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Thistle

Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog

Male, Senior
Pueblo West, CO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
A COMPLETED APPLICATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ANY CONVERSATION ABOUT ADOPTING FROM OUR ORGANIZATION.  PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBISTE AT www.colliesheltierescue.org AND READ ABOUT THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS (GOOD PHONE INTERVIEW,  SECURELY FENCED YARD, FABULOUS REFERENCE FROM YOUR VETERINARIAN AND A HOME VISIT.)  I KNOW THAT SOUNDS LIKE A LOT BUT WE SCREEN CAREFULLY FOR THE SAKE OF THE DOGS.  THEY DESERVE IT! This little Sheltie friend was named Thistle in a local shelter.  Thistle is approximately 7-8 years old, a neutered male and UTD on all vaccines.  He is basically a shy little fellow, although he does warm up, especially to women.  He needs a dental but we need to wait for a month or two since he just had a general anesthetic for his neuter.  But he needs the dental cleaning, with extractions to be sure, and we cover all the expenses.   Shelties are shy by nature, as I bet you already know.  All five of the Shelties from this latest hoarder confiscation lacked early socialization.  That is evident.  Four of the five Shelties are young adults and coming around quickly.  Thistle will take more time and patience.  He is eating well now with some yummies in his bowl on top of the kibble.  He drinks appropriately and is peeing and pooping outside in a kennel since he has not got the hang of walking on a leash yet.  But today, he sat in the warm sunshine with his favorite volunteer, with his head on her lap.  I thought he might begin to purr. Sheltie experience is critical for the successful placement of Thistle.  Adults who are home most of the time would be great also.  Companionable adult dogs to show him the ways of the force and where to go potty.  School age children might be too noisy and disruptive for this senior gentleman's wishes.  Have questions?  We have answers. Please consider adding a senior dog to your household.  You will get extra sparkles in your halo for giving an older dog the chance of a lifetime.      Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.February 1, 2026, 6:30 pm

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Thor

Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog

Male, Young
Pueblo West, CO
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
A COMPLETED APPLICATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ANY CONVERSATION ABOUT ADOPTING FROM OUR ORGANIZATION.  PLEASE GO TO www.colliesheltierescue.org AND READ ABOUT THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS (GOOD PHONE INTERVIEW, SECURELY FENCED YARD, FABULOUS REFERENCE FROM YOUR VETERINARIAN AND HOME VISIT.  I KNOW THAT SEEMS LIKE A LOT BUT WE SCREEN VERY CAREFULLY OF THE SAKE OF THE DOGS.  THEY DESERVE IT! Thor is the name of this handsome gent.  He is a 36#, 2 year old neutered male tricolor Sheltie.  He is not fat.  He is a big Sheltie bred by folks who did not adhere to the breed standard.  Sometimes the bigger Shelties have bigger brains.  (oops, I said that out loud).  And Thor is very smart.  He learns quickly and retains the knowledge.  BUT, he was not socialized early enough in his previous life.  And he is very pushy.  He needs to have adopters who are at least as smart as he is. Thor's health is excellent.  He has been neutered recently.  His baseline bloodwork is great.  He is heartworm negative.  All of his vaccines are up to date.  His structure is good and strong.  But the most important thing to remember about Thor is that he is a DOMINANT DOG.  With his own people, he is sweet and loving. But, strangers are a whole different thing.  He will need a dedicated mom and/or dad to patiently teach him that most humans are nice and kind and may have treats in their pockets.  Lack of early socialization shows up in adult dogs and becomes a challenge to them their whole lives.  Thor's foster family is striving to redirect his energy when he is frightened by new people in new situations.  We would recommend a good trainer that only uses positive reinforcement techniques.  This guy is very food motivated so that should help. This is NOT a dog for a first time dog owner.  His forever folks need to have good dog skills and be aware of humans and other dogs that are nearby.  So far, Thor has been fine with female dogs but not other male dogs.  He might prefer to be an only dog although he does love to run and play and roughhouse with a female Collie in his foster home and a little tiny female Sheltie too.  He is a sofa dog and loves to cuddle, especially in the evening, to watch a little TV.  Adores toys and actually plays with a ball and brings it back.  NO KIDS PLEASE.  NO KIDS OR GRANDKIDS.  With Thor's issues with strangers, we don't know that he would ever be safe with kids. Rocky Mountain Collie and Sheltie Rescue always puts pooches first.  We love the folks that adopt from us.  But the needs of the dogs must always come first.  Thor has not had the greatest life up until now.  But the rest of his life will be the best of his life.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.February 14, 2026, 6:29 pm

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We'll also keep you updated on Thistle's adoption status with email updates.
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Thistle

Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog

Male, Senior
Pueblo West, CO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
A COMPLETED APPLICATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ANY CONVERSATION ABOUT ADOPTING FROM OUR ORGANIZATION.  PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBISTE AT www.colliesheltierescue.org AND READ ABOUT THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS (GOOD PHONE INTERVIEW,  SECURELY FENCED YARD, FABULOUS REFERENCE FROM YOUR VETERINARIAN AND A HOME VISIT.)  I KNOW THAT SOUNDS LIKE A LOT BUT WE SCREEN CAREFULLY FOR THE SAKE OF THE DOGS.  THEY DESERVE IT! This little Sheltie friend was named Thistle in a local shelter.  Thistle is approximately 7-8 years old, a neutered male and UTD on all vaccines.  He is basically a shy little fellow, although he does warm up, especially to women.  He needs a dental but we need to wait for a month or two since he just had a general anesthetic for his neuter.  But he needs the dental cleaning, with extractions to be sure, and we cover all the expenses.   Shelties are shy by nature, as I bet you already know.  All five of the Shelties from this latest hoarder confiscation lacked early socialization.  That is evident.  Four of the five Shelties are young adults and coming around quickly.  Thistle will take more time and patience.  He is eating well now with some yummies in his bowl on top of the kibble.  He drinks appropriately and is peeing and pooping outside in a kennel since he has not got the hang of walking on a leash yet.  But today, he sat in the warm sunshine with his favorite volunteer, with his head on her lap.  I thought he might begin to purr. Sheltie experience is critical for the successful placement of Thistle.  Adults who are home most of the time would be great also.  Companionable adult dogs to show him the ways of the force and where to go potty.  School age children might be too noisy and disruptive for this senior gentleman's wishes.  Have questions?  We have answers. Please consider adding a senior dog to your household.  You will get extra sparkles in your halo for giving an older dog the chance of a lifetime.      Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.February 1, 2026, 6:30 pm

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We'll also keep you updated on Thor's adoption status with email updates.
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Thor

Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog

Male, Young
Pueblo West, CO
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
A COMPLETED APPLICATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ANY CONVERSATION ABOUT ADOPTING FROM OUR ORGANIZATION.  PLEASE GO TO www.colliesheltierescue.org AND READ ABOUT THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS (GOOD PHONE INTERVIEW, SECURELY FENCED YARD, FABULOUS REFERENCE FROM YOUR VETERINARIAN AND HOME VISIT.  I KNOW THAT SEEMS LIKE A LOT BUT WE SCREEN VERY CAREFULLY OF THE SAKE OF THE DOGS.  THEY DESERVE IT! Thor is the name of this handsome gent.  He is a 36#, 2 year old neutered male tricolor Sheltie.  He is not fat.  He is a big Sheltie bred by folks who did not adhere to the breed standard.  Sometimes the bigger Shelties have bigger brains.  (oops, I said that out loud).  And Thor is very smart.  He learns quickly and retains the knowledge.  BUT, he was not socialized early enough in his previous life.  And he is very pushy.  He needs to have adopters who are at least as smart as he is. Thor's health is excellent.  He has been neutered recently.  His baseline bloodwork is great.  He is heartworm negative.  All of his vaccines are up to date.  His structure is good and strong.  But the most important thing to remember about Thor is that he is a DOMINANT DOG.  With his own people, he is sweet and loving. But, strangers are a whole different thing.  He will need a dedicated mom and/or dad to patiently teach him that most humans are nice and kind and may have treats in their pockets.  Lack of early socialization shows up in adult dogs and becomes a challenge to them their whole lives.  Thor's foster family is striving to redirect his energy when he is frightened by new people in new situations.  We would recommend a good trainer that only uses positive reinforcement techniques.  This guy is very food motivated so that should help. This is NOT a dog for a first time dog owner.  His forever folks need to have good dog skills and be aware of humans and other dogs that are nearby.  So far, Thor has been fine with female dogs but not other male dogs.  He might prefer to be an only dog although he does love to run and play and roughhouse with a female Collie in his foster home and a little tiny female Sheltie too.  He is a sofa dog and loves to cuddle, especially in the evening, to watch a little TV.  Adores toys and actually plays with a ball and brings it back.  NO KIDS PLEASE.  NO KIDS OR GRANDKIDS.  With Thor's issues with strangers, we don't know that he would ever be safe with kids. Rocky Mountain Collie and Sheltie Rescue always puts pooches first.  We love the folks that adopt from us.  But the needs of the dogs must always come first.  Thor has not had the greatest life up until now.  But the rest of his life will be the best of his life.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.February 14, 2026, 6:29 pm

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We'll also keep you updated on Eleanor's adoption status with email updates.
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Eleanor

Collie Border Collie

Female, Adult
Pueblo West, CO
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
A COMPLETED APPLICATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ANY CONVERSATION ABOUT ADOPTING FROM OUR ORGANIZATION.  PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE AT www.colliesheltierescue.org AND READ ABOUT THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS (GOOD PHONE INTERVIEW, SECURELY FENCED YARD, FABULOUS REFERENCE FROM YOUR VETERINARIAN AND A HOME VISIT.  I KNOW THIS SOUNDS LIKE A LOT BUT WE SCREEN VERY CAREFULLY FOR THE SAKE OF THE DOGS.  THEY DESERVE IT! Eleanor is the quintessential fabulous dog from your childhood that is in your heart forever.  We don't know what combination of breeds are in Eleanor and it does not matter.  There is Collie, for sure.  At 64#, she is the right size to put your arms around and hug.  She is gentle and playful and active and cuddly.  She is everything that a family would want to be their lifetime companion.  Eleanor is a healthy and happy 4-year-old spayed female that is UTD on vaccines, microchipped and ready to fall in love.  She lost her home when her family lost their home and had to move to an apartment where life got too complicated.  Ellie has known nothing but love her entire life and we will make sure that continues forever.  As you can see from the photos, she is a straight- forward kiddo.  She will look into your eyes and clear through to your soul.  She is used to being wherever her humans are.  That includes on the couch, in an armchair and tucked into your bed or a nearby dogbed.  She would be sad if she could not be an "armpit dog", that is always that close. She loves men, women and children.  Great with other dogs and cats.  Housebroken.  A little anxious in the car, at least initially.  Good heavens!  What else could anyone want?? Successful candidates should have lots of herding dog experience.  And you just might have a next best friend.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.February 9, 2026, 5:08 pm

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234 S. Hacienda del Sol Dr., Pueblo West, CO 81007

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