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

Clyde (Male)

Available

11 Months

Rough Sable and White

55 lbs 

Fostered in SW Missouri
Fenced yard required

Clyde is a happy, playful, energetic 11-month-old collie who loves roughhousing with the young resident collie. He is sensitive, smart, and eager to please, and he likes being around his people. 

Clyde loves his foster mom and dad and is always excited to see them. Whether they’re away from home for two minutes or for two hours, he squeals and jumps with happiness when they return. Clyde loves pets and butt scratches and will even show his appreciation by giving you collie kisses. 


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Available

Ron (Male)

Available

2 Years

Smooth Tricolor

56 lbs 

Fostered in IL
Fenced yard required

Collie Rescue calls me Ron, but honestly I think 'Romeo' is a better name - I mean, look at me! I am one handsome dude: 2 years old, manly and fit, with a dashing, smooth, easy to care for coat - I'm the stuff dreams are made of.

I'm one of the “Harry Potter 5” picked up by Animal Control and they got me because I wanted to keep an eye on my friends. It turned out to be a good decision because now I'm living the sweet life at my foster home, learning this whole 'house dog' thing.


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Available

Charlie (Male)

Available

5 Years

Rough Sable and White

118 lbs (overweight)
Fenced yard required
Fostered in Illinois

Hello handsome!

Charlie will captivate you with his big brown eyes and his friendly, playful, affectionate personality. He is a sweet, talkative five-year-old boy who is good with people, kids, other dogs, and cats.

Charlie came to CRGI carrying a bit more weight than he should. Through a regimen of walking (2.5 to 3 miles a day) and proper diet, he has lost 10 pounds while in foster care. He is currently just above 120 pounds. Charlie sometimes forgets how big he is, and his play can be overwhelming. For this reason, older kids would be a better fit for him. 


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Available

Gavin (Male)

Available

1 Years

Smooth Sable-headed White

61 lbs 

1.5 years old
Fostered in Illinois
Fenced yard required

Gavin is a fun mix of playfulness and snuggles. He likes to run around the yard playing with toys, but then he will come inside and crash on the couch with you and maybe want to cuddle, or he might just take a nap. He really likes naps. 

Gavin is great with other dogs, but what he really wants is to be around people. All. The. Time. Even if it’s just hanging out watching TV, he wants to be by your side. If you leave him alone, he might whine, or he will look for things to keep himself busy, and he’s not always sure which items belong to him. He has been known to poke his head into bags and boxes or jump up on counters, and help himself to whatever strikes his fancy, so supervision and guidance are definitely needed. 


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Available

Luna (Female)

Available

2 Years

Smooth Tricolor

50 lbs

Fostered in Illinois
Fenced yard required

Meet lovely Luna, part of the Harry Potter group of smooth collies. Luna is a very gentle girl. She is bit timid at first and can be shy, but once she has a chance to warm up to her people, she is very sweet. She goes into her crate willingly when it’s meal or treat time, and she will sleep there or anywhere that she’s allowed. She has learned to play with toys and she has favorites. Luna walks well on a leash, but she is easily frightened by sudden movements, loud noises, and strangers so it will be important to provide her with confidence building activities and gentle introductions to new people and things. Once she is comfortable with you, Luna loves to be loved!


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In Foster

Ladybug (Female)

In Foster

2 Years

Rough Sable and White

42 lbs 

Fostered in Illinois

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

Thor (Male)

In Foster

8 Months

Rough Tricolor

60 lbs 

Fostered in Illinois

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

Rodeo (Male)

In Foster

1 Years

Rough Mahogany Sable

40 lbs 

Fostered in Southern WI

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

Cora (Female)

In Foster

8 Months

Rough Tricolor

48 lbs 

Fostered in Illinois 

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

Jax (Male)

In Foster

1 Years

Rough Sable Merle

65 lbs 

Fostered in Illinois

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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Medical Hold

Blue (Male)

Medical Hold

7 Years

Rough Blue Merle

60 lbs 

Fostered in Illinois

Blue's bloodwork reveled he is positive for Heartworm disease and we began his treatment. 

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

Libby (Female)

In Foster

2 Years

Rough Sable Merle

60 lbs 

Fostered in Northern Indiana

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

Bailey (Male)

Adopted

8 Months

Rough Blue Merle

52 lbs 

Foster home has fallen in love and they are adopting Bailey!

Fostered in NE Missouri

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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Adoption Pending

Flynn (Male)

Adoption Pending

5 Years

Rough Mahogany Sable


Foster home fell in love with Flynn and will be adopting him! 

58 lbs 

Fostered in Illinois

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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Adoption Pending

Honey (Female)

Adoption Pending

1 Years

Rough Sable and White

56 lbs 

Fostered in Illinois

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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Medical Hold

Rocky (Male)

Medical Hold

4 Years

Rough Tricolor

60 lbs 

Fostered in SE Michigan

Rocky tested positive for heartworm disease and has started his treatment.

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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