Callie

[Angelo's Human]

Callie, I'm so glad you found the right place to be, the right lives to light up... and I'm glad we know you through facebook, too. Angelo says he's glad that he and you both have been chosen for Dog of the Day!

Much love,
Leland and Angelo,
co-authors of Angelo's Journey: A Border Collie's Quest for Home

[kaycountrygal]

Hello Callie, you sweet sweet pretty girl! I have tears in my eyes after reading about you. I am so sorry you had such a terrible beginning. I hope one day the person/s who mistreated you will somehow be punished. Thank Goodness for your loving humans who had the patience and understanding to give you a chance. It is obvious that you have a wonderful home and are loved. You really are a special dog and congrats on being DOTD. I hope all of you will have many years together. Kay in NC

[tatsxxx11]

Happy Dog of the Day to you, precious Callie! How deserving you are our of our extra special Sunday honors, sweetheart! So nice to see your proud family checking in today, too! (Hi Callie's family!) How you ever managed to summon the strength to hang on until your guardian angel rescuers could find you is nothing short of awe inspiring! I cannot fathom how any sentient human being could abuse an innocent animal as horrifically as you were abused, Callie. And I have to agree with your Daddy. It is perhaps best he and your Mommy don't now all that occurred in your early days. The important thing is that YOU have put those days in the past, replacing the horrors of those days with happy memories, fillng your heart with the uncondtinal love and devotion of your furparents! It's a testament to the canine spirit, and your family's incredible devotion and patience and love for animals, that in such a short time your body and soul have healed so completely. You truly are a miracle pup, Callie; no doubt about it!

I don't believe there will be a dry eye on Pet Talk, so moving is your story, beautiful girl! Happy endings such as yours are what the best of Pet Talk is all about! I can't tell you how happy I am for you sweetheart, that you found your way to SUCH wonderful forever furparents, and how blessed are they, having a beautiful best friend and soul mate for life, in you!!!

Enjoy a very special day of celebration, sweetheart, and to you and your family, wishes for many, many, many more carefree, love filled years together! BIG hugs and kisses to you on your big day, beautiful Callie!

[papbouv]

Callie is a very beautiful dog, did you know the Collie breed has eye problems especially one with a lot of white in there coats. Their are also all white collies not a preferred color but they are out there.Callie maybe a pure breed collie, Please read the following book it is the best book I have read in a very long time "If A Dog's Prayers Were Answered Bones Would Rain from the Sky" by Suzanne Clothier.
If you run across a dog that is fearful the worst thing you can do is "comfort" them is is much better to act like it is no big deal they will work though their fear much faster. I say this because I'm an old woman who has been around dogs all my life have read many books,have had Dog Fancy magazine every since it started or close to it. Hope I have not offended anyone but I try to be helpful.Papbouv
Collie eye problems:Collie eye anomaly (CEA), a genetic disease which causes improper development of the eye and possible blindness, is a common ailment in the breed.[8] More rarely, Collies can be affected by progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), another genetic disease in which bilateral degeneration of the retina results in progressive vision loss culminating in blindness.[9] Through genetic testing and careful screening program it would be theoretically possible to eradicate both of these problems in purebred lines, however, certainly in the UK, the Kennel Club does not require these tests to be done either for registration or showing. CEA is so prevalent that elimination of affected dogs except through very slow and careful breeding decisions to avoid shrinking the gene pool more than absolutely necessary. Collie puppies should be screened at an early age (6–8 weeks) by a certified veterinary ophthalmologist to check for CEA. PRA has a later onset and can be detected by DNA test, but is much less widespread (in the US) than CEA. (In the UK, PRA is more common.) [10] Note, the UK Kennel Club "Accredited Breeder Scheme" requires eye tests and recommends the genetic test for this class of members ,.[11]

[Silverwalk]

I disagree with not comforting dogs in distress. I would not ignore a child who is frightened, thus I do not ignore my dogs. I try to prepare them for stressers using medication and desensitization, I assure they have a safe place to be whether in a corner crate almost enclosed or at my feet. So good to hear the UK club requires tests for eyes, etc. of their dogs.
Callie is utterly gorgeous. I commend you for giving her the time to become her real self with your food, guidance and love - as well as the support of her pack-mates.

[mon]

Callie is awsome and brilliant!! She is the most perfect Dog of the day she is so beautiful it is simply unreal can't believe anyone could ever mistreat an animal. Hope they burn in hell forever and like ever! Love to you and your wonderful family Callie. Most excellent Dog of the day. Peace and love

[lizbud]

Hello Callie,

I am so pleased to meet you today and see your beautiful self in pictures.
I am constantly amazed at the inborn trust & sweetness
of our canine friends. How terrible it is when humans abuse that love.
I am thrilled that you were adopted by the right people & given the time
and patience to blossom into the the beautiful girl you are today. You
are so deserving of the honor of our special DOG OF THE DAY. Sending
love & hugs just for you sweet girl.