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.

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

54 female 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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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

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in ,
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Gina
- 4 Years Old
Gina's ideal home Gina is a 4-year-old, high-energy girl looking for a calm, committed home that understands her sensitive nature. She can be shy when meeting new people and prefers a gentle, low-pressure approach, choosing to interact on her own terms. Gina can feel worried around other Dogs and is reactive, but thanks to the hard work of the training team, she is now able to

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex
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Primrose
- 1 Year Old
Primrose's ideal home Primrose is a cheerful girl who is on the search for her new family. While we don't know if she has ever been around children before we believe that she would be ok sharing a home with those of primary school age. Primrose needs further socialisation with other Dogs so for now is looking to be housed as the only dog. Although we have no history of

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire
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Penny
- 2 Years Old
Penny's ideal home Penny is a beautiful 2yr old Collie Retriever Crossbreed who has had a pretty rubbish start to life. She's a really fun and affectionate girl who likes to say hello to everyone she sees. She's full of life and energy, but also likes to chill out and snooze once she's had a blast. She's been with us for a while now while we've been checking some things out

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire
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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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Starlight
- 4 Years Old
Starlight'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 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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Sofie
- 1 Year Old
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

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex
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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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Cinnamon
- 9 Years Old
Cinnamon'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 in Leeds, Yorkshire
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Eifer
- 4 Years Old
Eifer'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 in Newbury, Berks
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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

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland
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Ickle
- 7 Months Old
Ickle's ideal home Cute crossbreed Ickle is all about friendship, love, being involved in what you are doing and playing like a puppy! She would like a secure garden, and a family who understand the commitment needed when adopting a puppy. Could you be Ickle's perfect match? She is a friendly little dog, who is gentle and plays nicely. She is in a foster home with children and

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Rescue Centre / Charity in ,
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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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Lucy
- 8 Months Old
Lucy's ideal home Lucy is a 5-month-old Collie cross Spaniel. She is a worried girl and will need owners who can work through this with her with training, time, and patience. She does mix with other Dogs on walks but doesn’t like to share her things with other Dogs in small spaces, so ideally she will need to be the only dog in the home. Could you be Lucy's perfect match?

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan
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Daisy
- 6 Years Old
Daisy's ideal home Daisy a sweet girl who has come into our care for no fault of her own. As she's always lived in a home, she's understandably found kennel life a little overwhelming but with support and encouragement she's truly blossomed. Daisy can be a worried soul so would love a quiet and peaceful home with children 16+ who can understand her worries. She can struggle

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks
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Lily
- 5 Years Old
Lily's ideal home Introducing superstar Lily, a 5 year old Border Collie cross German Shepherd who loves to explore the great outdoors and showing off her massive repertoire of tricks! She adores long walks in the woods and fields where she can have a good sniff, before some fun enrichment games at home to put her clever brain to good use! She loves meeting new people, as well

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent
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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

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks
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Kira
- 4 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

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire
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Fly
- 2 Years Old
Fly's ideal home Super sweet and dinky girl Fly is a 2 year old Collie with a gentle nature. She needs someone to show her the world isn’t such a scary place and will help bring her out of her shell to become the awesome and wonderful girl we know she is. She hasn’t shown much interest in toys so far, she will follow a tennis ball if thrown for her, but quickly loses

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent

Border Collie Dogs for Adoption Near You

United Kingdom

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.