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AVAILABLE FOR
ADOPTION
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This page
contains available dogs that are in foster care homes for
the Border Collie Rescue of Northern California, Inc. We
have separated the dogs into two areas for your
convenience. Dogs that are being fostered from Redding to
San Francisco, and dogs being fostered from San Francisco to
San Luis Obispo.
In order to adopt a dog from this
adoption page, you must first submit an
Adoption Application. Once your
application has been approved, you will be eligible to adopt
any of our rescue dogs. To submit your application, you may
apply online. You will be notified by email when your
application has been approved. If you have any questions
please email
tld4now@aol.com.
Now you can Sponsor a rescue dog.
Many people have expressed a desire to help our rescue dogs
on a continuing basis. We have set up a sponsorship program
where you can help a deserving dog. To find out more,
please click on
SPONSOR A RESCUE DOG
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NORTHERN
CALIFORNIA DOGS
Fostered between
San Francisco and Redding
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Name: ALEX
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Male
Black & White
Age: 1 year old.
Size: Medium
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ALEX is a VERY flashy little guy with beautiful movement when
running and playing. Would enjoy jogging, hiking or even agility
and obedience once he learns how and gets his confidence up. He
is very timid and shy with situations and people he doesn't know
but he bonds very quickly and loves his people. Busy little boy
outdoors but settles nicely indoors. Has not had an accident in
the house and sleeps quietly in his crate all night. Wants to be
with his family so when we're inside, he's inside. When we're
outside, he's outside. He is not the kind of dog to be left
alone for very long without another dog or people. Was very good
about his bath and toe nail clipping. Loves the attention of
getting brushed. Loves his NylaBones and has not chewed on
anything that is not his. Not aggressive at all when we take
food or toys away from him. Learns quickly where he belongs in
the pecking order with other dogs and respects their space.
Enjoys play with other dogs and wants to play with his people
too but has never been shown how so we're working on that.
Wonderful on the leash with no tugging. He is just a joy to have
around. Alex is being fostered east of Auburn.
If you'd like to meet
Alex,
you must have an
approved application on file.
To learn more about him, please email
bcsaver@aol.com. |
Name: TOBY
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Male
Black & White
Age: 1.5 years old.
Size: Medium
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TOBY is a 1.5-year-old Border Collie mix boy. He is a happy,
on-the-go boy. He is on the small size, weighing about 35
pounds. He is a smart fellow, learning things quickly, & he
loves people. He can posture a bit with dogs when he first
meets them, getting up on his toes & puffing up. But he
responds well to redirection. He is crate-trained & hasn't had
an accident in his foster home. Toby would be a wonderful,
active companion dog for someone who likes to run, take long
walks, play Frisbee or ball, etc. He will need things to do to
bring out the best he can be. He is a delightful dog!
He does like to chase cats so a home without them would be
best! UPDATE: Toby
has settled in to his foster home in the best ways: he LOVES &
gets along
well with the other dogs, & he's even good with the little boy
who
lives in his foster home. At first, he jumped up a lot, but he
has
learned to greet people without doing that, so his foster mom
thinks
he'd do well with children. He is coming along nicely with his
training, learning to walk on a leash, sit, down, & stay. All
in all,
Toby is blossoming into a wonderful dog. If you'd like to meet
Toby,
you must have an
approved application on file. To learn more
about him, contact Jeanne
at
bellestarr@lotsadogs.org. |
Name: APRIL
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April is now being
sponsored as
a
tribute to "Scout", from Jody and Kent Morales |
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Female
Black & White
Age: 2 years old.
Size: Medium
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APRIL is a 2-year-old Border Collie/Australian Cattle Dog
girl. She is utterly silly, bounding everywhere on her way
to wherever she is going. April is sweet & loving with
everyone she meets. She's a happy-go-lucky girl. April is
crate-trained, and she hasn’t had an accident in her foster
home. April has had some obedience training & even some
agility training with a volunteer who takes her to class.
