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 Rhondda Cynon Taf

32 Border Collie dogs for adoption near Rhondda Cynon Taf, 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf, 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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Lucy
- 8 Months Old
Lucy's ideal home Lucy is a 5-month-old Collie cross Spaniel. She is a worried girl and will need owners who can work through this with her with training, time, and patience. She does mix with other Dogs on walks but doesn’t like to share her things with other Dogs in small spaces, so ideally she will need to be the only dog in the home. Could you be Lucy's perfect match?

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (18mi)
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Sneaker
- 5 Years Old
Sneaker's ideal home Sneaker is a cheerful boy who is on the search for his new family. He has a good history around children and can live with those of primary school age. Sneaker needs to be the only pet in the home. He can get a bit vocal if he sees unfamiliar Dogs out and about so a family happy to work with him on this would be just what he's looking for. Sneaker is

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (68mi)
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Ned
- 3 Years Old
Ned's ideal home Meet wonderful Ned, a gorgeous 3-year old Collie looking for his forever home! Ned is able to live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet in the centre. Ned could live with children 14yrs+ that are able to give him his time out when he needs it. Ned is an incredibly affectionate boy once you have built a bond with him, and he will jump on your

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (18mi)
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Yogi Bear
- 11 Years Old
Yogi Bear's ideal home Yogi Bear is an older boy ready to settle into his retirement home. He is best suited to an adult only home and is looking to be the only dog. He will benefit from continued socialisation and prefer his walks to be in low dog populated areas. Yogi Bear has a good history of living with cats and could do so again, following successful scent swaps and

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (68mi)
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Sausage
- 1 Year Old
Sausage's ideal home Meet Sausage, our beautiful 10-month old Crossbreed looking for her forever home. Sausage is able to live with a resident dog in the home, pending a successful meet at the centre . Any children in the home would need need to be sensible and 8yrs+. Sausage is an incredibly sweet girl, but she has missed out on a lot of guidance and training in her early

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (18mi)
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Bacon
- 1 Year Old
Bacon's ideal home Bacon is an absolute sweetheart that is looking for her forever home. She told us that her ideal home would have lower leaving hours that can be built up slowly and she thinks he would be able to live with other Dogs. She is also happy to share hers home with children 14 + Could you be Bacon's perfect match? Bacon is looking for an active home that can give

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (18mi)
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Shandy
- 2 Years Old
Shandy's ideal home This handsome boy is Shandy! He is a 2.5 year old Border Collie cross Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Shandy is a very sweet but sensitive boy with so much love to give to his new family. He can live with another dog in the home who can show him the ropes of his new home and the outside world. Shandy is looking for a home with older secondary school aged

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (18mi)
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Burdock
- 2 Years Old
Burdock's ideal home Meet Burdock, our handsome 2yo Staffie x Collie! This sweet boy came into our care a little underconfident but with lots of love to give. Burdock would prefer to live in a quieter home where children are 14+ and are able to understand when he needs his alone time. Due to never being left in the house before, Burdock would need a patient family who are

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (18mi)
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Dandelion
- 2 Years Old
Dandelion's ideal home Meet our beautiful Dandelion! She is a 2.5 year old Border Collie cross Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Dandie is an absolute dream! She can live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet at the centre. Dandie has also lived with cats, so could again in her new home, pending successful introductions. Dandie can live with secondary school aged

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (18mi)
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Mabel
- 2 Years Old
Mabel's ideal home Mabel is a beautiful, 1 year old Collie looking for an active, Collie savvy home where she can live her best life! Mabel's new home would ideally have a set up where she can firstly have time to adjust to a new home and then once settled, have great adventures, socialisation and maybe even a hobby such as agility! Mabel can be a little bit nervous initially

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales (59mi)
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Elsa
- 4 Years Old
Elsa's ideal home Gorgeous Elsa sadly hasn't had the best start in life, so she is looking for a home with all children 16+ and understanding, patient owners due to her worried nature. Elsa loves other Dogs and can live with a friendly dog pending a successful meet at the center. Elsa can get a bit overwhelmed at the vets and for this reason, is working on her muzzle training.

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (18mi)
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Ollie
- 9 Years Old
Ollie's ideal home Ollie is a handsome eight-year-old Husky cross looking for a loving, fun home with adults and teenagers. He would like to be the only dog in the home and have canine walking buddies out and about. Ollie has no history with cats, small furries, or livestock. Ollie is looking for a home where he can have fun and receive lots of exercise. Ollie arrived in our

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon (45mi)

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Max
3 weeks ago
- 10 Years Old
Max's ideal home Max is a friendly older lad who can live with children around the age of 10. He could potentially share his home with a cat provided sensible introductions are made, as he has done so previously, however he will need to be the only dog in the home. He is fully house trained and will give you a staring at or a gentle nudge to let you know when he needs to go.

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside (119mi)
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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

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (90mi)
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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

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (68mi)
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Misty
3 weeks ago
- 8 Years Old
Misty's ideal home Misty and Sadie are a pair of sweethearts who can live with children of upper secondary school ages and above. They are a chill pair of pups who have the potential to live with a dog savvy cat. They would love to be the only Dogs in the home while they are working on their confidence and for this reason they would love a quiet home to settle into. Any

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (132mi)
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Daisy
3 weeks ago
- 7 Years Old
Daisy's ideal home Daisy can live with children of primary school age and other suitable Dogs. She is house trained but has occasional accidents overnight in her bed. Daisy has had urine tests done and is currently on medication to help. Could you be Daisy's perfect match? Daisy is a smashing dog and her foster carer describes her as a "low maintenance Collie"! She is very

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside (119mi)
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Paige
- 1 Year Old
Paige's ideal home Paige can live with a quiet dog and children of high school age. She is house trained but may not be used to spending time alone. Paige is a shy girl who may need a few visits before going home. Could you be Paige's perfect match? Lovely Paige is a sweet but timid young thing. She hadn't been used to walking on a lead but she's doing very well, but would

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside (119mi)
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Spot
- 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 (68mi)
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McGill
- 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 (90mi)

Border Collie Dogs for Adoption in Rhondda Cynon Taf

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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.