2Hershey's ideal home Hershey is lacking experience of the world and needs adopters willing to give him time to thrive. He needs a quieter home where everyone is over the age of 15 and where he’ll be the only pet. He cannot be left home alone and must have access to a secure garden to build up his confidence before going for walks. Could you be Hershey's perfect match? Sweet
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wymeswold, Leicestershire (45mi)
4Gemma's ideal home Gemma is a beautiful one year old Collie looking for a fairly active family of her own. She would like to be the only dog in the home but could socialise with doggy friends on walks - though she is more interested in exploring her surroundings than playing. We have no history of Gemma around cats but have not seen a prey drive from her here so she has the
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Snetterton, Norfolk (45mi)
2Sammy's ideal home Sammy’s looking for a family to go on fun adventures with - He loves going for his walks and is sociable with other Dogs. His favourite thing to do when he isn’t sleeping is to play with his toys, running around with them and throwing them in the air! He is often shy around new people and wouldn't want to live in a home with lots of different people
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wymeswold, Leicestershire (45mi)
1Shelly's ideal home Shelly is a sweet, 6 year old Collie. She is a nervous soul who is looking for a patient and understanding adult only home to help her settle into her new home and build confidence with the world. She will need a decent size, secure garden so she has a safe space to explore, toilet and play as she will need to settle into her home environment before
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Snetterton, Norfolk (45mi)
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2Luna's ideal home Luna will thrive in a moderate to active home with a calm, predictable routine. She really flourishes in environments where she can feel secure, and a quieter household will give her the opportunity to build confidence at her own pace. Once she has settled in, she will be able to enjoy regular visits from familiar friends and family. She would do best in an
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newbury, Berks (94mi)
4Elmo's ideal home Elmo is a sensitive but sweet boy who can live with sensible secondary school aged children. He could also live with another playful dog, pending a successful mix in centre prior to adoption. Elmo is best suited to a low traffic area due to showing potential chase behaviours and for this reason isn't suitable to live with cats. Could you be Elmo's perfect
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire (83mi)
5Primrose's ideal home Primrose is a cheerful girl who is on the search for her new family. While we don't know if she has ever been around children before we believe that she would be ok sharing a home with those of primary school age. Primrose needs further socialisation with other Dogs so for now is looking to be housed as the only dog. Although we have no history of
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire (83mi)
1Penny's ideal home Penny is a beautiful 2yr old Collie Retriever Crossbreed who has had a pretty rubbish start to life. She's a really fun and affectionate girl who likes to say hello to everyone she sees. She's full of life and energy, but also likes to chill out and snooze once she's had a blast. She's been with us for a while now while we've been checking some things out
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Leeds, Yorkshire (95mi)
4Idris's ideal home Idris is a handsome Hound who is very friendly and bouncy! His youthful exuberance shines through and he’s not yet learned to keep all four paws on the floor. He can live with children of secondary school age as long as they are happy with the spring in his step! Idris doesn’t seem to have had much experience of other Dogs and isn’t sure what he thinks
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire (83mi)
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Sofie's ideal home Sofie is a lovely 1-year-old Labrador x Collie who is happy, confident, and very affectionate when meeting new people. She enjoys human company and greets everyone with enthusiasm. Sofie is mixing well with other Dogs and loves to play, showing a fun and energetic personality. As a young dog she can become a little excitable and may jump up when greeting
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wickford, Essex (70mi)
4Eifer's ideal home Eifer is a gentle, sensitive girl who will truly thrive in an active but peaceful home with a calm, reassuring atmosphere. She prefers quieter environments and takes her time to understand new sounds or movements — especially things like loud noises or activity on stairs. With patience and kindness, she shows lovely, thoughtful behaviours as she works
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newbury, Berks (94mi)
3Moss's ideal home Moss is a sensitive four year old Collie who can be a little shy at first, so he’s looking for a calm home with older teenagers (14+) who’ll give him the time and space he needs to settle. We don’t know much about his past, so he’ll need patient guidance with housetraining and gradually building up time left alone. He’s a clever Collie, so
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks (63mi)
1Hugo's ideal home Hugo will truly shine in a calm to moderately active home where he can enjoy consistent routines and a peaceful environment. He could live in a household with older teenagers (16+) or adults. Hugo currently lives with older children and interacts with them respectfully. Because he’s a lively, enthusiastic youngster who expresses his excitement through
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newbury, Berks (94mi)
8Sneaker's ideal home Sneaker is a cheerful boy who is on the search for his new family. He has a good history around children and can live with those of primary school age. Sneaker needs to be the only pet in the home. He can get a bit vocal if he sees unfamiliar Dogs out and about so a family happy to work with him on this would be just what he's looking for. Sneaker is
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire (83mi)
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 (63mi)
1Kira's ideal home Kira is a 9 week old Staffy cross puppy who is already very large! She will need all her basic training and will need an enclosed garden for house training. Due her size and being mouthy, she will only be suitable for families with secondary school aged children who are used to very big bouncy Dogs. Could you be Kira's perfect match? With the correct
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Leeds, Yorkshire (95mi)
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 (83mi)
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 (63mi)
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 (97mi)
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 (95mi)
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.
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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.
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