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Glen Highland Farm has a Facebook Fan page.....!!! We have been looking for a venue to share all the wonderful updates we receive from the families that have adopted from the Farm - with almost 1200 dogs adopted, we receive dozens every week. With the popularity of Facebook, we are hoping this will be an easy, fun, and heart warming experience for people to share the joy and canine teachings of their Glen Highland Farm family member. Please share this GHF Fan facebook page with your friends and family.... |
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Announcing
the 2010 DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS challenge! A very special donor has again graciously agreed to match all donations up to a total of $25,000. This is a very special opportunity to raise $50,000 for the Connor Fund. This year, again, brought 200 dogs to the Farm with numerous extraordinary vet costs, bringing our veterinary expenses to over $60,000. We
never want to turn away a dog in need - this is our chance to
raise the funds we so desperately need to replenish the Connor
Fund. The economy has hit us hard and donations are down....
Now is a terrific chance to make every penny count double!! So
Double your Dollars and give to Glen Highland Farm now! |
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This year has brought numerous canine deaths we didn't expect. |
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DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION SNAPSHOT:
TWO YEARS AND UNDER - PUREBRED BORDER COLLIES |
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ANDY & PETE are 8 week old Border Collie pups that are as sweet and smart as they come. They are classic, active boys who need something to do. They are showing a bit different interests already. Pete is the cuddler, eager to be in your lap connecting with any person who is around while Andy is all about the action of everything around him, even at this age - go, go, go. They are wonderful boys, the last of an accidental litter from BC parents, from PA. |
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Fletch's Angels Six from the Farm and ZaineFM  FLETCH:
A 7 month old Border Collie mix, Fletch landed in a sea of Border Collies
and hasn't looked back since, having the time of his little life running
and chasing and playing. He loves the dogs and would easily enjoy a canine
companion or even two. He is fantastic with other dogs and feels most
comfortable with dogs friends. He's gotten some of the older BC's playing
chase games again, very cute to see. Fletch is a bit shy with people at
first so needs a fairly calm home that is more dog oriented than full of
visitors. He can be nervous meeting new people and wants to withdraw so
will need confidence building, over time. He's the sweetest
little guy, full of puppy innocence and having a great time discovering
the great outdoors. He is about 30 pounds, typical in size for his age and
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GEENA: An 8 month old Border Collie mix, Geena is sweet, people oriented and bonds quickly to her person. She loves to cuddle, sitting next to you or on the bed, sound asleep by your side. She is definitely all about her person though she sure loves to race with the other BC's in the field. She is fast and happiest with a friend who can keep up so we'd like to place her with another BC or mix, preferably a boy. Geena is also interested in toys and could enjoy playing though isn't overly intense needing to play all the time. She can entertain herself or settle easily while you're busy. She is a thoughtful girl who assesses everything around her and then decides to join in, making sense of what is going on, clearly a smart BC. She is about 35 pounds (her pictures make her look large but she is not) and will chase cats so best in a dog savvy cat home. She was dropped at a PA shelter who works with GHF. |
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Max's Angel From Sue Marriner in gratitude for the work Lillie does MAX:
An 8 month old Border Collie, Max is a sweet, gentle guy who is gaining
confidence each day at the Farm playing with other young BC's. He is happy
to join in herding games and have a canine friend to learn about life. Max
is smart and sensitive so will continue to blossom with patient guardians
who guide him as well as another BC friend for play. He loves joining in
trail walks off leash, swimming and exploring. He is the brother of KC and
like an innocent pup learning everything anew. Max is a real love-bug,
happy and good natured, just a bit shy at first. He is petite, about 35
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BUZZ, PUCK & ZIP: A trio of 11 month old Border Collies, these three are brothers who are learning that life with freedom to run, is exactly what they need and love. They run and run and run and run. They are sweet, young, active BC's who need the space to move. They had been living in a very cramped kitchen and postage stamp yard since pups, left alone all day. This inappropriate situation led to their surrender to the Farm. We will be placing them separately since they really need one-on-one attention and confidence building. They have no understanding of how to exist individually and no training so while they are super sweet and friendly with everyone they meet, they need help to learn how to live in the real world. They are great with other Border Collies so will benefit from being paired with a BC friend who has been socialized normally. All three boys love to cuddle and easily hop into your laps so have the foundation for blossoming into incredible companions. All three are about 45 pounds and not yet tested on cats. They were purchased as pups from a breeder in Arizona by a NY guardian. |
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Puck's Angels Rose Lynch, Tam, Lucy & Snitch PUCK is a bit more shy than the other
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 PYE
found exactly the spot she needs to be - in a loving home WITH SHEEP on
her own 96 acre farm! Pye joins another Border Collie who loves herding
too and she also has another canine friend for down time and play. Her new
FurMom said Pye 'was tickled when she went to the pasture and saw her new
sheep!' And, also loved a good soak in the water tub after working. Pye
got it all! A wonderful home with loving guardians who adore their dogs
and a real job where she can use her mind, body and heart all in one! She
now lives in PA.
