We had just lost our beloved collie, Ben, to cancer and were devastated. I immediately started looking at collies available through Collie Rescue of VA-MD, certain that I'd recognize our next collie as soon as I saw him. I thought it would be another sable and white (Lassie-type) collie like Ben, but when we saw a photo of a large tri-color collie (taken at the end of a chain before rescue) we knew we were his and he was ours. We quickly met Samson and, after a home visit, Collie Rescue agreed that he could have a forever home in our hearts and lives. Samson is such a perfect match for us that people often assume we got him as a puppy instead of a 7-year-old. Thank you, Collie Rescue (and other breed rescues) for creating such wonderful new lives and happy endings.

Gary and Julie Gochenour
Woodstock, VA