3Muffin's ideal home Muffin is a gorgeous Border Collie with a sweet and gentle, yet timid disposition. She has already been making some great progress since her arrival in our care so would now love to continue her confidence building journey with the support of a kind and patient family. Being a sensitive lady, Muffin would thrive best in a quieter home, situated in a rural
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1Poppy's ideal home If you are looking for a loyal and playful companion who will happily join you on every adventure, meet Poppy! This beautiful 8-and-a-half-year-old Border Collie cross is hoping to find a peaceful home where she can enjoy life’s simple pleasures and be the centre of someone’s world. Poppy is looking for a home as the only dog, though she is happy to have
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3Jasper's ideal home If you are after a loyal older gent with a cheeky spark, Jasper could be your perfect match. At 11 years old, this Collie cross still enjoys his walks, a gentle play session and the company of people he knows well. Jasper is looking for a calm, adult-only home where life moves at a quieter pace and his new family will be understanding of his needs and happy
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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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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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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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1Treacle's ideal home Treacle is a gentle-natured one-year-old Collie, looking for a calm, understanding home where she can blossom at her own pace. She would thrive with adult-only adopters who are patient, consistent, and committed to helping her continue building her confidence through positive experiences and ongoing training. A quiet household with few visitors and direct
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Phoebe Collie Cross's ideal home Meet Phoebe, a loving and energetic lady, looking for a calm and understanding home where she can grow in confidence. She can be a little nervous around new environments and loud noises, so would benefit from a home with individuals who recognise her body language and can give her the space she needs. As such, she is best suited to a home with
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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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2Joan's ideal home Meet Joan – one of the sweetest ladies you’ll ever meet! Joan is a three-year-old Border Collie with a gentle, affectionate nature once she knows you, though she can be a little shy at first. She is deaf, so she’s looking for kind, patient adopters who can take things slowly and help her build confidence in her new surroundings. Joan would thrive in a
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3Sonny's ideal home Sonny is a gorgeous Collie X Lab with the most beautiful face you've ever seen. He's a happy-go-lucky boy, but he can get a little bit worried in new situations so may need a bit of help building his confidence. He loves his dog friends so may be able to live with another good-natured dog in the home, pending a successful meet here at the center. Sonny will
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2Benny's ideal home Nearly 9 year old Benny may be on the older side but he is full of energy and pup-like excitement. He needs an active home who can provide him with lots of mental stimulation. Benny would benefit from a garden where he can explore and get some of his excess energy out. He can live with another dog in the home who isn’t too boisterous. Additionally he could
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4Elsa's ideal home Gorgeous Elsa sadly hasn't had the best start in life, so she is looking for a home with all children 16+ and understanding, patient owners due to her worried nature. Elsa loves other Dogs and can live with a friendly dog pending a successful meet at the center. Elsa can get a bit overwhelmed at the vets and for this reason, is working on her muzzle training.
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5Trixie's ideal home Trixie is a sweet girl still gaining confidence and would benefit from a quiet home as she can find loud noises scary. She'd like to be the only dog in the home but can make friends out and about. She could live with older teenagers. She would love a patient family happy to help her learn to walk on lead and that the world isn't too scary. Could you be
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Haribo's ideal home Our little sweetie Haribo, is a lively and confident 2 and a half year-old Collie Cross with a fun-loving personality that shines through when meeting new people and Dogs. His excitable nature makes him a joy to be around, and he thrives in an environment where he can get plenty of interaction and stimulation. Haribo can live with other Dogs (if they are
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Fossil's ideal home Fossil is a charming 11-year-old dog who is looking for a quiet home where he can spend his golden years in comfort and peace. He is polite and friendly when meeting new people, and enjoys the company of calm, well-behaved Dogs. However, Fossil would prefer to be the only dog in the household, as he likes his space and attention. We don’t know if he would
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2Diesel (Collie)'s ideal home Adorable Diesel is on the search for his forever family with adopters who can provide guidance, love and a warm cosy bed. He will need adopters who want to get stuck into training using positive reward based training. As he grows he would love to use his brain for enrichment and high energy activities like agility, flyball, etc. Diesel will need
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1Milo's ideal home Milo is a 4 year old handsome Border Collie looking for an active new home where he can have lots of adventures, fun and love! Milo could live with another friendly dog after a successful meet at the centre and live with children 6+. Milo is a wonderful boy who deserves an equally wonderful home so his new humans will need to have plenty of time to ensure he
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Raven's ideal home Raven is looking for an active and experienced home where he can continue to grow into a confident, well-rounded dog. He could live with children aged 11 and over who are used to bouncy, excitable puppy behaviours, and may also live with a confident resident dog, pending a successful introduction at the centre. His ideal home will have a secure, private
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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.
