31 years of rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming collies
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We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. Questions may be emailed to info@collierescue.org or mailed to Collie Rescue of Greater Illinois, PO Box 11 Hinsdale, IL 60522.
Your Collie Guide
I'm GaiL — your Guided AI Liaison for collie rescue. Think of me as your personal guide to finding the perfect collie companion.
Meet our adoptable collies
We currently have 4 collies ready for their forever homes. Each dog has been fully vetted, evaluated, and is waiting to meet their perfect family.
🐾 Just arrived!
🏡 Ready for my forever home
❤️ So much love to give!
❤️ So much love to give!
Our adoption process starts with a simple questionnaire. We'll learn about your lifestyle and match you with the perfect collie companion.
Start ApplicationSupport our rescue mission
Your donation directly supports the collies in our care. Every dollar helps provide medical care, food, shelter, grooming, and transportation for collies in need.
Each rescued collie receives comprehensive care including:
We don't run rubber-chicken galas. Each fundraiser starts with a dog and a question: what would actually be fun? Here's what's happening right now.
Not ready to donate? You can still make a difference by volunteering your time, becoming a foster home, or simply sharing our posts on social media.
Help collies find their way home
CRGI is 100% volunteer-run! From transports to events, there are many ways to use your talents to help collies find their forever homes.
Just a love for collies and a willingness to help! We provide training and support for all volunteer roles.
Provide a temporary loving home
Foster homes are the heart of our rescue. You provide a safe, loving environment for a collie while they wait for their forever family. It's one of the most rewarding ways to help!
Every collie who comes into rescue needs a calm, loving environment to decompress and rebuild confidence. Foster families are the bridge between rescue and a forever home.
CRGI covers all veterinary care, provides supplies, and offers 24/7 support from experienced coordinators. You're never alone in this journey!
30 years of rescue
Since 1995, Collie Rescue of Greater Illinois has been dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming collies throughout Illinois and neighboring states. We've helped thousands of collies find their forever families.
Collie Rescue of Greater Illinois has reimagined thousands of futures by connecting collies in need with compassionate adopters, fosters, and supporters. What started as a small group of collie enthusiasts in 1995 has grown into one of the Midwest's most trusted collie rescue organizations.
We partner with shelters, owners, and caring supporters to offer collies a second chance. Each dog receives individualized attention—from medical care and grooming to behavior support—before we thoughtfully match them with their forever families.
Every rescued collie receives:
After medical care, each collie spends a minimum of two weeks with a foster family. This time allows us to understand temperament, routines, and preferences so we can place every dog with a home that fits.
We support families throughout Illinois and neighboring states by building connections and providing guidance. Families interested in adoption are interviewed by dedicated volunteers. We learn about your lifestyle, experience with dogs, and what you hope to find in a companion. Our team then pairs you with a collie whose personality and needs align with your home.
We partner with shelters, owners, and caring supporters to offer collies a second chance. Each dog receives individualized attention - from medical care and grooming to behavior support - before we thoughtfully match them with their forever families.
CRGI has no paid staff. Every dollar donated goes directly to helping our collies. Our dedicated volunteers handle everything from transports and fostering to administration and events.
Adoption fees help cover the cost of veterinary care, which averages $600-1000 per dog.
Every collie leaves pawprints on our hearts. Below we honor the dogs we have loved and lost, remembered through stories shared by their families.
Jameson
Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on August 6, 2022
Jameson formerly Foster, was such a special boy. My first heartworm foster dog. I fell hard for him. He made me laugh everyday as he tried to be smarter than me. I didn’t get to love him long enough.🌈❤️🐾
Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on November 14, 2019
Snow was the best! Snowman, Snowie.
Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on January 22, 2015
Kojak chose us.
We didn't have Annie long, but we were happy to pamper her for a few years.
CRGI relies on a trusted network of veterinarians, groomers, trainers, and supporters who believe every collie deserves compassionate care.
Lizzy’s Fund champions senior collies by underwriting advanced medical care when they need it most. Their ongoing partnership gives our golden oldies a second chance.
Visit Lizzy’s FundInterested in partnering with CRGI? We welcome collaborations with veterinary clinics, groomers, trainers, financial sponsors, and service providers who share our passion for collies.
Contact us to get involvedGet in touch with CRGI
Life circumstances change. If you can no longer keep your collie, CRGI can help find them a loving new home.
Check on your application status or continue your conversation with GaiL in the applicant portal.
Access Your ApplicationFollow us on social media for updates on available dogs, success stories, and upcoming events.
Collie Rescue of Greater Illinois, Inc.
PO Box 11
Hinsdale, IL 60522
I'm here to answer your questions about adoption, fostering, volunteering, and more. Just ask and I'll do my best to help!
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Rehome your collie with care
Life circumstances change, and sometimes the most loving thing you can do is find your dog a new home where they can thrive.
You're not alone in this. CRGI has been helping collies find new beginnings for over 30 years. We understand this is a difficult decision, and we're here to help - not to judge.
Not a collie? No worries - we can help point you to other rescues that might be a better fit for your dog's breed.
How CRGI fundraises
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100% goes to collie care
Your generosity helps us care for our collies. The dogs send their waggy-tailed thanks!
All tips go to CRGI's general fund for collie care.
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