2Bunsen's ideal home Meet Bunsen! This lively six-month-old Smooth Collie is full of potential and love. Bunsen can be stressed in new settings, so he’d thrive in a calm, rural home—ideally a farm or rural area and people experienced with the Working Collie breed. Originally a stray, we don’t have any history of what he’ll be like in a home and has shown very strong
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Telford, Shropshire (18mi)
3Toby's ideal home Toby can live with children over 16 and will need to be the only dog. He can be left by himself for two or three hours once settled and is house trained. Could you be Toby's perfect match? Toby is a sweet boy who had a rocky start to life after being illegal smuggled in to the UK from Eastern Europe. He made his way to us after a quarantine period and was
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (37mi)
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2Sasha's ideal home Sasha is an 8 year old Border Collie who is looking for her paw-fect forever home with her best friend Missie. The pair came to us for no fault of their own and are currently enjoying a life of comfort in a foster home. The girls are very friendly and sweet natured, having lived with young children before we feel that they happily could again, following a
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks (62mi)
2Ned'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 • Cardiff, Glamorgan (99mi)
8Yogi 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 • Evesham, Worcestershire (64mi)
5Scamp's ideal home Scamp is a 12-year-old crossbreed who is looking for a loving home alongside her best friend, Chelsea. These two love to snuggle and must be rehomed together. Scamp would suit a home with children aged 8years + who can be calm and kind around an older dog. She would like to be the only pet in the home apart from Chelsea, though she is happy to enjoy gentle
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newton Tony, Wiltshire (127mi)
9Chelsea's ideal home Chelsea is a 6-year-old crossbreed who is looking for a home alongside her best friend, Scamp. These two are a bonded pair and must be rehomed together. Chelsea would suit a home with children aged 8 years+ who are comfortable with an excitable, affectionate dog. She would like to be the only pet in the home alongside Scamp, though she’s more than happy
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newton Tony, Wiltshire (127mi)
4Miko's ideal home Miko is a 7 year old Collie who is on the search for his perfect, peaceful forever home. As a older gent, he prefers a slice of the quiet life and can find lots of hustle and bustle overwhelming. He'd love nothing more than a relaxed adult only home with minimal visitors. Miko isn't quite as confident as he might seem and much prefers a hands off approach.
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks (62mi)
3Sausage'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 • Cardiff, Glamorgan (99mi)
5Shandy'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
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (99mi)
3Burdock'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
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (99mi)
4Dandelion'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
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (99mi)
5Cleo's ideal home Cleo is a young girl ready to find her new home. She is a worried lady but can live with secondary school age children as long as they can give her space when needed. Cleo has mixed well with Dogs in centre and could live with another well-matched poochy pal. While we have no history of Cleo around cats, she does have the potential to live with them, pending
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire (64mi)
2Sam's ideal home If you love Collies then Sam will be a perfect fit for you. He's classic Collie through and through. He's friendly with everyone and loves to play with toys. He will literally play all day! He will definitely need his adopters to be passionate about his need to keep busy! His home will need to be in a peaceful location well away from traffic noise as he is
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Leeds, Yorkshire (80mi)
9Crinkle's ideal home Crinkle is a young girl who can’t wait to meet her new family. She is friendly with new people so could live with secondary school age children. Crinkle is looking to be the only dog in her home for now but with further socialisation may have potential to live with another dog in the future. While we have no history of Crinkle around cats, she does have
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire (64mi)
2Blue's ideal home Blue is a bubbly and super smart 5-month-old Border Collie pup who is looking a new family who are true Collie lovers! He is absolutely typical of his breed so will need to live an active life with plenty of outdoors activity and training. He is really friendly and enjoys plenty of fuss from his friends and he is also super playful, especially with toys. He
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Leeds, Yorkshire (80mi)
3Kitty's ideal home Kitty will need a home where she can be the only dog whilst she gains confidence, but can have walking friends. She is very nervous so a quiet household where any children are over 16 will be required, and with a secure garden. We have no history for Kitty so cannot guarantee that she is house trained or used to spending time alone. Could you be Kitty's
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (37mi)
3Bob's ideal home Bob is on a search for his forever home with adopters who will give this precious boy the home life he deserves. He would like to live in a calm, patient, and loving home that is in a quieter location away from main roads. Bob can be worried by new situations and will need adopters who are willing to take time to build up his confidence. He will need to be in
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Uxbridge, London (133mi)
5Chip's ideal home Chip is a charming 4-year-old Collie with a heart as soft as his gorgeous good looks, and he’s ready to find a home where he can truly shine. This sweet boy would love a family who enjoy getting out and about, as Chip is always happiest when he’s exploring the world by your side, nose to the ground! Chip would prefer to be the only pet in the home so he
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Telford, Shropshire (19mi)
6Captain's ideal home Meet Captain – your loyal, easygoing companion! Captain is looking for a moderate to active household where he can enjoy regular walks and plenty of interaction. He’s a confident boy who copes brilliantly in busy environments, stays calm around traffic, and settles beautifully indoors. Captain has shown wonderful manners with children of all
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newbury, Berks (119mi)
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.
Border Collies are a popular dog breed known for their appearance, temperament and suitability for a range of homes. If you are considering this breed, it is worth understanding their typical characteristics, exercise needs, grooming requirements and breeder standards before contacting sellers.
If you are looking for a Border Collie, you can browse current classified listings on our site and read more about the breed before contacting sellers. New to owning a Border Collie? Be sure to check out our Border Collie Buyers Guide plus more information on What should be in a Border Collie puppy starter pack. You can also learn more about the breed in our Border Collie Breed Guide.