Collie Rescue League of New England

08/31/2026

We look forward to seeing you and your collie(s) at our annual picnic in Stratham New Hampshire on Sat, Sept 12th. This lovely raffle basket is chock full of collie related surprises. Remember - you do NOT have to be a member to attend nor does your collie have to be one of our rescues. All collies and their humans are welcome!

08/29/2026

This is a pop up auction that ends tomorrow night at 9 pm (Sun, Aug 30). This collie tea light is a brand new design made by the ever talented Charles B Heubach. It is 5 inches tall, and you will not find this lovely collie everywhere.

This graceful collie sculpture combines flowing, carved-style detail with the warm glow of an included battery-operated LED tea light. Light shines through the openings in the collie’s coat, bringing the layered mane and sweeping tail to life.
Standing approximately 5 inches tall, it makes a beautiful accent for a shelf, mantel, desk, or bedside table—and a distinctive gift for anyone who loves collies.
• Approximately 5 inches tall
• Designed and 3D printed by Charles Bee
• Includes one battery-operated LED tea light
• Lightweight and intended for indoor display
• Made to order in the United States
Because each sculpture is individually 3D printed, slight variations and subtle layer lines are natural characteristics of the process.
For safety, use only a flameless battery-operated LED tea light. Never place a burning candle or other open flame inside the sculpture.

We are beginning this auction at its cost of $30. Bids that follow should be in $5 increments. To begin the bidding, please post your bid in the comments. Shipping is included.

Isn’t she lovely? (Stevie Wonder music in background.)

08/26/2026

Today is National Dog Day. What will you do for your collie? Pup cup, maybe?

08/24/2026

We are less than 3 wks away from our annual collie picnic on September 12th in Stratham NH. Pls look at the event created previously. Here’s a quick summary for those who have not attended before. You and your collie(s) are welcome. Your collie does not have to be one of our rescues. Lunch and dessert are provided free of charge. We will have awesome raffle baskets and 2 paintings to raffle. The door prize is this lovely treat canister.

We’re trying something new this year by offering limited treasure boxes for sale. Each box is a clear shoe box size filled with collie treasures and include a book by Albert Payson Terhune. (If you do not know who he is, pls look him up!) We will also take our annual group photo of all the collies and their humans which is always a challenge yet entertaining at the same time.

This is our largest annual fundraiser and 100% of all donations and membership dues go directly to the care of our collies. Hope to see you there!

08/19/2026

We often become aware of collies in need through a variety of sources including other rescues, our members and our followers to name a few. We learned this gal was a stray on Sat and picked up by Animal Control. We immediately contacted the shelter offering our assistance early Sun morning.

This collie could not be placed with anyone for 5 working days to allow adequate time for the owner to claim her. The owner turned over custody to the shelter, and we planned to pick her up this weekend. As many of you know, that requires much prep - transport, identification of a foster and countless other details, and our foster director Doug rallied the troops together. We were ready to roll.

Regrettably, we received a call this morning that the shelter had changed their minds. They plan to nurse her back to health themselves. We were disappointed to learn of their change in heart. By the very nature of a breed specific rescue, we think we have the most experience with rough and smooth collies. However, at the end of the day, what IS vitally important is that she is in a safe place, out of the elements, fed twice daily and has received urgently needed medical care. She has already captured their hearts with her sweetness. Of course she has; she’s a collie!

We wish the shelter every success, and we left the door open so that if they need us in the future, we are here.

08/18/2026

Drum roll please - this begins the kickoff of the 2027 calendar entries of your collie(s). We are pleased to relay that Chris Rheaume and Lisa Cacciatore will be teaming up again this year to create the 2027 calendar. Yay!

Here are the rules:
- ALL rough and smooth collie photos are eligible for submission; your collie does NOT need to be a CRLNE&NY rescue. Photos of collies passed on are acceptable.
- However, the cover will feature a living CRLNE&NY rescue.
- There should be no humans in the photo.
- There should be no other pets in the photo.
- You may send in multiple photos, but we will choose the one we think is best for the calendar.

The deadline for submission is September 12th (the day of our annual picnic). There cannot be any late submissions, as time is tight to get to the publisher. We encourage you to do it right now while it's fresh on your mind.

Submissions can be submitted to [email protected]

08/16/2026

From last night’s dinner sponsored by the Collie Health Foundation. Jon Provost who played Timmy in Lassie was the speaker. We had a wonderful time listening to his stories about Lassie. He received a standing ovation at the end from about 100 people in attendance.

08/16/2026

Let’s find this collie’s human(s). Please share. We also ask that you refrain from making negative comments. They are not helpful. There is a required minimum time between when a lost dog is found and when a dog may be made available for adoption or surrender to a rescue. The sooner an owner is identified, the sooner a dog can potentially start a new life. If you want to help, please share the post.

Found in the City of Batavia on Liberty Street. If this is your dog or you know the owner, please contact the shelter at 585-343-6410, option 7.
Shelter ID: D-139-26

**Please share on your personal page! Every share helps us a reunite a lost pet with their family😊 We automatically share to Genesee County, NY Lost & Found Pets, so you don't have to to🐱🐕 Thank you!

08/15/2026