A very, very special thanks to Warren Mick who fostered Pye for a long time in order to get her ready for this incredible life she so deserved. Pye came to us at 6 months old as a car chaser and a shadow chaser and it was his work with her and sheep, that helped lessen the obsessive behaviors that were created originally in the wrong home setting. Her previous guardians played with her with a laser light and actually triggered the OCD behaviors. Please never do this with this breed. We are just thrilled for Pye. PYE: A 1 yr old Border Collie, Pye is a typical, non-stop, high energy girl who thrives on something to do. She will make up her own herding games or play with toys if she is not engaged with her person cause she's smart and focused and ready to go. Pye is great with everyone she meets, happy to say hello and then hoping for a connection. She cuddles and loves to be in your lap but like any young BC, she is then off and going. She loves toys of any kind and loves to play with other dogs, too. She is good with cats. She was abandoned at a PA shelter that fortunately works with GHF. . Pye is being fostered by Warren Mick in upstate NY where she's learning about herding. We plan to place her in a herding home where someone is home most of the day and she can work. We're so excited for her since she showed lots of talent when she was tested on sheep this summer. |
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Jilley's Angel The spirit of the Briad princess DeeDee JILLEY:
A 1 1/2 year old Border Collie, Jilley is
always ready to play. She loves toys and will pick up anything and
everything in order to play. She is an amazing athlete and can run
incredibly fast chasing a ball or racing around. She is also brilliant,
super in tune to learn. Jilley is focused and high energy and would
excel in sports for sure. She also loves interacting with
people, quite loving and affectionate. She is a sweetie,
very friendly with everyone and absolutely the sweetest cuddler around.
She loves, loves, loves people! But, first and foremost, she
wants to go, go, go, like all young BC's. Jilley has a great personality
and the energy to match so will need an active home. She could easily do
any sport and thrives on challenges and learning. She is about 50 pounds and
not good with cats. She is safely now in rescue rather than
running loose on the streets. Jilley had a chance to learn agility
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Kitt's Angels -Marta & John Aberg -Susie Mautz & Grant Wheatley -John Sterling KITT: A
1 1/2 year old Border Collie, Kitt is smart, focused and very classic BC.
She is super friendly and affectionate too, loving everyone she meets, a
real sweetheart, quite the cuddler and easy going inside. She does
love to play with toys. Kitt is super smart, very very tuned into people,
comes to you instantly when called and very eager to please. She is
one of the sweetest, best natured BC's and also one of the most intent in
her focus. She is a strong herder so best as a solo dog. She is
a natural when it comes to herding sheep and would be incredible with
someone who wants to learn herding or enjoy trials with her.
Kitt is about 40 pounds and not best with cats. She came to
the Farm from another rescuer who felt we could best rehome her.
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JJ's Angels From LuAnn Heller and the girls in loving memory of Lillie's dog Lil JJ: A 1 1/2 year old Border Collie, JJ
is a very smart, very active boy who needs a person who understands his
needs. He is fast and loves to run like the wind and is long overdue for a
place to do this. His previous home had a cramped, tiny yard so JJ is
really enjoying the Farm. He is also loving the wiggly giggly ball and
enjoys entertaining himself with the sounds. He also loves playing ball.
