How does adopting a Border Collie work?

Adopting a Border Collie usually involves completing an application form, meeting the dog in person, and agreeing to any checks or requirements set by the current owner or rescue organisation. This helps ensure the Border Collie is matched with the right home.

What should I know before adopting a Border Collie?

Before adopting a Border Collie, consider the breed's exercise needs, grooming requirements, and temperament. Understanding the typical traits of a Border Collie can help you decide if it's the right fit for your lifestyle.

How can I find Border Collie dogs available for adoption near me?

Browse the listings on this page to see Border Collie dogs currently available for adoption. You can filter by location to find Border Collies closer to you, making it easier to arrange a visit and meet the dog in person.

Is there a fee to adopt a Border Collie?

Many rescues and private owners charge an adoption fee. This fee often covers vaccinations, microchipping, and sometimes neutering, helping to ensure the dog is healthy and ready for a new home.

Working Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Attleborough, Norfolk

62 Working Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Attleborough, Norfolk

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Cleo
- 1 Year Old
Cleo's ideal home Cleo is a young girl ready to find her new home. She is a worried lady but can live with secondary school age children as long as they can give her space when needed. Cleo has mixed well with Dogs in centre and could live with another well-matched poochy pal. While we have no history of Cleo around cats, she does have the potential to live with them, pending

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (129mi)
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Sam
- 10 Months Old
Sam's ideal home If you love Collies then Sam will be a perfect fit for you. He's classic Collie through and through. He's friendly with everyone and loves to play with toys. He will literally play all day! He will definitely need his adopters to be passionate about his need to keep busy! His home will need to be in a peaceful location well away from traffic noise as he is

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (140mi)
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Crinkle
- 2 Years Old
Crinkle's ideal home Crinkle is a young girl who can’t wait to meet her new family. She is friendly with new people so could live with secondary school age children. Crinkle is looking to be the only dog in her home for now but with further socialisation may have potential to live with another dog in the future. While we have no history of Crinkle around cats, she does have

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (129mi)
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Murphy
- 8 Years Old
Murphy's ideal home Murphy is looking for a calm and predictable home where he can enjoy a relaxed life with nice walks, cosy snoozes and a game of fetch now and then. He would be able to live with Sixth Form/College aged children who are calm and sensible and will give him space to rest when needed. Murphy could live with another dog of similar age who will happily co exist,

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent (80mi)
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Bella
- 10 Years Old
Bella's ideal home Bella is a lovely 10 year old Collie cross who is looking for her forever retirement home with her best friend, Codie. They have lived together in a loving home for the past 7 years and share a very strong bond. They are seeking a new home through no fault of their own and would love to stay together! Bella is the more sensitive of the two and can be a

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (110mi)
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Blue
- 8 Months Old
Blue's ideal home Blue is a bubbly and super smart 5-month-old Border Collie pup who is looking a new family who are true Collie lovers! He is absolutely typical of his breed so will need to live an active life with plenty of outdoors activity and training. He is really friendly and enjoys plenty of fuss from his friends and he is also super playful, especially with toys. He

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (140mi)
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Shelly
- 6 Years Old
Shelly's ideal home Shelly is a sweet, 6 year old Collie. She is a nervous soul who is looking for a patient and understanding adult only home to help her settle into her new home and build confidence with the world. She will need a decent size, secure garden so she has a safe space to explore, toilet and play as she will need to settle into her home environment before

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (4mi)
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Maloney
- 6 Years Old
Maloney's ideal home Gentle chap Maloney is a 6 year old Border Collie who needs someone to show him the world isn’t too scary. If you are patient with him, and allow a bond to be built up, he will reward you with kisses and the snuggliest of cuddles. He loves to chase after his toys, but doesn’t know what to do with them once they stop moving! Could you give Maloney the

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent (80mi)
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Starlight
- 6 Years Old
Starlight's ideal home Starlight is a beautiful 6-year-old Collie with bags of energy and classic collie enthusiasm. She is confident when meeting new people and is friendly with everyone she meets, but she can be conflicted around other Dogs due to being under-socialised, so she will need an experienced home committed to ongoing training and careful socialisation. Starlight

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (65mi)
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Bob
- 3 Years Old
Bob's ideal home Bob is on a search for his forever home with adopters who will give this precious boy the home life he deserves. He would like to live in a calm, patient, and loving home that is in a quieter location away from main roads. Bob can be worried by new situations and will need adopters who are willing to take time to build up his confidence. He will need to be in

