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Thank you everyone who has helped LUCAS in his quest for legs that work! We have made our goal now and feel comfortable we can cover his needs going forward. Updates will be coming as he grows up with additional surgeries ahead. The pins are coming out this week so we hope for more success in next endeavors in physical therapy.

THANK YOU FOR THE INCREDIBLE OUTPOURING OF KINDNESS 
(Lucas update information has been moved to the unavailable dogs section below)

BROOKE's puppies are available for adoption 
starting May 26th and 27th

We are presently reviewing applications to schedule appointments for the 26th & 27th. We have absolutely no idea what the mix could be so aren't even going to guess. We've seen many puppies look one way at this young age and develop into totally different looking adults so this is a mystery for sure! Mom is obviously the sweetest BC on earth. She has no herding tendencies or BC eye so she, herself, could even be a mix but we don't know that for sure, either.  What we do know is that if her pups are any bit as delightful as she is, they are going to be remarkable friends to some very lucky people.  

(Photos from a recent "field trip"!!)

The pups will be 8 weeks old when available for adoption. They have met numerous people and been handled by children as well as adults. They are interacting with the Foster Mom's adult dogs so canine socialization is going well, too. They are only 5-7 pounds though the pictures make them look much larger.  Most of them have blue eyes or at least one blue eye which may change as they get older or since Brooke IS blue-eyed, may stay the same.

ADOPTION PENDING  ANGUS: He has been the first to do everything and is always looking for a new adventure. Angus is also the most vocal.  He plays with toys and his siblings but looks to be with people more, just like his Mom.
ADOPTION PENDING - BRODIE:  He is the thinker of the group, content to be with the crowd or on his own, watching all the action.  He's super sweet, seeking out people but not wildly chaotic.  Mom is of course a thinker, too.

ADOPTION PENDING  DILLON: He is a very gentle, super sweet boy who loves to play with his toys. He also loves playing with his siblings and happily entertains himself.  He is one of the largest of the boys.
ADOPTION PENDING  LINUS: He loves to be with people and plays with his toys of course but is more excited to play with his siblings.  He is quiet and thoughtful, just like Mom and then jumps into action.  His thick coat makes him look much larger than he really is.
ADOPTION PENDING  LIV: She is a little girl who knows what she wants…she can be cuddly one minute and then busy getting into mischief the next.  She loves people and she loves her toys. She's a bit larger than the other pups.
ADOPTION PENDING MOXIE: She is the most petite of the group but the most outgoing. Moxie loves people and her toys and her siblings though she can be a little bossy with her canine siblings.  Everyone who meets the puppies is always drawn to Moxie.

ROXY needs an Angel - click here to learn more
Roxy Summary:
 - other canine friends preferred

 - NO cats

    



Special thanks to transporters Patty and Shaina Dillon, Sue Campion, Loretta and Kirk Smith, Paul and Judy Bolcar, and Debbie and Tony Grassi.
ROXY: A 1 year old Border Collie, Roxy is a doll. She is super friendly and sweet as can be, so eager to be with someone. She is ready to learn and take direction, happy to follow the lead of her person. Clearly, a loving girl, Roxy will be a wonderful companion. She needs an active home to handle her energy needs and herding drive so sports would be a great outlet for fun. Roxy is a charmer, winning friends as soon as she meets someone. She loves other dogs and would be happy with a BC buddy who can make up herding games with her. She will chase cats so is best in a no cat home. Roxy is about 40 pounds. She was passed to GHF from another rescuer in MD who thought we could find her a great home. 


CODY needs an Angel - click here to learn more
Cody Summary:
 - other bc friends preferred

 - fenced yard REQUIRED

    



CODY: A 1 year old Border Collie mix, Cody is a curious, good natured, happy boy. He is ready to say hello to everyone and explore everything around him. This energetic boy is eager to please and loves to try new things, especially happy to connect to his person. He is smart and focused though not overly intense like a purebred. He would be happy with another young canine buddy since he has lots of energy to burn! He is about 40 pounds and is good with cats. Cody was a stray in PA landing in a shelter that works with GHF. We're happy to have this nice guy here and find him a life that suits him perfectly.

Special thanks to transporters Sandy Nicholson, Robin Savard and Sue Myers.

BRADY needs an Angel - click here to learn more
Brady Summary:
 - other bc friends REQUIRED

 - fenced yard REQUIRED

    



BRADY: A 1 year old Border Collie, Brady is all about playing with dogs.. he loves all the games of wrestling, chasing and playing. He's also a focused ball boy, happy to race after a throw and play again and again. Brady is shy with new people so will need a calm life with patient guardians, ideally in a more rural setting, not a noisy densely populated area. He will need confidence building exercises so he can more easily greet new people. He is really blossoming at the Farm and letting go of his worries, especially when paired with confident dogs who give him the cues to follow. Brady is a sweetheart, gently coming up to your side for affection and belly rubs. This gentle boy thrives with help of a person and a canine friend.  He is about 35 pounds and not yet tested on cats. He was relinquished directly to GHF from guardians in Maine who felt they could not meet his needs.