She is a blast to train because she has such a good-natured
enthusiasm. She is a great size, about 40#, & she's very
athletic. April is keen about the chickens in her foster
home, so she'd probably do better in a home without
chickens or other small animals like cats--she hasn't been
cat-tested formally. April can also be reactive to some
dogs, but responds well to redirection. She might do best
as an only-dog, or in a home where her family is experienced
in establishing good pack relations. Of course, if there is
another dog in the home, April & that dog should meet.
If you'd like to meet April,
you must have an
approved application on file. To learn more about
this darling, silly girl, contact Jeanne
at
bellestarr@lotsadogs.org. |
Name: STAR

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Female
White and Black
Age: 2.5 Years old.
Size: Medium
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Star is a 2.5-year-old
little girl, weighing about 35 pounds. She recently had her
third litter of pups, so she's a little thinner than she
should be. Star has lived on an 80-acre ranch for most of
her life, & didn't get a lot of socialization with people.
She ran with the other Border Collies and had pups whenever
she came into season. Despite not having a real job or a
lot of human bonding, she is the sweetest, gentlest dog.
When she was having her photo taken, she kept going over to
her photographer & gently nuzzling her for cookies & to
receive attention. While her photographer was reviewing
photos on the computer, Star was curled up in her foster
mom's lap. Star gets along well with other dogs & hasn't
bothered the cat in her foster home. She likes people a
lot. But because she hasn't had a lot of training &
socialization, we'd like her to be someone's darling,
preferably not having to share her humans or only with one
other dog & where her humans can spend lots of time with
her. She is quiet as a mouse, crates beautifully, & learns
quickly. She is a soft, gentle dog, who will benefit from
training & further socialization to be the best dog she can
be.
If you'd like to visit with STAR you must have an
approved application on
file. To learn more about her, please contact Jeanne at
bellestarr@lotsadogs.org. |
Name: BELLE

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Female
Black & White
Age: Almost 3 Years old.
Size: Medium
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Belle will be 3 years old on April
1, 2010 but she is definitely nobody's fool. She is a bright ,
sweet, happy BC that needs a loving home. She learns quickly
and wants to please. She is energetic and loves to run full out
but does not have that intensity that some of our BC friends
exhibit. She loves to explore but comes running with one call
or come signal. Unlike our other BC's she loves to play fetch
with balls which we found out by accident when she brought us a
ball to throw. She is comfortable indoors or out but truly
loves her crate and seems secure when in it. She has very basic
commands mastered and would do well with someone who wanted to
spend time teaching her. Her personality is sweet and gentle
but not submissive. She loves to play with other dogs but can
be quiet and gentle when around people. She travels well but
does not stress out when left behind. She has an exceptionally
soft coat that we discovered after what was probably her first
ever bath. Belle is very well mannered and never has house
accidents or chewing problems. Fostering her has been a real
joy. Belle is being fostered near Ukiah.
If
you'd like to meet BELLE, you must have an
approved
application.
For more information on BELLE, please
email
bellefosterbc@gmail.com |
Name: CLAIRE

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Female
Tri-Color
Age: 2-3 Years old.
Size: Medium
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CLAIRE is a 2-to-3-year old darling. She is soft & sweet, going over
on her back & leaning up against her foster mom's leg. She is a
little wiggler, about 35 pounds with a gorgeous tri-colored coat.
When Claire's owner died, Claire & another Border Collie were simply
tied up on the property & neighbors came by & fed them & gave them
water. They had no shelter during six of the coldest, wettest weeks
of winter. Happily, someone brought their plight to our attention, &
these two dear ones came to us. We were all so happy when they spent
their first night inside, safe & warm & fed properly! Claire loves
people & other dogs. She doesn't seem to have had much training, but
she has a nice deserve to please & picks things up quickly. She is
crate-trained & hasn't had an accident in her foster home. She is
quiet as a mouse, never barking. Claire would love to be someone's
special girl, learning fun things & becoming the best dog she can be.
