4Betsy's ideal home Meet the beautiful Betsy! Betsy is looking to be the only pet in her new home, and could share her home with older teenagers. Betsy's new owners must be patient with her whilst she is finding her feet within the home. She could be left alone for a couple of hours but would benefit from having someone home to settle her in. Betsy can be vocal when she sees
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3Jack's ideal home Jack is a very handsome 3 year old Border Collie. He is a very sweet boy who loves to use brain! Jack has not had the best start in life and does need to be the only dog in the home as he does need some work on his social skills. We are unsure if Jack has ever had a 'typical' home life, so may need some work on some basic training. When meeting new people he
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4Badger's ideal home Meet Badger, he is an incredibly handsome 6.5 year old Border Collie. Badger did not have the best start in life originally but he has come on leaps and bounds since then! He is unable to live with another dog in the home, and does need a little bit of work on his dog social skills. Badger would best suit a home with patient and understanding owners that
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5Lily's ideal home Lily is a lovely dog who is looking for her forever home, where she can thrive as the only pet. She will benefit from a calm environment and minimal leaving hours initially, allowing her to settle in comfortably. Once she feels at ease, she can gradually adapt to longer periods alone, provided that time is built up at a pace that suits her. Lily would be best
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3Claire's ideal home Claire is a young Collie who is as worried as she is pretty (that’s very!) She’s being really brave and trying to push herself, but needs a quiet home with minimal visitors until she finds her paws. She could potentially live with teenagers as long as they are calm, sensible, and able to give her as much space as she needs. Claire won’t want to
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4Oreo's ideal home Meet our wonderful Oreo! He’s joined us with very little background information, but what we do know is that he’s a sweet, gentle boy searching for an active and loving home. Oreo has had a limited experience living in a home before, so he’ll need patient owners who can guide him and help him learn all about family life. He’s been clean in kennels,
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10Oswald's ideal home Oswald is a handsome seven-year-old Collie cross with a huge heart and gentle disposition. Being such a people-orientated pooch, he does find alone time challenging and is therefore seeking a multi-carer household, where there’s always someone around to keep him company. The youngest members of his family should be of secondary-school age. He dreams of
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1Lacey's ideal home Lacey is a stunning 2 year old Border Collie with a heart full of love and a mind that's always switched on. True to her breed, she's full of energy, incredibly smart, and always looking for a job to do—or a person to adore! This sweet girl thrives on human companionship and will happily follow you from room to room, eager to be part of your day. Whether
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3Tammy's ideal home Tammy is a one-year-old Border Collie who entered our care after being found as a stray. She would love to find an active family, who could take her exploring on exciting adventures, while working with her on some on-going training to engage her clever brain and build her overall confidence. Tammy seems to be lacking in general life experience, so gradually
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3Bella's ideal home Bella is a 9 1/2 year old Collie. She is currently with one of our lovely foster carers. She has settled into her foster home well and is now ready to start looking for her new forever home. Bella would be looking for a adult only home, with limited visiting children and children is worrying for Bella. She is fantastic with adults and makes friends with new
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2Nancy's ideal home Nancy is a 9 week old Beagle x Collie pup who is looking for her happy ever after. Nancy will need an active home where she can be kept busy both mentally and physically, with suitable training and maybe even a hobby like agility or scent work! She is a very intelligent, active dog and so needs a home who are experienced with these breeds. Nancy is also
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6Bron's ideal home Meet beautiful Bron, a sweet 1-year-old Border Collie who has recently come into our care. We don’t know much about his past, but it’s clear that kennel life has been a bit overwhelming for him. The big, wide world can feel like a scary place to Bron, so he’s hoping to find a calm and patient family who will take things at his pace and help him build
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10Torvi's ideal home Torvi is a sweet young Collie with lots of energy, a super bright brain, and a shy disposition. Being a sensitive chap who likes to take his time when getting to know people, Torvi is seeking an adult-only home, with patient adopters who could support him with some general confidence building and ongoing training. This includes gradually introducing him to
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1Dolly's ideal home Dolly is looking for a quiet home. She can live with older teenagers who can be sensible and give her space when needed. Dolly is looking to be the only pet in her new home and will need continued socialisation out on walks. Could you be Dolly's perfect match? Dolly is a 4 year old Collie cross that came into our care as a stray. Although we have no home
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3Lad's ideal home Lad is on the lookout for his happily-ever-after — could you be the one to make his dreams come true? This sweet and charming 4-year-old Collie is searching for an adult-only home where he can be the centre of your world. Lad has so much love to give, and he’s looking for a space where he can be the only pet, soaking up every cuddle, kind word, and cosy
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2Eddie's ideal home Eddie is a playful 1yr old Collie who enjoys getting out and about. He has a good history around children but does have a few worries with some handling. For this reason he’s not going to want to live with very young children, but those of secondary school age will be fine. Eddie can live with Dogs provided they get on well during a mix in centre before
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3Maxi's ideal home Maxi is a handsome six-year-old Collie with a bright personality and a heart full of love. He needs to be the only pet in the home, as he enjoys having all the attention to himself. He walks beautifully on the lead and is always ready for a good stroll. Maxi travels well in the car, especially when he knows there's an exciting destination at the end of the
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4Nellie's ideal home Meet Nellie, a sweet 13-year-old Border Collie who is ready to find her perfect retirement home where she can relax and enjoy her golden years. Nellie has a calm and gentle nature, making her a wonderful companion for a quieter household. She can be left alone for up to four hours and would thrive best as the only pet in the home. While she needs some
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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.
