Testimonials
“I had adopted two collies from CRLNE. I paid my dues and enjoyed the Newsletters and the Annual Picnic. I thought that was all I needed to do to support the League. Then at one Picnic, Diane Mancini, the President, spoke about how there would be no CRLNE without the foster homes. We couldn't take in needy collies and we wouldn't have any collies for eager adopters. I got it.
I went to Diane and said that I didn't know how to do it, I didn't think I could do it, but I would try. She promised that the League would coach me through whenever I needed it. Soon the League sent me my first foster. Diane was as good as her word. She took every phone call, answered all my questions and reassured me that many things I was concerned about were to be expected during the fostering process. And, of course, I fell a little bit in love with "Winston."
But when he jumped into the car of his forever family without a backward glance, I cried a little and knew I had done my job. I've been fostering ever since.”
- Marjorie, Collie Foster Mom
"Fostering for CRLNE is exciting, fun, hard work and so worth every hour of effort. I have fostered twelve collies. Each was a mystery. People often ask, "How can you stand to let them go?" CRLNE has offered these dogs outstanding new homes in which they will be safe and cherished. How can I not be happy they are moving forward? Each adoption meant I could help another collie.”
- Janet, Collie Foster Mom
“We foster because we can. We foster for the experience of seeing an animal become whole. We foster for the adventure that happens even though it takes place in our home. We foster for the unconditional love that is given from both sides, and the happiness and heartbreak that comes with it."
- Carolynn, Collie Foster Mom
“My husband and I will never forget fostering Rusty. He was an amazing dog. There'll never be another like him. We had him from Labor day to Super Bowl weekend. He hit the doggie lottery. We couldn't be happier for him. He lives in an amazing place with wonderful people and two collie siblings. He couldn't have found a better home. Although it was heartbreaking to see him go it was worth it in the end. The people who adopted him still stay in contact with us and every time we hear from them, it makes us happy”
- Gail, Collie Foster Mom