If you'd like to visit with CLAIRE you must have an
approved application on
file. To learn more about her, please contact Jeanne at
bellestarr@lotsadogs.org. |
Name: BAILEY

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Male
Black & White
Age: 3 Years old.
Size: Medium
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BAILEY is a 3-year-old smooth-coated boy who hails from Nevada, a
ranch area. His tail is docked, & a lot of ranchers dock the tails.
At the risk of insulting him, I have to say his tail wiggle is
adorable!! He is strong & athletic & a lot of fun. He knows some
basic commands like "sit" & "down." He is intense in his play & seems
to have some drive, so he might be a good candidate for herding or
other dog work or sports. Bailey needs some work on the leash as he
doesn't seem to know not to pull, but we're working on that. He loves
to travel in his foster mom's van, so he'd be a fun dog to talk
places. He's be a great companion for someone who likes to run or go
camping. Bailey would benefit from training to be the best dog he can
be. He is crate-trained & hasn't had an accident in his foster mom's
house.
If you'd like to visit with BAILEY you must have an
approved application on
file. To learn more about him, please contact Jeanne at
bellestarr@lotsadogs.org. |
Name: JAKE
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Male
Black & White
Age: 6 Years old.
Size: Medium
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JAKE is a
6-year-old goofball. He is Elwood's brother & seems to get some
of his social confidence from Elwood, so we're interested in
placing the brothers separately. We'd like Jake to enjoy life
on his own, learning new things & hanging out with his human.
Jake is a soft dog, but he's strong & athletic. He likes to
lean into his foster mom whether she's standing still or
walking, staying close. He is a sweet boy who will benefit from
training to be the best dog he can be & to grow in confidence.
He wants to bond with someone so much. Jake is neutered,
current on vaccinations, & on heartworm preventative.
If you'd like to visit with JAKE you must have an
approved application on
file. To learn more about him, please contact Jeanne at
bellestarr@lotsadogs.org. |
Name: KATIE
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"Katie is now
being sponsored in memory of Gareth and Gavin" |
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Female
Black & White
Age: 5 Years old.
Size: Medium
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KATIE is a
quiet, medium-energy level girl. She lived her entire 5-years
outside until she came to rescue. Her owner didn't have a fence
& so Katie wandered. Her wandering days are over. She is happy
to be at her foster home. She follows her foster mom around the
house & yard. Katie is a quiet dog. She is crate-trained &
even though she had never lived inside prior to coming into
rescue, she has not had an accident. Katie is overweight &
could benefit from daily walks, so if you'd like a walking
partner, she might be your new best friend.
If you'd like to visit with KATIE you must have an
approved application on
file. To learn more about her, please contact Jeanne at
bellestarr@lotsadogs.org. |
Name: BOLT
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Female
Black & White
Age: 10 months old.
Size: Medium
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BOLT is a
10-month-old Border Collie mix girl. She is such a sweet & soft
little girl. Playful & silly, but worried about doing the right
thing. She is on the small side, weighing about 35 pounds.
Bolt is a quiet girl, & even though she hasn't had a lot of
training, she is eager to please & tries hard to do what she's
asked to do. She gets along well with the dogs in her foster
home, & she has not bothered the cat. She is very active, as is
typical of the breed, but she doesn't have the typical BC
obsessiveness. She is crate-trained & hasn't had an accident in
her foster home. She likes to go places & rides nicely in her
crate. This little girl longs to be someone's special
companion. She would probably even be okay in a home with
children, as long as the children were okay with her enthusiasm.
If you'd like to visit with BOLT you must have an
approved application on
file. To learn more about her, please contact Jeanne at
bellestarr@lotsadogs.org. |
Name: FRANK
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Frank is now being sponsored
"on
behalf
and in
memory
of
little
Ginger,
my
constant
companion
for 12
years". |
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Male
Black & White
Age: 2 years old.
