Find 103 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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Jam's ideal home Jam is a handsome 5-year-old Border Collie with a confident personality and a zest for life. He absolutely loves his walks and gets wonderfully excited as soon as he sees his lead, always eager to head out and explore the world. Although he's not a fan of water, he enjoys playing with his tennis balls, a game of tug, and will happily bring his favourite toy
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex
Wombat's ideal home Wonderful Wombat is a smart 2 year old boy who loves a snack and certainly loves a snuggle. He is active, busy and eager for adventure, with a couple of tricks in his bag already. He knows how to sit and drop and he'll do this for a snack or for a ball thrown his way! Wombat lives life lead by his nose - sniffing out all of the interesting things on
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent
Connor's ideal home Meet handsome boy, Connor! Connor is a 4.5-year old Border Collie looking for his forever home. Connor is super sweet, and can live with children of any age. He is unable to live with another dog in the home, but would benefit from having social doggy pals out and about! He is also able to live with a cat in the home. Connor is a super sweet boy who loves
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan
Floki's ideal home Meet Floki, a handsome 4-year-old Collie cross Labrador with a fun-loving personality and plenty of energy to share. He's a friendly, affectionate boy who loves meeting new people and is always happy to make a new friend. Floki could live with secondary school-aged children and would be happy to share his home with another dog, as he has a positive history
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon
Bonny's ideal home Bonny is a 10 month old Collie x German Shepherd Dog with a brain almost as big as her heart. Due to being such a smart puppy Bonny will need an active home who are willing to give her all the physical and mental stimulation she needs. She would also benefit from having social dog friends out and about, or another dog in the home to learn from as she grows.
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan
Zebra's ideal home Enthusiastic bundle of fun Zebra is a 3 year old Border Collie who likes to explore the world around her. She loves to play with her toys, she will happily entertain herself with them, but if you pick up a tennis ball be prepared to play fetch for quite a while, as this is her favourite game. In between playing with her ball Zebra will approach for a gentle
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent
Sherlock's ideal home Sherlock is a wonderful 13yr old Collie who is putting his detective skills to work and is on a very important mission — sniffing out his forever home. Some Puppies just never grow up, and Sherlock is the perfect example! Despite being a senior gentleman, he is still full of life and ready to enjoy his golden years. Sherlock would love a nice quiet home
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire
Bailey's ideal home This handsome chap is Bailey! Bailey is looking for a home where he can continue to grow in confidence and enjoy all that life has to offer. Bailey is really sweet but can be shy when meeting new people or experiencing unfamiliar situations, therefore he will require a couple of meets to ensure he is comfortable. Bailey is dog friendly and could potentially
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim
Ginny's ideal home Meet the prettiest angel, Ginny! Ginny is a 2-year old Collie x Lab looking for her forever home! Ginny is dog friendly and enjoys her walks with her polite doggy friends. She would prefer an adult only home where she can come round at her own pace, as she can be a bit worried meeting new people. She has grown her confidence with some of her handlers in the
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan
Bruce's ideal home Bruce is a sweet 2 year old Collie looking for a quiet home to call his own. He could potentially live with another calm dog, pending a successful meet at our centre and has lived with children before, so could live with older primary school aged children who know when to give him his space. Bruce loves the outdoors and would really benefit from having a
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan
Bingo's ideal home Fall in love with a Welsh Collie called Bingo! He’s five-years-old and looking for a loving home. He can live with and would benefit from living with another dog in the home. He could share his home with primary school aged children. He has seen cats but not lived with any and has been okay walking around livestock. Bingo has come from a farm environment
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon
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Vimto's ideal home Vimto is a sensitive and extremely nervous three-year-old Border Collie who is looking for a calm, patient and understanding family willing to help him build confidence at his own pace. He is a very withdrawn boy initially and takes time to trust new people, preferring to observe from a distance until he feels safe. Once a bond has been formed, Vimto's
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex
Mabel's ideal home Mabel is a sweet, friendly and exuberant dog who’s looking for her forever home. Mabel is too full-on for small kids but would be fine living with secondary school age children. Mabel needs to be the only pet in the home for now, but can have some doggy walking friends. Could you be Mabel's perfect match? Mabel is a 1year old Border Collie. She is a very
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire
Lenny's ideal home Meet Lenny! This gorgeous boy is a 1 year old Collie Crossbreed who is looking for a quiet home with dog experience. He will need to be the only pet in his new home, and there should be no children. However, once properly introduced he can have dog walking buddies. Lenny is a super loving boy once he gets to know you, but he will need multiple meets here at
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim
Pirlo's ideal home Pirlo is a stunning 4-year-old Border Collie Cross who has so much enthusiasm for life! He is such a clever cookie and is so eager to learn. He loves to play with his toys, and he loves enthusiastically throwing them around himself! Pirlo has a few doggy friend's here at the centre and would love to keep socializing with other Dogs out on walks! Pirlo came
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Rescue Centre / Charity in West Calder, West Lothian
Sammy'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 in Wymeswold, Leicestershire
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
Ollie's ideal home Ollie is a handsome 14-year-old Border Collie who has returned to our care through no fault of his own. He’s currently enjoying the comforts of a foster home, where he’s settling nicely into a cosy routine. As an older gentleman, Ollie is now looking for a peaceful retirement home where he can spend his days playing with his toys in the garden and
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks
Bertha's ideal home Bertha is looking for a home with loving and active adopters who can take her on sniffy adventures, who will take the time to help her settle in with minimal visitors to begin with and give her all the love and attention she deserves. She is a friendly bean who can live with children aged 10 years and over who can play nicely with her and will give her
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Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent
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
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.
