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.

Quality Female (Bitch) Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue

28 Quality Female (Bitch) Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue in the UK

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Hope
- 5 Years Old
Hope's ideal home Hope is an adorable 5 year old Collie cross, looking for a loving, understanding home. Having come into our care as a stray, she is searching to live in a peaceful, rural environment with a secure private garden where she can have space to feel safe and settled. Hope can be particularly sensitive to traffic and busy surroundings, so quiet walking routes are

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex
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Kylie
- 1 Year Old
Kylie's ideal home Kylie is a sweet girl who loves playtime and having a fuss. She can live with children of primary school age. Kylie is looking to be the only pet in her home but will benefit from doggy walking friends to build up her social skills. She is best suited to a low traffic area as has shown avoidance behaviours around moving traffic. Could you be Kylie's perfect

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire
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Misty
- 8 Years Old
Misty's ideal home Misty and Sadie are a pair of sweethearts who can live with children of upper secondary school ages and above. They are a chill pair of pups who have the potential to live with a dog savvy cat. They would love to be the only Dogs in the home while they are working on their confidence and for this reason they would love a quiet home to settle into. Any

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Cherry
- 2 Years Old
Cherry's ideal home Meet gorgeous girl Cherry, a 2.5-year old Collie x SBT looking for her forever home. Cherry is under-socialised and is a bit avoidant of other Dogs, but there is a potential for her to live with a calm, well-mannered dog. Any children in the home will need to be 16yrs+ as she is so worried of new people, but she is slowly coming out of her shell! She would

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan
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Pippa
- 2 Years Old
Pippa'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 in Evesham, Worcestershire
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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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Skye
- 2 Years Old
Skye's ideal home Skye is a lovely 2-year-7-month-old Border Collie cross who’s full of charm, confidence and that classic collie brightness. She’s been friendly and relaxed in foster care, happily greeting everyone she meets and she’s just as comfortable out and about too, taking attention from strangers in her stride. Skye is well suited to living with older primary

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Rescue Centre / Charity in ,
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Brandy
- 3 Years Old
Brandy's ideal home Meet beautiful girl, Brandy! Brandy is a 3-year old Collie who is in need of her forever home! Brandy is looking for a home where she will be the only dog, as she is quite avoidant of Dogs in the centre. She would be happy to go with children 11yrs+ as she is a fun girl, who is happy to explore new places and make new friends! She can sometimes show some

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan
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Gemma
- 1 Year Old
Gemma'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 in Snetterton, Norfolk
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Imelda
- 6 Years Old
Imelda'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 in Kenilworth, Warks
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Nuala
- 2 Years Old
Nuala's ideal home Nuala is a stunning 2 year old Collie who is brilliant and brainy! This clever cookie is looking for an adult only home where she can feel safe and secure as she can be worried by strangers and fast-moving children. Nuala is looking to have direct access into her own private and secure garden where she can play ball and lounge around happily. Could you be

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland
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Hollie
- 1 Year Old
Hollie's ideal home Meet Hollie the Collie! She is about 1 year old and cannot wait to find her new home! Hollie can live with a quietly confident dog who can show her the ropes, she can be a little worried of new Dogs initially but she does want to say hi, so her new best friend must be able to give her some space initially. Hollie can live with secondary school aged children

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan
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Sasha
- 8 Years Old
Sasha'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 in Kenilworth, Warks
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Chelsea
- 6 Years Old
Chelsea's ideal home Chelsea is a 6-year-old crossbreed who is looking for a home alongside her best friend, Scamp. These two are a bonded pair and must be rehomed together. Chelsea would suit a home with children aged 8 years+ who are comfortable with an excitable, affectionate dog. She would like to be the only pet in the home alongside Scamp, though she’s more than happy

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire
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Scamp
- 12 Years Old
Scamp's ideal home Scamp is a 12-year-old crossbreed who is looking for a loving home alongside her best friend, Chelsea. These two love to snuggle and must be rehomed together. Scamp would suit a home with children aged 8years + who can be calm and kind around an older dog. She would like to be the only pet in the home apart from Chelsea, though she is happy to enjoy gentle

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire
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Sausage
- 1 Year Old
Sausage's ideal home Meet Sausage, our beautiful 10-month old Crossbreed looking for her forever home. Sausage is able to live with a resident dog in the home, pending a successful meet at the centre . Any children in the home would need need to be sensible and 8yrs+. Sausage is an incredibly sweet girl, but she has missed out on a lot of guidance and training in her early

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan
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Stevie
- 5 Months Old
Stevie's ideal home Meet Avril, Stevie and Ozzy! The pups are 15 weeks old and ready to rock life with their new families! Stevie and her siblings are super sweet Puppies looking for homes who are happy to support and encourage them with all their basic puppy training, including housetraining and socialisation. A large, enclosed garden space will be a great help with this and

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim
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Avril
- 5 Months Old
Avril's ideal home Meet Avril, Stevie and Ozzy! The pups are 15 weeks old and ready to rock life with their new families! Avril and her siblings are super sweet Puppies looking for homes who are happy to support and encourage them with all their basic puppy training, including housetraining and socialisation. A large, enclosed garden space will be a great help with this and

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim
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Cleo
- 1 Year Old
Cleo's ideal home Cleo is a young girl ready to find her new home. She is a worried lady but can live with secondary school age children as long as they can give her space when needed. Cleo has mixed well with Dogs in centre and could live with another well-matched poochy pal. While we have no history of Cleo around cats, she does have the potential to live with them, pending

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire
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Bella
- 10 Years Old
Bella's ideal home Bella is a lovely 10 year old Collie cross who is looking for her forever retirement home with her best friend, Codie. They have lived together in a loving home for the past 7 years and share a very strong bond. They are seeking a new home through no fault of their own and would love to stay together! Bella is the more sensitive of the two and can be a

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks

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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.

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