonto is also the only resident dog who cannot jump on the furniture & would like a comfy bed. Tonto has put together a little wish list if you feel so inclined to love on a senior boy who is just settling into the good life!

💕, Tonto & Shannyn

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8JF6M0MBKSM5?ref_=wl_share

07/11/2024

Update: I’ve been Adopted
Meet Travis, a beautiful, sweet, happy blue-eyed Sable Merle rough collie boy. He was born March of 2024 and is currently about 60 lbs. As you can see in the photos, Travis has stunning blue eyes! Travis can be a tad shy at first, but settles in quickly and easily. He gets along with all dogs from at first sight! Travis is housebroken, crate trained and rides nicely in a car. He’s a good eater and takes his meals in his crate. Travis is very playful and loves his toys, from stuffies to bones (Benebones, cow shins, etc). No rawhides for him though. Travis still likes to “shop” a bit but is easily redirected to a more constructive behavior. He learns easily and thrives on praise. Travis has learned that hugs, ear and back scratches are good things and will ask for attention. His tail is always wagging. Travis is a full size Collie boy so he should do well with older children. He’s still very much a puppy and doesn’t always realize how big he is. Travis would benefit from continued training and a basic obedience class. Travis will also need a 6 foot secure fence. Could this handsome young boy be the perfect fit for you? Please fill an application and HoustonCollieRescue.org

07/11/2024

Meet Oakley, a handsome purebred sable and white rough collie. Oakley was born May 22, 2022 and is 67 lbs. He is neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, f***l and heartworm negative. Oakley is nicely socialized but is a very active boy who would thrive with an active family. Oakley is housetrained and crate trained. He just loves being with people. Oakley would love to have another active dog to play with. He does great with all sizes of dogs and is fine with cats. Oakley will need an owner with some dog experience to teach him doggie manners and set boundaries. He is incredibly smart and so eager to please. Oakley would be great for an active person or family who can meet his energy level and provide the mental and physical activity this boy craves. Whether is long hikes, runs or games of fetch, Oakley is ready to be your loyal and loving companion. Apply at HoustonCollieRescue.org

04/11/2024

Thanks to those who made it out for our 24th reunion. So good to visit with the many adopters and see the dogs to at have come through our program. We love all of our great volunteers and adopters. Please enjoy these candid shots as well as the super fun costume contest.
We look forward to celebrating our BIG 25th year next November.

02/11/2024

Don’t forget to set those clocks back!!! We’ll see you tomorrow at the reunion….rain or shine!!! 12pm!
And we have lots of extra rain cover this year😃

30/10/2024

FALL Back.
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour Saturday night.

See you all Sunday, 11/3, 12:00-3:00 for our 24th Collie Reunion.

Camp Collie, 7510 Wright Road, Houston, TX 77041.

We will serve lunch, raffle with great items, free photos by Alejandro De Luna, and be sure to bring your doggie costumes for your chance to win the Contest.

We’d love to see you!
RSVP or not please plan to attend. [email protected]

18/10/2024

Chilly Weather has finally made its way to Houston!
We have updated our Peace Love Collie Shirts to be a sweatshirt! Check them out! Keep cozy & warm while you take your collie out for a walk!

Help HCR raise funds for continued medical needs of the precious collies that are rescued!. Bandit has made a full recovery from his total hip replacement sugery & he...

12/10/2024

We are here and set up right near the concessions at the Houston Highland Games. Parade / opening ceremonies is at noon. We are here until 4:00.

07/10/2024

Houston Collie Rescue will have a booth this Saturday, 10/12/24, 9:00- 4:30. Tickets are $10 each for all ages 13+, 12 yr and under are Free. Come out and enjoy the festivities. HCR will have collies in the opening ceremonies parade.

07/10/2024

A very happy family! Roger has been adopted by the LaRocca's! It was a match made in heaven! Sweet and gentle Roger was overweight and high-heartworm positive when HCR took him into their program. It took a lot of patience for the LaRocca's to wait the 3-4 months it took for Roger to complete his heartworm treatment. This boy is perfect and worth the wait! And HCR is so thankful the chose to wait for Roger. He will have the most wonderful life! HCR would like to thank foster mom, GIna, for getting the extra pounds off of this boy and the love and care given to get him through treatment. Happy Tails Roger!!!

29/09/2024

Sad news of another Tomball rescued collies passing. Please keep Debbie Mullins and family in your thoughts and prayers.

Our beautiful collie, Betty Boop crossed the rainbow bridge sometime during the night. She's had a hard time getting around lately. I am devastated. I will miss her gentle loves and sweet attitude. Thanks to Houston Collie Rescue for entrusting us with this sweet girl. And thanks to Linda Chesser for fostering her early days after her Tomball rescue.

21/09/2024

Our Annual Reunion Picnic is a little over a month away!!! Evites were sent out…be sure to check your junk mailbox if you did not see it! If you didn’t get one, email Shannyn at [email protected]

We will serve lunch, have a raffle with great items & enjoy a collie costume contest!

15/09/2024

Today’s Letter of the Day is T! We welcome into rescue Tonto, Tyler, Travis & Tessa! Today was transport day! Thank you to Melonie & Kim, Karen, Sandy for transporting the youngsters. Thank you to Barbara in OK, Emily, Elizabeth & Shannyn for transporting our senior citizen! It sure takes a collie village!! We will be getting all the new kids vetted, and settled into their foster homes. Be on the look out for pup-dates!