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Izzy

Border Collie

Female, Senior
Highland, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Izzy, Izzy is a senior Border Collie, approximately 12 years old.  More to come on Izzy. She is such a entertaining dog, always comes up with new ways to enlighten your day. She's very good with my grandkids. Loves to use her vocal voice to talk with you, not barking but more like a low hum. She a hoot, love her bunches Izzy is being fostered in the LaHarpe, Illinois area.  If you would like additional information on Izzy, contact    www.comebyebcrescue.org   For additional information on adopting Izzy or any of the other CBBCR foster dogs, go to the CBBCR website at www.comebyebcrescue.org.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.
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Ty

Border Collie

Male, Young
Highland, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact stephodellfcr@hotmail.com for more information about this pet.Ty is an active 6 year old smooth coat male BC.  He and his brothers came from Central Indiana and are being fostered in Plymouth, Indiana. If you would like additional information on Ty, contact Stephany at stephodellfcr@hotmail.com.  For additional information on adopting Ty or any of the other CBBCR foster dogs, go to the CBBCR website at www.comebyebcrescue.org. Update January 18, 2016 Ty and Noah   These two handsome boys are brothers and are now about 4 1/2 years of age. It isn’t required that they be adopted together but they would sure love that possibility. These boys are very sweet and affectionate boys.  Ty and Noah need to be placed in a home without children.   They are initially a bit suspicious of people they don’t know, Ty more so than Noah, but given a little bit of time to become familiar they are both loves. They are both good with other dogs and regularly interact with other dogs. They both love to chase along after my Border Collie when we are playing fetch.   Noah likes to stalk kitties and Ty could care less about them. They both enjoy riding in the vehicle but both are nervous when they are in an unfamiliar environment. They are both good in the house but are still crated when I am not home. Their crate behavior is much better now compared to when they were youngsters but still need the opportunity to go out for potty breaks often and shouldn’t be left for more than about 4 hours at a time.   Their idea of a perfect home setting would be a quiet, country setting with a large fenced yard for them to play and have fun with their people and to have at least one stay at home parent. They would be best as home bodies and to go along places for ride alongs but are not the type of dogs that will enjoy going EVERYWHERE and being around lot of “strangers” on a regular basis. If they are not adopted together they would do best in a home with another dog because they do seem to feel safer when they are in the presence of other dogs.   Noah has been introduced to some agility obstacles and even though he is hesitant at first, when he is given a little time to get the obstacle figured out he seems to have fun learning how to maneuver the obstacle. These boys are looking for a patient person to provide them with a forever home. Someone who will love them for the soft, sensitive boys that they are and allow them to live in a quiet and predictable home. **************************************************************** Ty has come a long way from where he was at 5 months of age. He is now a sweet and cuddly boy that is very comfortable in his familiar environment. He is excellent with other dogs and fine with cats. He is typically a bit suspicious of unfamiliar people but if given a little space and time he warms up fairly quickly. Ty is a very soft and sensitive boy that is very effected by a change in his environment or routine. He is looking for a home with humans that are very patient and understanding and realize that he will need adequate time to become familiar with them and his new home….this will not happen in 1 week, or two weeks and likely not even 6 weeks. He is a wonderful doggie but wasn’t allowed to have the best start in life and had no exposure to novel stimuli and very little interactions with humans until he was rescued by CBBCR at 5 months of age.He needs a forever home where he won’t have to be crated for more than about 2-3 hours at a time…and a home that will give him plenty of opportunity to go outside for potty breaks…..or someone that would have access to a doggy daycare where he could go daily while his humans are at work away from home. (12/6/14)******* Ty is a very calm BC. One of the most, calm pups I’ve ever been around. He is an observer and likes to lay and watch what is going on and takes it all in…. He enjoys lounging in the baby pool on hot days….he LOVES squeaky toys but will shred them. He also like to have a good chew on a hard bone while he is sunning himself in the yard. He doesn’t like to chase the water hose but loves to chase other dogs while he is chasing the water hose. He is an affectionate and cuddly guy. Good for bathing and nail trimming and acts reasonable on leash. Again, a softie and is worried when out of his familiar environment. He is the biggest of his brothers but is still in the 40# range. He is a sweetie pie but is soft and will also need a very patient and understanding human in his life. When meeting new people, he is typically stand-off-ish…..but is quiet. He does not bark at people he doesn’t know and will warm up much more quickly than his brother. (9/24/14)********************************* Ty is the biggest pup of the litter and is just as sweet as he is big!  Born on September 16, 2013, he is one of the softest pups of the bunch and takes a little longer to warm up to new people and new environments than his brothers...but once he does is very much a joy to be around. He also loves squeaky toys and if left to his own with them, will shred them.... He loves playing with other doggies and is good with the kitties. He is VERY foodie and will be a fun boy to train due to his intense food drive! Again, I believe he will blossom into a wonderful companion level boy in the right home, that is patient and gentle and knows how to keep him feeling safe and satified in his new adventures!!(updated 3/28/14)Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.
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Jake

