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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5Xena's ideal home Xena is a stunning 7-year-old Husky Cross searching for her forever home. Full of energy and fun, she thrives on being out and about, exploring the world, and is always ready for her next adventure. Having spent most of her life in a home, Xena is housetrained and currently lives happily with another dog. We believe she could settle well with a doggy
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3Kiwi's ideal home Kiwi is sweet little girl has found kennel life a bit overwhelming. We don’t know much about her past, but it’s clear the big wide world can feel quite scary for her. What Kiwi needs most is a calm, patient forever home where she’ll be given the time and space to settle, relax, and truly find her paws. A secure, private garden will be essential for Kiwi
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4Peach's ideal home Peach is a a gentle girl who would love to find a quiet home. While she isn't suitable to live with young children due to her worried nature, older teenagers would be ok as long as they are happy with her. She would like to be the only pet in the home for now as she needs further socialisation and confidence-building. As she is so worried at present a secure
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3Claire's ideal home Claire is a young Collie who is as worried as she is pretty (that’s very!) She’s being really brave and trying to push herself, but needs a quiet home with minimal visitors until she finds her paws. She could potentially live with teenagers as long as they are calm, sensible, and able to give her as much space as she needs. Claire won’t want to
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1Dolly's ideal home Dolly is looking for a quiet home. She can live with older teenagers who can be sensible and give her space when needed. Dolly is looking to be the only pet in her new home and will need continued socialisation out on walks. Could you be Dolly's perfect match? Dolly is a 4 year old Collie cross that came into our care as a stray. Although we have no home
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1Charley's ideal home Charley is looking for a home where she can soak up all of the love and fuss! Whilst Charley does interact well out and about with other Dogs, we are looking for a home where she is the only pet. Charley is ok to be left for a couple of hours once she has settled in. She could live with children aged 8+ who are calm and confident around Dogs. Charley
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5Princess's ideal home Princess is a gorgeous older lady who loves nothing more than a big fuss and a cuddle! She is an active girl that likes a good run about and a sniff, but will also settle down on the sofa for a snooze. Princess is a Labrador X Collie who is looking for a home where all children are 11yrs+ and she is the only dog. She does need some help with her doggy
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4Saffy's ideal home This gorgeous girl is Saffy. Saffy is a 4 year old GSD x Collie with a sensitive soul. She is an inquisitive girl who wants to make new friends but can be worried initially - but if you have a treat or two, she will soon come round!! Because of this, she would be best suited to an adult only home, as the only dog. Due to her sheltered background, Saffy is
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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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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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3Muffin's ideal home Muffin is a gorgeous Border Collie with a sweet and gentle, yet timid disposition. She has already been making some great progress since her arrival in our care so would now love to continue her confidence building journey with the support of a kind and patient family. Being a sensitive lady, Muffin would thrive best in a quieter home, situated in a rural
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4Elsa'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.
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5Trixie's ideal home Trixie is a sweet girl still gaining confidence and would benefit from a quiet home as she can find loud noises scary. She'd like to be the only dog in the home but can make friends out and about. She could live with older teenagers. She would love a patient family happy to help her learn to walk on lead and that the world isn't too scary. Could you be
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1Poppy's ideal home If you are looking for a loyal and playful companion who will happily join you on every adventure, meet Poppy! This beautiful 8-and-a-half-year-old Border Collie cross is hoping to find a peaceful home where she can enjoy life’s simple pleasures and be the centre of someone’s world. Poppy is looking for a home as the only dog, though she is happy to have
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2Elle's ideal home Elle is 3 months old and a wonderful mixture of breeds- Spaniel, Collie, Beagle and maybe more! She was born in our care and has been an absolute delight, a typical puppy, full of mischief, fun and cuddles! Elle is looking for a home who have the time to commit to her puppy training, ensuring she continues to grow up to be a well-rounded, happy, healthy girl.
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2Brenna'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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4Ember's ideal home Ember is a sweet social lady with a lot to offer. We don’t have a lot of history for her having been picked up as a stray. We think she would be suitable to live with children 8+ and it would be beneficial if they were comfortable being around larger breeds. Ember is social with other Dogs and would benefit from finding some lead walking friends once
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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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7Mabel's ideal home Mabel is looking for a home where everyone is of older secondary school age as she can be a timid girl meeting new people. Mabel is comfortable lead walking with Dogs that she knows, but she tends to ignore them for the most part so would prefer a home as the only dog while she builds on her socialising skills. Mabel is quite a prey-driven girly so would be
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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.
