NorCal Collie Rescue: The Angel Fund

The Angel Fund

Quite often we will rescue collies that are elderly and others also in need of special medical care. Because there are reasonable limits on what we can ask regarding adoption fees for older and medically challenged collies, the adoption fee usually does not cover their medical expenses. To help cover these expenses so that we can save collies regardless of age and medical condition, we have set up a special fund to help these collies. It is called “The Angel Fund” and is named for Angel, one of our elderly rescue collies.

Angel came to collie rescue when a shelter worker contacted us about a purebred, elderly collie in the shelter, one he thought was too sweet to die. And was he ever right. Every volunteer who came into contact with Angel fell in love instantly. At a likely 11 years old, her chances of getting adopted were remote...but once you met her, well, let's just say that two volunteers independently came up with the name "Angel" for her.

Angel had had a hard life, for sure. She was picked up by animal services when their truck hit her. She looked like a coyote when she arrived in collie rescue, with years of undercoat still there, full of dirt and foxtails. Yet, her sweet collie nature overwhelmed us all, and there was no doubt whatsoever that she would have the best rest of her life that anyone could humanly offer her. Count the love, not the years.

Support the Angel Fund by purchasing a Rick Aeschliman Angel Fund Series limited edition print!

See how your support has helped these special collies.

Angel Fund Featured Collies

Butterscotch

Lindsey

Joy!

(Limited Edition of 250 prints)

This painting represents the incredible resiliency that all of our canine friends share. Once, these animals were in the worse of situations and now they just shine!

The sable rough collie in this painting was rescued from an animal hoarder who had over 200 collies and was convicted of animal cruelty in Montana in 2003.

The Apple of My Eye

(Limited Edition of 250 prints)

Dedicated to all of our collie friends that have found a special place in someone's heart.

Angel continues to be Rick's muse. Here she is sharing a moment with one of her collie friends, hoping for a nibble on an apple they've nabbed from a tree in the Aeschliman orchard.

The Road Home

(Limited Edition of 250 prints)

In honor of Angel and other elderly and needy collies, Nevada City artist, Rick Aeschliman has created the painting, “The Road Home, ”as a tribute to all our collie friends waiting for their permanent homes.

For a special price of $80 (includes shipping/sales tax), you may purchase a limited edition print of Rick's paintings. The image size is 10”x14”. Proceeds from the sale of these prints will be donated to help collies, including the Angel Fund.

To purchase one of these limited edition prints, sent a check or money order to:

Rick Aeschliman, Fine Art Studio, 10971 Monte Vista Court, Nevada City, CA 95959

Write the name of the print you are ordering and indicate "Angel Fund" in the memo field of your check.

You may also donate directly to the Angel Fund using PayPal, by clicking the button to the left. Please let us know if you donate this way, so that we can credit your donation to the Angel Fund. Note on your PayPal contribution or email: info@calcollierescue.org.

The collies thank you!!