5DEXTER's ideal home Dexter is a two-year-old Kelpie cross Collie seeking out adult adopts to share action and adventure with. Dexter would love a home with adopters who are keen to do dog sports such as Cani cross, scent work and positive reward training. He is looking to be the only dog in the home, a home without cats or small furries, and care may be needed around
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Ilfracombe, North Devon (73mi)
5Ollie'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
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Ilfracombe, North Devon (73mi)
8Cluedo's ideal home Cluedo is a sweet, still puppy-like boy (even though he’s 2!) who has had an unsettled start to life. He has some worries and requires an adult-only home as the only pet. He’s sociable with other Dogs though, and happy to have walking or play buddies when out and about. Once Cluedo knows you he is happy with handling and fuss, but he does need a little
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire (77mi)
1Alfie's ideal home Alfie is a handsome Collie with a gentle, quiet character and a lot of love to give. A sensitive chap at times, he can find new experiences overwhelming and will often seek reassurance from his human pals. However, if you give him the support he needs and allow him to take each step at his own pace, it doesn’t take long for Alfie to start building in
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (92mi)
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2Shane's ideal home Shane is a sweet 8-year-old Collie who is obsessed with sausages. In fact, if there were an Olympic sport for spotting sausages from across the room, Shane would already have the gold medal. This handsome gentleman also loves his tennis balls, proudly carrying them as if they were royalty. Shane is happiest as the only pet in an adult-only home, although he
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Telford, Shropshire (115mi)
3Bacon'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
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (46mi)
3Wilf's ideal home Father and son Ned and Wilf are fantastic boys that are a bundle of fun and love being around people. Both boys enjoy the company of each other but would be able to live with another well matched dog. In typical collie fashion Wilf loves a tennis ball and would spend all day playing if given the chance! Could you be Wilf's perfect match? They must find a home
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wymeswold, Leicestershire (136mi)
3Ned's ideal home Father and son Ned and Wilf are fantastic boys that are a bundle of fun and love being around people. Both boys enjoy the company of each other but would be able to live with another well matched dog. In typical collie fashion Wilf loves a tennis ball and would spend all day playing if given the chance! Could you be Ned's perfect match? They must find a home
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wymeswold, Leicestershire (136mi)
3Lynn's ideal home Sweet and intelligent girl Lynn is a 5 year old Border Collie who loves going out and exploring the big, wide world. She is a busy girl and currently has little time for toys, she may chase a ball that is thrown for her, but then soon loses interest. She enjoys a little fuss and a cuddle in short bursts, she loves to stand with you and get her neck and ears
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Chestfield, Kent (149mi)
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 (46mi)
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 (46mi)
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 (46mi)
3Cider's ideal home Cider is a stunning 8-month-old Border Collie Crossbreed who's looking for a forever home with people who understand the Collie breed. He's full of training potential and will really suit a more rural home where his breed needs will be met. He'll be fine with older kids who understand that he likes to have his own space. He's learning how to be social with
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Leeds, Yorkshire (129mi)
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 (77mi)
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 (196mi)
3Murphy's ideal home Murphy is looking for a calm and predictable home where he can enjoy a relaxed life with nice walks, cosy snoozes and a game of fetch now and then. He would be able to live with Sixth Form/College aged children who are calm and sensible and will give him space to rest when needed. Murphy could live with another dog of similar age who will happily co exist,
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Chestfield, Kent (149mi)
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 (77mi)
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 (196mi)
3Bella's ideal home Bella is a lovely 10 year old Collie cross who is looking for her forever retirement home with her best friend, Codie. They have lived together in a loving home for the past 7 years and share a very strong bond. They are seeking a new home through no fault of their own and would love to stay together! Bella is the more sensitive of the two and can be a
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks (99mi)
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 (167mi)
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.