Adopt a Collie in Illinois

Collies — rough-coated like Lassie or smooth-coated — are gentle, intelligent, and devoted herding dogs that love family life. They appear in rescue from breed networks and occasionally shelters. A rescued Collie is a sweet, watchful, and biddable family companion.

Illinois has a large rescue dog community, with Chicago and the surrounding suburbs home to dozens of active rescues and shelters. Downstate organizations in Springfield, Peoria, and Champaign also serve large populations. A rescued Illinois dog typically comes from an active, well-connected organization.