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Understanding Collie History Series (Intro)

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Introduction to the Series. By Lisa, Collie Dog Owners Founder. When looking for collie information here at [tag]CollieDogOwners.com[/tag], some people tend to overlook the fact that collies are not only part of a breed, but they have a rich history that makes them a part of many different facets of [tag]canine[/tag] life.  On an individual [...]

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10 Tips On How To Find The Ideal Pet Sitter

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Author: Steve Searls Pet owners often forget to plan for their pets when they go on vacation. It is obvious that you cannot carry your dog everywhere, especially on long holidays. But it is very important that you make some sort of arrangements so that your puppy remains safe while you are enjoying your time [...]

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The Love of Animals

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Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to know lots of interesting animals. Horses, Dogs, Cats, Wildlife . . . If they liked people, I had a knack of getting to know them pretty well. When I started my career as an artist, animals were a natural subject for me to explore, and, growing up [...]

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Puppymills: Avoid at all costs!

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What is a puppymill? A puppymill is exactly what it sounds like. A mill (or any facility) that is responsible for churning out puppies. Usually this is done for a huge profit and at the expense of the breeding dogs health and wellbeing. Unscrupulous people who care more for the green in their pocket than [...]

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www.CollieRescue.US – Now Open for Listings!

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“CollieRescue.US” is an offspring of the Collie Dog Owners web portal (colliedogowners.com).  Since 2002, Collie Dog Owners has been providing dedicated rough & smooth collie information to novice and experienced collie owners around the world.  As one of the very first dedicated rough / smooth sites on the internet – and, to date, the largest [...]

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Collie Rescue – How the Collie Dog Owners Started

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On Feb. 2, 2002, a smooth coated collie mix named Floppy Brown Ears passed away. He was the last remaining childhood pet of his 19 year old owner, Lisa. This was the first time Lisa had been without a dog since age three, and she wanted to get another one to help her through the [...]

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Ode to my Rescuer

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A Tribute to those who have adopted “Rescue Collies” My Master, My new Friend… I would’ve died that day if not for you. I would’ve given up on life if not for your kind eyes. I would’ve used my teeth to tear if not for your gentle hands. I would have left this life believing [...]

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The Honey Jar

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The man and his wife of many years sat at the kitchen table, coffee mugs in hand, the morning paper spread open before them. “Any for sale?” she asked. Every morning, it was like this now. “I don’t know,” he said, adjusting his glasses as she reached for a jar, scraped it clean and spread [...]

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