Collie Rescue has become a sad reality due to the increasing number of collies ending up in shelters throughout our Nation. Many of these Collies coming into rescue in Alabama are above average in quality. Some of these dogs are strays but far too many are owner surrendered. These numbers could be reduced by more careful screening of buyers and follow up after the sale and by breeders refusing stud service to pet bitches, selling pets on limited registration and using a contract with a return to breeder clause. Last, but not least, permanent ID is vital. If dogs were tattooed or microchipped we could attempt to return them to their breeders.

Collie Rescue is heartbreaking, mind boggling, financially debilitating and back breaking. It is all worth it when you see a dog that came to you starved, sick, beaten and neglected, become healthy, happy and trusting. It is the ultimate reward to see the tears of joy on the face of a carefully screened family who has just been entrusted with one of these rehabilitated collies.

If you are interested in making a donation to either or both of the Collie Rescue organizations in Alabama, please contact Jackie Henson for Collie Rescue of Central Alabama, or Brenda Shreve for Alabama Collie Rescue.