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The following dogs are listed as a service to their owners and have not been evaluated by our rescue.  We do not guarantee their health or dispositions. To inquire about any of the dogs on this page, please contact the person listed with each dog.

If you have a Border Collie that you need to find a home for, we would be happy to place their picture on this page.  For more information please go to:   IS YOUR BORDER COLLIE LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME

I have a Border Collie/Lab Mix, 10 months old, that my daughter brought home thinking we could offer it a good home.  We live in employer housing, and are allowed only one dog, which we already have, who is a border collie mix himself.  The previous owner of Oreo has lost his home due to Foreclosure, and can't take him back, due to moving to a place where he is allowed no pets, which is how we acquired him.  Oreo is neutered and has had all of his shots so far, and some puppy training from a professional trainer, which we have all the paperwork for.  Some traits of Oreo are:  -He tends to nip at other dogs, (border collie trait), but especially when play or food is involved, but never extreme aggressive behavior.  - He loves to sleep on your bed, right on top of your feet.  - He LOVES his walks!! And going to dog parks.  - Not a big fetch 'fan', but Loves tug-o-war.  - Loves water  - Likes cats.....a little too much...( he chases them, thinking they are play buddies.)  -not very good off leash.
    Even though he has some behavior troubles, and needs to work on his manners, I know that with proper training, and a loving family (preferably a home with other border collies, as companions, because he loves to be with other dogs), he will be a well behaved, and wonderfully amazing dog. 

Here are some additional traits:

- Likes to jump up on people

- good with kids, but must be supervised (on leash) because he can easily knock down younger kids

- Loves walks, and uses the 'Gentle Lead' head harness. (acts like a gentleman with it on) without it, he will take YOU for a walk!

- Very good with other dogs, just has a nipping issue

- Loves soccer balls, and basketballs

- Loves to be off leash, but you'll spend about 1/2 an hour trying to catch him so you can put the leash back on him.

- gives 'kisses'

- not too sure when his time of day to eat is. But has been eating closer to the afternoon/evening.

- Has separation anxiety. Whines/barks when you leave him by himself.

- Very 'outspoken'.  For more information, please contact Elke cell #: (707) 303-6439

        Please call only between 4:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. Monday thru Friday and 10:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. on the Weekends

    or e-mail: elkeretterer@yahoo.com

I have had Scout a little over two years. I got scout when she was about a year old, she had been an abused dog, making her a very mean and untrusting dog. I could not trust her around people as she would growl and bite. Working with her and giving her training classes, she is now a very sweet and loving dog. She loves to be close to people and wants to play and be loved .

Unfortunately I am moving and have to place her in a good home. She has had all her shots and is spayed.  For more information, please email jensenfloors@yahoo.com or call 510.551.9638

If you want a beautiful and highly intelligent dog and don't mind dealing with some special needs, then Garm might be the dog for you.  Garm is a very charming 2-year-old, neutered Border Collie-Catahoula mix. He has the beautiful black and tan markings and large size (80 lbs.) of a solid Catahoula, but the long hair of a Border Collie.  He is very intelligent and learns commands easily and eagerly.  He has quite an extensive vocabulary and has gone through two obedience courses.  The vet diagnosed Garm with hip dysplasia, which has caused arthritis in his right back leg.  He requires adequan therapy, an anti-inflammatory injection that lubricates the joints.  The shot costs around $70 and must be administered once a month, but it is well worth it to have this wonderful dog live another 7-8 years.

Garm loves the game of fetch above all things and must be limited in how long he can play, otherwise he would play it until he drops.  He is limited to low impact activities that do not jar his hips.   He loves to play games, especially ones that make him think.  We taught him to respond to notes on a flute as though they were commands in only a few days.  He likes to wade in kitty pools in the summer time and go swimming.  Swimming is great therapy for his joints.  He loves to spend time outdoors and go for car rides.  He will eagerly hop into any car doors that might be open unless he is told to wait.  He walks well on leash and loves to go walking down by the river or in parks.  Garm is crate-trained and reliably potty-trained as he has lived mostly indoors, but he is used to sleeping in his doghouse outside on warm nights.  He is well mannered and usually will not get on furniture and waits to be told when to go in and out of the house.  He is an excellent watchdog.  Although Garm likes most people, he has shown fear aggression around some tall men.  He has also shown aggressive reaction to some dogs (usually male) and small children. The owners are sad to give him up, as Garm is such a beautiful and intelligent dog, but since they are expecting a baby they feel it is unfair to keep him under this circumstance.

