NorCal Collie Rescue
NorCal Collie Rescue is a nonprofit corporation* founded by collie lovers who are dedicated to taking responsibility for collies at risk in northern California. Collies come to rescue from many sources, including animal shelters, death of the primary caretaker, people whose health has changed, breeders, divorce and many other circumstances.
Our volunteers take in and rehome collies in California, North of the Tehachapis. If you are in southern California, please contact Southland Collie Rescue. NCR will not ship collies or place them out of state, but we do collaborate with collie rescues adjacent to our area of coverage.
Please Note - NorCal Collie Rescue does not place Border Collies. They are a different breed from a Rough or Smooth Coat Collie. Please contact NorCal Border Collie Rescue or Border Collie Rescue of Northern California to adopt or rehome a Border Collie.
Please visit our About NCR page to learn more about our Organization.
NorCal Collie Rescue is a nonprofit corporation* founded by collie lovers who are dedicated to taking responsibility for collies at risk in northern California. Collies come to rescue from many sources, including animal shelters, death of the primary caretaker, people whose health has changed, breeders, divorce and many other circumstances.
Our volunteers take in and rehome collies in California, North of the Tehachapis. If you are in southern California, please contact Southland Collie Rescue. NCR will not ship collies or place them out of state, but we do collaborate with collie rescues adjacent to our area of coverage.
Please Note - NorCal Collie Rescue does not place Border Collies. They are a different breed from a Rough or Smooth Coat Collie. Please contact NorCal Border Collie Rescue or Border Collie Rescue of Northern California to adopt or rehome a Border Collie.
Please visit our About NCR page to learn more about our Organization.
Other collie organizations helping rescued collies in California:
A Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization
Serving Northern California
and Surrounding Areas
Serving Northern California
and Surrounding Areas
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How to Donate:
Send your donations directly to NCR:
NorCal Collie Rescue
274 Redwood Shores Pkwy. #210
Redwood City, CA. 94065
Make checks payable to NorCal Collie Rescue
Thank you!!
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Send your donations directly to NCR:
NorCal Collie Rescue
274 Redwood Shores Pkwy. #210
Redwood City, CA. 94065
Make checks payable to NorCal Collie Rescue
Thank you!!
Donate through PayPal
NorCal Collie Rescue offers you the convenience of donating through your credit card. You will receive a tax donation receipt once your billing comes through to us from PayPal.
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NCR would like to take the opportunity to make the NCR family and friends aware of the Collie Rescue Foundation (CRF). CRF came into existence in 2005 due to a large seizure of dogs from a collie hoarder. Local collie groups did not have the financial means to help all of the dogs that needed medical attention and so CRF was founded. CRF has helped many collie groups across America since then, including NCR, for which we and the collies are forever grateful.
CRF is funded by membership and donations. An annual membership is as little as $25. To become a member or donate: https://collierescuefoundation.org/product/memorial-tribute-donation/
The following article about CRF appeared in the Collie Club of America Fall Bulletin 2024:
CRF-Helping Save the Innocent.pdf
CRF is funded by membership and donations. An annual membership is as little as $25. To become a member or donate: https://collierescuefoundation.org/product/memorial-tribute-donation/
The following article about CRF appeared in the Collie Club of America Fall Bulletin 2024:
CRF-Helping Save the Innocent.pdf
Celebrating 20 Years of NorCal Collie Rescue!
We are proud to share this special anniversary video, featuring Collies (and some Collie companions!) rescued throughout our 20 years. We did our best to include as many photos as possible, though we may have missed a few along the way. We hope you enjoy looking back and celebrating with us.
In 2005, Catherine Toft had a vision of creating a Collie rescue, and with the help of Andrea Moss, Jean Roberts, Karen Boselly, and the generosity of so many early donors, that vision became a reality.
To everyone who has believed in us and supported our mission to save these beautiful dogs — THANK YOU.
Here’s to the next 20 years of rescue, community, and Collies.
Karen Cavallo, President
We are proud to share this special anniversary video, featuring Collies (and some Collie companions!) rescued throughout our 20 years. We did our best to include as many photos as possible, though we may have missed a few along the way. We hope you enjoy looking back and celebrating with us.
In 2005, Catherine Toft had a vision of creating a Collie rescue, and with the help of Andrea Moss, Jean Roberts, Karen Boselly, and the generosity of so many early donors, that vision became a reality.
To everyone who has believed in us and supported our mission to save these beautiful dogs — THANK YOU.
Here’s to the next 20 years of rescue, community, and Collies.
Karen Cavallo, President
CLICK BELOW TO check out our
Video Collage of the past 20 years!
Video Collage of the past 20 years!
Record-Speed Rescue Saves 28 Collies in Elko, NV from Hoarding Situation
Posted: May 5, 2026
Southwest Collie Rescue (SWCR) was notified of a potential hoarding situation in Elko, NV mid February and alerted the West Coast Collie Rescue Coalition (WCCRC) which consists of 5 collie rescues (Western Canada, Southland, NorCal, Cascade and Southwest). We immediately rallied and committed to what each group could assist with.
