Collie (long coat) : : Male : : Adult : : Large
The camera is kinder than some people are. A choke collar embedded in his throat, severe malnutrition and heartworm disease, all in a young adult rough-coated Collie named Neil. In veterinary assessments, canine body conditions are scored from 0-6. Neil scored a zero, meaning no muscle mass left and on the verge of death. Strikes 1, 2, 3, and he was almost OUT. But now Neil is in Collie-rado and we are committed to making him well.
Because there are no Collie rescue groups in some states, those of us in neighboring states try to cover as many dogs as we possibly can. In a municipal shelter in Cabot, Arkansas sat a rough Collie with a choke chain grown into his throat, horribly malnourished and with a case of heartworm disease to boot. Kathy Downey, our President of the Board, is a real “woman on a mission” when it comes to getting these badly neglected furkids out of trouble and into our loving arms. Two volunteers in Arkansas helped us keep the dog safe while transport could be arranged. Without enlightened humans to hold hands and help us make miracles, these dogs would perish right where they stand. One of these volunteers named this Collie “Neil.”
Neil is under the category of “Not Ready for Prime Time” because of his medical issues. We are committed to helping him thrive, one step at a time, for as long as it takes for him to become the magnificent boy we know he can be. One thing is for sure . . . he is so filled with love and gratitude that no one will have to teach him about having a Collie Heart. He has that! Welcome to Collie-rado, Neil.
If you would like to help with Neil’s medical bills, please visit our Donations page or use one of the PayPal buttons on the right side of each page in this site.
Please begin the process for adoption by going to our website at www.colliesheltierescue.org, reading our Policies and Guidelines and, if we sound like the right group for you, proceed to the online Adoption Application. From there, our receipt of your completed application will be confirmed by email. You then will receive a follow-up phone call if we feel you are a good potential applicant for the dog. Lots of good conversation with the foster family, a reference from your veterinarian, and a home visit round out the screening process. We take dog adoption very seriously. Please put a lot of thought into why you want to adopt a dog, and help us make a good match for your family. We appreciate your taking the time to visit with us. We will look forward to hearing from you as well. Please begin the process for adoption by reading our Adoption Policies and, if we sound like the right group for you, fill out our online Adoption Application. From there, our receipt of your completed application will be confirmed by email. You then will receive a follow-up phone call if we feel you are a good potential applicant for the dog. Lots of good conversation with the foster family, a reference from your veterinarian, and a home visit round out the screening process. We take dog adoption very seriously. Please put a lot of thought into why you want to adopt a dog, and help us make a good match for your family. We appreciate your taking the time to visit with us. We will look forward to hearing from you as well. Other Pictures of Neil (click to see larger version):
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