Meet Katie. She is such a sweetie-pie but she needs some expensive surgery. When Katie came to CRN we knew she had a lump on one of her mammary glands and knew that would need to be removed if it became larger or if it started bothering her but other than that she was in fairly good health for a 9-year-old gal. She had some slight arthritis so we put her on some Glucosomine and she perked up.
To make sure the lump on her chest was just a cyst we did some tests, including things like blood work, the old poke-and-prod and some other stuff just to verify it wasn't cancer. All the tests came back great, her organs were in terrific working order. Except for one thing. One big thing actually.
Katie has a very large mass inside her abdomen. She had some x-rays done and it was found the mass has shoved her bladder, her stomach and her colon out of it's way. We debated what to do. If the surgery didn't work, she could be incontinent for life. We waited, watching and monitoring the mass to see if it was growing at all because we had no way of knowing how long this enormous lump had been there inside her or what it was.
The vet is now certain the mass in her abdomen is not cancer, it is likely a very large cyst and they might be able to remove it.
Last week the cyst on her mammary gland got larger and is causing her discomfort. It really needs to be removed. So it's been decided that when she is put under for that surgery it will be a great opportunity for the vet to take a look and see if anything can be done about the mass in her abdomen. If, while she is under for the one cyst, they can remove the abdominal mass they will do it at that time.
Katie really needs sponsors to help pay for this surgery. At a minimum it will be around $1000 and if the surgery is complicated, well, it will be much more than that.
Katie is in over-all good health and we need to give her this opportunity to live a full and happy life. Once she recovers she will be ready to find her fur-ever home and get a chance to have a real family for the first time in her life. If you can sponsor this sweet girl and help us give her that chance, please visit the Collie Rescue Network website where you will find information on how to sponsor Katie.
Sweet Miss Maggie found her fur-ever home! We are so thrilled for her as well as her new mom, Gwen and her new best-doggie-friend, Honey. Maggie came to CRN when her elderly owner moved full-time into an assisted living facility. She is 11-12 years old, has some arthritis and really just wanted to be loved. Well, has she found that with Gwen and Honey! Maggie spends her days playing "chase me" with Honey, round and round the furniture in the living room, having a grand old time.
She spends the rest of her time seeing what Gwen is up to and lending a paw with things like couch sitting, snoozing and rub my butt time (she excels at all of them).
Maggie is such a sweet girl with a wonderful personality and we're so happy she has found a home of her very own and she can now retire in style and know she's home for good!
I'm Leroy and everyone says I am cute as a button. Sometimes they say "cute as a bug" too which is just weird! Regardless of how they say it, I know I'm pretty darn cute. I think it's because I have the sweetest eyes and the cutest funny little ears.
Hi! My name is Cassidy. I am about 6 years old and I am searching for my very own fur-ever home. 
My name is Brie and I am a 9-year-old Smooth Collie who would really love to find my very own fur-ever home. I am a very sweet girl who is very active for my age and likes to play and romp around the yard with the other dogs in my foster home. I'm good with cats and older children.
I would love to find a home where someone will see just how special I am and really love me and my sweet, gentle personality. I love to be told how pretty I am and be doted on. If you can give me loads of rubs and pets and hugs that would be heaven because I am a very affectionate gal.
I had an accident when I was little, my face was hit by a car, so I am blind in one eye but you would never know it since my other eye works just fine. I need someone to wipe my blind eye with a nice warm cloth once a day and I am so good when you do it; I stand there and be very patient because it doesn't hurt at all and it only takes a few seconds each day.
If you are looking for a well-behaved, loving, sweet girl...well, here I am. I walk nicely on my leash and we could go for walks together every day. Then, when we get home, we can curl up on the couch together and watch a movie (maybe Lassie? I heard that's a good one!). I know all my basic obedience and I listen exceptionally well. My foster mom says I am just an all-around great dog who would fit into just about any home because I am so gentle and undemanding. If you offer my love and affection I will return it one hundred times over.
If you want to adopt me you can let the Collie Rescue Network people know at adoption@collierescuenetwork.com. You can visit the Collie Rescue Network website to read about the procedures for adoption too.