JJ will benefit from someone who can work with him, building his
confidence and focus in a productive way. He is a super athlete but needs
direction with positive training. JJ is like a diamond in the rough, best
with a BC savvy person. He is fine with cats and weighs about 40 pounds. He
was given up due to a move and had been left alone 8-10 hours a day which
didn't work for his active needs. |
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DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION SNAPSHOT:
OVER TWO YEARS - PUREBRED BORDER COLLIES |
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Rhea's Angels Michelle & Michael Moretti Deb Meyers RHEA:
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2 1/2 year old Border Collie, Rhea is a smart, driven girl who loves
everyone. She is sweet and likes to connect with her person, a super
affectionate girl. Rhea is quite cuddly, jumping right into you lap
for belly rubs and hugs and she'll happily stay right there til you're
ready to go. Rhea loves to play ball and frisbee but like most
BC's. She would love an active life where her person hiked and took her
everywhere. She has excellent recall and always wants to be right by your
side, soon as she's called. Rhea is a fantastic girl with everyone she
meets. She is a strong herder so tends to instantly herd other dogs
but will not hurt them. She is good with cats and fine with other
dogs but does best with males. Rhea lived in a farm situation but
was fostered in a loving home for a number of months and is now ready to
start a new life. She came to the Farm from Vermont when a
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Kayla's Angel Carolyn Lee Kohlman in honor of Skip The Wonder Dog
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Jodi's Angels Regina Burton & Megan JODI:A
2 1/2 year old Border Collie, Jodi is having a great time at the Farm,
free from the life of breeding. She is a gentle, shy girl who is now
racing around playing with other rescue dogs at the farm, really learning
that life is good. Jodi captures your heart quickly as she snuggles up for
attention and then darts away to check on something of interest. We
affectionately call her "Jodi Bug!" and she races over to say
hello. However, Jodi is a skittish Border Collie so will only be
placed in a fenced situation without children. She feels
nervous with new people and chaos so needs a quiet home setting with
another canine friend, preferably a male. Jodi can scale our 5 foot
fences easily as well as jump through windows and on top of 4 foot high
crates so she'll need an invisible fence to contain her safely or someone
who always goes outside with her. She is about 35 pounds and good
with cats. Jodi, came with Dessie , both abandoned at a PA
shelter which fortunately works with GHF
Jodi has charmed us all at the Farm with her little 'paw' mannerism where she says hello and does her Jodi wave, pawing in the air and then on your arm for attention - quite the charmer she is! Dancing Jodi - watch her video here |
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Hunter's Angels From Kelli & Kathleen Rupert in memory of Lillie's dog Lil HUNTER: A 3 year old Border Collie,
Hunter is a smart guy who quickly understands everything around him and
fits right in. He is a big toy lover and will retrieve balls or anything
thrown his way though he settles well inside, easily. Hunter is great with
other Border Collies and could easily enjoy a companion or be a solo dog
with an active person. He is very responsive to everyone he meets and
eager to please. He is about 40 pounds and is OK with dog savvy cats. Hunter
is best with adults or older children, not toddlers who make him nervous. He
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 COKEE
found the perfect guardians who are at home so she can be their constant
companion as they work. She'll love that since she's a big-time people
girl, always enjoying a belly rub and attention. They fell in love within
minutes of meeting her and knew there was no way they wanted to leave
without this sweet girl. She now lives in PA.
COKEE: A 3 year old Border Collie, Cokee is a wonderful, happy girl with a great nature. She is super friendly and loves to be involved with everyone quickly. She is a big greeter and shows her sweet nature quickly. She also loves other dogs and wants to join in with games with them instantly too. Cokee is really adaptable and just wants to be with her person and in the middle of the action. She is quite a player, racing and exploring, when engaged in play. She is good with cats and about 45 pounds, a bit overweight but will knock that off quickly with her running. She was a stray in PA. |
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Kelie's Angels Kelli would be happiest with another outgoing, confident dog since she can be shy and a little worried meeting new people |
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Jack's Angel "For Susie's Mom" JACK:
A petite 3 year old Border Collie, Jack is very classic in his temperament
- energetic and very sensitive - he responds quickly to gentleness and
attention yet wants to run like the wind exploring. He will do best with
someone who understands the complexity of this breed. Jack will not
succeed with heavy handed approaches, instead, he needs direction and
guidance that is kind and fair, leading him to enjoy life as an active BC.