Size: Medium
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FRANK is a 2-year-old, sweetie of a Border Collie who needs a
Border Collie-experienced home. He is a black and white, rough
coat, neutered male. He has a very soft coat and he loves to be
petted (let us reiterate, loves to be petted!). He is
medium-to-large size, weighing about 60 lbs. FRANK has been a
well-behaved guest at his foster home. He is housebroken and has
not exhibited destructive behavior such as digging in the yard.
He crates nicely at night as well as in the car. He loves to go
on walks and does well on a lead. He also likes the water and
will follow the other dogs for a swim, though his dog paddle is
a bit splashy and rather comical!
FRANK gets along well with the other dogs at his foster home.
He likes to play and romp with the pack though his normal casual
demeanor often gets pushed aside and he gets excited when the
other dogs run about (i.e., his "BC" gets activated). Inside,
the smaller dogs can climb over him and "muscle" their way in to
get petted and he has hardly any reaction to them other than to
reposition himself for continued petting. He has encountered
Lucy Cat a few times and has chased after her, but once she
reaches high ground he loses interest in her.
FRANK can be stubborn and we’re working on our being strong
pack leaders with him to overcome it. We’re working on little,
but routine things such as having him wait at the door to be
called in or out and not allowed to eat until called. He’s
showing progress already. Even with his expected potential and
otherwise good behavior, we feel he should only be adopted by
someone with dog handling experience. Someone who enjoys
training and will take it seriously. Frank needs work on
tolerating strangers. He alarm barks at strangers, especially if
they come on “his” property or into “his” house. He demonstrates
territorial herding behavior and needs (1) a home where his need
to be territorial is limited and (2) where someone will work
with him consistently to let him know he doesn’t need to take on
this role. He would not be a good candidate for a home where
strangers or frequent guests are coming and going, at least
until he learns that it’s not his job to protect his
surroundings and pack.
We have taken him to parks, agility events, well-populated
walking trails, etc., and he has been delightful and
well-mannered. In so many ways, FRANK is a typical young BC with
curiosity and need for daily activity. He’s energetic and
playful, but not obsessive/compulsive and has a nice way of
settling down. We believe FRANK will benefit from additional
personal attention and training to make someone a great
companion dog. He
is current on his vaccinations and on heartworm preventative. If you'd like to visit with FRANK you must have an
approved application on
file. To learn more about him, please contact Jeanne at
bellestarr@lotsadogs.org. |
Name: PATSY
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Patsy is now being
sponsored
“For the Love of
Cody, Tammy and Harley” |
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Female
Black & White
Age: 10 Months old.
Size: Medium
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PATSY is a 10-month-old
sweetheart. She is soft & submissive, & she has lots of energy.
She LOVES people & has a high desire to please, but she's had
no training. She is always trying to figure out what the right
thing to do might be. She's a bit clingy, but is growing in
confidence since she's been in rescue. She gets a long nicely
with other dogs & hasn't bothered the cat in her foster home,
but the cat is a toughie that doesn't run. Patsy needs training
& confidence-building to be the best dog she can be. She is
crate-trained & hasn't had an accident in her foster home.
If you'd like to meet
Patsy,
you must have an
approved application on file. To learn more
about her, contact Jeanne
at
bellestarr@lotsadogs.org. |
Name: MARBLE
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Marble is now being
sponsored in honor of Laddie and Jezebel. |
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Male
Black & White
Age: 3 years old.
Size: Medium
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MARBLE is a 3-year-old boy who came into rescue with a
seriously damaged foot. The injury happened a long time ago, &
the foot healed badly. His right front leg shortened, which made
movement painful for him. He's recently had his front leg
amputated, & he's getting around beautifully. He runs & plays, &
is a typical rambunctious Border Collie. Marble is a wonderful
companion dog. He loves people, & is good with other dogs.
Marble is not good with cats or chickens. Marble is housebroken
& crate-trained. He is neutered, heartworm negative (& on
preventative), & is current on his vaccinations.