Special thanks to Gordy Trombley, Kim Stumph and Cat Gareth for getting Brady to GHF.

ADOPTION PENDING

    



ROGUE: A 1 year old Border Collie/Cattle dog (mix is unsure), Rogue is a loving, people oriented girl who wants to be with her person. She is super-friendly and happily enjoys all the attention anyone lavishes on her - she gives it right back! She's a really good natured girl who now needs a new home more suited to her energy. She currently lives in a townhouse without a yard so she cannot get enough exercise so her guardians feel someone could provide a better life.  She is very smart, has basic obedience commands and knows lots of tricks, too.  She is very food and toy driven, so learns quickly.  Rogue lives with a cat and gently plays with him.  Her only concern is other dogs since she was attacked by a dog when younger, so gets very nervous meeting new dogs so will need help in this area if living around other dogs in a neighborhood.  With the right guidance, Rogue's lack of confidence with dogs that causes her to feel overwhelmed, could be improved.  

We met Rogue and she passed our temperament test beautifully but bringing her to the Farm with so many other dogs, would cause a lot of anxiety so we are helping to find Rogue a new life directly from her home to a new home. She is a petite gorgeous girl.  

ROGUE is in Rochester NY and can be seen there.  Contact Sarah Thompson
sst6843@gmail.com 


BENN needs an Angel - click here to learn more
Benn Summary:
 - other bc friends preferred

 - fenced yard REQUIRED

    





Special thanks to transporters Kim Brant, Deb and Harry Johnston, Sue Myers, and Gary Cease.
BENN: A 1 1/2 year old Border Collie, Benn is gorgeous to watch running and run he did, soon as he landed at GHF! He is loving the freedom to glide along at full speed and cut and angle with turns that would tobble any dog other than a BC - he is gorgeous to watch! This speedy boy is also a sweet, loving dog who wants to enjoy all the affection you want to give. He also loves to join in with other BC's making up herding games and clearly will love having a young friend. Benn is smart, observant and curious, one happy boy. He is about 40 pounds and is ok with dog savvy cats. He had been a stray in PA, picked up by the pastor in town, handed over to the guardians who gave him to the Farm, having had him since this past fall. Ben was tied out to a dog house though given some freedom to run, he is clearly thrilled to be here.




BROOKE needs an Angel - click here to learn more
Brooke Summary:
  - canine friends or solo dog OK

    



BROOKE: A 2 year old Border Collie, possibly mix, is a sweet, good natured girl. She is so friendly and so easy going, she just slides into a new situation like she's been there all her life. A lovely personality, Brooke also enjoys the company of canine buds and rapidly decided that Flip and Chip were fun! She's quite the chaser and racer though not showing the intensity of a BC or big toy focus, it's more dog to dog play that makes her happy.  She is quite the cuddler with people and won over everyone who met her during the transport to the Farm. She came to our attention in a MD shelter because she had an injury to her front leg. Soon as she arrived at the Farm, it was clear that old injury didn't stop her whatsoever, so she's ready for adoption. Brooke is about 35 pounds and good with cats. 


Special thanks to Christel Devlin, Gary Cease and Sue Myers for making the long haul to get her to GHF.

ADOPTION PENDING

    


MEG: A 2 1/2 year old Border Collie, Meg is a gentle, sweet, loving girl. She really wants to be with her person and follows you everywhere. She's focused but not overly intense, more willing to do whatever you are doing, a go everywhere with you kind of girl! She loves to swim and likes the kayak and is great in the car. Meg was originally purchased as a pup to do geese chasing work which is why she's used to water and the car however she wanted to be close to the handler and not work at a distance so she's come to GHF to find a loving companion home. A better lover couldn't be found…she's eager to please and loves everyone. Meg does enjoy playing ball and has great recall off-leash. Meg is best with dog savvy cats since she will chase them. She came to us from a NJ guardian, bought from a PA breeder. She lived in a kennel setting with many other BC's all part of a geese chasing business. She is about 35 pounds.


Henry & Dee Summary:
 - Adopted together - a great pair

 - dog savvy cats

    


Special thanks to Linda Whitman who drove the entire way from Maine to the Farm to be sure these two could be in rescue at GHF.
Henry & Dee Angels
Linda Whitman & Sky

HENRY, age 4 & DEE, age 2 are both gorgeous, smart, attentive Border Collies. They love to run together and clearly have a good relationship since they've lived together since puppies. Henry is the ball boy and Dee enjoys herding him, which he doesn't mind. He's quite an athlete, ready to play and retrieve balls. Henry is also more confident than Dee, who is a bit shy, especially with new people. She is super sweet and curious though, relying on Henry's more outgoing nature. Both of them are very easy going and good natured, not overly intense BC's at all.  Henry loves everyone, thinking life is all about the ball of course! He is about 50 pounds and Dee, about 40 pounds. He will stalk cats so is best with dog savvy cats. Dee is fine with cats. We'd like to place them together. Both came to GHF from a Maine relinquisher who could not meet their needs.  





