3Bob'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 • Uxbridge, London
5Chip's ideal home Chip is a charming 4-year-old Collie with a heart as soft as his gorgeous good looks, and he’s ready to find a home where he can truly shine. This sweet boy would love a family who enjoy getting out and about, as Chip is always happiest when he’s exploring the world by your side, nose to the ground! Chip would prefer to be the only pet in the home so he
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Telford, Shropshire
4Bonzo's ideal home Say hello to Bonzo! Bonzo is a beautiful pup who has won the hearts of many staff here at the centre. He is a sweet natured, friendly boy who is happy to greet new people when out and about. Bonzo is friendly with other Dogs, but doesn't really understand manners just yet so will need a little bit of guidance with socialisation from his new family. He could
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Ballymena, Co Antrim
6Captain's ideal home Meet Captain – your loyal, easygoing companion! Captain is looking for a moderate to active household where he can enjoy regular walks and plenty of interaction. He’s a confident boy who copes brilliantly in busy environments, stays calm around traffic, and settles beautifully indoors. Captain has shown wonderful manners with children of all
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newbury, Berks
2Max's ideal home Max is a super 4 year old Border Collie with a love of learning new things! He's on the search for a patient and peaceful forever home that can give him the time to settle and find his paws. Experience or research into the breed would be really beneficial for anyone looking to take Max on. Max has spent a short time in a home where he has been housetrained. He
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks
5Stewie's ideal home Stewie is a sweet, chilled older gent who just wants a quiet retirement home. He can live with children of around secondary school age just as long as they won’t be too full-on. Stewie has lived with other Dogs before and can do so again. He’d suit an older, quieter dog like himself. As you’d expect with his age he does have some stiffness in his
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire
2Gus's ideal home Super sweet lad Gus is a 9 and a half year old Collie cross who loves exploring the great outdoors. There is only one thing he likes better than a sniffy adventure and that is a game of fetch. He would play fetch with his tennis ball all day if he could, and does need his new family to let him know when playtime is over. He enjoys a gentle fuss, face and back
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Chestfield, Kent
4Ted's ideal home Ted is a sensitive and shy boy who is looking for a new home. He does have his worries around both people and Dogs so is looking for a quiet, adult-only home with no visiting children and will also need to be the only pet in the home currently. Ted will benefit from a secure garden and will need a safe space within the home that he can retreat to if he needs
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire
3Flounder's ideal home Flounder can live with other pets and children over the age of eight. He will need all of his basic training and someone home with him most of the day. Could you be Flounder's perfect match? Flounder is the last of his litter to find his forever home and that's probably because he enjoys putting our hands in his mouth so much! He's a happy little chap who
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside
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Paxo's ideal home Paxo is a 6 years and 4 months old dog looking for an active, outdoorsy home that can keep up with his high energy levels. He will thrive with a family who enjoy long walks, playtime, and exploring together. Paxo needs a private garden where he can indulge his love of sniffing and investigating his surroundings. He can live with children aged 8 and over who
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wickford, Essex
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Jim's ideal home Jim is a sweet-natured 1½-year-old boy who can be shy when meeting new people, but with a little patience he warms up quickly. He’s excitable around other Dogs and can come across a bit rude, so he’ll need ongoing socialisation to help him learn appropriate manners. Jim can live with children aged 14+ but needs to be the only pet in the home. With his
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wickford, Essex
3Lupin'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 • Sadberge, Co Durham
4Troy's ideal home 3 year old Troy will need an adult only home in a quieter location away from hussle and bussle. He does need to be the only pet in the home but has the potential to have select canine walking friends. Could you be Troy's perfect match? Troy is a handsome, energetic and clever boy who loves nothing more than his favourite tennis ball and using his collie
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wymeswold, Leicestershire
5DEXTER'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 • Ilfracombe, North Devon
5Ollie'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 • Ilfracombe, North Devon
3Due to my declining health, I need to rejime my pup. She will be 1 yr in February. Vaccinations up to date. Chipped. Skye is a lively and affectionate girl who is used to cats and children. It is breaking my heart to rehome her, however I have MS and it has recently deteriorated.
£100
Lesley Mitchell
Private seller • South Lanarkshire
2Bunsen's ideal home Meet Bunsen! This lively six-month-old Smooth Collie is full of potential and love. Bunsen can be stressed in new settings, so he’d thrive in a calm, rural home—ideally a farm or rural area and people experienced with the Working Collie breed. Originally a stray, we don’t have any history of what he’ll be like in a home and has shown very strong
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Telford, Shropshire
8Cluedo's ideal home Cluedo is a sweet, still puppy-like boy (even though he’s 2!) who has had an unsettled start to life. He has some worries and requires an adult-only home as the only pet. He’s sociable with other Dogs though, and happy to have walking or play buddies when out and about. Once Cluedo knows you he is happy with handling and fuss, but he does need a little
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire
1Alfie's ideal home Alfie is a handsome Collie with a gentle, quiet character and a lot of love to give. A sensitive chap at times, he can find new experiences overwhelming and will often seek reassurance from his human pals. However, if you give him the support he needs and allow him to take each step at his own pace, it doesn’t take long for Alfie to start building in
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex
3Toby's ideal home Toby can live with children over 16 and will need to be the only dog. He can be left by himself for two or three hours once settled and is house trained. Could you be Toby's perfect match? Toby is a sweet boy who had a rocky start to life after being illegal smuggled in to the UK from Eastern Europe. He made his way to us after a quarantine period and was
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside
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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