Find 58 Border Collie dogs for adoption in Gunthorpe, including rescue and rehoming listings from shelters, breeders and private owners.
This page helps you compare Border Collie dogs available for adoption in and around Gunthorpe, whether you are looking for a puppy, an adult dog, or a Border Collie ready for a new home.
Before enquiring, check each dog's age, temperament, background and rehoming requirements so you can choose a Border Collie that suits your home, lifestyle and experience.
New to adoption? Read our buying checklist and Border Collie breed information to help you prepare before contacting a seller or rescue.
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Shaw's ideal home We’re still getting to know this handsome chap, and he’s not quite ready for his forever home just yet. If Shaw has caught your eye, please add him to your favourites!
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (93 miles away from Gunthorpe)
Rolo's ideal home We’re still getting to know this lovely boy, and he’s not quite ready for his forever home just yet. If Rolo has caught your eye, please add him to your favourites!
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (93 miles away from Gunthorpe)
Idris's ideal home Idris is a handsome Hound who is very friendly and bouncy! His youthful exuberance shines through and he’s not yet learned to keep all four paws on the floor. He can live with children of secondary school age as long as they are happy with the spring in his step! Idris doesn’t seem to have had much experience of other Dogs and isn’t sure what he thinks
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (80 miles away from Gunthorpe)
JJ's ideal home JJ is a handsome 1 year old Collie who came into our care as a stray, so we don’t know much about his past. What we do know is that beneath his worries is a sweet boy who is slowly starting to come out of his shell. JJ can be a bit of a worry wart when faced with new people or situations, but with patience and kindness his confidence is beginning to grow. One
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (59 miles away from Gunthorpe)
Gemma's ideal home Gemma is a beautiful one year old Collie looking for a fairly active family of her own. She would like to be the only dog in the home but could socialise with doggy friends on walks - though she is more interested in exploring her surroundings than playing. We have no history of Gemma around cats but have not seen a prey drive from her here so she has the
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (51 miles away from Gunthorpe)
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Sofie's ideal home Sofie is a lovely 1-year-old Labrador x Collie who is happy, confident, and very affectionate when meeting new people. She enjoys human company and greets everyone with enthusiasm. Sofie is mixing well with other Dogs and loves to play, showing a fun and energetic personality. As a young dog she can become a little excitable and may jump up when greeting
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (76 miles away from Gunthorpe)
Imelda's ideal home Imelda is a lovely 6 year old Collie who has recently arrived from Ireland as stray and is looking for a patient, understanding home. She’s a clever girl who loves her toys and would enjoy having her own secure garden to play and relax in. Imelda has a sensitive side and can find loud noises or frustrating situations difficult, so she would be best suited
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (59 miles away from Gunthorpe)
Eifer'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 in Newbury, Berks (95 miles away from Gunthorpe)
Moss's ideal home Moss is a sensitive four year old Collie who can be a little shy at first, so he’s looking for a calm home with older teenagers (14+) who’ll give him the time and space he needs to settle. We don’t know much about his past, so he’ll need patient guidance with housetraining and gradually building up time left alone. He’s a clever Collie, so
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (59 miles away from Gunthorpe)
Sammy's ideal home Sammy’s looking for a family to go on fun adventures with - He loves going for his walks and is sociable with other Dogs. His favourite thing to do when he isn’t sleeping is to play with his toys, running around with them and throwing them in the air! He is often shy around new people and wouldn't want to live in a home with lots of different people
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (38 miles away from Gunthorpe)
Hugo'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 in Newbury, Berks (95 miles away from Gunthorpe)
Daisy's ideal home Daisy a sweet girl who has come into our care for no fault of her own. As she's always lived in a home, she's understandably found kennel life a little overwhelming but with support and encouragement she's truly blossomed. Daisy can be a worried soul so would love a quiet and peaceful home with children 16+ who can understand her worries. She can struggle
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (59 miles away from Gunthorpe)
Crinkle's ideal home Crinkle is a young girl who can’t wait to meet her new family. She is friendly with new people so could live with secondary school age children. Crinkle is looking to be the only dog in her home for now but with further socialisation may have potential to live with another dog in the future. While we have no history of Crinkle around cats, she does have
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (80 miles away from Gunthorpe)
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Starlight's ideal home Starlight is a beautiful 6-year-old Collie with bags of energy and classic collie enthusiasm. She is confident when meeting new people and is friendly with everyone she meets, but she can be conflicted around other Dogs due to being under-socialised, so she will need an experienced home committed to ongoing training and careful socialisation. Starlight
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (76 miles away from Gunthorpe)
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Poppy Collie's ideal home Poppy is a 2 year 3-month-old Collie x, she is looking for a home with no other pets and adults only. She is a high energy girl who will need lots of exercise and a private secure garden where she can potter around. Time alone will need to be built slowly and her new owners must be willing to work closely with our behaviour team. Poppy takes time to
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (76 miles away from Gunthorpe)
Patrick's ideal home Patrick is a 10 year old crossbreed who loves people, Dogs and cats. He can live with children age 5 upwards, has previously lived with a cat and could live with another dog after a successful introduction at the centre. Patrick is a loveable cuddly companion who is a pleasure to be around. He walks well on the lead, good traveling in the car and can be
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (59 miles away from Gunthorpe)
Swift's ideal home Golden oldie Swift has found himself back in our care for no fault of his own. He's found coming into the centre a little bit scary and overwhelming but is slowly learning to make some new friends. He's on the search for a quiet and peaceful retirement home where he can enjoy gentle walks and snoozes in a lovely comfy bed. Swift can live with adults only and
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (59 miles away from Gunthorpe)
Tilly's ideal home Tilly is a sweet but anxious girl who would love to find a quiet, adult-only home, ideally in a rural area as she enjoys the peace and quiet of countryside life. For Tilly, meeting new people is as simple as enjoying some play together, and once she has a relationship with you, you’ll have a friend for life! She does have some worries over handling, and
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (80 miles away from Gunthorpe)
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Mojo's ideal home Mojo is a sweet but sensitive lad ready to settle into his forever home. He can initially be nervous with meeting new people and being touched so is best suited to live with children of secondary school age. Mojo is looking to be the only dog in his new home but will benefit from doggy walking friends to keep up his social skills. Although we have no history
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (80 miles away from Gunthorpe)
Roman's ideal home Meet Roman, our gorgeous 8-month old Collie x Shepherd who is looking for his forever home! Roman is looking for a home with another dog, who is able to tolerate his boisterous playstyle and show him the way of the world. Any children in the home would need to be 11yrs+ due to his excitable, bouncy nature and his typical puppy mouthing. Roman is a lovely,
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (146 miles away from Gunthorpe)
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.
