Winter Events

Upcoming Events for CRI!

Strut Your Mutt Bethesda
Come out to the Adoption Show at 12:30pm. CRI will have a few dogs entered in the show!
Where: Woodmont Ave. between Bethesda Ave. and Hampden Ln; Bethesda, MD
When: Saturday, May 17 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Web Site: www.strutyourmuttbethesda.org
Event Info: Click for more info

New!Sponsor a Collie!

As you know, most Collies who find their way to Collie Recue, Inc (CRI) have been through a lot. With proper veterinary care, a consistent and healthy diet, and lots of love, these remarkable creatures are capable of returning to health and provide so much to those who adopt them.

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Getting the Collies cleaned up, however, takes resources. The "Sponsor a Collie" section will spotlight a Collie who is need of non-routine veterinary care. In 2007, the average cost per Collie was over $400 and almost 60% were not spayed or neutered. If you look at our adoption fee, you can see that CRI could not help the Collies that we do, without your generosity in giving donations.

With your help, we can do it!

 

Collies you've helped!

Dakota: Raised $170 for a dental care but Dakota was lucky enough to be adopted by a wonderful family who is taking care of her teeth! 100% of the funds raised for Dakota are being used for Jasmine.
Jasmine: Used the $170 from Dakota's donations and raised another $50 for a total of $220 for her much needed dental care. Thank you for your support!

CRI Joins CFC!!

CFC The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the annual fundraising drive conducted by Federal employees in their workplace each fall that benefits thousands of not-for-profit charities. CRI has joined the campaign and can receive designated donations! You can find us by using our CFC number: 39733.
Thank you for your help and support! 

POST HOME WANTED FLYERS!

Brochure Please click here , print out this flyer, and post it in stores/public areas near you. CRI needs to get the word out that we have LOTS of collies who need homes. With your help, we can do it!

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History

Our love of collies has brought us together to focus on the breed we love the most! The rescue is comprised of many volunteers with diverse backgrounds such as collie enthusiasts, veterinarians, behaviorists, and collie club members. Our volunteers have been rescuing collies in Virginia and Maryland, as well as networking with collie rescues in nearby states since the beginning of 2005. Since its inception, Collie Rescue, Inc. has saved well over 100 collies from shelters and owners who no longer wanted their pets.

Mission

Collie Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Our mission is to place stray, abandoned and surrendered collies into loving and permanent homes, educate the public about the collie breed, and promote responsible pet care. Our goal is to provide a safe and healthy haven for all dogs placed in our care until loving, adoptive homes can be found.

Collie Care

Collies who find their way into our rescue are first examined by a veterinarian, vaccinated, heartworm tested, microchipped, and spay/neutered. All dogs are given the veterinary care needed to get to a healthy state. They are placed in foster homes where they are evaluated in order to find the best home for them. We provide heartworm medication and parasite prevention until they can be placed. Our foster homes provide food, lots of love and training!

Adoption Process

Potential adopters complete a short adoption questionnaire then a preliminary phone interview is conducted with them in order to help find a match! We check veterinary references, verify home ownership, and conduct home visits with all families who adopt from us. We feel that getting to know our adopters results in a better placement for both the pet and the families! We provide as much information as we can on each pet’s history, disposition and health. After a placement, we follow up with each new adopter to offer assistance during the adjustment period. We want each of our animals to find the right home for them, not just any home. Likewise, we want our adopters to find the pet who best matches their lifestyle and interests. If for any reason the match is not perfect, as we had hoped, the dog must be returned to our organization.

Lend a Paw!

VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED!

  Lend a Paw! A volunteer in the Chantilly, VA area to help walk & bathe dogs
  Lend a Paw! A creative person who can create flyers of our rescue dogs and email them out to our list and post them in public places.
  Lend a Paw! Fosters
  Lend a Paw! Transporters
  Lend a Paw! Events Coordinators
  Lend a Paw! Fundraising Coordinator

There are other easy ways to Lend a Paw every day...

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Donations

Collie Rescue Inc. could not exist without contributions from our supporters. 100% of your donations will go towards the rescue and care of the collies that we save.

And now Collie Rescue Inc. has made donating even easier! Simply click on the following "Make a Donation" button to show your support via a secure PayPal transaction. Or, you can mail a check made payable to Collie Rescue, Inc. to POB 221982, Chantilly, VA 20153.

Supplies Needed!

Collie Rescue is in need of the following items:
  Lend a Paw! Bedding materials
  Lend a Paw! Large Towels
  Lend a Paw! Collars and Leashes
  Lend a Paw! Crates suitable for a large dog
  Lend a Paw! Frontline / Capstar

Memorial Gift Program

If there is a special animal or person you would like to honor, consider a gift in their name to Collie Rescue, Inc’s Memorial Gift Program. Your donation will help us to provide health care for collies in need. Collie Rescue, Inc. will promptly send a personalized card to the person or family indicated, notifying them of your thoughtful donation. You will receive a tax deductible receipt.

Memorial request forms are available for download in two popular formats, PDF (181 KB download), and Microsoft Word (181 KB download).

Thank you for your support!


Contact Information

Collie Rescue, Inc.
POB 221982
Chantilly, VA 20153
Phone: (703) 579-9931

Email: lindaz @ savecollies.org
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter