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.

Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Oxfordshire

43 Border Collie dogs for adoption near Oxfordshire, 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 Oxfordshire, 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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Jake
23 hours ago
- 1 Year Old
Jake's ideal home Jake is a one-year-old Collie cross with a big heart! This bright, bouncy boy is looking for a semi-rural home in a quieter residential or small town setting, ideally with a secure garden where he can play, build confidence and continue his house training. He can find busy roads and passing cars overwhelming, so he would thrive somewhere with peaceful walking

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (71mi)
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Meg
1 day ago
- 8 Years Old
Meg's ideal home Meet Meg, a gentle eight-year-old Border Collie with a heart full of love. She’s looking for a peaceful home where life moves at a steady pace. Best suited to a rural setting or a small residential area with low traffic, Meg would love a home with a secure garden where she can spend long, lazy afternoons sunbathing in the grass. An adult-only home with

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (71mi)
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Keeper
1 day ago
- 8 Years Old
Keeper's ideal home Keeper is an 8-year-old Collie cross looking for gentle and patient owners who can meet him where he’s at. He will need to live in a quieter, low-traffic environment such as a rural or small residential area, with access to peaceful, sniffy walking routes where he can relax without the worry of passing cars. A secure garden is essential so he can enjoy

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (71mi)
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Violet
4 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 (40mi)
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Opie
1 week ago
- 8 Years Old
Opie's ideal home Opie is looking for a home with patient adopters who are happy to carry on with his training and confidence-building. He would like his adopters to be around for most of the time to help him settle into his new home. Opie would like his leave hours to be minimal at the start and have them built up slowly. He could live with children aged 12+. He could

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (35mi)
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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 (40mi)
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Maureen
1 week ago
- 8 Years Old
Maureen's ideal home Meet Maureen! She is looking for a home with her best friend Nancy, as they adore each other. Maureen is a lovely girl with a big personality, despite her age she's still has plenty of zest for life! Whether its enjoying playing with her favourite toys, heading out on adventures, or having cuddles with her favourite humans. She would ideally like to be the

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (48mi)
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Nancy
1 week ago
- 3 Years Old
Nancy's ideal home Meet Nancy! She is looking for a home with her best friend Maureen as they adore each other. Nancy has such a big heart and has bundles of energy, she loves playing with Maureen and zooming around the run with her favourite toys. She would ideally like to be the only dog in the home (aside from Maureen for now), but would benefit from socialising with Dogs

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (48mi)
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Moss
2 weeks ago
- 2 Years Old
Moss's ideal home Meet Moss, a 2-year-old Collie with a wonderful sweet nature, ready to blossom into his best self. He would love living with patient adopters who appreciate the quieter side of life. Someone who can offer him a peaceful household away from heavy traffic and loud noises, and who is committed to building his confidence through gentle, consistent support. A home

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (71mi)
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Harry
2 weeks ago
- 8 Years Old
Harry's ideal home Harry is a warm, joyful 8 year old Collie cross, looking for patient adopters that can help show him the joys of home life. Having come into our care as a stray, Harry’s experience in the home is very limited so he will benefit from continued housetraining and lead training. He would be best suited to a home along the city outskirts or in a small town,

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (71mi)
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Hope
2 weeks ago
- 5 Years Old
Hope's ideal home Hope is an adorable 5 year old Collie cross, looking for a loving, understanding home. Having come into our care as a stray, she is searching to live in a peaceful, rural environment with a secure private garden where she can have space to feel safe and settled. Hope can be particularly sensitive to traffic and busy surroundings, so quiet walking routes are

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (71mi)
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Kenai
2 weeks ago
- 1 Year Old
Kenai's ideal home Meet Kenai! If you are looking for a new addition who is full of energy and bundles of fun, Kenai could be the match for you! Kenai is still a young boy and has heaps of energy so would be best suited with children 11+ who can give him space when needed. He came into us from a home through no fault of his own and was housetrained however he may need a

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (48mi)
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Hamlin
2 weeks ago
- 7 Years Old
Hamlin's ideal home Handsome Hamlin is on the search for his forever home! He is looking for adopters who are happy to carry on with his basic training and confidence-building. Hamlin would love for his new home to have a private garden so that he can use it as a safe space for him to play off-lead and burn off energy. Hamlin is a friendly, affectionate boy who could live with

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (35mi)
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Shaun
3 weeks ago
- 8 Years Old
Shaun's ideal home Shaun is a lively and affectionate 8-year-old Collie who is looking for a loving new home. He has previously lived in a home environment and is housetrained, happily settling when left alone for a couple of hours. Shaun is a friendly boy who loves meeting new people, though he can sometimes forget his manners and may jump up in his excitement. Because of his

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (48mi)
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Kylie
3 weeks ago
- 1 Year Old
Kylie's ideal home Kylie is a sweet girl who loves playtime and having a fuss. She can live with children of primary school age. Kylie is looking to be the only pet in her home but will benefit from doggy walking friends to build up her social skills. She is best suited to a low traffic area as has shown avoidance behaviours around moving traffic. Could you be Kylie's perfect

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (40mi)
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Spot
3 weeks ago
- 4 Years Old
Spot's ideal home Spot is a playful lad looking for a new home. He can live with primary aged children who are happy with his bounce. He has potential to share his home with another dog, however he does take time to build relationships with other pooches so will require multiple mixes in centre prior to adoption. Could you be Spot's perfect match? Spot is a 4 year old Collie.

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (40mi)
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McGill
3 weeks ago
- 1 Year Old
McGill's ideal home McGill is a fun young lad, who fills us all with joy! He is a clever boy who loves exploring and would thrive in a home with people who love adventures as much as he does. McGill has come in to our care with limited information and may need training in all areas including housetraining, and time left alone may need to be built up gradually. He could live

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (48mi)
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Pippa
- 2 Years Old
Pippa's ideal home Pippa is a playful girl who is keen to get back into a home. She would love to find an adult only home that can take things slowly with her whilst she is building new relationships and settling in. Pippa is looking to be the only dog in the home and would like her walks to be in low dog populated areas whilst she works on her social skills. She is also

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (40mi)
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Luna
- 4 Years Old
Luna's ideal home Luna will thrive in a moderate to active home with a calm, predictable routine. She really flourishes in environments where she can feel secure, and a quieter household will give her the opportunity to build confidence at her own pace. Once she has settled in, she will be able to enjoy regular visits from familiar friends and family. She would do best in an

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (18mi)
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Elmo
- 1 Year Old
Elmo's ideal home Elmo is a sensitive but sweet boy who can live with sensible secondary school aged children. He could also live with another playful dog, pending a successful mix in centre prior to adoption. Elmo is best suited to a low traffic area due to showing potential chase behaviours and for this reason isn't suitable to live with cats. Could you be Elmo's perfect

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (40mi)

Border Collie Dogs for Adoption in Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire

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.