He is focused and eager to connect with people. Jack is very smart and
observant of everything around him, easily influenced by people - what we
would call a 'soft' dog. He is about 35 pounds and good with cats. Jack
would be happiest with a female BC who loves to play since he also loves
to wrestle and chase and make up games. He'll be placed in an adult home
since he is sensitive and loves a close bond with his person. Jack
was in a corgi rescue, thankfully pulled to safety. He originally came
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Scout's Angels Elizabeth Callahan, Tilo & Dogen SCOUT:
A 3 1/2 year old Border Collie, Scout is a blast! He is all action, ready
to play ball endlessly and happy to be with his person doing just that.
He's sweet, fun, focused and super smart. For Scout, he loves a life where
he can use his mind and body together. He'd be a great athlete with an
active person and yet can settle down once inside, enjoying affection.
Scout adjusts easily to new situations and fits in wherever he goes. He'll
entertain himself with his toys, making up his own games, a wonderful guy!
He'd be a great family dog with kids who want to play or with an active
adult. He is typical in size, about 45 pounds and fine with cats.
Scout would be happiest as the only dog since he wants an engaged
relationship with a person. He lived in a home where his guardians felt
they could not meet his needs. He was abandoned at a NJ shelter
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   Romey loves the water and will play endlessly in there and loves to swim. |
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 PEPPER
found the perfect life where she can enjoy trying all the border collie
activities like agility, flyball and obedience to see what she likes. And,
if nothing suits her well, she'll enjoy a great life with her BC friend,
Risky, at their home with their own pond, racing and chasing and making up
their own BC games. Pepper's new guardian came to the Canine Country Camp
looking for a new friend and found just the right match for her and for
her dog. Pepper now lives in Canada where she'll surely have plenty to do!
PEPPER: A petite 4 year old Border Collie with ABCA papers, Pepper is a sweetheart, absolutely lovely with people. She is one of those sensitive, quiet Border Collies who comes up for love and kisses and then runs off to do what interests her. She is delightful. She is a very smart girl, too, and loves to run as fast as she can, enjoying the outdoors. Pepper is ok with other dogs but could be happiest as a solo dog since she is so people oriented. She lived in a home with an invisible fence where she chased cars so we want to place her with a hard fence in a more rural setting. She has lots of energy but is not a chaotic high energy BC, rather a thoughtful, observant girl. She is about 35 pounds and good with cats. She was given up from PA guardians who felt she needed something more than they could give her. She's a little camera shy so it's hard to capture how gorgeous she really is but she is. |
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Boomer's Angels Lynn & Larry Adelsohn BOOMER: A 5 year old Border Collie,
Boomer is a very intelligent guy who checks out everything around him and
then decides what makes sense to do! He's also quite the affectionate BC
once he has his person nearby, content to go on walks with them or hang
out, as a great companion. He has great leash walking skills as well as
enjoys car rides. Boomer is into toys but mostly, into his person. He is
good with other dogs, but quite the herder so best with low-key canine
friends or as a solo dog. He is good with cats. He lived in
one home since a pup but was given up due to a move. Boomer
is about 35 pounds and from NJ. He's a bit camera shy so we'll
update with more pics soon. Boomer has been trained on the invisible
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Layce's Angel Sue Marriner PRITZI,
age 6 and LAYCE, age 3 are mother and daughter who will be placed
together. Both are very good natured, sweet and happy girls. They
love to nudge you for attention and happily say hello asking for belly
rubs, too. Pritzi and Layce are very happy with each other, racing
around together and quickly enjoying the outdoors. Neither are high
energy, intense BC's, instead very easy going inside and outside. They
love attention. Pritzi can be shy but Layce leads the way, eager for
a connection with everyone. They were originally from the south adopted by
an upstate guardian who could then not keep them. Fortunately, the shelter
where they were abandoned regularly works with the Farm. They are
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DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION SNAPSHOT: SIX YEARS AND UP - PUREBRED BORDER COLLIESThese border collies are active, playful, eager to be with people and generally very focused on affection rather than toys. They do not have an intense need to work so make wonderful companions for homes who want a brilliant, intuitive dog who bonds instantly but also knows how to relax. They thrive with companionship and will not do well left alone for more than 6 hours a day. Sometimes at this age, a dog who has previously lived alone his whole life prefers to be a solo dog and really enjoys the spotlight. **Many people overlook this age range because they fear the dog will die before they have had a long life together. The facts are reassuring - most border collies live to 12 - 16 years old and in fact, the oldest dog in the world IS a border collie who is 27, living in England! Odds are, this dog is still working! Please consider opening your heart and homes to a dog who will really appreciate your love and attention, because YOU are the center of their life. |