Rottweiler Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Highland, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Jake is a 100lb fixed six-year-old Rot/lab. He is extremely affectionate loves people. Very loyal follows me around the property. Great with my 10-month-old son and other dogs. Great watch dog. Knows basic commands. Just got his annual shots last week. Is good with the electric fence when it works but jumps over regular 4 ft fence. He has only been an outdoor dog his whole life so not potty trained inside. he does not do well with cats so a place with no cats would be ideal. Jake is heartworm positive he was not on a preventative by the person that had him before me. The farm dogs I have encountered usually are not on preventative. He has not been treated but I have him on a preventative. He is otherwise completely healthy with no symptoms. My husband won’t let me spend 2k or so to get him treated.
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Luka

Border Collie

Male, Young
Highland, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact carriekellyk9@gmail.com for more information about this pet.Puppy Love!Luka is a 11 mos old male smooth coat Border Collie.  Very much still a puppy, he is a busy boy with lots of energy. He LOVES toys, especially jolly balls, tugs and people. He has recently learned that bringing the toy back to fetch again or tug is more fun than playing keep away. He loves everyone he meets and is very appeasing. He can be nervous in new surroundings or situations, but with patience, he warms up quickly. He loves pets, praise and belly rubs and is a great cuddler. After appropriate play and training time, he settles in the house with a chew toy/bone/antler. Luka is selective about his doggie friends so he would do best in a home as an ONLY PET.  Luka is crate-trained and does well in the crate. He will vocalize if there is a lot going on but has gotten better since he goes to work with me at the training center where I am working other dogs and there is a lot of activity. He knows sit, down, stay, rings a bell to go outside and is learning basic house manners. Since he is still a puppy and learning manners, he gets into mischief if unattended. I think he may have been left outside to entertain himself a lot in his former life since he has developed some bad habits, such as digging and leaping/biting the bark off the trees when unattended. He is easily interrupted from that behavior. By going outside with him for potty and play breaks, this habit should be broken with time. His ideal home would be one with a fenced yard as an only pet in an active pet home or possibly a sport/agility prospect, no young children, but older children are okay.  He has gained a lot of confidence through clicker training. He has been on some of the agility equipment and enjoys learning new things. He is really a fun-loving, happy young boy!    To learn more about Luka email Laceybonz@hotmail.com    For general questions on our adoption process, please send an email to Come Bye Border Collie Rescue at comebyebcr@hotmail.com.  You will also find information on our website at www.comebyebcrescue.org.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.
We'll also keep you updated on Gus's adoption status with email updates.
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Gus