Sometimes there are unexpected detours with adoptions and that's what happened to KEADING. She recently went to NJ to a new life with one person but had some issues with dogs which ironically led her to meet her new FurDad who fell in love instantly. He spoke up that he would love to live with Keading and could provide a fabulous life, if it turned out, she was heading back to the Farm. So, Keading did come back to GHF and one week later, he came for her! She now has 140 acres to call her own, accompanying him 24/7 with his landscape business. He loves to hike and kayak and so does Keading so this twist of fate gave her an even better life than anticipated where she would be 'queen of the ball' with all the attention she could ever want! These Border Collies know how to find their place!!

KEADING: A 3 year old Border Collie, Keading is a great girl with a wonderful nature. She is adaptable to new situations and once comfortable, very friendly. She can be a bit timid at first but throw the ball and she's your best friend! Keading is really enjoying all the BC action at the Farm and happy to be around people who understand her needs to play! She loves throwing her toys around, entertaining herself, making up games if you are too busy to play. She also likes to swim and even went kayaking in her former home. Keading is very affectionate and enjoys being with her person. She is good with cats. Keading is about 40 pounds and came to GHF from a PA guardian who could not meet her needs.


Chloe Summary:
 
- REQUIRES A HARD FENCED YARD
 - best as SOLO dog
 - Adult ONLY home

       



Special thanks to Marian Edmond for helping get Chloe to safety.
Chloe's Angels
Andréa
and Barry Loneck
CHLOE: A petite 3 year old Border Collie, Chloe is a little character, sitting back upright, paws up in the air, ready to take a treat! She balances easily as if it's as natural as walking. Chloe is light on her feet too, a pretty little girl as she prances around. She gives play bows, as she gets ready to get the 'zoomie's, very cute to watch.  She is extremely people oriented, quite the cuddler and is so eager to please however she does get worried meeting strangers at first so will only go to an adult home. If you help Chloe with introductions to new people, she will do well. Chloe will only be placed with a skilled BC savvy person. She is not overly intense inside, curling up inside on her bed,  happy to hang with her person. Our volunteers have spent time overnighting with her and describe her as hilarious, making funny little sounds as she sleeps and stretched out like a cat!  She will be happiest as a solo dog since she is not good meeting other dogs, at this time.  She is good with cats and is about 30 pounds.  Chloe was a stray in CT, fortunately the animal control facility works with rescue and we were able to help her.

CHLOE enjoying her new bed and balls!!


Charlie Summary:
 
-
large unfenced property or fenced yard
 - SOLO dog 
 - NO cats

    



CHARLIE: A petite 5 year old Border Collie, Charlie is a sweet, friendly boy who loves people! He is bright and happy, not overly intense, and would be a wonderful companion. He would be best as a solo dog as he would really like to be the center of attention. He is totally responsive to whatever is asked of him and happy to be involved in all the activities with his person.  Charlie loves his jolly ball, happy to entertain himself. He is good for off-leash hiking with good recall.  Charlie has had some training and has very nice manners. He is 35 lbs and is not good with cats and does best without other dogs.   Charlie is in his home in Salem, Massachusetts and can be seen there or at the farm.  The Farm is screening applicants so pls forward your application to GHF. There will be no adoption fee if adopted directly from his home.


ROSS needs an Angel - click here to learn more
Ross Summary:
 - best as SOLO dog

    



Special thanks to transporters Erica Snyder, Harry Johnston, Laura Koss, Phil Loving, Nancy Vrabel and Debbie and Tony Grassi.
ROSS: A 6 year old Border Collie, Ross is all about the ball…a very focused, very serious ball nut! He clearly has a ton of BC eye, eager to catch endlessly and very fast heading to grab any toss thrown his way. He is a very responsive boy, eager to please and connected instantly to anyone who understands his needs. He's well mannered and orderly about how he handles life, a classic thinker. However, he needs someone who really loves to play ball cause clearly that is a huge part of his happiness. In his previous home, he was the center of attention until the household changed with young children in the mix. Ross is a serious BC so toddlers make little sense to him so he does best with older children and in an adult home. Ross is carrying extra weight from less exercise recently. He is good with cats. He was relinquished to the Farm from a PA guardian who had him since a puppy.


Wyler Summary:
 - Adult home only
 
- REQUIRES A HARD FENCED YARD
 - best as SOLO dog

    


Wyler's Angels
-Bob & Pat Maier & GHF alum Lacie -2011
-Esther & David Bozak -2012

WYLER: A 6 year old Border Collie, Wyler is a gorgeous guy who is likely to be your shadow wherever you move. He really wants to be with a person but is a little unsure if everything is ok cause he's a shy BC. He will bark meeting new people and need help from a seasoned BC savvy guardian.  Bring out his toys and he LOVES to play, especially with the jolly ball!  He'll need a quieter home where everyone is patient as Wyler takes chances to come out of his shell for attention.  He loves to retrieve any ball - soccer or tennis balls and he is very very loving with his person and likes being near.  He walks well on a leash and rides well in the car but would not be a good candidate for a chaotic, suburban setting.   He is about 45 pounds and is good with cats. He was a stray in PA.  An adult home is best for him since clear direction and guidance is important.  He is more nervous with men and will need a woman in the home for him to do his best, at first.