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MILO: A 7 year old Border Collie, Milo is an easy-going guy who likes to be in his home with his person. He's all about companionship rather than toys or anything else. Milo loves his person! He enjoys cuddling though can be sensitive so needs a patient person to help build his trust. He's been meeting lots and lots of people in his foster home and never forgets anyone he meets, happy to say hello again. Milo is very observant and attentive, watching everything that goes on so he can be sure it all makes sense to him so he does really well with someone willing to help guide him so he'll easily relax. Milo also gets to try agility and has been trained to learn new things which makes him so proud and happy. He's quite adorable as he is so eager to please and knows he's done well. He would be fine with another BC, female is best though |
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story is one that brings a tear to your eye and warms your heart...he came
from an awful situation in TN where a breeder used him all his life for
breeding and never cared for him properly. Well, that day changed when he
landed in rescue in NY in late September. And, things have been looking
good ever since. But, little did he know that his new guardians actually
met him the very week he landed at GHF when they came to volunteer. They
brought their RV and stayed a week to help out with the load of 8 dogs
coming in all at once from the confiscation. Milo was the one they fell in
love with but the timing just wasn't right for him to join their lives.
Now, it most certainly is and back they came for Mr. Milo. They
affectionately are calling him the HD dog...as in 'honey dog', the one who
is so sweet they loved him long ago and even more now. We are incredibly
happy for Milo who really needed patient, loving people like his new
guardians. He will have a great life with time spent at their Adirondack
camp; their home in upstate NY and their winter spot in Georgia where
he'll get to walk and play right on the beach. Milo will join Boo, as
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ELLIS found someone who suits him
perfectly where he can be his constant companion, day in and day out.
Ellis will have almost 100 acres to enjoy and explore with his new FurDad
as they become best buddies. Ellis absolutely loved his new guardian,
hopping right up on the couch, clearly casting his vote to be the one to
go home with him. Sweet Ellis won him over quickly and the two seemed like
they'd already been together forever. Ellis now lives in upstate NY.
ELLIS: A 7 year old Border Collie (with a summer clip!), Ellis is a nice guy who wants to be near his person, on the couch or in the house. He's all about being your friend, an easy going BC. He is good natured and gentle but like every Border Collie, he loves his frisbee and squeaky toys. He 'talks' to you most of the time hoping for a good game of fun. He is smart and attentive, quick to make sense of what's around him. Ellis lived in one home in NJ since a pup but the toddlers were too much for him. He is good with cats and about 50 pounds. |
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Dinie's Angels In Loving Memory Of Susan Weinstein from Alan & Lin Brown
DINIE: A 9 year old Border Collie,
Dinie or Houdini as he was known, is a wonderful, good natured, happy guy.
He is curious about everything and joins in with the other dogs and all
the action easily. Dinie is smart and thoughtful, thinking about
everything going on before deciding what to do. He loves other BC's and
wants to play, happy with chase games or frisbee. He loves toys and enjoys
engaging in frisbee or balls games. Dinie is about 45 pounds and good with
cats. He was abandoned at a PA shelter when his guardians moved to
an apartment from a larger property. He has always lived with
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Kane's Angel Pauline Clark KANE: A 13 year old Border Collie, Kane
is quite a character. He loves the outdoors and exploring every nook and
cranny and is very happy to sit outside for hours on end on warm days. He
is a retired golf course dog who chased geese so the great outdoors makes
sense to him though he has not worked for the past three years. Kane is
also quite content to curl up inside by you, laying quietly on the floor,
enjoying the companionship of his person. He is fine with other dogs and
cats though mostly focused on his person. He would enjoy a calmer life
where he can keep track of his person and his yard, all a part of his new
'work'. Kane was living at a NJ Golf Course, given minimal
care and attention so he is really enjoying a life involved with people.
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LOVING FOSTER HOMES NEEDED We are looking
for loving homes to help with special dogs who need some tender loving
care on a foster basis. Whether it is an older dog a bit disoriented
from the big change to rescue or a young dog with special needs, we
NEED YOU. The Farm can succeed in helping Border Collies by having
special people who offer to bring a dog into their lives as a foster
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THE CONNOR HOUSE is open! The dream of having a place for
dogs in recovery who needed more time at the Farm is now a reality.
