8Collie X 2 years old, she is a beautiful affectionate dog but far too strong for me . She also has a high prey drive. Although she does live with a cat and free range chickens. She is house trained and doesn’t chew. She is ok with having her teeth and nails done. She is a very loving dog who deserves much more attention than she is getting. She knows basic commands such as
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Private seller • Darlington, County Durham
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
5Brandy'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 • Cardiff, Glamorgan
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
3Starlight's ideal home Meet gorgeous girl Starlight. Starlight is a 4-year old Saluki X Collie looking for her forever home. She is a very worried girl, but incredibly sweet. She will need some time in her new home to build up her confidence, but she is getting braver and braver here each day! Starlight may be able to live with a calm, confident resident dog to show her the
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan
4Gemma'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 • Snetterton, Norfolk
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
6Nuala'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 • Glasgow, Scotland
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
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