Border Collie

Male, Adult
Highland, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact stephodellfcr@hotmail.com for more information about this pet.EXPERIENCED HANDLER NEEDED.  REQUIRES A SECURE FENCE.  Gus needs to be placed in a home without children.Gus is a 6 year old male Border Collie that we took in from a hoarding situation in Central Indiana.  He has come a long way with his social skills but he will need someone who will be very patient with him. His foster says that he will mingle when people come for meet and greets with the other dogs, but he does not yet approach strangers.  He is good with cats and dogs, loves chew bones and will chase balls, Gus does well with a routine and would do best placed in a home with a canine companion.************************************************** Gus has come a long way....but still has miles to go. He loves, loves, loves playing with other dogs and I think that has really saved him. He is one of the first dogs to welcome new dogs and initiate play. He is good with dogs of all sizes....toy to giant. He willingly follows me around through the yards and is always very curious about what I'm up to. He comes within sight when I call him. He comes inside when called and seeks out his crate. With the every day routine he is great....outside of his 'normal' tasks or outside of his familiar play yard he is non-functional and very much a flight risk. He is excellent in his crate. Good with kitties. Still won't come up to me for any type of touching. He does like to come sniff me though if I am very still. He loves tennis balls and chew bones. When I do need to handle him....he will just freeze and tolerate it. And surprisingly he is good in the bathtub. ....again will freeze and tolerate it....but doesn't try to bolt or escape during his bath time. Tolerates nail trimming as well. This poor guy.....he will never be what we think of as 'Normal' but he is slowly finding out who he is and what he enjoys....it will be fascinating to see what a year will bring.... I think Gus and his mother, Livie (as they are very similar), both need to go to a home that wants a lifetime project, someone with an endless supply of patience and someone that doesn't really 'need' anything from their dog. He definitely needs to go to a home with another dog as he feels more safe when he has a buddy.....and they would need a super secure fenced yard. (12/16/14)**************************************************Gus – If you can imagine how a feral barn kitty behaves and flees from perceived danger…..that will pretty much give you an idea of Gus. He is basically feral. In the time that he has been with me he has become very good at everything that he can predict and what becomes a routine in his day to day activities. He knows how to get to the door to go outside, he goes to the proper gate to get in to his play yard area, he will come when called from his play yard to the door to come back inside, he will go find his crate and go in voluntarily. Just this past week or so he has been starting to want to approach me while other dogs are near me to get some good sniffs. I just ignore him and let him do his thing and I try not to put any social pressure on him whatsoever. His interactions with other dogs has progressed much more rapidly. He loves meeting new dogs and regularly initiates play with other dogs. He really enjoys chew time with hard bones, nylabones, etc… and he will chase after balls then will act silly playing with the ball by himself. He was actually quite good for his bath and nail trim…..frozen as you can imagine…but didn’t try to constantly flee like Livie does. When riding in the car he needs to be in a plastic crate…..in a wire crate he is frantic and tries to chew out of crate and screams like he is being killed….in the plastic crate he is calm and quiet and rides very well. At the dog school he is learning to follow pressure from the leash on his collar…..but in a new environment such as the vet…where he can see the great outdoors….he will frantically fight the leash and act completely feral….. I carry him whenever we leave his familiar and safe little world.  He will need a super secure, most likely a privacy fenced yard….he does know how to dig in corners of fences and I have had to block all my corners, even with having the turf down. He should NEVER be left outside unattended…he is a major flight risk and would be extremely difficult to catch. A new adopter would need to let him drag a line for several weeks until he could settle in to a new routine. The person that will best be suited for Gus and Livie for that matter…..is someone looking for a project…..to actually SAVE a dog. A person that has no expectations and is just patient and willing to let things progress at a slow speed. He has tried but just struggles with himself about if it is safe to approach humans. I think another dog in the home is a good idea because he does really enjoy playing with other doggies and he is fine with cats. (9/24/14) Gus is being fostered at Stephany's in Plymouth, Indiana. You can send her an email at stephodellfcr@hotmail.com if you have any specific questions about this shy little boy.  If you have any general questions about our adoption process, please go to the Adoption Info page on our website at www.comebyebcrescue.org.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.
We'll also keep you updated on Sadie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sadie

Border Collie

Female, Senior
Highland, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact shetlands@fastmail.fm for more information about this pet.Sadie could use your help!   On November 26, 2019 we pulled Sadie from a high kill shelter in Kentucky.  She was picked up as a stray and in rough shape.  The vet feels she is ten plus years old.  Sadie was positive for ring worm and had a much needed dental done.  Weeks after being treated for the ring worm her hair started to grow back and then all of a sudden the hair on her back end just started falling out.  More blood work was done and a chest x-ray.  Everything looks good so the vet feels she just has a severe case of ring worm.  Sadie's vet bill continues to grow.  If you would like to help us help Sadie we would really appreciate it.  These photos were taken while Sadie was still at the shelter.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.

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Highland Animal Shelter

510 Monroe St., Highland, IL 62249

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Dachshund Rescue of St. Louis

1140 Tulip Lane, Highland, IL 62249

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Come Bye Border Collie Rescue

P.O. Box 332, Highland, IL 62249

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Southern Illinois Pointer and Animal Rescue

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Partners for Pets

P.O. Box 445, Troy, IL 62294

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Speak! St. Louis

P.O. Box 318, Troy, IL 62294

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Metro East Humane Society

8495 State Route 143, Edwardsville, IL 62025

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Four Paws Sake, Inc.

P.O. Box 134, Maryville, IL 62062

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Metro East Lab Rescue

Maryville, IL 62062

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PO Box 414, Maryville, IL 62062

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