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 (32mi)
3Cinnamon's ideal home Cinnamon is a very sweet natured 8yr old Collie Crossbreed who was found as a stray. Sadly she was in pretty poor condition when she was found, but thankfully we've helped her bounce back and she's now enjoying life in a foster home. She likes a quiet life and will suit a peaceful home where she can snooze to her hearts content! Being the only dog in an
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Leeds, Yorkshire (49mi)
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 (35mi)
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 (32mi)
3Oscar's ideal home Oscar is a very handsome Border Collie cross, who absolutely loves to explore new places! He is a very lovable boy who gives you the best hugs! Oscar is a very excitable boy who is could live with children 14 yrs or older who are comfortable around larger Dogs. This sweet boy is looking for a home with a secure garden with fencing at least 6ft high. He would
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newton Tony, Wiltshire (49mi)
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Gina's ideal home Gina is a 4-year-old, high-energy girl looking for a calm, committed home that understands her sensitive nature. She can be shy when meeting new people and prefers a gentle, low-pressure approach, choosing to interact on her own terms. Gina can feel worried around other Dogs and is reactive, but thanks to the hard work of the training team, she is now able to
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wickford, Essex (50mi)
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 (82mi)
2Fly's ideal home Super sweet and dinky girl Fly is a 2 year old Collie with a gentle nature. She needs someone to show her the world isn’t such a scary place and will help bring her out of her shell to become the awesome and wonderful girl we know she is. She hasn’t shown much interest in toys so far, she will follow a tennis ball if thrown for her, but quickly loses
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Chestfield, Kent (69mi)
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 (82mi)
5Maloney's ideal home Gentle chap Maloney is a 6 year old Border Collie who needs someone to show him the world isn’t too scary. If you are patient with him, and allow a bond to be built up, he will reward you with kisses and the snuggliest of cuddles. He loves to chase after his toys, but doesn’t know what to do with them once they stop moving! Could you give Maloney the
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Chestfield, Kent (69mi)
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 (82mi)
8Pippa's ideal home Pippa is a playful girl who is keen to get back into a home. She would love to find an adult only home that can take things slowly with her whilst she is building new relationships and settling in. Pippa is looking to be the only dog in the home and would like her walks to be in low dog populated areas whilst she works on her social skills. She is also
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire (79mi)
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 (79mi)
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 (79mi)
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 (49mi)
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 (79mi)
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 (49mi)
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 (82mi)
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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 (50mi)
3Imelda's ideal home Imelda is a lovely 6 year old Collie who has recently arrived from Ireland as stray and is looking for a patient, understanding home. She’s a clever girl who loves her toys and would enjoy having her own secure garden to play and relax in. Imelda has a sensitive side and can find loud noises or frustrating situations difficult, so she would be best suited
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks (82mi)
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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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.