This dog would be good for a household with experienced adults, but would not be good for one with children or other dogs.  He is being fostered by some friends who do not have children or other dogs and they say that Garm has proven to be a well trained, wonderful pet.  Please contact Jay at 209-765-1841 or email Solemnfaery@gmail.com if you have questions about Garm, or to schedule a play date.  Garm lives in Modesto, CA.

Sterling is a very fun and energetic 3 year old Border Collie mix.  He is very active, but does not have a strong herding instinct.  He loves to play and is used to going on daily runs.  He's a great jogging buddy for anyone who loves to run.  He's also a softie and recoils from angry, loud voices.  He wants to please and has been very easy to train.  He gets along well with other dogs, but would probably do best with another female dog.  He likes cats...He loves to chase them so he can play with them, not attack them.  He stops when given a firm command.  He could benefit from additional training as he is not always consistent.

For more information, please email Pahaines1@aol.com

Home Sought for a McNab Border Collie

Bright, affectionate, freckle-nosed, cute, black and white female, 45 
lb. McNab border collie (so we’ve been told) needs a new home.  
“Photo” is four years old, spayed, has a microchip and her shots, and 
has been to obedience school.  We picked her up as a stray, but now 
realize that our family is not suited to the border collie 
temperament.  Photo needs to go to a home with no children, or small 
pets (such as chickens, or cats).  Ideally, she would go to someone 
familiar with border collies, who lives on a large property, where she 
would have a job – this dog isn’t meant to laze around the house.  She 
would be happier working, or at least being with someone that has a 
lot of time to spend with her.  Photographs of Photo can be seen at: www.mikehere.com/photos/photo-the-dog

If you could forward this description on to friends, family, 
neighbors, or colleagues who might be interested in taking her, we 
would be grateful.

Kathy
(510) 236-9558
Kathy@KathyKramerConsulting.net

Maisy is a spayed 11-month-old Border Collie.  She is extremely sweet & very good with children.  She loves attention & people. She stays close off-leash, will not run away if gate is left open. Maisy is housebroken.  She is heartworm negative & is current on vaccinations. She is microchipped. She has never attacked or been aggressive to our cats, but she does enjoy herding them around. Haven't had any problems with other dogs; she seems to be pretty submissive. The only problem I have had with her would be biting my horses in the face, and trying to bite them when we are riding them, which is the reason we can't keep her. We love her to death.  She is a very sweet dog, and I think probably came from a bad situation the way she acts (lays on her back sometimes when you walk up). I got her because she was very depressed in the shelter and I knew people would have a hard time looking past that.  Call Kim (530-229-1918) 

Herbie is a very sweet, affectionate guy who could just look in your eyes all day long.  He is about 3 years old and weighs 65lbs.  When he was rescued from the shelter we found that he had a fractured hip possibly from being hit by a car.  He does really well and has developed muscle strength around the area. He has a funny little gait, but doesn't need surgery.   He loves to run on the beach and chase the other dogs.  He enjoys long walks and riding in the car.  He is not ball obsessive at all, but loves to chew on bones. He settles down quickly if he has attention and exercise. He gets along with dogs and seems to be fine with other animals as he doesn't seem to have a strong prey drive.  He would do best in a calm home with older children or adults-only because he tends to get anxious with a lot of activity, and preferably with someone who is an experienced dog owner who is familiar with Border Collie idiosyncrasies.  He is crate-trained and housebroken, but needs some encouragement to go out in the rain!

For more information email Diane_Carver@comcast.net
Phone number is (831)818-4226
We live in Aptos, California

KingBo, male, 3 and half years old, handsome and
playful dog, looking for a loving home

Good for family dog or a herding dog, great for kids,
a Border Collie and Queensland Heeler mix, a breed of
a cattle and sheep herding dog, very alert and
watchful, about 3 and half years old, very
affectionate, love to play, can catch tennis ball and
Frisbee in mid-air. 

We love our dog and had a lot of fun with him, but we
are planning to move out of the country.  This was
unexpected when we bought him from Gilroy area.  He
had all required vaccine shots and was neutered.  He
is very healthy. He has been implanted with the
digital ID.  Since he is a herding dog, he will need a
back yard to be able to run around.

If interested, the dog will come with all toys,
blankets, all of what our dog has been using, and
plenty of food left.  We are not asking for money
except the love for a dog.

Our dog is looking for a dedicated dog loving owner.

Contact: John at Phone (408) 927-0589
Email address: tea4kjc@yahoo.com
Address: Almaden Valley, South San Jose area

We have a male 21 month neutered border collie (Shiloh) that is micro-chipped, fully inoculated and
licensed in Placer County. He is housebroken, non-destructive and an outstanding Frisbee dog.  He
obeys basic commands and is good walking off leash.  The only problem is that he has an issue
with other unfamiliar dogs, particularly when on a leash walk. We have worked extensively to minimize his
aggression towards other dogs to no avail.  At this point we have decided to find another good home for
Shiloh.  For more information, please email robiwest@yahoo.com.

    My dog's name is Buddy.  He is almost 2 years old.  Buddy is a Border Collie mixed with Labrador Retriever.  We adopted him as a puppy.  We also have a Shih-tzu and a husky-collie mix, whom he loves to play with.  Buddy has the mentality of a small dog, which causes him to try to sleep on the couch, beds, and even our laps!!!  When I got him, my mom did daycare in our home, so he has been exposed to small children from a young age.  He is housetrained.  He likes to go camping and playing in the water.  His favorite type of toy is a rope.  He would be better with a family with children, and he needs a lot of attention, or he gets bored, as is customary for Border Collies.  I would like to find a home for him as soon as possible.   I am looking for a new home for my dog, because our family has recently decided to move into a rental home.  We have looked for homes that allow pets, however he LOVES to run and play and, unfortunately, we cannot find one to meet both our needs and his.  You can contact me, Nicole at 661)251-8335.  This is my home number and I am usually available there between 12:30 and 7:00 on most days.  If you cannot reach me here you can contact me on my cell phone at 661)803-8017.  If I do not answer here, please feel free to leave a message for me.  My e-mail address is prty_in_pnk@sbcglobal.net.

Hi!!  My name is Pepper and as you can see I was named because of my coat.  I am 1.5 years old and am a male Border Collie/Queensland Heeler mix.  I live with another dog and my mom is concerned because I can’t stop nipping at her heels and back.  I don’t mean any harm but because my mom is away all day I don’t have anything better to do with my time.  I am very lovable, loyal, and dedicated.  I bark at passersby but only to protect my mom’s house.  I sleep in my crate at night because that is where I am most comfortable. I can sit and lay down just with a move of my mom’s hand.  I am still working on stay but she hasn’t had the time to work with me on that one.  I went through obedience school and got an A+ but could use a brush up on my skills.  I am super smart and very eager to learn new stuff.  I love to fetch balls, go to the beach, and drive in the car.  I am really sad to say goodbye to my girlfriend Sierra (lab) and my mom but I think it would be better if I had a home where I could have jobs, lots of attention, some agility training and most of all some room to run.  I also think it might be better if I was the only dog around so that I am not tempted to nip at anymore heels.  Oh and one more thing—I am fixed, am current on all of my shots and I go to Holly Street Pet Hospital in San Carlos. 

Please call my mom at (650) 218-5168 if you think we would be a good match.  I will look forward to meeting you. 

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