AVAILABLE IN LOCAL SHELTERS OR WITH OTHER RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS

The following dogs are listed as a courtesy to our local shelters and other rescue organizations.  The dogs have not been evaluated by Border Collie Rescue of Northern California, Inc.  Please contact the shelters directly if you are interested in one of these dogs.

Ricky   Ricky is a sweet male red tricolor border collie, we think under 2 years old. He came into our rescue a little shy and fearful of new things, so we think he was not well socialized. However, he is making great improvement in his foster home, with a lot of training and good experiences provided by his foster mom. Whatever Ricky's background he loves people. He adores his foster parents and is totally devoted to them. He is easy to train, as he is so willing. He loves his evening walks with mom and morning jog with dad. He enjoys riding in the car.   Ricky gets along well with cats and with most dogs--he has some favorite dog friends that he sees on his daily walks. At this point, we think he would enjoy most being an only dog, because he wants the company of his person so much.. Ricky had a hip injury that looks like it might have been caused by a car or a kick. While in foster care, however, Ricky has been jogging a mile or two each day with his foster dad and now his hip is in great shape and no longer causes him pain. Ricky is able to be as active as any dog, but does not jump up on people or the furntiure. What a deal! Ricky would be perfect for someone who wants a totally devoted dog. Normally border collies need a job to be happy, but Ricky wants his job to be following a person around and getting petted. He is quiet and calm at home and is easy to walk. He probably needs more training and socialization, but he's been improving steadily in foster care. He should get regular exercise to maintain the muscles supporting his injured hip so that his pain does not return. Being a lap dog and house pet, when he is not out jogging, would be a perfect match for Ricky!   Email Nancy nancy@theroadhome-dogs.org if you are interested in adopting Ricky

Sky is a beautiful boy, soft and silky, with one blue eye and one brown.  This sweet guy thinks he is a lap dog and will literally crawl into your lap and give you soft kisses.  He would rather be with people than just about anything.  He plays well with other dogs, but we feel he would do best in a cat-free home.  Sky came to us from a large Central Valley shelter, so he may have been a farm dog.  We prefer the adopters to have herding breed experience, since he is young and still has lots of energy, he will need someone who can commit to training and activity.  We do not recommend an urban environment for Sky.  He would do best in a home where the children are ten or older.

Please contact mgiuffrida@berkeleyhumane.org or call 510-845-7735 ext. 18 and leave a message for Mary.

Our website is:  http://www.berkeleyhumane.org

Our hours are:  Thurs - Sat. 12 - 6, Sunday 12 - 5.  Other days are by appointment only.

Adoption fee: $150.  Sky is neutered microchipped, heartworm tested and up to date on all vaccines.  All of our dogs receive two temperament evaluations.
Proof of homeownership/landlord approval is required to adopt.

0804k025- Goofy - 1 year old, male, Australian shepherd/ Border collie
Description: Wow, he couldn’t have been given a better name for his
personality. Goofy came to us in April 2008 along with 9 other dogs from a
shelter in Merced where they were all at high risk of being euthanized.
He’s Mr. Personality and he is ready to charm his way into his new home.
Goofy does not seem to have been leash trained and zig zags in front of
you while you walk him. He also didn’t appear to know any commands, but
when I sat down to teach him sit, it took him minutes to get it down. If
you find the right treat and are consistent with him, anything is
possible! Goofy met a male dog and a female dog here, the male he growled
at and didn’t seem too pleased to be around; the female he initiated play
with and jumped around and pawed at her. In that case, Goofy can’t go to a
home with any male dogs, but females will be fine. He met that other male
before being neutered and I’m sure that will help, but just to be safe,
keep it female for this guy. Goofy was introduced to our shelter cats and
just followed them around sniffing them, I think in a comfortable setting
he would chase cats and wouldn’t put him in a home with any. He was just
so interested in the cats here, and taking his breed mix into account, it
just doesn’t add up to being a cat friendly dog. Goofy would be great for
a home with kids over eight. I’m sure he would love to herd some small
kids and sometimes can get too excited and jump up. Some sturdy, dog
experienced kids would be ideal for this bouncy guy. Goofy is just plain
fun and in the right home, his personality will shine. Adoption- $75

Butte Humane Society
2579 Fair St
Chico CA 95928

            
0804k026- Shep - 4 year old, male, Australian shepherd/ border collie
Description: Shep is a very handsome, lovely dog. He came to us in April
2008 along with 9 other dogs from a shelter in Merced where they were all
at high risk of being euthanized. Shep is such a cool guy. He’s so laid
back and relaxed for his breed mix! I couldn’t believe it. Shep knows a
few commands including “sit”, “down” and “stay”. Shep is VERY smart, he
won’t be difficult to train further. Usually with this breed I would say
he’d need a highly active home, but he seems so mellow. If you’re
considering taking Shep home, you should be aware that there is a chance
he won’t be so calm in your home after he’s comfortable, and be prepared
for a classic herding dog personality. Shep met some dogs here and was
fine with them, he’s more interested in people than anything else,
including cats. I had to force him to look at a cat when I brought them to
meet him, he just stared at me the whole time asking me to pet him. when I
finally got him to look at the cat he couldn’t have cared less! A multiple
pet home will be fine for him. Shep would be great in a home with kids of
any age, the only concern is the herding instinct. Because of that he
should go to a home with kids over five, toddlers are fun to herd! Shep is
a sweet, good natured, gentleman that deserves to be treated with the same
respect he treats us with. A home where he’s allowed inside with his
family, but still has plenty of playtime would be ideal for him. Adoption-
$75.

Butte Humane Society
2579 Fair St
Chico CA 95928

Sasha was turned into the Madera Animal Shelter along with her litter of 8 pups because her owner was no longer able to care for her. Her pups are now weaned and she is ready to find her forever home.
Her owner said she was a Border Collie mix and we think we see a lot of Kelpie in her which is a lesser know breed of herding dog
Sasha is about 2 years old and still acts like a pup herself. She is very playful and loves to run and wrestle. She gets along well with other dogs but apparently does not like cats.
Her adoption fee is $95.00 which includes her spay surgery, her  vaccinations, and a microchip for identification.
If you are interested in adopting Sasha, please contact her foster parents at 559-658-6316. She is at their house in Coarsegold, which is about halfway between Fresno and the south entrance to Yosemite.