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 (46mi)
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 (46mi)
5JJ's ideal home JJ is a handsome 1 year old Collie who came into our care as a stray, so we don’t know much about his past. What we do know is that beneath his worries is a sweet boy who is slowly starting to come out of his shell. JJ can be a bit of a worry wart when faced with new people or situations, but with patience and kindness his confidence is beginning to grow. One
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks (40mi)
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 (40mi)
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 (41mi)
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 (46mi)
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 (46mi)
1Crumble's ideal home Crumble is an 11-year-old Collie with the softest heart and the gentlest soul. He’s a sweet but sensitive boy who can find meeting new people a little worrying at first, but once he realizes you’re a friend, he will happily show you just how affectionate and loving he truly is. He has come into our care through no fault of his own and is now looking
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks (40mi)
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 (40mi)
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 (32mi)
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 (41mi)
2Max's ideal home Max is a super 4 year old Border Collie with a love of learning new things! He's on the search for a patient and peaceful forever home that can give him the time to settle and find his paws. Experience or research into the breed would be really beneficial for anyone looking to take Max on. Max has spent a short time in a home where he has been housetrained. He
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks (40mi)
5Stewie's ideal home Stewie is a sweet, chilled older gent who just wants a quiet retirement home. He can live with children of around secondary school age just as long as they won’t be too full-on. Stewie has lived with other Dogs before and can do so again. He’d suit an older, quieter dog like himself. As you’d expect with his age he does have some stiffness in his
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire (46mi)
4Ted's ideal home Ted is a sensitive and shy boy who is looking for a new home. 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 currently. Ted will benefit from a secure garden and will need a safe space within the home that he can retreat to if he needs
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire (46mi)
4Ollie's ideal home Ollie is a handsome 14-year-old Border Collie who has returned to our care through no fault of his own. He’s currently enjoying the comforts of a foster home, where he’s settling nicely into a cosy routine. As an older gentleman, Ollie is now looking for a peaceful retirement home where he can spend his days playing with his toys in the garden and
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks (40mi)
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 (46mi)
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Telford, Shropshire (83mi)
3Rolo's ideal home We’re still getting to know this lovely boy, and he’s not quite ready for his forever home just yet. If Rolo has caught your eye, please add him to your favourites!
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Telford, Shropshire (83mi)
4Otto's ideal home Otto is a 3 1/2 year old Collie. He is now ready to start looking for his new home. He is looking for a family that enjoys going for walks and someone looking for a buddy to go on adventures with. Otto can live with children aged 11 and above that are used to bouncy Dogs, he would however currently need to be the only pet in the home, but can have dog friends
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newton Tony, Wiltshire (63mi)
6Badger's ideal home Badger is a bright and sensitive three-year-old Collie cross looking for an understanding adult home in a quieter residential or rural setting. As a reactive boy, he will need a home with a secure garden where he can decompress and enjoy his own space, and adopters who appreciate the importance of steady routines and gentle introductions to the world around
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (80mi)
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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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.