Established in 1998, we are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the welfare of the Border Collie. We are active in rescuing Border Collies from shelters and assisting owners who wish to place their dogs into new homes.  We rescue dogs from as far north as Stockton, south to San Luis Obispo, and from the North Bay and South Bay Areas.  We do however, adopt dogs to new owners in all areas of California as well as neighboring states.  We are a foster based organization where our rescue dogs enjoy staying with one of our foster volunteers until they are adopted.  We depend on donations, adoption fees and the sale of merchandise to take care of the dogs in foster care.  Medical bills run very high and donations are always welcome.  If you would care to make a donation, please click on Donations.

wE ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF FOSTER CARE PROVIDERS

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Everyday we get dozens of requests from our local shelters asking if we have room for another Border Collie from their shelter.  The shelters are so full, dogs are being euthanized quickly when their hold period is over.  Some shelters only keep dogs for 3 - 5 days before euthanizing.  We have to move fast if we are planning to take a shelter dog but we can only do that if we have a foster home ready for that dog.  
We are hoping to enlarge our foster provider network so we can be ready to save the next Border Collie.  If you are interested in helping our rescue, please click here to view our foster information page. 
​  WE CAN REALLY USE YOUR HELP!!!!!!!

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In  MEMORY OF ANYA
​2013 - 2024

Anya pictured in 2014 when she was in our rescue group.
Anya in her happy home pictured in 2021.
​Below are messages from her owner, one to Anya and the other to her friends.
To our Anya, 
You've given us nothing but love, loyalty, and companionship, every single day since we brought you home 11.5 years ago. Anya you stole our hearts the moment we met you. Each day your smile, your talk, your antics, lightened up our day.
Today we release you from your final duty. 
We release you today with a smile still on your face, with honor and dignity.
Say hello to Jacks, Alexis, and Chance, for us, and all that have gone on before you.  They will be waiting to greet you at the bridge.

My love my friend
Momma and kids

To our friends and family

It is great sadness I am telling you this news.
Through much prayer and conversation with my primary care veterinarian, we've come to the decision that is best for Anya, which is to let her go.
I rescued Anya 11 years and 3 months ago when she was 9 months old from an abuser through BCRNC.  This dorky little lovable energetic muffin was doing her best to recover from the three surgeries (1 hip and 2 leg) that she underwent due to the neglect and cruel treatment from her original owner.
When I picked Anya up from her foster mom in Clovis, California, I vowed to her to do my best to never again experience pain. I intend to keep that promise.

Yesterday, we learned that Anya has a mass on her liver. Without surgery, it will grow.  Without surgery, we don't know if it's benign or malignant.

To have any surgery this major for any dog, let alone our 12 yr old border collie lab - Anya would be traumatic.

To add to this malady, Anya is already doing her best to manage her hip dysplasia and arthritis (with the help of many professional treatments).  

And, recently, she has developed a daily cough.  The source can only be determined by further extensive testing.  

If Anya were to survive the surgery, adding this type of recovery to her already daily challenges would not only be unfair but cruel.  I will not let her suffer, and I will not let my other dogs see her suffer.

Anya has been a trooper all these years, a beautiful watchdog, a faithful companion, a loyal big sister to her brothers and sisters, and to so many fosters dogs and dogs of friends, that have come through our doors.
It's time to say, 'Good job faithful servant, well done, your last shift ends today.'

I put Anya to sleep today at 12:15p.

I ask for prayers of peace and comfort for all in my household today.  And prayers for peace tomorrow and the days to come, as we start our journey living as three... not 4... or 5... as we have done for many, many years.

Annie and kids