Special thanks to Anne Cattaneo for opening her home and heart to foster Wyler. He can be seen in VT or at the Farm


Robbie Summary:
 
- REQUIRES A HARD FENCED YARD
 - best as SOLO dog
 - Skilled BC home

       




Special thanks to Jane Locacio and Ann Gardner who dropped everything to travel to get the 7 Ohio dogs to the Farm.
Robbie's Angel
-In Memory of Princess Dee Dee, the wonderful Briard -2011
-John & Mary Mighill and Zoey,Panda & Newman

ROBBIE: A 6 year old Border Collie, Robbie is a smiler! He loves life and wants to be in the middle of the fun, wherever it is! At first, he is VERY nervous and will need a positive approach to showing him that he is safe with someone new. It's harder for Robbie to be comfortable with men than women so he will only be placed with a skilled, patient BC person. He loves to make up his own games with toys, happily entertaining himself tossing them in the air. He is funny and sweet but does have a very sensitive side and needs to gain a person's trust before he can be comfortable. He is about 45 pounds and good with cats. An adult home is best for him since clear direction and guidance is important. He is more nervous with men and will need a woman in the home for him to do his best, at first.   Robbie came with 6 other BC's from an Ohio rescuer who became ill and gave all the dogs to GHF.

Simon & Jaz Summary:
 - Adopted together - a great pair
 
- REQUIRES A FENCED YARD 
 - NO cats

    


JAZ is the leader, the catalyst for motion. You throw, she chases and that's what she loves the most. Focused, smart and attentive, she's got all the traits of a classic BC. Jaz is an incredible frisbee dog, turning mid-air to catch whatever is tossed her way. She loves to play and she also loves people, a very friendly high energy girl. A very responsive girl, she knows how to have fun!  She is good with cats but since Simon isn't, they will only go into a "no cats" home

Simon and Jaz Angels
Lynn and Larry Adelsohn
SIMON and JAZ, both 6 yr old bc's, lived on 5 fenced acres as the constant companions to their guardian. They are absolutely terrific with people, very eager to say hello to anyone and everyone and they are great with other dogs. They were very well socialized and befriend everyone they meet. This fabulous pair are great friends, loving life, happy to share their charm and brilliance and joy of having fun, BC style! Both athletic and playful, they need an active guardian who adores this breed. 


SIMON
 is a thinker, paying attention to everything around him to decide whether it's ball time or not. A bit sensitive, he likes some reassurance before he joins in the action. But, he LOVES his ball and makes up games with Jaz as they both are toy dogs! He's happy to have attention and also happy to entertain himself. He is not good with cats.
These gorgeous BC's found themselves homeless when their guardian died tragically. Fortunately, provisions were made for them to come to GHF since Simon is a GHF alum, from when he was a pup.

Fletch Summary:
 - Adult home only
 
- REQUIRES A HARD FENCED YARD
 - Other canine friends preferred
 - NO cats

    



Fletch's Angel
-In Memory of Princess Dee Dee, the wonderful Briard - 2011
-Richard Lasky - 2012

FLETCH: A 6 year old Border Collie, Fletch loves to race around and check out anything going on with the dogs and people. He is a sweet, affectionate boy who would love one-on-one attention where he could be special to them. Fletch really blossoms when he has time with a person - quite the cuddler. He is smart, good natured and energetic though not overly intense. Fletch can become nervous meeting new people but with encouragement and time, he lets his worries go.  Fletch loves toys of any kind and is wonderful to watch him entertain himself or play with someone!  He really enjoys female BCs and would be happiest with a canine friend who leads the way.  Fletch is about 40 pounds and best with no cats. Fletch will only be placed in an adult home experienced with BC's.   He is more nervous with men and will need a woman in the home for him to do his best, at first.  He was relinquished to the Farm from an Ohio rescuer who became ill, giving up 7 dogs to GHF

Special thanks to Jane Locacio and Ann Gardner who dropped everything to travel to get the 7 Ohio dogs to the Farm.

Special thanks to Sue Myers for opening her home and heart to 
foster Fletch. He is in PA and can be seen at the Farm.