We are forever grateful to the
people who donated the funds needed to build The
CONNOR HOUSE. Your
desire to help is now making such a difference for these dogs and
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SPECIAL
HEALING NOW UNDERWAY These dogs
will have extended time at the Farm for healing, rehab or socialization |
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Banning's Angels Julia Neumann and Menno Kluin BANNING: A 3 1/2 year old Border
Collie, Banning is a thoughtful guy who observes everything around him,
making sense of what's going on and then deciding what he wants to do. He
is very smart and responds well when people around him are clear and
provide leadership. Banning loves to play ball and is fast and focused
when it comes to his 'game'. He is really unwinding here at the Farm and
learning to be an active BC without worries. Banning will succeed with a
guardian who is skilled and savvy with this breed and understands how to
help him in meeting strangers in new situations.
He lived in a city
setting with urban sounds and lots of traffic which created anxiety for
him, plus a tiny yard that didn't suit his needs well. He came from NH.
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BART: A 1 1/2 year old Border Collie, possibly mix, Bart has just come into rescue and is such a doll. He's sweet and gentle and wants to be with people, clearly happy to be in his foster home. He'll be coming to the Farm shortly. He's doing great with the dogs and cats though prefers cuddling with people. He's now in the York PA area. He was a stray in the local shelter. He's about 50 pounds. |
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Hayden's Angels "From The Five From The Farm" HAYDEN:
A 2 year old Border Collie, Hayden is very shy and just starting to learn
that life is good. We're going to give him some time to overcome some of
his shyness before he goes into a foster home. He is sweet and very
excited by other dogs and the herding games at the Farm. Hayden is good
with cats. He and his
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KC's Angels John & Bonnie Yurga " In Loving Memory of Robbie, Our Sweet Boy" KC:
An
8 month old Border Collie, KC is a sweet, happy, incredibly good natured
boy who comes the minute you call his name and loves to cuddle soon as he
arrives at your side. He grabs your heart with sweetness and joy,
instantly. The amazing thing is that KC is blind but that doesn't bother
him one bit. He is brave and excited about life, a joyous little guy.
He'll do great with another BC friend to guide him and be his 'mentor' so
will only be placed with another dog. KC also has a congenital heart
defect, with a small hole that unfortunately cannot be fixed. He is
showing no signs of problems but will need to be monitored to determine if
heart medication is necessary. A recent evaluation with the Cornell
cardiology department found that it would be best to wait another 6 months
to determine if changes are occurring with his heart. We did do an
abdominal ultrasound and all of KC's organs are normal and working
perfectly. We'll consider KC available for adoption after his revisit at
Cornell early next year. KC and his brother, Max, came to the Farm
from upstate NY, part of a 1st breeding. Max will be placed
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KYE has finally come back to the Farm!
He is doing well, after a month of vet care to stabilize him. In a very
unusual case, Kye's wounds on his elbows and foot had been draining as
though a foreign body was lodged in his skin and would not resolve.
Numerous approaches were taken at Cornell to handle this situation,
including cultures of the bacteria and continual flushing of the wounds.
The cultures led them to treat with appropriate antibiotics and over time,
it seems his condition has finally resolved. He is back with us for the
final 10 days of monitored care. Since Kye was a stray, there is no way to
know what impacted his system, whether ingested or into the skin
topically, but his case was certainly out of the ordinary. The Cornell
team considered him one of the most difficult cases they've seen in a long
time.
We are so pleased that Kye is stronger now and on the mend. We're adjusting his routine to slowly build up his activity level since he's been crated for so long. We hope with more time, he'll soon be running and racing in the fields at the Farm. We'll update his bio and pictures in the weeks ahead. Kye is a marvelous spirit with lots of spunk so we expect his recovery will be swift. The costs for Kye's care have been extraordinary, hitting our budget with quite a blow. The total, to date, is $10,500.... an outrageous number for sure but we felt that in no way could we turn our back on Kye and give up. The Cornell team acknowledged that most rescues would not have committed to this level of care so they felt even more convinced to 'pull out all the stops' for "team Kye" and dig for answers. We agreed to more diagnostics to uncover answers and fortunately, all the efforts worked. We now need your help to manage these costs. Thankfully, the DOUBLE the DOLLARS fundraiser is underway so anything you send will multiply and help directly with Kye's costs. This special summer fundraiser is one of the main ways we help with ALL costs at the Farm but in this case, Kye is at the top of the list. Please be generous. |
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CONNOR FUND for UNADOPTABLE BORDER COLLIES Your ongoing angel support helps us handle the health needs that make these special Border Collies unadoptable. They are wonderful, lively, good natured senior dogs with dilemmas that mean they need long-term foster care, much like a hospice situation. Please say "YES" to helping us help them!
