How does adopting a Border Collie work?

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.

What should I know before adopting a Border Collie?

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.

How can I find Border Collie dogs available for adoption near me?

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.

Is there a fee to adopt a Border Collie?

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.

Working Show Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue

119 Border Collie dogs for adoption across the UK, including rescue and rehoming listings from shelters, breeders and private owners.

This page helps you compare Border Collie dogs available for adoption across the UK, whether you are looking for a puppy, an adult dog, or a Border Collie ready for a new home.

Before enquiring, check each dog's age, temperament, background and rehoming requirements so you can choose a Border Collie that suits your home, lifestyle and experience.

New to adoption? Read our buying checklist and Border Collie breed information to help you prepare before contacting a seller or rescue.

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Luna
- 4 Years Old
Luna'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 in Newbury, Berks
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Tegwyn
22 hours ago
- 6 Years Old
Tegwyn's ideal home Sweet and sensitive boy Tegwyn is a 6 and a half year old Border Collie who is learning about the world one step at a time. He can be a little hesitant at first, but once he has built a bond with you he will approach for short, gentle fuss. This handsome boy is settling wonderfully in foster care and learning what toys are, we hope he will be playing with

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent
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Barbie
3 days ago
- 4 Years Old
Barbie's ideal home Miss Barbie a beautiful 4 year old collie, typically ball obsessed sweet heart! She is clever knowing a few tricks already and is a friendly character with people. Barbie is worried by other Dogs so would prefer to be the only dog in the home but can see other Dogs out and about. Miss Barbie is one for the collie lovers and would like a home that has breed

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan
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Cali the Collie
21 hours ago
- 5 Years Old
Cali the Collie's ideal home Meet beautiful girl, Cali! Cali is a 5-year old Collie who's looking for her forever home! Cali is a sweet baby angel, who can be rehomed with children as young as 4yrs+ and a calm, well-mannered dog. Cali is a really sweet girl, who loves people and gets very excited to explore new places to get her sniffs in. Cali is very food motivated and is an

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan
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Jake
23 hours ago
- 1 Year Old
Jake's ideal home Jake is a one-year-old Collie cross with a big heart! This bright, bouncy boy is looking for a semi-rural home in a quieter residential or small town setting, ideally with a secure garden where he can play, build confidence and continue his house training. He can find busy roads and passing cars overwhelming, so he would thrive somewhere with peaceful walking

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex
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Violet
4 days ago
- 3 Years Old
Violet's ideal home Violet is a shy and gentle Collie cross who is ready to start her search for a new home. Violet is a nervous girl and has been working hard with her main carer and our training team to build confidence and learn normal doggy behaviours. Violet is just learning how to walk on her lead so will need calm and patient new owners who can continue to work on this

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire
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Meg
1 day ago
- 8 Years Old
Meg's ideal home Meet Meg, a gentle eight-year-old Border Collie with a heart full of love. She’s looking for a peaceful home where life moves at a steady pace. Best suited to a rural setting or a small residential area with low traffic, Meg would love a home with a secure garden where she can spend long, lazy afternoons sunbathing in the grass. An adult-only home with

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex
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Keeper
1 day ago
- 8 Years Old
Keeper's ideal home Keeper is an 8-year-old Collie cross looking for gentle and patient owners who can meet him where he’s at. He will need to live in a quieter, low-traffic environment such as a rural or small residential area, with access to peaceful, sniffy walking routes where he can relax without the worry of passing cars. A secure garden is essential so he can enjoy

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex
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Beau
1 day ago
- 2 Years Old
Beau's ideal home Beau can live with children of high school age but will need to be the only dog at home as he can be reactive to others. He is house trained but not used to being left alone for long periods. He will need regular coat care and has been used to going to the groomers. Could you be Beau's perfect match? Beau is a very handsome Collie Husky cross with the

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside
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Cordelia
1 day ago
- 1 Year Old
Cordelia's ideal home Cordelia is a bright, bouncy 1 year and 6 month old Border Collie cross looking for a home that can match her energy and nurture her growing confidence. She loves long walks and exploring, but tends to stay close by, often checking back in for reassurance. While she is very affectionate and enjoys a fuss, she prefers to approach on her own terms once she

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex
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Gina
- 4 Years Old
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 in Wickford, Essex
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Ella
1 day ago
- 1 Year Old
Ella's ideal home Ella is a sensitive and gentle young Border Collie who is still learning to feel safe in the world around her. At just 1 year and 2 months old, she can be shy and timid, especially with new people, and will need a patient and understanding home that allows her to build trust at her own pace. Once she feels secure, Ella enjoys affection and will happily accept

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex
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Bennet
3 days ago
- 4 Years Old
Bennet's ideal home Bennet is a 4yr old Collie, he is a sweet timid boy looking for a patient and understanding family that can help him settle into his new home and build confidence. He is underconfident around other Dogs and has a strong herding instict towards other animals so would be best suited as the only pet in his new home and would benefit from further socialisation

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk
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Melon
6 days ago
- 11 Years Old
Melon's ideal home Melon is looking for her forever retirement home! She is a gorgeous 11-year-old Border Collie who, despite her age, still love to go out & explore! Melon is an easy-going, young-at-heart lady who enjoys sniffy adventures and snoozes on the sofa in equal measure. She can live with secondary school aged children who understand she is an older girl and will

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent
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Roman
6 days ago
- 9 Months Old
Roman's ideal home Meet Roman, our gorgeous 8-month old Collie x Shepherd who is looking for his forever home! Roman is looking for a home with another dog, who is able to tolerate his boisterous playstyle and show him the way of the world. Any children in the home would need to be 11yrs+ due to his excitable, bouncy nature and his typical puppy mouthing. Roman is a lovely,

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan
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Taco
1 week ago
- 2 Years Old
Taco's ideal home Taco is looking for an adult only home that are experienced or knowledgeable with his breed as he does show strong Collie traits. He can be nervous of new people so is looking for a quiet environment that can separate him from any unknown visitors to the home. Taco would not be suitable to have any visiting children. He is a young, active boy that would

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Opie
1 week ago
- 8 Years Old
Opie's ideal home Opie is looking for a home with patient adopters who are happy to carry on with his training and confidence-building. He would like his adopters to be around for most of the time to help him settle into his new home. Opie would like his leave hours to be minimal at the start and have them built up slowly. He could live with children aged 12+. He could

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London
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Marvin
1 week ago
- 11 Months Old
Marvin's ideal home Marvin is a lovely 10 month old Collie cross who is friendly, affectionate and adores people! He is a bright and bouncy lad who is looking an active family with a secure garden who can meet his exercise needs and provide some fun enrichment games to keep his brain busy. Marvin will need to be the only dog in the home and be walked in quite areas as he finds

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim
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Mojo
1 week ago
- 1 Year Old
Mojo's ideal home Mojo is a sweet but sensitive lad ready to settle into his forever home. He can initially be nervous with meeting new people and being touched so is best suited to live with children of secondary school age. Mojo is looking to be the only dog in his new home but will benefit from doggy walking friends to keep up his social skills. Although we have no history

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire
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Bailey
1 week ago
- 9 Years Old
Bailey's ideal home Bailey is a brilliant Border Collie, who may be 9 years old but no-one's told Bailey this! He is still just a playful pup, especially around a ball! He is pretty laid back, and could share his home with Dogs and/or cats, as well as children around 5 years and older. As much as Bailey loves to make fetch happen, he also loves snoozing beside you on the sofa.

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland

Border Collie Dogs for Adoption Near You

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.