Bixby Summary:
  - Adult ONLY home

  - Other canine friend or active solo home
  - NO cats

    




Bixby's Angels
Jane and Rich Kihlstrom
BIXBY: A petite 6 year old Border Collie, Bixby is a love. He is so excited to say hello to everyone and eager to be involved with whomever is nearby. A major ball boy, he'd love to play endlessly with whatever is tossed his way, a classic energetic, athletic boy. Bixby is really sweet and enjoys as much attention as he can get and gives the love right back, very good natured. He loves to cuddle in your lap! He really aims to please and would love to be with his person as much as possible. Bixby has worries meeting strangers so will need a patient, experienced BC person to help make introductions work so he feels safe.  Bixby is very smart and learns quickly so can overcome these trust issues. He is good with the other BCs and could have a friend or be a solo dog with someone who is active and understands his needs. He is about 35 pounds and not good with cats. He came to the Farm after living a few years in a pen outside when his guardian could not keep him so a relative stepped in to take him. Fortunately, she felt it was best for him to find a home where he would have more attention. He came from PA

Bixby is currently in foster care in Rochester NY to meet numerous people to help him become more comfortable with strangers. 
Special thanks to Joy Moll for opening up her home.


Raycer Summary:
 - Adult home only
 
- REQUIRES A HARD FENCED YARD
 - NO cats

   


Raycer's Angels
-Tracy & Bill Blevins
-Denise Otten

RAYCER: A 7 year old Border Collie, Raycer is a joyful guy who is eager to play and race around happily with lots of energy. He is focused and loves his toys! Raycer is very wound-up when playing and needs a savvy guardian who understands how to combine his obedience work with his active play style.  Raycer takes direction well and has done beautifully with our training  but will only be placed with a skilled person. He can be nervous meeting new people so the obedience work helps him relax, too so he can then cuddle and be everyone's best friend. He is about 45 pounds and not good with cats. Raycer came to GHF when his guardians lost their home.


Max Summary:
 
- canine friends or solo dog OK

    



Thanks to transporters Marybeth Powers, Jane and Dennis Weslowski, and Sue Myers.
Max's Angels
Greenfield Garden Club: Christine and Alan, Jeff and Shane, Karen and Wes, Bob and Grace, Jen
MAX: A 7 year old Border Collie, possibly mix, Max is a gentle, sweet guy who really loves being with his person. He is easy going and friendly, curious to meet people and dogs, alike. He really enjoys being with a canine friend though could be a solo dog. Max had a fairly quiet life with a postage stamp yard so is starting to learn how fun it can be to run and have plenty of freedom. He's taking all the new changes well, very responsive to what is asked of him and eager to please. Max lived in one home since a pup and is good with cats. He was purchased as a Border Collie pup and now given up by PA guardians due to a move. 

Chip Summary:
 - Adult home only
 
- REQUIRES A HARD FENCED YARD
 - Other canine friend or active solo home
 - NO cats

   


Chip's Angels
-From Peg, Mike, Kota, George, Ollie, & Stanley
-Paul Fisher -2012
-in memory of GHF's BLAZE to help with his laser treatments

CHIP: A 9 year old Border Collie with ABCA papers, Chip is all about the ball and will race and chase til he drops! He loves action, a classic BC!  Chip is smart as they come and as sweet as can be and focused to work that ball!  He is great with other BC's, and just as happy to be by himself, engaged with his person though he likes to play with other BC's too. He's an adorable guy with tons of personality, smart as a whip.  Chip is friends with everyone he meets and has no worries about new situations or anything thrown his way - he rolls with it all, just like the ball! Chip will do best in a rural setting far from traffic and chaos. He is a doll to be around and really full of personality - fast to learn, eager to act and loving everyone. Chip's previous VA guardians felt it was best to find him a life that suited him better. He is about 50 pounds and is not good with cats


Misty Summary:
 - fenced yard REQUIRED

    



Misty's Angel
-Pamela Whitlock, In memory of our wonderful BC mix, Jack
-In Memory of Princess Dee Dee, the wonderful Briard

MISTY: A petite 8 year old Border Collie mix,  Misty is a charming little girl with a wonderful presence and a big tail wag! She is super loving, always watching out the window for the return of her person, to then give a big hello!  Misty would be a wonderful companion and happiest right on your lap for cuddling.  She's also eager to watch the action of her yard, checking out the smells and creatures that move around.  She settles beautifully in the house, content to hang near your side. Misty gets along fine with other dogs but would be happiest as the solo dog, focused on her person.  She's such a loveable little girl!  She does like to go for walks, too. She does need a fenced yard and is ok with cats. Misty is about 30 pounds. She came to GHF from Massachusetts when her person went into assisted living.

Special thanks to Noreen Scelzo, Susan Monnelly, Kim Renak, and Christina  Boling who made it possible to get Misty to the Farm.

All mature BC's (dogs 9 yrs and older) have undergone a geriatric screen which includes bloodwork, a thyroid panel and urinalysis. The dogs are available for adoption once those results indicate they are healthy and ready to go!


Russ Summary:
 - Other canine friend or solo home

    

We are so happy to share the good news that all the vetting on RUSS checked out beautifully and he's got a clean bill of health!  So, now available for adoption!


