Neighbors rescue border collie that survived family tragedy

A border collie orphaned when his owners died in a murder-suicide has finally been found and is wanted by another family.

Reece on Pet Stories

Reece is a 3 ½ yr. old Border Collie mix who was adopted from the RVSPCA as a pup. Reece is a 3 ½ yr. old Border Collie mix who was adopted from the RVSPCA as a pup.

Pets in the news: Rescued collie, a cat's new knee and special status for Toto

Dea Taylor-West visits Ben at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society Tuesday February 1, 2012 in Washougal, Washington. Photo by Troy Wayrynen/The Columbian

Canyon County Pet of the Week: Starsky, a border collie Lab mix

Starsky, 2, is a black and white border collie Lab mix. Starsky arrived at the shelter as a stray with his buddy Hutch, who was adopted. Starsky has been anxiously awaiting his turn at adoption and it just hasn’t come. He is good with other dogs, is a quick learner and loves to play. He would make an excellent companion for an active household and would benefit from basic training. Starsky is ...

Happy ending for dog missing after murder-suicide - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 PST

WASHOUGAL, Wash. - His hind legs trembled uncontrollably, and everyone who saw him agreed he desperately needed a bath to wash the grime off his black and white coat. Yet Ben the border collie’s willingness to let Dea Taylor-West hold him Wednesday morning brought the woman to the verge of joyful tears.