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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Rescue Centre / Charity
5Xena's ideal home Xena is a stunning 7-year-old Husky Cross searching for her forever home. Full of energy and fun, she thrives on being out and about, exploring the world, and is always ready for her next adventure. Having spent most of her life in a home, Xena is housetrained and currently lives happily with another dog. We believe she could settle well with a doggy
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3Kiwi's ideal home Kiwi is sweet little girl has found kennel life a bit overwhelming. We don’t know much about her past, but it’s clear the big wide world can feel quite scary for her. What Kiwi needs most is a calm, patient forever home where she’ll be given the time and space to settle, relax, and truly find her paws. A secure, private garden will be essential for Kiwi
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Rescue Centre / Charity
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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4Ember's ideal home Ember is a sweet social lady with a lot to offer. We don’t have a lot of history for her having been picked up as a stray. We think she would be suitable to live with children 8+ and it would be beneficial if they were comfortable being around larger breeds. Ember is social with other Dogs and would benefit from finding some lead walking friends once
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Maggie's ideal home Maggie is an 11-year-old sweetheart with a loving nature and a playful spark. Friendly and gentle, she enjoys meeting new people and loves nothing more than a game of fetch, a tasty treat, and plenty of fuss. Maggie is housetrained and has moderate energy she enjoys her walks and playtime but also values a comfy spot to relax. She’s happy to live with
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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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Rescue Centre / Charity
2Felicity's ideal home Felicity can live with older children aged 12 years and over and could live with another well-matched dog. She cannot live with any other pets. Felicity would benefit from a home in a quieter area and would need a secure garden, however this could be a secure communal garden. She would also benefit from a family who could around for her most of the day
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Rescue Centre / Charity
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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Rescue Centre / Charity
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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Rescue Centre / Charity
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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Rescue Centre / Charity
2Lola's ideal home Lola is a sweet-natured, 3-year-old Collie x Lab with a zest for life and a heart full of kindness. She’s a sociable girl who gets on brilliantly with other Dogs—whether living alongside them, welcoming visiting dog pals, or enjoying friendly group walks. Lola would love a home where she can be part of the daily fun and routine, and she’s happy being
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Rescue Centre / Charity
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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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Cookie's ideal home 6 year old Cookie is looking for a loving, adventurous family who will take her on lots of trips & make her a real part of the family. She could potentially live with confident children aged 5+ who are ok with excitable, bouncy Dogs. Cookie could also live with cats & other pets, but would need to be the only dog in the home for now. Cookie could be left
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Rescue Centre / Charity
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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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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Rescue Centre / Charity
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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2Willow's ideal home Willow is looking for a home with her sister Hazel. Both are small Dogs who can live with children of high school age but will need to be the only Dogs in the home. They are house trained and can be left alone for an hour or two once settled. Could you be Willow's perfect match? Willow is a tiny Collie who just loves cuddles and will lean heavily against
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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.
