4Timothy's ideal home Meet our sweet boy, Timothy. At 5 years old, he has come into our care with very little known about his past. He’s a timid soul who can find the big, wide world a bit overwhelming but with time, patience, and kindness, his affectionate and gentle personality begins to shine through. Timothy is looking for calm, understanding adopters who can help him
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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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4Jenson's ideal home Jenson is a striking young lad with plenty of love to give and is eager to find his forever home. At just under 2 years old, he’s still very much a youngster and is full of energy, enthusiasm, and a playful spirit. Previously, Jenson lived in a home where he was mostly housetrained, and he’s a quick learner who enjoys picking up new skills especially
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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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7Mabel's ideal home Mabel is looking for a home where everyone is of older secondary school age as she can be a timid girl meeting new people. Mabel is comfortable lead walking with Dogs that she knows, but she tends to ignore them for the most part so would prefer a home as the only dog while she builds on her socialising skills. Mabel is quite a prey-driven girly so would be
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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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4Oreo's ideal home Meet our wonderful Oreo! He’s joined us with very little background information, but what we do know is that he’s a sweet, gentle boy searching for an active and loving home. Oreo has had a limited experience living in a home before, so he’ll need patient owners who can guide him and help him learn all about family life. He’s been clean in kennels,
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10Oswald's ideal home Oswald is a handsome seven-year-old Collie cross with a huge heart and gentle disposition. Being such a people-orientated pooch, he does find alone time challenging and is therefore seeking a multi-carer household, where there’s always someone around to keep him company. The youngest members of his family should be of secondary-school age. He dreams of
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1Lacey's ideal home Lacey is a stunning 2 year old Border Collie with a heart full of love and a mind that's always switched on. True to her breed, she's full of energy, incredibly smart, and always looking for a job to do—or a person to adore! This sweet girl thrives on human companionship and will happily follow you from room to room, eager to be part of your day. Whether
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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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3Tammy's ideal home Tammy is a one-year-old Border Collie who entered our care after being found as a stray. She would love to find an active family, who could take her exploring on exciting adventures, while working with her on some on-going training to engage her clever brain and build her overall confidence. Tammy seems to be lacking in general life experience, so gradually
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6Chive's ideal home Chive is a special 3-month-old puppy with a heart full of adventure and a whole lot of love to give. While he has limited vision and can see some light, he still experiences the world in his own unique way — and approaches it with confidence, especially when meeting new people. Chive will need a calm, understanding home with someone ready to guide him
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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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2Nancy's ideal home Nancy is a 9 week old Beagle x Collie pup who is looking for her happy ever after. Nancy will need an active home where she can be kept busy both mentally and physically, with suitable training and maybe even a hobby like agility or scent work! She is a very intelligent, active dog and so needs a home who are experienced with these breeds. Nancy is also
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6Bron's ideal home Meet beautiful Bron, a sweet 1-year-old Border Collie who has recently come into our care. We don’t know much about his past, but it’s clear that kennel life has been a bit overwhelming for him. The big, wide world can feel like a scary place to Bron, so he’s hoping to find a calm and patient family who will take things at his pace and help him build
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10Torvi's ideal home Torvi is a sweet young Collie with lots of energy, a super bright brain, and a shy disposition. Being a sensitive chap who likes to take his time when getting to know people, Torvi is seeking an adult-only home, with patient adopters who could support him with some general confidence building and ongoing training. This includes gradually introducing him to
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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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1Treacle's ideal home Treacle is a gentle-natured one-year-old Collie, looking for a calm, understanding home where she can blossom at her own pace. She would thrive with adult-only adopters who are patient, consistent, and committed to helping her continue building her confidence through positive experiences and ongoing training. A quiet household with few visitors and direct
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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.
