ColliesWithoutBorders
Helping collie families anywhere in the world when their lives are disrupted by catastrophic events.
It gives us tremendous pride to be recognized for all of the hard work we do here at ColliesWithoutBorders. We are a volunteer organization. Through donations and volunteer support we have been able to become a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations go directly to helping collie families in Ukraine. It is our hope that we will be able to help collies and their families worldwide.Through donations and volunteer support we have been able to become a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We can't do this alone. An artist friend of ColliesWithoutBorders designed our beautiful logo and we are offering decals for a $10 donation whiles supplies last.
"But the true nature of the human heart is as whimsical as spring weather. All signals may aim toward a fall of rain when suddenly the skies will clear."
-- Maya Angelou
Sponsored!
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Last month two lucky collies found sponsors. We would love to see the rest of this beautiful group find someone to help them. These collies are living near Kiev, Ukraine. Conditions in Ukraine continue to worsen and sponsors are needed more than ever. You can visit our Sponsor page for more information or contact us directly through our Facebook group if you are interested. Let's hope spring will bring new hope to these collie families.
From Facebook Friend to Family: The Power of Kindness and ColliesWithoutBorders
by Carol Foster
When Flora reached out on Facebook nearly three years ago, seeking CWB sponsors, I had no idea what to expect. We had been Facebook friends for years, and I trusted her completely. I simply knew I had to do something to help her, to help these poor collies and their families. For the cost of one restaurant meal, I could provide a collie with food, treats, and medicine for an entire month. I couldn’t pass that up. At the time, I never imagined I’d have the honor of sponsoring our famous canine hero, Helena! Those of you who know her understand just what an incredible, warrior spirit she is. You also know her remarkable parents, Iryna and Oleg. Little did I know, I’d develop such a deep, loving connection to Iryna—a woman I may never meet in person. Over the past few years, our journey has been a whirlwind of emotions—joy and heartbreak, the kind of raw, real experience that forms the foundation of true, honest friendship. Iryna and I have been there for each other every single day, through every hour, day and night. We lift each other up, spark each other’s creativity, and provide hope when it feels like it’s running low. When you show kindness and humanity, you do it without expecting anything in return. But in this case, I’ve been blessed beyond measure. The love, joy, and hope I’ve gained from this incredible community of collie lovers is beyond words. Love has bridged our language barrier, our geographic distance, and even the challenges brought on by war. Beyond my bond with Iryna and Helena, my extended ColliesWithoutBorders family has been a constant source of light and optimism in these times of uncertainty. I encourage everyone to reach out, to help, and to support ColliesWithoutBorders. It’s a chance to be part of something truly special.
Carol with her collie Abby and Iryna with her collie Helena. They became the best of friends through ColliesWithoutBorders sponsorship.
We have collie families that are still need of a sponsor. Please contact us if you can help.
ABOUT US
ColliesWithoutBorders was founded by Flora Scheck, a collie owner, who was touched by the devastation in Ukraine and, through Facebook friendships, realized how many collies and owners were impacted. Finding themselves unable to buy food for their beloved collies and other family animals was one more horrible by- product of the war. The war in Ukraine gave us a purpose, Collies and their families united, joined paws and hands, and worked out a plan to give and help, proudly taking a stand to make sure no collie will be left behind. Collies became for us a beacon of gentle hope, beauty, and peace, teaching us what courage, tenacity, and faith are in the face of such inhumanity and cruelty. We found a common cause and together we became an overnight force.
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We are delighted to be working with a new artist in Ukraine!
Join our group, ColliesWithoutBorders, we'd love to meet you there!
Our Journey Through Pictures
“Helena, a very smart girl, has learned the sounds of the siren and knows what to do! She runs to her closet for a vest and asks to put it on, and then she needs to be given calming candies!
Look at her smile, she is brave now, thanks to her collie family!!!”
-Iryna
Dogs were suffering with anxiety from the bombing. If you have ever owned a dog that feared thunder storms and fireworks you will understand. Thunder storms and fireworks end. The bombing is relentless at times. Some of our familie's collies died from heart attacks. When we became aware of this we raised funds to send calming treats and anti-anxiety vests to collies in Ukraine. They are getting to the collies in need!
FROM IDEA TO REALITY: THE EVOLUTION OF COLLIESWITHOUTBORDERS
It gives us tremendous pride to be recognized for all of the hard work we do here at ColliesWithoutBorders. We are a volunteer organization. Through donations, membership and volunteer support we have become a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations go directly to help collies and their families in Ukraine. It is our hope that we will be able to help collies and their families worldwide.
North West Pennsylvania artist Heidi Wirtner, a dear friend of ColliesWithoutBorders created the beautiful logo for us. We had it made into a decal suitable for your car or truck window or anywhere else you would like to show your support for ColliesWithoutBorders!