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Border Collie Rescue,
Australia
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Border Collie Rescue,
Australia
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Cooper --- (posted 6/7/2024) ---
Cooper is a 2.5 yo old, desexed male Border Collie. My wife bought
him as a semi-retirement dog for herself but has been working 7 days a week for most
of the past year.
He is a lovely dog and has had some training and can walk well on
leash. He recently had a
four week intensive "boarding school" training experience and he is
certainly much easier to
manage and very attentive to his humans wishes. He is very
defensive of his food and the breeder says that he was the boss of the
litter in that respect.
There are two smaller, older dogs at home and he gets along well with
them but would like
them to be more playful, same for the cat.
Cooper doesn't spend much time alone at home so he hasn't developed
any boredom
related bad habits.
Our main concern is that if he gets loose from our yard due to human
error he will run up to
people and bark aggressively and we have even seen him grab a truck
driver by his pants
leg. He does not like trucks (recent training has greatly improved his
reaction to vehicles) and also wants to chase scooters and
bicycles which makes us
very nervous. Currently the excitement of freedom overcomes his
training and catching him
can be a strenuous and time consuming activity.
Given that our business commitment look like increasing, we think
Cooper deserves a home
where he can be given the education and attention he needs by people
who know and love
Border Collies. Cooper has not had contact with small children or
sheep so I would be wary
of introducing him to either without close supervision.
I suspect a semi-rural home would suit him beautifully. For more info
on Cooper please contact Peter at petercook474@gmail.com
Cooper II --- (posted 19/5/2025) ---
Cooper exhibits an exceptionally affectionate and
tractable temperament, displaying a particular affinity for human
companionship, especially with children. His eagerness for tactile
interaction, such as receiving pats, underscores his amiable nature.
Notably food-motivated, Cooper has responded well to basic obedience
training, reliably executing commands including sit, stay, drop, and
come. His disciplined approach to mealtimes is evident in his
consistent deferral to the "ok" release command before consuming his
food. While his engagement with people is highly positive, Cooper
demonstrates a limited tolerance for other dogs. Being the only dog in a
single-dog household would be most conducive to his well-being. His
high drive is readily channeled into activities such as chasing a
soccer ball. Furthermore, Cooper is reliably crate-trained and
demonstrates a preference for sleeping in his crate overnight, often
seeking the enclosed comfort it provides with a blanket. For more info
on Cooper please contact Josh at josh.mackey@outlook.com
3 BC girls --- (posted 11/6/2025) ---
Due to an unfortunate situation a family is trying to rehome three
young BC girls, preferably together.
Brutus (Yes, a black and white girl - lovingly named as a pup) due to being the biggest in the
litter and at the time we were considering giving all the pups new
homes but our daughter took to Brutus so deeply that we kept her. At
this point she knew her name so we kept it.
Brutus is the best dog anyone could get.
She's beyond loving, submissive, well behaved and obeys when she’s
called, she can walk off lead around the property and won't run off.
However, if the other dogs take off she sometimes follows but will
always be the first to come back.
She's adorable and loves affection.
Diamond is another black and white pup, we tried to sell Diamond 2 times as a pup but
her beautiful nature of being timid and very loving meant that we
found the 2 options were not suitable for her.
One had a dog that was intimidating her from first sighting and the
other was very strict and Diamond has a heart that just wants love.
She can be a boss lady too when she's confident enough.
Diamond likes to lead, she has to be ahead of the other dogs when
walking or she tends to pull to be in front.
Meeka (tricolour) the mum is socially awkward.
She has been like this as a pup.
She's a bit overweight so could do with lots of exercise.
She will have trouble bonding with a new owner so with all of them
it's going to take someone with time, patience and not easily offended
to win their trust, especially Meeka.
For more info on these girls please contact Margaret at
bradleymargaret68@gmail.com
Meelo --- (posted 14/6/2025) ---
Meelo is a beautiful female blue Merle Border Collie, almost 5 years
old. She is trained in all basic commands, has excellent recall,
learns tricks easily, toilet trained, crate trained, well behaved in
the car and is used to staying at kennels while her owners are away.
She is very affectionate and loving and used to spending time inside
in the evening. She absolutely loves a walk and a ball throw.
IMPORTANT INFO: Meelo is looking for an experienced dog owner with
border collie experience or previous experience owning a reactive dog.
She is very protective of her owners and family dogs. She is also
reactive to unfamiliar dogs and to loud noises (loud cars, fire works,
construction noises). Because she is not good with unfamiliar dogs,
she needs to be kept on lead on walks at all times and be kept from
interacting with unfamiliar dogs (example, cross the street if a dog
is approaching).