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We are thrilled to announce that MEGAN
found a wonderful home to enjoy the rest of her life. She will have 28
acres to call her own and be the constant companion to her new FurMom's
elderly father who loves the breed and is eagerly awaiting his new friend
by his side. Megan is the perfect canine buddy and will flourish with all
the love she'll receive plus have lots to do at her new home with other
canine buddies, too. She has plenty of energy and sweetness to share
though she has a cancer that is likely to reoccur in the next few years.
It's fantastic for her to find a great country paradise to enjoy as long
as she can! Megan loves to be busy checking everything out (even on her
adoption day) so we know she'll be very happy no matter what turn her
health takes. Special thanks to Sudie Clark for making this match happen!
MEGAN: A 10 year old Border Collie mix or possibly purebred, Megan is a gem. She is absolutely the friendliest girl around, happy to say hello to anyone and eager to do so. She is good natured and loves to be in the middle of the activity but is not high energy, rather just a playful, happy girl. Megan is good with other dogs though doesn't like the pushy youngsters, doing best with more mature dogs. She could live with another dog or as a solo dog since she's so into people. Megan is about 40 pounds and good with cats. She was in a NJ shelter picked up as a stray. Megan would do best in a ranch home without a lot of stairs. She has some eyesight impairment as well as being deaf, along with her health issues that stem from the tumor removed from her leg. |
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Storm
will remain in his foster home where his health needs can be best
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   The toddlers in the home were making him anxious, combined with a move to a hot climate, the guardians felt it was best for Storm to have an easier life. Storm is the first generation born in the states, from Scottish breeders so he has that classic intelligence and calmness combined with the focus to respond to whatever is asked of him...a classic BC! He herds cats obsessively so will go to a non cat home. He is 50 pounds. Storm has been diagnosed with heart disease through Cornell cardiologists so he is on medication now. He will need to visit a cardiologist for an echocardiogram once a year and may have to go on additional medication. Heart disease in Border Collies is not uncommon and older BC's live long lives doing just fine with the support of meds, as needed. |
Storm's Angels -John & Bonnie Yurga, in celebration of Oscar's 6th birthday! -Dan & Shelley Indilicato-"We love and miss you, Stormie" STORM
came to the Farm a fun-lovin' frisbee boy and thankfully, found a BC lovin'
family that welcomed him into their home as a foster dog.Well, within
short order, Storm was diagnosed with heart disease and then had a back
injury from the winter but through it all, his foster family loved him
through and through, enjoying this wonderful boy. He and their
female BC played endlessly and he went everywhere with them, truly a
family member. And, now, it's official, Storm will remain with them
permanently. Through his rehab to bring him back to walking fully
again, they knew there was only one place he really belonged - in their
hearts and home. We're really happy for Storm, who gives back his heart
100%
STORM: An 12 year old Border Collie with ABCA papers, Storm is a smart , focused, fun guy who loves to be involved with his people. He is incredibly sweet and always by your side, excited for any toss of a toy or ball. He has the classic BC traits of looking for something to do yet a beautiful ability to relax and lie down when asked to do so. Storm is very eager to please, has great manners inside and out, a brilliant BC. He loves frisbee and ball and is as fast as the younger BC's he's living with at the founder's home. He'd never turn down a chance to catch a toss. Storm is great off leash and a wonderful hiking partner. He's lived in one home since a puppy and has been a beloved companion for all his years, leaving a family who dearly wishes things worked out differently. |
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Special thanks to fosterer Kristen Holeck & family in NY |
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Justin will
remain in GHF rescue for the rest of his life, with one of our staff
members, at her home. His health issues will be best handled at the Farm. We would appreciate ongoing angel support for Justin since we will handle his needs long-term. |
  
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Special thanks to
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