Our Current Dogs

Collie Rescue Of Greater Illinois, Inc. (CRGI) is an organization that serves Illinois and surrounding areas in the rescue and placement of both rough and smooth coated Collies. A small staff of unpaid volunteers supports CRGI in its mission. Please also visit the Collie Rescue Foundation for a complete list of Collie rescue groups across the United States.

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

Pauly (Male)

Available

3 Years

Rough Collie Mix

71 lbs 

Fostered in SE Michigan
Fenced yard required

This handsome boy is ready for his forever home where he can settle in and get all the love and attention he deserves. Pauly was found as a stray and spent some time with animal control until he was liberated by CRGI. This charming boy has a gentle disposition and a heart full of love. Pauly is a true snuggle bug. He thrives on being close to his people.

He enjoys playing fetch although he might need a little reminder to bring the ball back! He loves balls, stuffed animals, and chew sticks. At times he has bursts of energy, especially when welcoming guests into the home.


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Available

Thor (Male)

Available

10 Months

Rough Tricolor

60 lbs 

Fostered in Illinois
Fenced yard required 

Thor is a very sweet tri-colored ten month old boy. Loving and attentive, he follows his foster mom and dad through the house and loves to relax near them. 

A typical young, playful boy, Thor loves to interact and goof around with other dogs. He’s learning how to play with toys but hasn't quite gotten the hang of playing catch!  He loves to run around and play a chase game with the resident collie so a fenced yard would be desirable to keep him safe. He has been learning to walk in a leash, and is doing a great job, for such a young boy.


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Available

Gavin (Male)

Available

2 Years

Smooth Sable-headed White

61 lbs 

2 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

Ron (Male)

Available

2 Years

Smooth Tricolor

56 lbs 

Fostered in IL
Fenced yard required

Hey, you guys!  It's me, Ron with a little update about how things are going.  I'm a little sad and a little confused about why I haven't heard from my Forever yet, but I know you are out there, somewhere.

I know I'm not a Lassie type, but I am a real Collie - just the short-coated kind.  That just means that I won't have any of those annoying knots to brush out all the time, and I think that's a big plus. I am rough-factored which gives me more hair than lots of smooths, if it helps!


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Available

Luna (Female)

Available

2 Years

Smooth Tricolor

50 lbs

Fostered in Illinois
Fenced yard required 

Lovely Luna came to us as part of a group of wonderful smoothies. She is a very gentle girl who knows how to ask for affection with a soft nudge. She will approach her family looking for pets and sweet talk and in return will lavish them with kisses. She affectionately greats visitors as well.


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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

Fergus (Male)

In Foster

3 Years

Rough Sable-headed White

70 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

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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Adoption Pending

Tessa (Female)

Adoption Pending

1 Years

Rough Sable and White

50 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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Adopted

Lady Bug (Female)

Adopted

2 Years

Rough Sable and White

43 lbs 

Fostered in Illinois
Fenced yard required

Hi, everyone! I'm Lady Bug, a two-year-old sable & white female, and I have two goals in life! One, I want to be just like Lassie, and Two, I want to be part of your family!


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Adopted

Cora (Female)

Adopted

10 Months

Rough Tricolor

48 lbs 

The foster home fell in love with Cora and will be adopting her.
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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Adopted

Jax (Male)

Adopted

1 Years

Rough Sable Merle

62 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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Adopted

Charlie (Male)

Adopted

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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Adopted

Misty (Female)

Adopted

12 Weeks

Rough White (double dilute)

14 lbs 

Fostered in SE Michigan
Fenced yard required

Meet Misty, a sweet baby girl born July 30, 2024. She is the product of an accidental merle to merle breeding. Misty has confirmed hearing in one ear and little if any vision. Despite this, she's happy and outgoing puppy that is adjusts to new things and sounds pretty quickly. She loves belly rubs, toys, rides in the car and, most of all, her meals and treats. Misty is working on learning how to walk on a leash. She would love a nice fenced in yard and another playful collie friend would be a bonus. He foster collie siblings have been teaching her the ropes around the yard and home. She's learned to navigate five steps, is crate trained and working on sit. Do you have a heart big enough for this little sweetie?




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Adopted

Clyde (Male)

Adopted

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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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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Adopted

Flynn (Male)

Adopted

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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Adopted

Honey (Female)

Adopted

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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Adoption Pending

Rocky (Male)

Adoption Pending

4 Years

Rough Tricolor

60 lbs 

Fostered in WI

Rocky tested positive for heartworm disease and completed his treatment. His foster mom has fallen in love and will be adopting Rocky!

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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