1Tucker'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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Rescue Centre / Charity
6Flora'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
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
9Thomas'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
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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
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
10Brodie's ideal home Meet Brodie, a bright and bouncy one-year-old Collie Retriever cross who is full of life, love and enthusiasm for everything he does. This cheerful chap is always ready for an adventure and is looking for an active home that can keep up with his playful spirit. Brodie will thrive with owners who can give him plenty of both physical and mental stimulation
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Rescue Centre / Charity
7Olive's ideal home Olive is the most beautiful lady who would love to find a family to offer her the reassurance she needs in life. A quiet, adult-only home would suit her best so that she can find her paws. Olive is friendly and sensible younger visitors would be ok, she’s just a bit too unsure at the moment to want to live with them. Olive has been really good with other
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Rescue Centre / Charity
6Augustus's ideal home Augustus is a beautiful but anxious boy who would love to find a quiet home where he will be given time to decompress and find his paws. He is very sweet but finds handling quite overwhelming and freezes. For this reason he’s looking for an adult-only home with no visiting children. Augustus won’t be able to live with cats and is looking for a home as
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
3Patch's ideal home Patch is an active young boy looking for an active, fun loving home to keep him on his toes! Patch would love a new family where he could have lots of adventires, maybe a hiking partner or someone looking for a hobby in scent work or agility?! This isn't essential, but owners will need to consider Patch's mental and physical needs and be able to fulfill
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Rescue Centre / Charity
4Mikey's ideal home Mikey is a gentle, sensitive young dog who’s ready to start a brand-new chapter in life with a kind and patient family. While two years old, he has had limited life-experience and is still learning about the world, so will need adopters who can introduce him to new experiences gradually, helping him build confidence one small success at a time. He’ll
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
2Mabel'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
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Rescue Centre / Charity
2Bertie's ideal home Bertie is a sensitive boy who is looking for a home with a keen interest in training. He does have his worries around both people and Dogs so is looking for a quiet, adult-only home with no visiting children, and will also need to be the only pet in the home. Bertie will need a secure garden all of his own so he can enjoy lots of play in a safe environment,
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Rescue Centre / Charity
1JoJo'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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Rescue Centre / Charity
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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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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Jet's ideal home Jet is looking for a home with active adopters who can take him on sniffy adventures and provide him with fun and mentally stimulating enrichment to keep his brain busy. He would like a home with quiet neighbouring gardens, as he can get distracted by outside noises. He can live with Secondary school aged children who understand that he can be an independent
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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Cooper's ideal home Cooper is a handsome 5 year old male Collie looking for a new home to call his own, either by himself, with another dog, or with his friend Roxy. Cooper likes other Dogs but isn't overly playful with them initially, he very much loves us humans and would like a home where he can have lots of adventures and keep busy, followed by cuddles on the sofa! If
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Rescue Centre / Charity
4Nala's ideal home Nala is a shy but chatty girl who would love to find a quiet home. She won't want to live with young children as she prefers a hands-off approach. Those of secondary school age will be fine as long as they can respect her space. Once she’s settled she’ll be able to welcome younger visitors too. Nala needs to be the only dog in the home as she finds them
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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Jake'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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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Dan's ideal home Dan is a high-spirited boy who is looking for a quiet environment so he can decompress. As he has shown signs of resource guarding Dan is looking for an adult-only home. He needs to be the only dog in the home and would benefit from a family who can help build his social skills with other Dogs. Unfortunately Dan isn't able to live with cats. Dan will need a
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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Erin'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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Rescue Centre / Charity
2Orla'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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Rescue Centre / Charity
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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.
