3Nahla's ideal home Nahla is a bright, affectionate girl looking for a home that can meet her active mind and body. She has previously lived in a home and travels very well in the car, making her a fantastic companion for road trips and adventures, and she’s comfortable being left home alone for up to four hours. Nahla loves her walks, enjoys playing with toys, and is very
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6Tilly's ideal home Tilly is a sweet, affectionate girl who can be a little worried at times but has grown in confidence since coming into our care. She has previously lived in a home, where she was housetrained and good to be left alone for a couple of hours, although this may need a gentle refresher as she settles into a new routine. In her past home, Tilly showed some
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3Ronnie's ideal home Gorgeous Ronnie is looking for a quiet home where everyone is over the age of 15 years old and where he can be adored as the only pet. He can be left 6 hours currently with potential for this to be increased once he’s settled in but must have access to a private, secure garden for playtime. He isn’t keen on other Dogs so needs access to quiet walks and
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4Ollie's ideal home Ollie is a handsome 14-year-old Border Collie who has returned to our care through no fault of his own. He’s currently enjoying the comforts of a foster home, where he’s settling nicely into a cosy routine. As an older gentleman, Ollie is now looking for a peaceful retirement home where he can spend his days playing with his toys in the garden and
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4Tia's ideal home Tia is a sweet little girlie who has arrived into our care with little previous history, we don't know much about her past but since being with us she has shown us what a sweetheart she is. She has a sensitive nature and is looking for patient and understanding owners who can take things at her pace. Tia will likely need some support when it comes to settling
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4Troy's ideal home 3 year old Troy will need an adult only home in a quieter location away from hussle and bussle. He does need to be the only pet in the home but has the potential to have select canine walking friends. Could you be Troy's perfect match? Troy is a handsome, energetic and clever boy who loves nothing more than his favourite tennis ball and using his collie
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6Swift'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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5Daisy's ideal home Daisy is a beautiful 2-year-old Staffie Cross Collie who is looking for a loving forever home. She needs to be the only pet in the household but could enjoy the company of walking buddies. Daisy can live with children aged 15 and above and would thrive with owners who are around most of the time as she absolutely adores human companionship (this can be built
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2Bunsen's ideal home Meet Bunsen! This lively six-month-old Smooth Collie is full of potential and love. Bunsen can be stressed in new settings, so he’d thrive in a calm, rural home—ideally a farm or rural area and people experienced with the Working Collie breed. Originally a stray, we don’t have any history of what he’ll be like in a home and has shown very strong
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91Tilly'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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3Kitty's ideal home Kitty will need a home where she can be the only dog whilst she gains confidence, but can have walking friends. She is very nervous so a quiet household where any children are over 16 will be required, and with a secure garden. We have no history for Kitty so cannot guarantee that she is house trained or used to spending time alone. Could you be Kitty's
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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Bob's ideal home Bob is on a search for his forever home with adopters who will give this precious boy the home life he deserves. He would like to live in a calm, patient, and loving home that is in a quieter location away from main roads. Bob can be worried by new situations and will need adopters who are willing to take time to build up his confidence. He will need to be in
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5Chip's ideal home Chip is a charming 4-year-old Collie with a heart as soft as his gorgeous good looks, and he’s ready to find a home where he can truly shine. This sweet boy would love a family who enjoy getting out and about, as Chip is always happiest when he’s exploring the world by your side, nose to the ground! Chip would prefer to be the only pet in the home so he
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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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2Max's ideal home Max is a super 4 year old Border Collie with a love of learning new things! He's on the search for a patient and peaceful forever home that can give him the time to settle and find his paws. Experience or research into the breed would be really beneficial for anyone looking to take Max on. Max has spent a short time in a home where he has been housetrained. He
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5Stewie's ideal home Stewie is a sweet, chilled older gent who just wants a quiet retirement home. He can live with children of around secondary school age just as long as they won’t be too full-on. Stewie has lived with other Dogs before and can do so again. He’d suit an older, quieter dog like himself. As you’d expect with his age he does have some stiffness in his
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4Ted's ideal home Ted is a sensitive and shy boy who is looking for a new home. He does have his worries around both people and Dogs so is looking for a quiet, adult-only home with no visiting children and will also need to be the only pet in the home currently. Ted will benefit from a secure garden and will need a safe space within the home that he can retreat to if he needs
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3Flounder's ideal home Flounder can live with other pets and children over the age of eight. He will need all of his basic training and someone home with him most of the day. Could you be Flounder's perfect match? Flounder is the last of his litter to find his forever home and that's probably because he enjoys putting our hands in his mouth so much! He's a happy little chap who
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Rescue Centre / Charity
5Joe's ideal home Joe is a happy boy who is on the search for his new family. While we don't know if Joe has ever been around children before he'll be fine to live with children of around secondary school age. He would like to be the only dog in the home for now but he does enjoy meeting Dogs and so this could change once we've done further assessments. Unfortunately Joe isn't
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Rescue Centre / Charity
5Jack's ideal home Jack is a lovely boy looking for a calm, adult-only home (behaviour experience preferred) where he can truly relax and show off his goofy character! He needs owners who will respect his boundaries and give him space when he needs it. Jack isn’t the most confident with handling, but with respectful boundaries and patience, he blossoms — and you won’t be
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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.