HEY! I am Marley and I am so pretty! I am just 18 months old and I love to run and play and bounce around and go, go, go. I have loads of energy which is great if you are an active family who is looking for a sweet, friendly, bouncy girl to join your family!
I love my toys so you'll need to have plenty of those. If you had some kids that would play toys with me, that would be great! My favourite game so far is this: you throw a ball and I run and get it. Then I bring it half-way back and drop it. You grumble something and come pick it up.....and then we do it again. It's hilarious! In the last week I felt sort of sorry for my foster mom and I brought the ball all the way back to her though. She's nice so I thought I'd give her a break.
I really like people of all ages and if they'd like to fawn over me and tell me how very pretty I am, well, that works for me. We can all go for long walkies together and hiking and anything else that would use up some of my spare puppy energy. I used to live outside all the time but I don't have to do that anymore. Did you know inside is warm? Who knew!
I am fairly new to rescue and my foster mom is still learning all about me so once she knows more we'll update the blog. So far they tell me I'm going to get spayed on Monday, which is a good thing because I don't want to have any puppies! Then how would I have time to play and bounce around with you? I'm also going to be micro-chipped so if I ever get lost they will know you are my family and you can come pick me up right away and they are going to make sure I have my vaccinations too.
If you'd like to put an adoption application in for me please visit the Collie Rescue Network website and read about the adoption procedures. You can also email adoption@collierescuenetwork.com for more information about me.
Am I the cutest senior you have ever seen? I am an 11 1/2 year old Smooth Collie who would truly love to find my fur-ever home. I'd like to retire with someone who will love me and want me to be happy for the rest of my days. I am in good health and active for an older guy but I'd like a home with few stairs if possible (I, like lots of older dogs, have slight arthritis in my back end that I take medication for).
I am a very well-adjusted boy who might be a little set in my ways but frankly lots of that is just show (when I pretend I can't hear you, just show me a cookie and suddenly I Can Hear! I Can Hear!.....I'm goofy that way).
I like other dogs, cats and people and enjoy pretty much anyone's company. I'd love to find a nice relaxing home where someone is home full-time to watch TV with, putter around in the garden with, go for short walks a few times a day with and just generally hang out together. I'd be a really happy guy if we could just spend time together and you could pat my sweet collie head as you walk past. I'll monitor the front window and door for you in return and I will love you loads too.
Let the Collie Rescue Network people know if you are interested in providing me with a warm, loving retirement home. They can be reached at adoption@collierescuenetwork.com. You can also read about how to adopt me at www.collierescuenetwork.com.
My name is Dante and I am a 6 year old neutered, male Rough Collie who is in search of my forever home. I am being fostered n Ontario. I was adopted once, almost 4 years ago but now I am back due to a divorce in my adoptive family and no one could keep me.
I am a big boy at 93 lbs but I am not overweight....I'm just enormous. I love to play with other dogs and a new home with a fun-loving doggie buddy would be perfect. We could wrestle and play and chase each other all over the place!
I love kids but older than toddlers would be better as I am bouncy and playful and sometimes I accidentally knock little ones over without meaning to. I'd love some kids to play with though because I really like them (they're so fun!). I am a collie though, a herding breed, remember! That means that when I get overly excite I might nip heels or feet while we play.
A really active, out-going family is right up my ally. We could go hiking and jogging and swimming and camping and...well, anything outdoors and active and fun that I can be included in! I am a really, really good boy and I have excellent obedience skills so taking me places is not going to be a problem.
I like to bark at stuff because, well, I am a collie. Collies, like me, like to let you know when there is stuff happening outside or when someone is at the door. Personally I think I have a beautiful voice and I have things to say so really, it's all good in my world!
I get along wonderfully with dogs, cats, kids, adults, strangers.....I am just an all-around great dog (if I do say so myself). I need plenty of love, affection and attention and I'll be a happy boy. I really just want to be part of the family and everything you do, I can help! I swear! Well, not everything, like making cookies and stuff but I can watch and supervise though. I'd be great at that.
If you think you'd like to adopt me just let the Collie Rescue Network people know at adoption@collierescuenetwork.com and they'll talk to you about me and let you know how to talk to my foster family so they can tell you lots more things about me. Read the adoption procedures at the website too at http://www.collierescuenetwork.com/.
Hope to hear from you soon!
--Dante
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