Meelo is not good with small children. High school aged children she
loves. She can play soccer with older kids, do any tricks for snacks,
bounce balloons and balls on her nose towards you. She is just not
good with the unpredictability and high-pitched screams of small
children.
She would be well suited to a family high school aged kids with a
decent yard and time to walk her (noting on walks you should stay away
from other dogs).
For more info on Mee,lo please contact Hannicke at hsnortje@hotmail.com
Indie --- (posted 25/6/2025) ---
Hi, I'm Indie. I live in the city right now, but I know deep in my
heart that I'm not meant to.
City life is just too much for me. The noise, the movement, the tight
spaces - it overwhelms me. Walks leave me anxious and reactive. I lunge,
bark, and pull because I don't know how else to cope, and it leaves my
mum in tears. I know she's tried everything, but this just isn't the
right environment for me.
What I really need is space - somewhere quiet, calm, and open, where I
can just be. A home on a property where I can use my brain and body in
the way I was naturally built to. I don't need intense exercise or
hours of training. I just need a peaceful environment where I'm not
constantly overstimulated.
I love having a purpose, whether that's keeping an eye on things
outside, following my people around, or just being involved in daily
life. I'm not looking to be a working dog, but I do want to feel
useful, safe, and calm.
My mum loves me deeply and is absolutely heartbroken to be writing
this - but she knows that holding on isn't fair to me anymore. She's
promised she'll only let me go if it's to a home that can give me the
life I need and deserve.
If you've got the space, the quiet, and the understanding for a
sensitive girl like me, I'll be the most loyal companion you could
ever ask for.
Indie is desexed, toilet trained and in good health. She loves the
beach, running and playing fetch. She would not be suitable for a home
with cats or pockets pets. Another friendly dog should be fine.
For more info on Indie please contact Brooklyn at b.nelsen@live.com
River --- (posted 22/7/2025) ---
River is a 2 year old collie. He is brown and white with classic
markings. He is the biggest lap dog you will ever meet. He is located in
Maitland NSW.
River alone is a sweet and loving dog and he just wants love and
attention. He is crate trained and obviously toilet trained.
He does have a bit of anxiety that we have been working on with
medication but I put it down to he is just an anxious dog as well as
having litter mate syndrome with his brother. A sad decision has been
made that one of the pair must be rehomed.
River alone is a perfect dog he will come and sit by you and not move
he loves being apart of anything and everything. For more info on
River please contact Maddi at
maddiwhitehead48@gmail.com
Marley and Moose --- (posted 8/8/2025) ---
This pair are looking for a new home together, due to a change in
circumstances.
Both are microchipped, desexed, wormed and fully vaccinated.
Big chillers who just like to be near you and adapt to what you're
doing, but equally love to chase a soccer ball in a bit of space.
Ideally hoping to keen them together as they haven't been apart for
the last 4 years.
Based in the Yarra Valley but flexible to meet people who seem good
value.
Hoping to have everything organised by October at the latest as that's
the time I have, but it's most important to me to find someone that
will love them like I do.
Marley is a 5 year old Koolie x Border Collie who came as a rescue
off a farm at about 7 months old, she's had some issues with other
dogs that I've worked with a trainer to resolve but she still gets a
bit funny with some dogs when overwhelmed. She's a very affectionate
little girl who loves people and kids and will follow you with
whatever you're doing.
Moose is a 4 year old Purebred Border Collie who I got as a puppy -
he's a bit of a space cadet and doesn't care about anything other than
his ball and will spend all day bringing it back to you. Moose gets
along well with other dogs and kids, he can be a bit excitable and
jumps up for a kiss when you first see him but calms down pretty
quickly afterwards.
For more info on this pair please contact Liam at
liamadcharles@gmail.com
Dom and Perri --- (posted 30/8/2025) ---
This happy and gorgeous pair of boys are looking for a new home, due to no fault
of their own, but rather and change in situation for their owners. They
love attention and get along really well together. They are very
affection with their people. Both their parents
are successful sheep herding dogs. (Dad is a BC, Mum is a kelpie).
To assist them setting into a new home, they come with a complimentary
initial consultation with Chevron Dog training in Berry, NSW. For more
info on this lovely pair please contact Charmaine at
charmaine.dogs4life@hotmail.com
Buzz --- (posted 14/9/2025) ---
Buzz is a 6yo black & white purebred BC with classic symmetrical
markings. A very handsome & affectionate boy. He loves to wrestle &
play with high energy dogs or pups or people. Loves chasing waves at
the beach. Jumping from rock to rock as instructed. Is good in the car
& on a lead walking. He gets anxious about being groomed & attempts to
bite, therefore needs a confident handler to groom him. He doesn't
roam away from home, we have no fences but we are on a large block of
land in suburbia. We are seeking a new owner for Buzz because he is
reactive & has bitten us on occasion, usually when he is being groomed
or if we attempt to touch him when he is resting. Buzz needs a
confident owner who has time to train him not to be reactive. Up until
recently I have worked from home & he enjoys the company.