RUSS had a chance to say a huge thanks to Sue Myers, who was the person who helped make his journey to the FARM possible! She was amazed to see the transformation of this sweet boy into such a stunning Border Collie, happy as could be! 
Russ' Angels
-Sue Campion
-Gayle Marriner-Smith
-Ilene Fischman & Sue Basehore - In Memory of Marty
-Jeff & Kelley Hoffman, in memory of Frannie

 RUSS: A 10 year old Border Collie, Russ is a bit camera shy but normally, is super friendly, happy and eager to give a little hello lick on your face. He's adorable. This petite fellow is great natured and great with dogs, too, happily herding everyone who races after a ball. But, he's also content to explore outside and hang by your side wherever you go. He is really outgoing and thinks life is just great! Russ is smart, focused and very athletic, racing around like a youngster.  He is great with other dogs as well as cats.  A super affectionate cuddler, he is so easy to enjoy and live with. we are doing a full work up on him of course. Since Russ came in from a rough situation, having been found laying in the road, we did radiographs of his entire body and found no injuries whatsoever. He also had a geriatric screen: full chem panel, thyroid test and urinalysis and everything is normal. We did a dental cleaning on Russ, too.  Thanks to all the angel support, we were able to cover all these costs and Russ is clearly ready for a new home! His hair is growing back quickly and he looks quite handsome now. Russ came to us from PA.

Special thanks to our transporters who made sure Russ  made it to GHF: John Paul Bolcar, Sue Campion, Susan Myers, Jane Wesloski and Cat Gareth.

Special thanks to Linda Wood for opening her home to foster Russ.
He is in NY and can be seen at her foster home or the Farm.




 Sweet, marvelous RYE found her new life with one of our winter volunteers who came back to meet a dog she'd stayed with in the adoption rv. As things happen sometimes, their dog just didn't click and soon as Rye came out to say hello, THEY did!!!! Both were happy to greet each other and clearly made a great match instantly. Her new FurMom and FurDad love the ball oriented BC's so Rye will love her new life - lots of ball play! And, she'll have gorgeous meadows and woods for long hikes and walks, which Rye also loves. We're thrilled for this special girl to enjoy the love of new wonderful guardians and companionship of a BC buddy, too! She now lives in Rhode Island.

RYE: An 11 year old petite Border Collie with ABCA papers, Rye is a doll. She is the sweetest girl, just full of charm and lots of love. She's quite the cuddler too and enjoys sleeping right by your side, making sure she's as close as can be. Rye really LOVES to play ball, happy to race around and retrieve as long as you'll throw. Of course, she's a frisbee girl, too, incredibly athletic leaping to get any toss thrown her way. Rye is very focused when it comes to ball time and easily relaxes inside with her person, happy to be by your side. She is a classic BC through and through, just wonderful. Rye is good with cats and is 35 pounds. She was relinquished to the Farm from her NY guardians due to a move.


Jack Summary:
 - Other canine friend or solo home
 - toys required (smile!)

    



Jack's Angels
-Shane Smith and Jeffrey Doucette with Danny, Nicole and Molly
-Elizabeth Weilhoefer, Justin Waytowich,  The Nason Family & our BC Bogey
-Cathy & Steve Bouck & GHF Alumni Mika & Cassy
-Sue Hastings and BC Corbin
-Peg & Mike Fuller

JACK: A 12 year old Border Collie, Jack is so cool - he loves life - running, chasing, exploring, playing ball, greeting everyone with his distinctive bark. He adores people and will take all the attention and affection you are willing to give.  Jack is a trooper for sure, he sailed through his heartworm treatment – his attitude was and is- that everyday is a day to be lived and enjoyed. We're thrilled to have Jack here at the Farm, a
great inspiration to everyone. He is smart, super sweet, ready to stay by your side, in tune with you and sharing his heart and his goofy smile. This incredible boy is agile and active even with some bum back legs (from falling in a hole years ago). He loves toys of any kind and will happily entertain himself if you are busy. He is fine with cats. Jack came to GHF after his VA guardians foreclosure. He was father to many litters over the years.  



PAIGE is temporarily unavailable


Special thanks to the people who helped get her to GHF; all driving very long distances, on short notice, were Linda Grotzinger, Carolyn Vallese, and Susan Myers.
PAIGE: A 3 year old Border Collie, Paige is a beautiful girl who loves to say hello to everyone. She has a sweetness to her that draws you right in, wanting to get to know her. She's clearly a smart girl who wants a person to call her own. Paige was unfortunately stuck in a PA shelter for two months so needs time to run and move freely, finding relief in being in a normal setting. We're confident this lovely girl will blossom beautifully with some time at the Farm and then be ready for a new home. She was a stray. We'll update Paige's bio with updates as she gets settled. She is about 40 pounds and not yet tested on cats. We don't yet know how she feels about other dogs in her space so are giving her some time to relax after the highly stressful shelter experience and will then start dog introductions.


MADDOX is temporarily unavailable
Maddox Summary:
 - other BC friends preferred
 - fenced yard REQUIRED
 - NO cats

    


Maddox's Angel
Evelyn Ehrlich,in honor of Lenna's 15th birthday!

