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 $325 for adult dogs, $400 for puppies under one year, and $150 for dogs eight years and older.

All rescued Collies receive the following veterinary care:

• Spaying or neutering
• DHLPP & rabies vaccines
• Heartworm test, (then placed on Interceptor Spectrum)
• Fecal exam
• Eye check (puppies)
• Teeth cleaning (if necessary)
• Bordatella (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 Buddy (Male) Available 4 Years Rough Collie Mix Buddy is a large, lovable Great Pyrenees, Collie mix who loves every person he meets! Read more...
Available Maddie (Female) Available 4 Years Rough Tricolor Meet Maddie! She is a petite four year old collie weighing only 40 lbs. She is a sweet and gentle girl who is a bit shy. Read more...
Available Ollie (Male) Available 10 Years Rough Collie Mix Ollie is an older, distinguished Southern Gentleman. He is so loving, and loyal! He is sensitive and has quirks, like any southern gentleman would!  Read more...
Adopted Katie (Female) Adopted 1 Years Rough Tricolor Katie is a great dog, obedient, love people, loves toys, and wants to play all of the time! Read more...
Permanent Foster Chance (Male) Permanent Foster 13 Years Rough Sable and White Chance was seized in a neglect case.   He was emaciated, matted, horrible condition. Shelter advised he was tied up outside. His teeth were so bad that their vet could not determine his age.  Read more... Donate
Medical Hold Phoenix (Male) Medical Hold 2 Years Rough Sable and White Phoenix was seized from a hoarding situation of about 70 dogs.  Read more... Donate
Medical Hold Leon (Male) Medical Hold 2 Years Rough Sable-headed White Leon is new to Collie Rescue and will be undergoing Heartworm Treatment for the next few months. Stay tuned for his progress as we get to know him! Read more... Donate
Medical Hold Meggie (Female) Medical Hold 2 Years Rough Tricolor Sweet Meggie is undergoing Heartworm Treatment Read more... Donate
Adopted Millie (Female) Adopted 10 Years Rough Collie Mix Millie, the sweetest girl you could ever meet..... Read more...
Adopted Spikey (Male) Adopted 1 Years Rough Blue Merle Spikey touched the heart of one of our dedicated volunteers and has found his forever home! Read more...