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (92mi)
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Chip
- 4 Years Old
Chip's ideal home Chip is a charming 4-year-old Collie with a heart as soft as his gorgeous good looks, and he’s ready to find a home where he can truly shine. This sweet boy would love a family who enjoy getting out and about, as Chip is always happiest when he’s exploring the world by your side, nose to the ground! Chip would prefer to be the only pet in the home so he

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (147mi)
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Ollie
- 15 Years Old
Ollie's ideal home Ollie is a handsome 14-year-old Border Collie who has returned to our care through no fault of his own. He’s currently enjoying the comforts of a foster home, where he’s settling nicely into a cosy routine. As an older gentleman, Ollie is now looking for a peaceful retirement home where he can spend his days playing with his toys in the garden and

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (110mi)
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Jim
- 1 Year Old
Jim's ideal home Jim is a sweet-natured 1½-year-old boy who can be shy when meeting new people, but with a little patience he warms up quickly. He’s excitable around other Dogs and can come across a bit rude, so he’ll need ongoing socialisation to help him learn appropriate manners. Jim can live with children aged 14+ but needs to be the only pet in the home. With his

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (65mi)
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Poppy Collie
- 3 Years Old
Poppy Collie's ideal home Poppy is a 2 year 3-month-old Collie x, she is looking for a home with no other pets and adults only. She is a high energy girl who will need lots of exercise and a private secure garden where she can potter around. Time alone will need to be built slowly and her new owners must be willing to work closely with our behaviour team. Poppy takes time to

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (65mi)
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Luna
- 7 Years Old
Luna's ideal home Luna is a lovely 7 year old x breed looking for an active home. She is a really good companion but despite her age has lots of energy and loves to be out and about. She can live with older children 12 upwards that will give her her space. She can walk out and about with other Dogs but prefers to not share her home with one or cats. Luna is housetrained and

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (110mi)
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Troy
- 4 Years Old
Troy's ideal home 3 year old Troy will need an adult only home in a quieter location away from hussle and bussle. He does need to be the only pet in the home but has the potential to have select canine walking friends. Could you be Troy's perfect match? Troy is a handsome, energetic and clever boy who loves nothing more than his favourite tennis ball and using his collie

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (92mi)
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Domino
- 3 Years Old
Domino's ideal home Active, fun and loving Domino is an 2-year-old Collie x Springer who is looking for a home to call his own. He LOVES his toys, and would also love a secure garden to play in and practice his housetraining. Originally a stray, Domino has limited experience in a home and so needs patient and understanding owners who will help settle him in. He is therefore

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (140mi)
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Trilby
- 4 Years Old
Trilby's ideal home Trilby is a beautiful boy, aged approximately three-years-old. Originally found as a stray, we haven’t got any information on his background before his arrival in our care. However, we have been working closely with him to determine what we feel would make for his ideal home! As a boy with lots of energy, yet lacking in general confidence, we think Trilby

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (128mi)
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Bunsen
- 1 Year Old
Bunsen's ideal home Meet Bunsen! This lively six-month-old Smooth Collie is full of potential and love. Bunsen can be stressed in new settings, so he’d thrive in a calm, rural home—ideally a farm or rural area and people experienced with the Working Collie breed. Originally a stray, we don’t have any history of what he’ll be like in a home and has shown very strong

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (147mi)
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Georgia
- 2 Years Old
Georgia's ideal home Georgia is looking for a calm and quiet home who will give her plenty of time to find her feet, build her confidence and settle in. She can live with children aged 14 years and over who will interact gently with her and understand that she may take some time to feel at home when she is first adopted. Georgia is a little unsure when meeting other Dogs and

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent (80mi)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Adopting a Border Collie usually involves completing an application form, meeting the dog in person, and agreeing to any checks or requirements set by the current owner or rescue organisation. This helps ensure the Border Collie is matched with the right home.
Before adopting a Border Collie, consider the breed's exercise needs, grooming requirements, and temperament. Understanding the typical traits of a Border Collie can help you decide if it's the right fit for your lifestyle.
Browse the listings on this page to see Border Collie dogs currently available for adoption. You can filter by location to find Border Collies closer to you, making it easier to arrange a visit and meet the dog in person.
Many rescues and private owners charge an adoption fee. This fee often covers vaccinations, microchipping, and sometimes neutering, helping to ensure the dog is healthy and ready for a new home.

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