12/17/22:  The kids have all gone to their new homes and it is my time to shine.  I am the last of the Illinois dogs to leave and Anita is taking me home today.  She has so much love for me and help me to get over my fears.  Once we arrived home I met Willow Grace, Fern Cooper and my new dad Sam.   Fenn and Willow are both smoothies like me and adopted from the collie rescue.  I know this is the perfect home for and I will blossom in Anita’s care.  Thanks to the people that brought me from IL and the ones that helped with my medical needs.  A special thank you to Debbie for helping me to whelp my puppies and care for them.

 

 

 

 

 

10/14/22: Please meet my 8 babies and I am very proud of them.  What a surprise for the rescue folks when they found out they were coming any day.  We have 4 boys and 4 girls and I am a very good mom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three year old female from IL with evaluation in progress.

 

12/15/22:  Paula decided I was the one for her and she is ready to help me with my shyness.  She has a lot of experience with timid dogs and knows I just need love and pets.  I will have other dog friends to show me the ropes and give me some confidence.  Paula is very gentle and kind so I know I will be fine in her care.  Thanks everyone that helped me on the journey to find her.

 

 

 

 

 

 

12/7/22:  Had that neuter thing done and a much needed bath.  I have learned crate training, leash walking and pretty good with the housetraining.  I am great with the other dogs and I don’t mind those cats.  I’m an easy going, quiet kind of guy that is a bit shy.  I do enjoy pets and treats are great.  My hair has started to grow back and I’m going to be a sharp looking man.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six year old male from IL with evaluation in progress.

Thank you Lorraine Mottola and Patricia Kline for helping with my medical needs.

 

 

 

12/10/22:  Time for my new home and joining the Messenger Family today.  That is my new pal, Parker in the photo and he is a senior fellow also.  He was rescued from an animal shelter like me.  I have already picked out a bed for myself and need a nap after the ride home.  I’m going to be very happy here and The Messenger’s love the older collies.  Thanks everyone that helped me to find them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11/27/22:  I am now a 57 pound collie fellow and estimated to be about 7 to 8 years old.  I was found as a 37 lb. stray with hair loss from flea infestation and anemic.  I was taken to the shelter and a compassionate, colie rescue lady came to get me.  That is when my healing process begin.  Cured of anemia, neutered, now a strapping 57 lbs. with a growing dark mahogany rough coat, I’m ready for my permanent home.  .  My energy level is medium low, I walk well on a leash, enjoy rides in the car and housetrained.  I’m smart and recently learned the luxury of napping on a dog bed.  I am not a frequent barker and will stop when you tell me to stop.  I’ll rub against you, moaning and groaning for attention and a laugh.  I love rawhide chews and will bring you plush toys for you to play with me – toss them and watch me run for them and return them to you for another toss.  I get along fine with the other dogs and cats also.  I am enclosing some of my before and after pictures.