Adopt a Collie in Virginia

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.

Virginia's rescue dog community is active across the DC suburbs, Richmond, Norfolk, and Roanoke. The state has both high-need rural shelters and well-organized urban rescues. A rescued Virginia dog often comes through one of these active organizations.