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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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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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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2Brenna's ideal home Brenna is on the search for her forever home with adopters who can take things at her own pace and help to build her confidence. She is an intelligent girl who needs to get stuck into positive rewards based training and be provided with lots of mental stimulation. Brenna can be noise sensitive and has shown to be worried by roads and cars- she would be best
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4Peach's ideal home Peach is a a gentle girl who would love to find a quiet home. While she isn't suitable to live with young children due to her worried nature, older teenagers would be ok as long as they are happy with her. She would like to be the only pet in the home for now as she needs further socialisation and confidence-building. As she is so worried at present a secure
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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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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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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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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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4Max's ideal home Max is a beautiful boy who is looking for a new home through no fault of his own. He has a good history around children but is a bit conflicted about handling. For this reason he’d love to find a home without young kids, though sensible older teenagers would be fine. Max can live with another dog, given successful introductions to each other in centre prior
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3Poppet's ideal home Poppet is a very nervous girl who has made remarkable progress in our care. She is ready to take the steps into a calm and understanding home with adopters who will take things at her pace. Poppet is looking for a home with minimal leaving hours which will help her settle into home life and have a consistent routine to build trust on. She ideally will need
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2Edward's ideal home Edward is a beautiful young Collie crossbreed searching for adopters who can help build his confidence in the World. He has never lived with children but has the potential to live with older children who can understand when he is showing appeasing behaviours. Edward would like to be the only dog in the home but continue his dog socialisation when out
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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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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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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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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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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.
