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.

Pedigree Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue

44 Pedigree Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue in the UK

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Kira
- 3 Months Old
Kira's ideal home Kira is a 9 week old Staffy cross puppy who is already very large! She will need all her basic training and will need an enclosed garden for house training. Due her size and being mouthy, she will only be suitable for families with secondary school aged children who are used to very big bouncy Dogs. Could you be Kira's perfect match? With the correct

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire
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Yogi Bear
- 11 Years Old
Yogi Bear's ideal home Yogi Bear is an older boy ready to settle into his retirement home. He is best suited to an adult only home and is looking to be the only dog. He will benefit from continued socialisation and prefer his walks to be in low dog populated areas. Yogi Bear has a good history of living with cats and could do so again, following successful scent swaps and

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire
4
Miko
- 7 Years Old
Miko's ideal home Miko is a 7 year old Collie who is on the search for his perfect, peaceful forever home. As a older gent, he prefers a slice of the quiet life and can find lots of hustle and bustle overwhelming. He'd love nothing more than a relaxed adult only home with minimal visitors. Miko isn't quite as confident as he might seem and much prefers a hands off approach.

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks
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Bailey
- 7 Months Old
Bailey's ideal home Bailey can live with high school aged children but will need to be the only pet at home. He is house trained but being so young and spending time in kennels, he may need a refresher. Bailey is good around horses. Could you be Bailey's perfect match? Young Bailey is having a lot to deal with, finding himself at the centre at such a young age. He's here

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside
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Shane
- 8 Years Old
Shane's ideal home Shane is a sweet 8-year-old Collie who is obsessed with sausages. In fact, if there were an Olympic sport for spotting sausages from across the room, Shane would already have the gold medal. This handsome gentleman also loves his tennis balls, proudly carrying them as if they were royalty. Shane is happiest as the only pet in an adult-only home, although he

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire
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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
3
Cider
- 11 Months Old
Cider's ideal home Cider is a stunning 8-month-old Border Collie Crossbreed who's looking for a forever home with people who understand the Collie breed. He's full of training potential and will really suit a more rural home where his breed needs will be met. He'll be fine with older kids who understand that he likes to have his own space. He's learning how to be social with

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire
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Shandy
- 2 Years Old
Shandy's ideal home This handsome boy is Shandy! He is a 2.5 year old Border Collie cross Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Shandy is a very sweet but sensitive boy with so much love to give to his new family. He can live with another dog in the home who can show him the ropes of his new home and the outside world. Shandy is looking for a home with older secondary school aged

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan
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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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Shelly
- 6 Years Old
Shelly's ideal home Shelly is a sweet, 6 year old Collie. She is a nervous soul who is looking for a patient and understanding adult only home to help her settle into her new home and build confidence with the world. She will need a decent size, secure garden so she has a safe space to explore, toilet and play as she will need to settle into her home environment before

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk
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Patricia
- 1 Year Old
Patricia's ideal home Meet the full of life Patricia! This sweet girl is only 10 months old looking for a fun filled home to keep her mind busy and Guide her through adolescence. She is a clever girl willing to learn new tricks and engage with training! She will need patient owners willing to work with her to ensure she can be the best she can be and set her up for success!

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan
3
Bob
- 3 Years Old
Bob's ideal home Bob is on a search for his forever home with adopters who will give this precious boy the home life he deserves. He would like to live in a calm, patient, and loving home that is in a quieter location away from main roads. Bob can be worried by new situations and will need adopters who are willing to take time to build up his confidence. He will need to be in

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London
3
Lupin
- 6 Years Old
Lupin's ideal home Lupin is looking for a family who are up for keeping a clever Collie’s mind happy and stimulated. Someone will need to be present to help settle Lupin into homelife. Any time required on his own will need building up gradually. A home with a garden will be ideal. Following successful introductions Lupin can live with older teens. and a dog savvy cat

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Sadberge, Co Durham
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Luna
- 7 Years Old
Luna's ideal home Luna is a lovely 7 year old x breed looking for an active home. She is a really good companion but despite her age has lots of energy and loves to be out and about. She can live with older children 12 upwards that will give her her space. She can walk out and about with other Dogs but prefers to not share her home with one or cats. Luna is housetrained and

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks
3
Domino
- 3 Years Old
Domino's ideal home Active, fun and loving Domino is an 2-year-old Collie x Springer who is looking for a home to call his own. He LOVES his toys, and would also love a secure garden to play in and practice his housetraining. Originally a stray, Domino has limited experience in a home and so needs patient and understanding owners who will help settle him in. He is therefore

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire
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Trilby
- 4 Years Old
Trilby's ideal home Trilby is a beautiful boy, aged approximately three-years-old. Originally found as a stray, we haven’t got any information on his background before his arrival in our care. However, we have been working closely with him to determine what we feel would make for his ideal home! As a boy with lots of energy, yet lacking in general confidence, we think Trilby

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex
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Rocket
- 3 Years Old
Rocket's ideal home This lovely lad is Rocket, a 2-year-old Crossbreed with so much to offer his new, forever home. Rocket has been working very hard to get ready for his fresh start, and he can’t wait to show you what an amazing boy he is! He will need multiple meets here at the Rehoming Centre prior to adoption so that the training team can offer all the tips and tricks

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim
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DEXTER
- 3 Years Old
DEXTER's ideal home Dexter is a two-year-old Kelpie cross Collie seeking out adult adopts to share action and adventure with. Dexter would love a home with adopters who are keen to do dog sports such as Cani cross, scent work and positive reward training. He is looking to be the only dog in the home, a home without cats or small furries, and care may be needed around

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon
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Ollie
- 9 Years Old
Ollie's ideal home Ollie is a handsome eight-year-old Husky cross looking for a loving, fun home with adults and teenagers. He would like to be the only dog in the home and have canine walking buddies out and about. Ollie has no history with cats, small furries, or livestock. Ollie is looking for a home where he can have fun and receive lots of exercise. Ollie arrived in our

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon

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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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