Our Current Dogs

Collie Rescue Of Greater Illinois, Inc. (CRGI) is a local organization that mainly serves the northern portion of Illinois in the rescue and placement of both rough and smooth coated Collies. A small staff of unpaid volunteers supports CRGI in its mission. Because of the absolute need for a home visit for all potential Collie adopters and limited resources to execute this task the placement of Collies outside of our service area is handled on a case by case basis. If you are outside of our adoption area, please visit the Collie Rescue Foundation for a complete list of Collie rescue groups across the United States. Each rescued Collie has a modest adoption fee which covers most of the dog's expenses.

Adoption fees are $375 for adult dogs, $475 for puppies under one year, and $175 for dogs eight years and older.

All rescued Collies receive the following veterinary care:

  • Spaying or neutering
  • DA2PP & rabies vaccines
  • Heartworm test, then placed on Interceptor
  • Fecal exam
  • Teeth cleaning (if necessary)
  • Bordetella (kennel cough vaccine)
  • Microchip implant for permanent identification
After veterinary care and a complete grooming, the Collie is placed in a foster home for a minimum of two weeks for socialization and evaluation of temperament, quirks, likes and dislikes until adopted.
We require anyone interested in adopting a collie to fill out an adoption questionnaire.
Online Application

Dogs in the list may have one of the following designations:

  • Available: The dog is available for adoption.
  • Adoption Pending: We have found a solid match for this dog. The adoption is pending the signing of the adoption contract.
  • Adopted: The adoption contract for this dog has been finalized.
  • Medical Hold: The dog is in a foster home but is not yet ready for adoption due to ongoing medical treatment.
 
Available

Piper (Female)

Available

11 Months

Rough Sable and White

40 lbs 

Fenced yard required

Piper is a ten-month-old puppy that is coming out of her shell. Full of sweetness and curiosity, this little girl is also very timid and approaches everything with caution. Piper likes to observe everything going on around her before joining in, but she is slowly making progress with her socialization.

Piper wants to be part of the action, she just doesn’t always know how to join in. She will circle around until she feels brave, and then she’ll jump on the couch or plop down on the floor. Piper doesn’t often seek out attention, but when she jumps up on the couch next to you, she soaks up the love and enjoys being petted, and she won’t get up until you move first. Piper will need a family that can be very patient with her and take the time to earn her trust. 


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Available

Bowie (Male)

Available

14 Weeks

Rough Tricolor

17 lbs


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Available

Sweeney (Male)

Available

1 Years

Smooth Tri-headed White

43 lbs

Fenced yard required

Hey, hi!!

I know you came here looking for a typical Lassie -looking Collie, and I'm sure not that in appearance, but I am a Collie, and I've been waiting and waiting for my Forever People to find me!

I'm a tri-headed white smooth Collie boy, and just turned a year old. I'm not a very big guy, and probably won't grow much taller than I am now. I have long legs and a trim waist, and being a smooth Collie means that you'll never have to worry about brushing tangles from my hair, so we can spend lots more time doing things, because that's what I really like to do. I'm athletic, energetic and very smart - my foster mom takes me to agility class, and I love that - but I also love long walks on the trails around here, and playing fetch in the yard.  


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In Foster

Princess (Female)

In Foster

9 Years

Rough Sable and White

47 lbs

In most cases, we know very little about each dog. Once we feel we have learned enough we will update their profile. The dog then will be listed as "Available" for adoption.


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In Foster

Desi (Male)

In Foster

10 Years

Rough Sable-headed White

70 lbs


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In Foster

Jax (Male)

In Foster

1 Years

Rough Sable Merle

62 lbs

In most cases, we know very little about each dog. Once we feel we have learned enough we will update their profile. The dog then will be listed as "Available" for adoption.


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In Foster

Theodore (Male)

In Foster

11 Years

Rough Sable and White

85 lbs 

In most cases, we know very little about each dog. Once we feel we have learned enough we will update their profile. The dog then will be listed as "Available" for adoption.


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Permanent Foster

Max (Male)

Permanent Foster

13 Years

Rough Mahogany Sable

55 lbs 

In Foster: 

Max will stay with his foster family to live out the rest of his life. He's very happy there and they love him.

In most cases, we know very little about each dog. Once we feel we have learned enough we will update their profile. The dog then will be listed as "Available" for adoption.


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Adopted

Bandit (Male)

Adopted

1 Years

Rough Tricolor

85 lbs

Fenced yard required
Fostered in SE Michigan

Watch out! This bandit just might steal your heart. Bandit is a sweet and fun 8-month-old boy. He is happy and friendly to everyone he meets! Even though he is a big boy, he thinks he is still a lap dog. He loves attention, scratches, and snuggles. 

Bandit loves to have fun! He enjoys running around the yard and playing with the resident Australian Shepherd and Husky. Bandit also likes to carry his favorite toys around the house and even likes to curl up with them on the floor. He has not chewed on them yet; he just carries them in his mouth ever so gently. He will also carry shoes and clothing items around the house. He’s learning what’s a toy and what’s not. He will need some supervision before being allowed to roam the house freely while his people are away for extended periods of time.


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Adoption Pending

Duchess (Female)

Adoption Pending

5 Years

Rough Sable Merle

55 lbs 

Foster home has fallen in love. They will be adopting her.

In most cases, we know very little about each dog. Once we feel we have learned enough we will update their profile. The dog then will be listed as "Available" for adoption.


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Adopted

Elvis (Male)

Adopted

13 Weeks

Rough Tricolor

14 lbs


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Adopted

Lady (Female)

Adopted

1 Years

Rough Sable and White

50 lbs 

In most cases, we know very little about each dog. Once we feel we have learned enough we will update their profile. The dog then will be listed as "Available" for adoption.


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Adopted

Bree (Female)

Adopted

1 Years

Rough Sable and White

50 lbs
Fenced yard required,

Playful, sweet and affectionate! That’s how Bree’s foster mom describes this young girl.

At one year of age, Bree likes to roughhouse and run around with the resident collie. Being young, she needs to learn proper play manners, and the resident dog is helping with that. She readily takes its corrections when her play becomes too rough. Bree is an exuberant dog, and her joie de vivre can get the better of her. While she’s having fun running around, she will run up and jump on her foster mom with excitement. For this reason, a household without smaller children would fit her best. With her big puppy enthusiasm, she could easily knock youngsters down like bowling pins. 


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Adopted

Miley (Female)

Adopted

12 Weeks

Rough Tricolor

16 lbs


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Adopted

Adele (Female)

Adopted

12 Weeks

Rough Tricolor

14 lbs


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Adopted

Reilly (Male)

Adopted

10 Years

Rough Sable and White

Reilly and Finnegan
58 lbs and 70 lbs

In most cases, we know very little about each dog. Once we feel we have learned enough we will update their profile. The dog then will be listed as "Available" for adoption.

Reilly and Finnegan


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Adopted

Finnegan (Male)

Adopted

10 Years

Rough Sable and White

Reilly and Finnegan
58 lbs and 70 lbs

In most cases, we know very little about each dog. Once we feel we have learned enough we will update their profile. The dog then will be listed as "Available" for adoption.


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