Tri-State Collie Rescue (TSCR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue headquartered in Ohio. We are 100% volunteer- and foster-based and currently provide services in the following states: Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and West Virginia. Our rescue provides all veterinary care, housing, assessment, and general training for owner-surrendered, breeder-released, stray, and neglected dogs.
Welcome to Tri-State Collie Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to Collies, Shelties, and mixes thereof
Mental Health Matters.
Since 1949, May has served as National Mental Health Awareness Month. This national movement aims to break the stigma surrounding mental illnesses; extend support to individuals and families affected by mental illness; foster public education about mental health and illnesses; and advocate for policies that better support mental health and wellness.
Dogs can suffer from mental illness, too. While some breeds have a predisposition for certain mental health issues, dogs who have suffered from abuse, neglect, and other traumas commonly struggle with their mental health. At TSCR, we have helped many Collies, Shelties, and mixes thereof who have struggled with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. We know that our friends and fellows in animal rescue have, too.
This month, we want to do our part by spotlighting mental health issues that affect both humans and dogs. Follow us on social media as we raise awareness and help to end the stigma that still unfairly surrounds these health issues.
To learn more about Mental Health Awareness Month, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness’s (NAMI) website.
Get up to speed on MDR1 multidrug sensitivity!
One of our National Heartworm Awareness Month goals back in April was to raise awareness about MDR1 multidrug sensitivity, a genetic condition that is common in Collies and other herding breeds and that affects which medications are safe for them to take.
We’re excited to debut this infographic, which was developed just for TSCR by a public health professional who also happens to be a Collie lover! We’re also thrilled about our new MDR1 Multidrug Sensitivity page, which provides more information about the condition, problem drugs for dogs with MDR1 mutations, and MDR1 genetic testing.
Our History
Our founder and current Director, Sharon Goodburn, began saving Collies at the tender age of 17 when she obtained her first Collie, Princess. Princess was Sharon’s constant companion for 14 years. Sharon loved the breed so much and wanted to be around Collies as much as possible, so she began volunteering at Kingswood Kollie Kennel, owned by Elva Alexander, in 1959. Sharon took care of the grooming and dietary needs of the Collies at Kingswood, and her volunteering lead to owning a second Collie, Dutchess, and then co-owning her third and fourth Collies (Tammy and Amber) with Elva. Thus began Sharon’s decades of dedication to admiring and preserving the Collie breed.
In 1984, Sharon opened her own small boarding kennel, Amber Lynn Kennels, in Ohio. She and several other exhibitors/breeders in Delaware and Franklin Counties began working together as a rescue and saved 17 Collies during their first year of operation. They knew that they could do more with additional resources, so Sharon added 12 more kennel runs to her facility, dedicating them solely for rescue. The group ensured that for each rescue dog, all medical needs were addressed, grooming was completed, and assessment was conducted by those with Collie experience and knowledge of the breed. Then, the rescue Collies were placed for adoption. This was the beginning of Tri-State Collie Rescue (TSCR).
TSCR grew enough to incorporate as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the early ’90s. At present, TSCR services 11 states, has over 100 volunteers, and has rescued over 5,000 dogs since its inception. Our goal is to give our dogs a new lease on life, one at a time. With our expanding service area, we are always in need of volunteers, veterinarians who provide discounted services to rescues, groomers, shelter partners, and donors. If you can help in any way, please complete our Volunteer Application or use our site’s Contact Form so we can put you in touch with the appropriate TSCR department. Our mission is, and always will be: “Rescue, Restore, Rehome.”