MADDOX: A 9 month old Border Collie, Maddox is a gentle, sweet, good natured dog who loves attention. He can be a bit worried at first but warms up quickly, sitting next to your side asking for attention.  His nature is gentle and he will need confidence building to know what is expected of him. The flip side of Maddox is a young, energetic herding oriented BC who turns 'on' ready to make up herding games with every dog he meets. His has a lot of 'eye' and clearly needs a friend who can enjoy the herding play like he does.  Maddox could live as a solo dog and develop into a wonderful companion or he could live with another BC who will play.  His wonderful nature is obvious the minute you meet him. He will be placed no cats and weighs about 40 pounds.  Maddox was abandoned at a PA shelter by guardians who could not manage him at their Farm which was on a busy highway.  He will do best in a fenced yard in a more rural setting since that's what he is used to.


Special thanks to Eileen Murdock, who evaluated Maddox and then stepped up to help transport him, as well as new transporter, Amy Litwiler and to our experienced transporter, Janet Brown.

TOBY needs 3 Angels to help us repair his injured leg. 
 
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Toby's Angels
Linda Whitman and Sky

TOBY: A 7 month old Border Collie, Toby is a cute little guy who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and was hit by a car. Fortunately, his fate turned around by being at the right place at the right time with a vet who knows GHF from one of our Intake Coordinators. The vet called right away to see if we could help because Toby's PA guardians had no money to fix his busted back leg so euthanasia was about to be his fate.

Thankfully, good news comes from a tough situation and Toby will have a better leg once the surgery is done - a femoral head removal - common in hip injuries. Recovery should be very good and he'll have total use of the leg, pretty close to normal.

We are happy we could help Toby and so glad that his destiny kept him in the right hands to be safe. He is undergoing surgery on Monday the 6th and will travel to the Farm once he's recovered.


TOBY is doing well one week after his surgery!
He'll be coming to the Farm in early June 
after the restrictions for crate rest are over. 

Special thanks to Ellen and Andy Simcik for keeping Toby content while healing!!!!



Last Updated - May 13th   


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 family.
 
Please contact us if you can helpsweetbcrescue@citlink.net 
We need homes within a two hour drive of upstate NY 


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Glen Highland Farm now has the first facility devoted to the needs of this group

THE FARMHOUSE SANCTUARY

where only aging and ill Border Collies live.  

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CHARLIE will live out his life at the Farm, due to health challenges.
Please consider supporting his care by being his angel. 
We will need ongoing financial assistance for his needs.

 
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Special thanks to Sue Myers who helped get Charlie to safe haven at GHF.
Charlie's Angels
-John and Bonnie Yurga - In Celebration of Jasmine's 1st Anniversary
-Lisa Vaughn
-John and Stacey Van Slyke
-Nancy Zenko in memory of Jake

 CHARLIE: A 12 year old Border Collie, Charlie is a sweet guy who is quite the thinker, making sense of all these dogs and all these new people. He likes the company of people, wanting to be near you inside or following you around outside. Though he's a more conservative boy, needing time to reflect and take in his surroundings, when he warms up, it's a gift that will make you smile, he loves to give gentle kisses on your hands. Charlie is a doll and at this age, doing beautifully with all this change especially considering he rarely left home and he never went to a vet. Charlie enjoys meeting all the other BCs and seems pretty content with all these new friends. Charlie is ok with dog saavy cats. His PA guardian had to move to assisted living, leaving Charlie in need of help.  Family members stepped in, contacting GHF for help.

BENTLEY will live out his life at the Farm, due to health challenges.
Please consider supporting his care by being his angel. 
We will need ongoing financial assistance for his needs.

 
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Bentley's Angels
-Linda Wood, for Mary Huber, In memory of Al
-Mike, Theresa and Zach Opalinski, In Memory of Mic
-In Memory of Princess Dee Dee, the wonderful Briard
-Mary Garbaccio & Steve Ceragioli
 BENTLEY: An 11 year old Border Collie mix, Bentley is not only adorable, he is a character, about as charming as any dog who has ever landed at GHF. He absolutely loves to say hello to everyone. He parades around with a nylabone or a ball in his mouth, happy as can be, tail always wagging. This is one easy-going boy! He is definitely people-oriented and likes to follow you around and be close to you. Bentley is delightfully curious, taking in new things with wide-eyed wonder, very puppy-like. He is enjoying the freedom of the yard and meeting other dogs.  Bentley is great with other dogs but can get overwhelmed by numbers and strong personalities so would prefer more one on one attention from his person. He is fine with cats.

Bentley came to GHF when his NY guardian landed in the hospital with a terminal disease.  He lived outside all his life with two other dogs. With laser treatment and anti- inflammatory meds, Bentley's degenerative disc disease can be managed.  Aside from this challenge, he is in good health with solid bloodwork, thyroid testing and urinalysis - a full geriatric screen gave him a good bill of health. Bentley is about 40 pounds. 


BLAZE will live out his life at the Farm, due to health challenges.  
Please consider supporting his care by being his angel. 
We will need ongoing financial assistance for his needs.

