Urgent! FOUND COLLIE. Need advice & info ASAP

Ania said:
Yes, I told her to keep me posted on how he is doing. Maybe over the holidays I will go and visit him with my two and bring him a Christmas treat or two. I had her take the pillow he was sleeping on. He seemed to really like it. It was my first sheltie Dorian's favourite bed to sleep on. Chinook loved it too, but I thought he needed it more than Chinook does - Chinook and Maia have many beds including mine to choose from. Thank you again and please pray that he finds a foster home or a forever home.
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*sniffles* about the dog bed, and the circles life gives us!?
You have nothing to feel bad over, and I cannot tell you how much I commend you on staying strong and not letting the pups meet just yet! You got him out of the cold, you got him shelter, you got him food and water and walks! You found him a non kill rescue organization! The thing that is sad is your feeling you didn't do enough! You did great, seriously, including giving the Collie some much needed love helping to guide him to a new home AND Dorian's favourite dogbed! If that is not a happy ending I don't know what is!!!


What a roller coaster event, eh? (Insert Maritime Canadian accent here...)
 
I cannot even imagine how difficult this has been for you, Ania. You are wonderful to have taken it on. Isn't it amazing how quickly these creatures crawl into our hearts? It would be lovely if you are able to keep track of him and you never know, things have a funny way of happening. Maybe he'll end up somewhere close to you. Bless you for sharing Dorian's pillow with him. He'll always have your scent to sleep with.
 
Ania, as a foster person with Southland Collie Rescue, I must say you did a wonderful thing. Collies are after all big cousins of our beloved Shelties and are generally a wonderfully gentle and loving breed. I cried reading about the beautiful guy you saved but he will be in good hands now, rest assured.

Now, here's a suggestion for all the folks who thought a money drive to help Ania keep the collie would be good: since she isn't able to foster him, perhaps a Christmas donation to the rescue group that took this older needy boy in would be in order? I'm sure his vet bill alone will set them back a bit, even if nothing is terribly wrong. He also will probably go to a groomer for clean up when he's well. I'm sure they (and he) would be so grateful.

My husband and I started a Christmas tradition 2 years ago of targeting a specific needy Sheltie at a rescue group for a donation. First was a senior mother/daughter pair in Maryland whose little girl looked so much like our Ally.... this year it's a gorgeous 4 year old who has been in foster in Minnesota for over a year (????) who has really stolen my heart.

Foster families usually foot the bill for food, toys, beds etc that the dogs get and if they are there over a year, well.... it adds up, right?

Just a thought...

Sharon
 
I cant even imagine how you are feeling Ania. Im sitting here tears running down my face. Its such a happy story but it really gets the heart ache going...You are so very strong and such a wonderful person! May god bless you!
 
I'm glad that you found a rescue to help him. I'm sure they'll do their best for him and at least he's safe with them. As far as a permanent home for him I say never say never. What were the odds that you would happen along at just the right time to help him? You just never know.
 
Well said Ontario !

OntarioSheltie said:
I realize I'm repeating whats been said too.

You have nothing to beat yourself up over. Sure, feel disappointed that you can't keep him, I've brought home enough strays in my life time to know there's no way to avoid that disappointment. Most times it seems that you're meant to be the rescuer, but not meant to be the forever home.

But that doesn't negate the fact that you did a wonderful thing by taking him in and taking the time to turn him in to a rescue group instead of just dumping him at the humane society.

Instead of feeling bad, give yourself a great big pat on the back because you did a REALLY great thing and have made a HUGE difference in that dogs life. He may not have survived another night of being exposed to the elements.
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Ania, you saved this poor Boys life ! He now has a second chance at life. God placed you where he needed you . You did a marvelous job and you are a special person and your Collie Boy thanks you sincerely !!:wink2:
 
Ania said:
Yes, I told her to keep me posted on how he is doing. Maybe over the holidays I will go and visit him with my two and bring him a Christmas treat or two. I had her take the pillow he was sleeping on. He seemed to really like it. It was my first sheltie Dorian's favourite bed to sleep on. Chinook loved it too, but I thought he needed it more than Chinook does - Chinook and Maia have many beds including mine to choose from. Thank you again and please pray that he finds a foster home or a forever home.
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Ok, now you've got me crying! You are a very kind person, Ania! You gave up a cherished memory for a pup you barely know. And you are right, Chinook and Maia have you. They don't need anything else. This poor baby needs a new family soon!
 
Thanks guys. I just knew that I had to give him the pillow/bed. I thought that Dorian intervened somehow on this collie's behalf to have me there just at that time, so I thought it was appropriate - besides he had nothing, now at least he has his own one of a kind pillow (my mom made it for Dorian years ago).

My group of sheltie friends here also suggested that we (them and I) put together a donation for his care. So that is what we will do tomorrow at our little Christmas get-together. Thank you so much for the support. I wish I could thank each of you personaly.

Give your pups a huge kiss and hug and hold them close.
 
Ania, I would like to give a little something to the poor boy. Could you find out if the collie rescue has an account number or paypal or something? 25 Dec is around the corner and he might be spending his first Christmas on his own without his family. I feel so sad for him. He's lucky you found him - my heart breaks thinking how betrayed and sad he would have felt if he were out in the cold hungry and all alone on Christmas day. I hope he finds a good home soon!
 
romeosangiovese said:
Ania, I would like to give a little something to the poor boy. Could you find out if the collie rescue has an account number or paypal or something? 25 Dec is around the corner and he might be spending his first Christmas on his own without his family. I feel so sad for him. He's lucky you found him - my heart breaks thinking how betrayed and sad he would have felt if he were out in the cold hungry and all alone on Christmas day. I hope he finds a good home soon!
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Ditto, here. I would be happy to to send a little donation along as well.
 
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