If you'd like to meet Marble, you
must have an
approved application on file. For more information, please
contact Jeanne at
bellestarr@lotsadogs.org. |
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CENTRAL
CALIFORNIA
DOGS
Fostered
between
San
Francisco
and San
Luis
Obispo |
Name: ELWOOD
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Male
Black & White
Age: 6 Years old.
Size: Medium
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ELWOOD is
a 6-year-old sweetheart. He is such a gorgeous dog, & he has
the kindest disposition. He is friendly & wants to please. We
believe Elwood was an outdoor dog with his brother Jake before
they came into rescue. Their coats were dry with lots of
undercoat. But they like to be indoor/outdoor dogs now! He is
not a barker. He seems to have been taught some basics. Elwood
is crate-trained & hasn't had an accident in his foster home.
He would love to be someone's pal dog, learning new things,
going for walks, & getting to be with his new people. Elwood is
neutered, current on vaccinations, & on heartworm preventative.
If you'd like to visit with ELWOOD you must have an
approved application on file. To learn more about him, please email
bcrncinc@aol.com
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Name: POLLYANNA
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Female
Tri-Color
Age: born ~10/26/09
Size: Medium
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POLLYANNA….always
playing the Glad Game….she's glad to be in rescue and she will be very glad when
she finds a new home! Pollyanna is a very friendly girl who loves to give
kisses. Pollyanna is most likely a mix of Border Collie and Australian
Shepherd. She uses a doggy door and is very good about going outside to do
her business. She sleeps in a crate at night and is doing very well with
her crate training. She is spayed and up to date on her vaccinations.
To be considered for Polly,
you must
have an
approved
application
on
file.
For more
information
about
adopting,
please
email
bordercolliepups@gmail.com |
Name: DASH
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"Dash is
being
sponsored
in
memory
of our Jesi
James.
The
Lockwoods,
Caldwell,
ID"
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Male
Basic
Black
Age: 1
year
old.
Size:
Medium
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DASH
is
another
dog with
a very
sad
story.
Dash
originally
came
into
rescue
when he
was 4
days
old.
He came
to us
with his
Border
Collie
mom and
his 5
brothers
and
sisters.
He was
one of
the "Hat
Litter"
and we
named
him
Bowler.
Obviously,
the
father
of this
litter
was
either
Lab or
Shepherd,
and dash
didn't
get much
of the
Border
Collie
coloring
and he
weighs
about 58
pounds.
Two
weeks
before
Dash's
first
birthday,
his
family
decided
he was
too big
for
their
family.
Instead
of
honoring
their
contract
with our
rescue
and
returning
Dash to
us, they
put him
in their
local
animal
shelter.
Since
Dash had
never
been in
a
situation
like
this, he
did like
most
sensitive
Border
Collies
when
they are
locked
up, he
went
into
shelter
shock.
Luckily,
one of
the
shelter
workers
found
out Dash
had come
from our
rescue
and she
contacted
us right
away.
Dash was
back in
rescue
by the
next
morning
but the
damage
had
already
been
done.
He was
having a
very
hard
time
trusting
people
and it
has
taken
several
weeks
for him
to
finally
come
around.
Now he's
a
wonderful
dog and
quite a
clown!
He's
very
happy
and is
learning
quickly.
His
previous
family
didn't
do much
training
with him
so the
only
thing he
know
right
now is
sit and
down.
He's
going to
need
basic
obedience
classes
to learn
not to
pull on
leash
and to
come
when
called.
Dash is
great
with
other
dogs and
is crate
trained.
He rides
well in
the car
and he
has
learned
to catch
treats.
He likes
to play
with
balls
and
toys.
Dash was
raised
with
children
but
since he
is a big
boy, he
should
only go
to homes
with
children
over the
age of
12. To
visit
with
DASH,
you must
have an
approved
application
on
file.
To learn
more
about
him or
to
inquire
about
adopting,
please
email
bcrncinc@aol.com
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