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 Shefford, Bedfordshire

Browse 15 Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Shefford, Bedfordshire

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Mac
Uxbridge, London34 miles away
- 11 Months Old
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Tucker
Wickford, Essex46 miles away
- 3 Years Old
Tucker's ideal home Tucker is a charming 3-year-7-month-old pup who, despite feeling a little conflicted and worried when meeting new people, quickly discovers that cuddles are his favourite thing in the world. Once he’s comfortable, he becomes a loving, affectionate companion who thrives on human interaction. Tucker can be excitable and unsure around other Dogs, sometimes
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Jim
Wickford, Essex46 miles away
- 1 Year Old
Jim's ideal home Jim is a sweet-natured 1½-year-old boy who can be shy when meeting new people, but with a little patience he warms up quickly. He’s excitable around other Dogs and can come across a bit rude, so he’ll need ongoing socialisation to help him learn appropriate manners. Jim can live with children aged 14+ but needs to be the only pet in the home. With his
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Rescue Centre / Charity
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JoJo
Uxbridge, London34 miles away
- 4 Years Old
JoJo's ideal home Jojo is a beautiful girl on the search for her forever home. She can be worried when left for long periods of time so is looking for a home with minimal leaving hours that can be built up over time. She loves getting stuck into training, including house training and dog socialisation. Jojo could live with another dog who can match her calmer personality and
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Jack
Wickford, Essex46 miles away
- 1 Year Old
Jack's ideal home Say hello to Jack, a lively and loveable 1-year-old full of fun and curiosity. Jack is confident and excitable when meeting new people and Dogs, always ready to greet the world with a wagging tail and a big personality. He has a medium energy level, so he’ll enjoy active play, walks, and adventures—but also downtime with his favourite people. Jack can
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Jake
Uxbridge, London34 miles away
- 9 Years Old
Jake's ideal home Jake is a sensitive boy searching for a quiet home where he can take the time to settle in at his own pace. He needs a family with minimal leaving hours to begin with as this will help him settle into his new home environment. Jake is more confident with another dog around so would like to live with another dog who wont be too playful and who will act as a
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Erin
Uxbridge, London34 miles away
- 11 Months Old
Erin's ideal home Beautiful Erin is on the search for calm and quiet home with patient adopters who have an understanding/experience with nervous Dogs. She would be best sutied to a home with a confident dog who can act as a role model and show her that the World isn’t that scary. Erin with need a private and secure garden where she can enjoy time outside. Adopters must be
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Orla
Uxbridge, London34 miles away
- 11 Months Old
Orla's ideal home Shy Orla is on the search for quiet and calm home with patient and understanding adopters who ideally have experience with nervous Dogs. She would benefit from living with a confident dog who can act as a role model in the home. She will need a private and secure garden to enjoy. Adopters must understand that it will likely be a long time before Orla is
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Benny
Uxbridge, London34 miles away
- 9 Years Old
Benny's ideal home Nearly 9 year old Benny may be on the older side but he is full of energy and pup-like excitement. He needs an active home who can provide him with lots of mental stimulation. Benny would benefit from a garden where he can explore and get some of his excess energy out. He can live with another dog in the home who isn’t too boisterous. Additionally he could
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Haribo
Wickford, Essex46 miles away
- 2 Years Old
Haribo's ideal home Our little sweetie Haribo, is a lively and confident 2 and a half year-old Collie Cross with a fun-loving personality that shines through when meeting new people and Dogs. His excitable nature makes him a joy to be around, and he thrives in an environment where he can get plenty of interaction and stimulation. Haribo can live with other Dogs (if they are
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Fossil
Wickford, Essex46 miles away
- 11 Years Old
Fossil's ideal home Fossil is a charming 11-year-old dog who is looking for a quiet home where he can spend his golden years in comfort and peace. He is polite and friendly when meeting new people, and enjoys the company of calm, well-behaved Dogs. However, Fossil would prefer to be the only dog in the household, as he likes his space and attention. We don’t know if he would
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Diesel (Collie)
Uxbridge, London34 miles away
- 7 Months Old
Diesel (Collie)'s ideal home Adorable Diesel is on the search for his forever family with adopters who can provide guidance, love and a warm cosy bed. He will need adopters who want to get stuck into training using positive reward based training. As he grows he would love to use his brain for enrichment and high energy activities like agility, flyball, etc. Diesel will need
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Raven
Wickford, Essex46 miles away
- 1 Year Old
Raven's ideal home Raven is looking for an active and experienced home where he can continue to grow into a confident, well-rounded dog. He could live with children aged 11 and over who are used to bouncy, excitable puppy behaviours, and may also live with a confident resident dog, pending a successful introduction at the centre. His ideal home will have a secure, private
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Brenna
Uxbridge, London34 miles away
- 1 Year Old
Brenna's ideal home Brenna is on the search for her forever home with adopters who can take things at her own pace and help to build her confidence. She is an intelligent girl who needs to get stuck into positive rewards based training and be provided with lots of mental stimulation. Brenna can be noise sensitive and has shown to be worried by roads and cars- she would be best
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Maggie
Wickford, Essex46 miles away
- 11 Years Old
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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Patrick
Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex83 miles away
- 8 Years Old
Patrick's ideal home Patrick is an endearing, eight-year-old Border Collie, with a gentle nature. This sweet chap is lacking in a little confidence, so he’s hopeful to find a home with calm and patient adopters, who could allow him to adjust to his new surroundings and build confidence at his own pace. Having entered our care as a stray, we have limited information on his
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Willow
Wymeswold, Leicestershire62 miles away
- 7 Months Old
Willow's ideal home Willow is an energetic young lady who would thrive in a rural setting. She is unable to live by busy roads, or heavily built up areas, but a countryside retreat would be right up her street! Willow could live with a confident outdoor cat and could live with another dog. She needs an adult only home with a secure area for her to play in. Could you be
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Dove
Chestfield, Kent76 miles away
- 1 Year Old
Dove's ideal home Dove is looking for a home with active adopters who can take her on sniffy adventures and give her time to settle in and provide her with all of the love and care she deserves. She can live with older primary school children who can give her time to get to know them, who will play with her nicely and can give her space to rest when needed. Dove could live
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Flora
Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex83 miles away
- 2 Years Old
Flora's ideal home Flora is a beautiful Collie, aged two, with an active nature and loving, yet sensitive character. She arrived in our care after being found as a stray, so we have limited information on her history. However, since we welcomed Flora into our rehoming centre, she has stolen the hearts of all who have met her! While affectionate with her favourite people, Flora
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Rescue Centre / Charity
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Thomas
Evesham, Worcestershire68 miles away
- 4 Years Old
Thomas's ideal home Thomas is an enthusiastic boy who is excited to begin the search for a home! As he can find handling a little overwhelming Thomas is looking for an adult-only home with a garden of his own. He'd love to be the only pet for now. He does get on well with other Dogs but is very over-the-top and intense, especially when greeting. Walking friends to help his
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity

Border Collie Puppies in Towns Near Shefford, Bedfordshire

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.