5Brandy's ideal home Meet beautiful girl, Brandy! Brandy is a 3-year old Collie who is in need of her forever home! Brandy is looking for a home where she will be the only dog, as she is quite avoidant of Dogs in the centre. She would be happy to go with children 11yrs+ as she is a fun girl, who is happy to explore new places and make new friends! She can sometimes show some
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (40mi)
4Otto's ideal home Otto is a 3 1/2 year old Collie. He is now ready to start looking for his new home. He is looking for a family that enjoys going for walks and someone looking for a buddy to go on adventures with. Otto can live with children aged 11 and above that are used to bouncy Dogs, he would however currently need to be the only pet in the home, but can have dog friends
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newton Tony, Wiltshire (27mi)
3Starlight's ideal home Meet gorgeous girl Starlight. Starlight is a 4-year old Saluki X Collie looking for her forever home. She is a very worried girl, but incredibly sweet. She will need some time in her new home to build up her confidence, but she is getting braver and braver here each day! Starlight may be able to live with a calm, confident resident dog to show her the
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (40mi)
7Jackson's ideal home Meet gorgeous lad, Jackson! Jackson is an 8-year old Collie x Beagle looking for his forever home. Jackson is a gorgeous, chunky boy who is looking for a home where he can partake in his favourite activity which is running around on the beach! He is able to go home with another dog, cat or children of any age as he is a big baby angel. Jackson loves a long
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (40mi)
4Eifer's ideal home Eifer is a gentle, sensitive girl who will truly thrive in an active but peaceful home with a calm, reassuring atmosphere. She prefers quieter environments and takes her time to understand new sounds or movements — especially things like loud noises or activity on stairs. With patience and kindness, she shows lovely, thoughtful behaviours as she works
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newbury, Berks (44mi)
1Hugo's ideal home Hugo will truly shine in a calm to moderately active home where he can enjoy consistent routines and a peaceful environment. He could live in a household with older teenagers (16+) or adults. Hugo currently lives with older children and interacts with them respectfully. Because he’s a lively, enthusiastic youngster who expresses his excitement through
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newbury, Berks (44mi)
5Hollie's ideal home Meet Hollie the Collie! She is about 1 year old and cannot wait to find her new home! Hollie can live with a quietly confident dog who can show her the ropes, she can be a little worried of new Dogs initially but she does want to say hi, so her new best friend must be able to give her some space initially. Hollie can live with secondary school aged children
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (40mi)
3Oscar's ideal home Oscar is a very handsome Border Collie cross, who absolutely loves to explore new places! He is a very lovable boy who gives you the best hugs! Oscar is a very excitable boy who is could live with children 14 yrs or older who are comfortable around larger Dogs. This sweet boy is looking for a home with a secure garden with fencing at least 6ft high. He would
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newton Tony, Wiltshire (27mi)
4Lucy's ideal home Lucy is a 5-month-old Collie cross Spaniel. She is a worried girl and will need owners who can work through this with her with training, time, and patience. She does mix with other Dogs on walks but doesn’t like to share her things with other Dogs in small spaces, so ideally she will need to be the only dog in the home. Could you be Lucy's perfect match?
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (40mi)
2Ned's ideal home Meet wonderful Ned, a gorgeous 3-year old Collie looking for his forever home! Ned is able to live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet in the centre. Ned could live with children 14yrs+ that are able to give him his time out when he needs it. Ned is an incredibly affectionate boy once you have built a bond with him, and he will jump on your
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (40mi)
5Scamp's ideal home Scamp is a 12-year-old crossbreed who is looking for a loving home alongside her best friend, Chelsea. These two love to snuggle and must be rehomed together. Scamp would suit a home with children aged 8years + who can be calm and kind around an older dog. She would like to be the only pet in the home apart from Chelsea, though she is happy to enjoy gentle
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newton Tony, Wiltshire (27mi)
9Chelsea's ideal home Chelsea is a 6-year-old crossbreed who is looking for a home alongside her best friend, Scamp. These two are a bonded pair and must be rehomed together. Chelsea would suit a home with children aged 8 years+ who are comfortable with an excitable, affectionate dog. She would like to be the only pet in the home alongside Scamp, though she’s more than happy
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newton Tony, Wiltshire (27mi)
1Lenny's ideal home Lenny is a 10-year-old Collie looking for an adult-only home where he can enjoy an active, enriching life with people who understand him. As Lenny was born deaf, his new home will need to be comfortable continuing using hand signals and visual cues. He would like to be the only dog in the home, but he’s perfectly happy to have doggy friends when out and
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newton Tony, Wiltshire (27mi)
3Sausage's ideal home Meet Sausage, our beautiful 10-month old Crossbreed looking for her forever home. Sausage is able to live with a resident dog in the home, pending a successful meet at the centre . Any children in the home would need need to be sensible and 8yrs+. Sausage is an incredibly sweet girl, but she has missed out on a lot of guidance and training in her early
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (40mi)
3Bacon's ideal home Bacon is an absolute sweetheart that is looking for her forever home. She told us that her ideal home would have lower leaving hours that can be built up slowly and she thinks he would be able to live with other Dogs. She is also happy to share hers home with children 14 + Could you be Bacon's perfect match? Bacon is looking for an active home that can give
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (40mi)
5Shandy's ideal home This handsome boy is Shandy! He is a 2.5 year old Border Collie cross Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Shandy is a very sweet but sensitive boy with so much love to give to his new family. He can live with another dog in the home who can show him the ropes of his new home and the outside world. Shandy is looking for a home with older secondary school aged
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (40mi)
3Burdock's ideal home Meet Burdock, our handsome 2yo Staffie x Collie! This sweet boy came into our care a little underconfident but with lots of love to give. Burdock would prefer to live in a quieter home where children are 14+ and are able to understand when he needs his alone time. Due to never being left in the house before, Burdock would need a patient family who are
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (40mi)
4Dandelion's ideal home Meet our beautiful Dandelion! She is a 2.5 year old Border Collie cross Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Dandie is an absolute dream! She can live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet at the centre. Dandie has also lived with cats, so could again in her new home, pending successful introductions. Dandie can live with secondary school aged
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (40mi)
7Patricia's ideal home Meet the full of life Patricia! This sweet girl is only 10 months old looking for a fun filled home to keep her mind busy and Guide her through adolescence. She is a clever girl willing to learn new tricks and engage with training! She will need patient owners willing to work with her to ensure she can be the best she can be and set her up for success!
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (40mi)
6Captain's ideal home Meet Captain – your loyal, easygoing companion! Captain is looking for a moderate to active household where he can enjoy regular walks and plenty of interaction. He’s a confident boy who copes brilliantly in busy environments, stays calm around traffic, and settles beautifully indoors. Captain has shown wonderful manners with children of all
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newbury, Berks (44mi)
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.
Border Collies are fantastic dogs and are one of the most popular dog breeds in the UK.
If you are looking to buy a Border Collie, you can find the best classified ads right here. New to owning a Border Collie? Be sure to check out our Border Collie Buyers Guide plus more information on What should be in a Border Collie puppy starter pack. You can also learn more about the breed in our Border Collie Breed Guide.