5McGill's ideal home McGill is a fun young lad, who fills us all with joy! He is a clever boy who loves exploring and would thrive in a home with people who love adventures as much as he does. McGill has come in to our care with limited information and may need training in all areas including housetraining, and time left alone may need to be built up gradually. He could live
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks
8Jip's ideal home Meet handsome lad, Jip! Jip is a 5.5-year old Collie X looking for his forever home! Jip is able to live with another dog as he loves to play, but also enjoys his time apart. He's a good communicator, and would like to have friends in the home! Any children would ideally be 14yrs+ as he can be worried initially, and does need some confidence building. Jip is a
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan
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
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
6Tipsy's ideal home Here is our handsome man Tipsy, a nervous boy looking to build his world up slowly. Tipsy came from a multiple dog household, no fault of his own and is gaining more confidence at the centre but is the more nervous one from the bunch so will need more patience to help him gain the confidence he needs. Due to his nervous nature, he can not currently live with
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan
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
2Pongo's ideal home Meet Pongo! This sweet boy is super excited to find his forever home! Pongo is a social boy who could share his new home with another dog, as long as they are happy sharing their space with a bouncy, playful puppy. As we have no history of Pongo around kids, we feel he'd be better suited to a home where everyone is aged 15+ and understands when Pongo wants a
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Ballymena, Co Antrim
2Tye's ideal home Tye is a handsome and friendly 6 year old Border Collie x Dalmatian. He's an active fella who loves swimming and hiking! He's very smart and willing to learn! Tye is able to share his home with other Dogs, but he does prefer the females, as opposed to other males. This lovely lad could also share his home with children around 5 years and over. Could you be
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Glasgow, Scotland
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
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
4Patrick's ideal home Meet the new pups on the block! This gorgeous quartet are 10 weeks old and super excited to find their forever homes! Patrick and his three siblings could share their homes with other pets with proper management while they settle in. They are looking for families who will be happy to support them with all their basic puppy training, including housetraining
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Ballymena, Co Antrim
7Jackson's ideal home Meet gorgeous lad, Jackson! Jackson is an 8-year old Collie x Beagle looking for his forever home. Jackson is a gorgeous, chunky boy who is looking for a home where he can partake in his favourite activity which is running around on the beach! He is able to go home with another dog, cat or children of any age as he is a big baby angel. Jackson loves a long
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan
5Charlie's ideal home Charlie is a sweet and energetic boy who will need an adult only home. He would love a home with a private, secure garden as he will need to be kept on a lead at all times when out and about. He will need to be the only pet in the home so that all of the love and attention can be on him. Charlie can be social with other Dogs but does show frustration and
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Manchester, Greater Manchester
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
5Harris's ideal home Handsome Harris is a loveable 9 month old Border Collie who has both brains and beauty! He loves his toys but is still working on making fetch happen. Harris would love to find an active family who can keep up with him. He'd also be happy to share his home with other Dogs, as well as children over the age of 5. Could you be Harris's perfect match? Harris is
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Glasgow, Scotland
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
5Moi's ideal home Moi can live with children over the age of 10 but he can be quite picky with Dogs so best as the only dog in the home. He is house trained and used to being left for a couple of hours without worry. Could you be Moi's perfect match? He's not a fancy French boy, it's pronounced "moy"! Moi is a very good boy indeed, but he's a little too strong for his owner so
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside
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
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
3Marshall's ideal home Marshall is the goofiest boy ever! He enjoys running around in his garden and when he bounces around, his ears do too! So adorable! Marshall can be worried at first so he is looking for someone who has experience of owning a nervous dog. His new family will need to continue his training and build up his confidence. Marshall can live with secondary school
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Rescue Centre / Charity • West Calder, West Lothian
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.
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