 
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Blaze's Angel
-John & Bonnie Yurga - in honor of Oscar's 10th anniversary
-Kate Menken & James Handford
 BLAZE: A 13 year old Border Collie with ABCA papers, Blaze is wonderful boy with the thoughtful traits we see in the seniors, quality BC's bred years ago. Not chaotic or confused, he's intelligent, watchful and tuned in to everything going on around him, ready to understand what he needs to do…the kind of Border Collie that has a good mind and composed nature. Blaze is delightful and responsive to people, friendly and loving. He is handling this big change pretty well, enjoying all the Farmhouse Sanctuary seniors who find themselves in a new life, too.  His tail wags happily as he greets others and is learning to get around the Farm. He is good with cats and about 50 pounds.  His PA guardian died recently, leaving provisions for him to come to GHF since she'd been a supporter for many years and knew he would be safe in good hands here. We are very happy to have Blaze with us.


SKIP will live out his life at the Farm, due to health challenges.  
Please consider supporting his care by being his angel. 
We will need ongoing financial assistance for his needs.

 
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SKIP headed out on the trails and loved them, ball in mouth of course!

Thanks to Linda Whitman, Skip is resting happily on a brand new bed just for him! and his tennis ball, of course!

Skip's Angel
Linda Whitman & Sky
Sue Hastings and BC Corbin

SKIP is 15 years old - the OLDEST (& WISEST) Border Collie to ever land in rescue at GHF and we're honored to have him here! Oh boy is he sweet, fun and full of spunk!!!! A true testament to the fact that BC's age beautifully. Bright-eyed as ever, Skip is trotting around the Farm having a blast exploring. And, he was the first senior to decide that digging a snow-stuck tennis ball, was worth his time and of course, it was! He's a ball boy for sure.

Skip is enjoying life inside the warm Farmhouse Sanctuary now, something he has NEVER done before. He was tied outside all his life, nothing any of us would want to see happen. However, he was loved and there were grandkids in the family who played with him all the time. Skip rode in the pick-up truck as his FurDad's best friend.

We are absolutely thrilled to have SKIP here and surely hope he decides that a couple more years of life is his to enjoy. His vet work looks good so far, amazingly good. We'll do everything possible to enhance Skip's health and new life at the Farm. He is a resident Sanctuary BC, sharing his amazing spirit with everyone who visits.   More updates to come on SKIP...the Senior Elder of the gang now here. 

Skip's person could no longer care for him so he was abandoned in a shelter in PA that works with GHF.


JAKE will live out his life at the Farm, due to health challenges.  
ANGELS NEEDED PLEASE….
We have a lot of vetting to do for Jake to be stable and properly cared for and need your support… please be Jake's angel! 

 
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Now that Jake's BC Buddy, Megan, found her home, he's moved to our GHF office as the new resident for day and night, hanging with the team as they work. He may move to the Farmhouse Sanctuary with the other senior BC's but we want to take it slow so he's not overwhelmed. For now, Jake seems pretty content with his new digs!  Jake is deciding that being the office dog is intriguing.. He's starting to go in and out on his own, exploring his new yard!

Jake's Angels
- John & Bonnie Yurga
- Linda Whitman and Sky

Please say hello to our oldest rescue Border Collie ever - age 16 1/2!

JAKE: At 16 1/2 years old, we are amazed that Jake is here to share his spirit with all of us. He's surpassed Skip at age 15, the senior of the Farmhouse Sanctuary. This breed is stunning in how long they can live! This Farm boy is long lived, with good genetics, from the days when over-breeding didn't happen. Stable, sweet, curious and good natured along with the strength to endure, that's Jake. He came to us in rough shape when his former guardian aged with dementia and was unable to care for him properly. When the man died, a caring friend stepped in to be sure Jake and his partner, Megan, found their way to safe haven at GHF. Jake's had his first bath, one of many to come to get out years of dirt and muck. Fortunately so far, his diagnostic vet work is showing he's in good shape, awaiting a few lab results. Jake is a bit confused with this change, so we'll have more pictures to share as he gets settled. At 1 year of age, he was hit by a car and lost a front leg so getting around is not so easy but we are starting to see some tail wags!  We're rooting for Jake to blossom here and enjoy some more time sharing his wonderful spirit.


A special thanks to Jean Terrell for helping insure he landed at GHF.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR MONTHLY DONORS
who kindly help ALL the dogs at GHF on a continual basis. 
We are deeply grateful to you all.

Lisa Vaughn
James & Pamela Sacks
Nina & Mike Marciniszyn
Kimberly Smith
Terri Smith
Karen & Wayne Groteke
Erica Snyder
John & Bonnie Yurga
Jolene and John Patrick
Joseph Depirri
Kimberly Grike

Pamela Whitlock
Janet James
Grace DePompo
Linda Wood
Jim Hanford & Kate Menken
PJ & Brian Doherty
Linda Dragoo
Sally Burns & Amanda King
Su Walenta Hunt
Kim Brant



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217 Pegg Rd, Morris, NY 13808  phone: (607) 263-5415  Fax: (607) 263-5325