On February 17, 2026, 34 dogs were seized from the owners property and brought to the City of Elko Animal Shelter. Three days later, 1 female gave birth to 5 puppies for a total of 39 dogs - 10 small dogs and 29 collies. Unfortunately, all the dogs were on hold - no action or releases could be taken - until allowed by a Judge. The Judge released the dogs on March 11, 2026.
The WCCRC immediately mobilized and began arranging for fosters and transport for each of the dogs, complying with the shelter's request to remove the juveniles, pregnant mother and new puppies first. Southwest Collie Rescue had a professional transport pick up the mother, 5 puppies and 3 adults and NorCal Collie Rescue (NCR) representatives drove to Reno, picking up the 5 juveniles. Subsequently, 2 of them were driven to Redding to be transferred to Cascade Collie Rescue. All of the remaining collies at the shelter were altered, vaccinated, microchipped and received a light dental. Another trip from the Bay Area to Elko was made over the weekend, to pick up 4 adult dogs. On the drive back, we transferred 1 to a foster to adopt in Gardnerville and 1 to Murphy in Sacramento. The other 2 went to Pebble Beach.
In addition to our pick up in Elko, Western Canada picked up 4 dogs. SWCR picked up 3 dogs and Cascade picked up their additional 3 from a transporter in Reno. The coalition completely emptied the shelter of dogs in 6 days! This is a perfect example of it taking a village. NCR brought in a total of 7 dogs. Of the 3 juveniles, 1 has been placed as a foster to adopt and 2 are being fostered in SF, still looking for their forever homes.
Thank you to each and every one of you who offered to help. Even if we didn't utilize you, we are grateful to have you on board and know we can count on your help in the future. Those of you who were able to help with transport, foster, or donate - Thank you!
News Article: https://elkobrief.com/briefs/2026-03-20-record-speed-rescue-saves-28-collies-from-hoarding-situation/
Posted: May 5, 2026
Southwest Collie Rescue (SWCR) was notified of a potential hoarding situation in Elko, NV mid February and alerted the West Coast Collie Rescue Coalition (WCCRC) which consists of 5 collie rescues (Western Canada, Southland, NorCal, Cascade and Southwest). We immediately rallied and committed to what each group could assist with.
On February 17, 2026, 34 dogs were seized from the owners property and brought to the City of Elko Animal Shelter. Three days later, 1 female gave birth to 5 puppies for a total of 39 dogs - 10 small dogs and 29 collies. Unfortunately, all the dogs were on hold - no action or releases could be taken - until allowed by a Judge. The Judge released the dogs on March 11, 2026.
The WCCRC immediately mobilized and began arranging for fosters and transport for each of the dogs, complying with the shelter's request to remove the juveniles, pregnant mother and new puppies first. Southwest Collie Rescue had a professional transport pick up the mother, 5 puppies and 3 adults and NorCal Collie Rescue (NCR) representatives drove to Reno, picking up the 5 juveniles. Subsequently, 2 of them were driven to Redding to be transferred to Cascade Collie Rescue. All of the remaining collies at the shelter were altered, vaccinated, microchipped and received a light dental. Another trip from the Bay Area to Elko was made over the weekend, to pick up 4 adult dogs. On the drive back, we transferred 1 to a foster to adopt in Gardnerville and 1 to Murphy in Sacramento. The other 2 went to Pebble Beach.
In addition to our pick up in Elko, Western Canada picked up 4 dogs. SWCR picked up 3 dogs and Cascade picked up their additional 3 from a transporter in Reno. The coalition completely emptied the shelter of dogs in 6 days! This is a perfect example of it taking a village. NCR brought in a total of 7 dogs. Of the 3 juveniles, 1 has been placed as a foster to adopt and 2 are being fostered in SF, still looking for their forever homes.
Thank you to each and every one of you who offered to help. Even if we didn't utilize you, we are grateful to have you on board and know we can count on your help in the future. Those of you who were able to help with transport, foster, or donate - Thank you!
News Article: https://elkobrief.com/briefs/2026-03-20-record-speed-rescue-saves-28-collies-from-hoarding-situation/
ADOPTION UPDATE!
2 of the Elko puppies, Duchess & Diva, → were adopted to two wonderful families that live a very short distance from each other, one in Fairfax and one in San Rafael, just 3 Miles!
By coincidence, both Adopters registered for the same puppy training classes for Diva and Duchess. Adopters have agreed to keep the sisters in contact for ever happily after!
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Bluegie & Missy (below) ↓ were adopted and now living in Pebble Beach!
Read their Happy Tail story HERE.
2 of the Elko puppies, Duchess & Diva, → were adopted to two wonderful families that live a very short distance from each other, one in Fairfax and one in San Rafael, just 3 Miles!
By coincidence, both Adopters registered for the same puppy training classes for Diva and Duchess. Adopters have agreed to keep the sisters in contact for ever happily after!
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Bluegie & Missy (below) ↓ were adopted and now living in Pebble Beach!
Read their Happy Tail story HERE.
Bluegie
Missy