How does adopting a Border Collie work?

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.

What should I know before adopting a Border Collie?

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.

How can I find Border Collie dogs available for adoption near me?

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.

Is there a fee to adopt a Border Collie?

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.

Working Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Northern Ireland

12 Border Collie dogs for adoption near Northern Ireland, 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 Northern Ireland, 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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Marvin
1 week ago
- 12 Months Old
Marvin's ideal home Marvin is a lovely 10 month old Collie cross who is friendly, affectionate and adores people! He is a bright and bouncy lad who is looking an active family with a secure garden who can meet his exercise needs and provide some fun enrichment games to keep his brain busy. Marvin will need to be the only dog in the home and be walked in quite areas as he finds

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim (28mi)
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Bailey
1 week ago
- 9 Years Old
Bailey's ideal home Bailey is a brilliant Border Collie, who may be 9 years old but no-one's told Bailey this! He is still just a playful pup, especially around a ball! He is pretty laid back, and could share his home with Dogs and/or cats, as well as children around 5 years and older. As much as Bailey loves to make fetch happen, he also loves snoozing beside you on the sofa.

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland (137mi)
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Orzo
3 weeks ago
- 5 Months Old
Orzo's ideal home Orzo is a wee worried soul hoping to find someone who can help build his confidence up. He is a 4 month old Border Collie cross who could share his home with other pets, and slightly older children, around 11 years and over. A quieter environment would be great to help Orzo come out of his shell, and having access to his own safe spaces would be great. Could

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland (137mi)
2
Penne
3 weeks ago
- 5 Months Old
Penne's ideal home Penne is a wee anxious soul hoping to find someone who can help build her confidence up. She is a 4 month old Border Collie cross who could share her home with other pets, and slightly older children, around 11 years and over. A quieter environment would be great to help Penne come out of her shell, and having access to his own safe spaces would be great.

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland (137mi)
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Pongo
- 8 Months Old
Pongo's ideal home Meet Pongo! This sweet boy is super excited to find his forever home! Pongo is a social boy who could share his new home with another dog, as long as they are happy sharing their space with a bouncy, playful puppy. As we have no history of Pongo around kids, we feel he'd be better suited to a home where everyone is aged 15+ and understands when Pongo wants a

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim (28mi)
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Tye
- 6 Years Old
Tye's ideal home Tye is a handsome and friendly 6 year old Border Collie x Dalmatian. He's an active fella who loves swimming and hiking! He's very smart and willing to learn! Tye is able to share his home with other Dogs, but he does prefer the females, as opposed to other males. This lovely lad could also share his home with children around 5 years and over. Could you be

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland (137mi)
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Patrick
- 4 Months Old
Patrick's ideal home Meet the new pups on the block! This gorgeous quartet are 10 weeks old and super excited to find their forever homes! Patrick and his three siblings could share their homes with other pets with proper management while they settle in. They are looking for families who will be happy to support them with all their basic puppy training, including housetraining

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim (28mi)
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Nuala
- 2 Years Old
Nuala's ideal home Nuala is a stunning 2 year old Collie who is brilliant and brainy! This clever cookie is looking for an adult only home where she can feel safe and secure as she can be worried by strangers and fast-moving children. Nuala is looking to have direct access into her own private and secure garden where she can play ball and lounge around happily. Could you be

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland (137mi)
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Harris
- 11 Months Old
Harris's ideal home Handsome Harris is a loveable 9 month old Border Collie who has both brains and beauty! He loves his toys but is still working on making fetch happen. Harris would love to find an active family who can keep up with him. He'd also be happy to share his home with other Dogs, as well as children over the age of 5. Could you be Harris's perfect match? Harris is

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland (137mi)
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Brodie
- 4 Years Old
Brodie's ideal home Meet Brodie! This handsome boy is a lively 4 year old Collie X Spaniel Crossbreed. He arrived at Dogs Trust with his friend Harley, so he would love to find a home with him if possible! If a home isn't able to be found for them together, Harvey could potentially live with another dog after a successful meet here at the Centre. Brodie has spent time around

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim (28mi)
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Stevie
- 6 Months Old
Stevie's ideal home Meet Avril, Stevie and Ozzy! The pups are 15 weeks old and ready to rock life with their new families! Stevie and her siblings are super sweet Puppies looking for homes who are happy to support and encourage them with all their basic puppy training, including housetraining and socialisation. A large, enclosed garden space will be a great help with this and

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim (28mi)
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Avril
- 6 Months Old
Avril's ideal home Meet Avril, Stevie and Ozzy! The pups are 15 weeks old and ready to rock life with their new families! Avril and her siblings are super sweet Puppies looking for homes who are happy to support and encourage them with all their basic puppy training, including housetraining and socialisation. A large, enclosed garden space will be a great help with this and

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim (28mi)

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Malibu
1 day ago
- 4 Years Old
Malibu's ideal home Meet Malibu, our wonderful 4 year old Collie! Malibu is a classic Collie with bundles of energy and a brain that never stops. She is looking for an extremely active experienced Collie family or working household who can take her on plenty of adventures and engage in enrichment until her heart is content. She can be worried of people initially so will need

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (255mi)
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Cali the Collie
3 days ago
- 5 Years Old
Cali the Collie's ideal home Meet beautiful girl, Cali! Cali is a 5-year old Collie who's looking for her forever home! Cali is a sweet baby angel, who can be rehomed with children as young as 4yrs+ and a calm, well-mannered dog. Cali is a really sweet girl, who loves people and gets very excited to explore new places to get her sniffs in. Cali is very food motivated and is an

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (255mi)
3
Beau
4 days ago
- 2 Years Old
Beau's ideal home Beau can live with children of high school age but will need to be the only dog at home as he can be reactive to others. He is house trained but not used to being left alone for long periods. He will need regular coat care and has been used to going to the groomers. Could you be Beau's perfect match? Beau is a very handsome Collie Husky cross with the

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside (173mi)
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Barbie
5 days ago
- 4 Years Old
Barbie's ideal home Miss Barbie a beautiful 4 year old collie, typically ball obsessed sweet heart! She is clever knowing a few tricks already and is a friendly character with people. Barbie is worried by other Dogs so would prefer to be the only dog in the home but can see other Dogs out and about. Miss Barbie is one for the collie lovers and would like a home that has breed

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (255mi)
4
Violet
6 days ago
- 3 Years Old
Violet's ideal home Violet is a shy and gentle Collie cross who is ready to start her search for a new home. Violet is a nervous girl and has been working hard with her main carer and our training team to build confidence and learn normal doggy behaviours. Violet is just learning how to walk on her lead so will need calm and patient new owners who can continue to work on this

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (260mi)
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Mojo
1 week ago
- 1 Year Old
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

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (260mi)
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Roman
1 week ago
- 9 Months Old
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,

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (255mi)
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Maddie
2 weeks ago
- 1 Year Old
Maddie's ideal home Gorgeous Maddie is looking for a home where she’ll be the only pet and everyone is 15+. She needs a home in a quiet area so she doesn’t bump into too many Dogs out and about, and will need a garden for off lead time. She needs her family to be around most of the time while she settles in but could build up time alone. Could you be Maddie's perfect

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (262mi)

Border Collie Dogs for Adoption in Northern Ireland

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.