Unfortunately due to my new work commitments I won't have much time
with him each day & feel he won't get enough stimulation. He wouldn't
be suited to a family with children as he is reactive to running
children. Would be a loving companion to an experienced handler.
For more info on Buzz please contact Marie at
mariemattinson1411@gmail.com
Duke --- (posted 29/9/2025) ---
Duke is a beautiful and unique Border Collie who's looking for his
perfect forever home through Border Collie Rescue. He was born deaf,
which means he sees the world a little differently, but it hasn't
stopped him from being full of life, energy, and love.
He's an incredibly affectionate boy who thrives on cuddles and
connection with his people. When he's with someone he trusts, his
personality shines - playful, energetic, and sometimes a little goofy.
He loves to stay active, and his bright spirit makes him a joy to be
around.
Like many dogs with special needs, Duke requires a patient and
experienced home. He has been dealing with some aggression issues, so
he will need someone committed to working with him in a safe,
structured, and understanding environment. With the right guidance,
his potential is huge.
If you're looking for a companion who will reward your patience with
unconditional love, Duke could be the one. He's not just a dog - he's
a best friend in the making, ready for a new chapter with someone who
understands him. For more info on Duke please contact Lachlan at
lachlanbrown97@hotmail.com
Bella --- (posted 29/9/2025) ---
Bella is a desexed female. She is 22 months. Her vaccines are up to
date and she is a physically healthy girl. Bella suffers from high
anxiety and has high reactivity when she leaves her yard. She has been
on Fluoxetine for 6 months. She is reactive to some forms of traffic,
mainly trucks, buses and cars towing trailers, however this has
greatly reduced over the last 6 months due to training which included
de-sensitivity strategies. Bella is also very reactive to most other
dogs. She will lunge, pull, jump and cry when she sees another dog
coming, however she can also walk past a dog and not react at all. She
is very unpredictable. If a dog barks at Bella from behind a fence she
will react, however this has also reduced and she will sit and calm
down when using de-sensitisation strategies.
Bella plays with another family border collie who is 4 years old
without any problems. In fact, she is the submissive one in this
relationship. However, Bella has become aggressive towards our older
border collie (nearly 14 years). Again, this is unpredictable
behaviour, but it usually occurs when her human mum is interacting
with both dogs at the same time. Bella has also been aggressive
towards another family dog, who is a very placid labrador. This has
occurred a few times even with her humans not being present. Bella has
been aggressive towards strange dogs too. She seems to have the
'fight' element of the fight/flight stress response.
Bella sleeps inside in the laundry and will go to her bed when
commanded. When her humans are inside, she likes to be with them. She
has no resource guarding to food or toys. We have always fed the older
dog first and Bella sits patiently waiting for her bowl to be placed
down. She will then wait until given a command to eat. When given the
'wait' command Bella will not go through a doorway until commanded.
She loves playing frisbee and she loves the beach. Bella walks best
with a holtie. She is extremely affectionate with her humans and would
lap up cuddles all day. Bella would need to be the only dog in her new
family and would require patience from her humans who are experienced
with handling high reactivity and aggressive traits in border collies.
For more info on Belloa please contact Sally at
sallytherese74@hotmail.com
Rosie --- (posted 5/10/2025) ---
Rosie is black and white and has an abundance of energy. She loves to
catch balls and fetch things. Rosie would be suited to an acreage as
she had been living on 100 acres prior to us moving into smaller
accommodation.
Rosie struggles with being in a small area hence the need to find a
loving home with acreage. All of Rosie's needles are up to date and she
is in good health. For more info on Rosie please contact Ann at
sharp1954ann@gmail.com
Max --- (posted 7/10/2025) ---
Max is a beautiful classic black and white boy and he is 4 years old.
He has been abandoned at the kennel where he was staying, quite some
time ago. They are now trying to find him a good new home.
Max wouldn't be suitable
for stock work, as he doesn't like cattle and other large animals but
he is very receptive to training and would make a great agility or
flyball dog.
Max is able to jump moderate fences so proper fencing will be
necessary. Since being with us we have done a lot of work around some
bad habits that he had picked up previously. He is good with running
beside a quad bike and really enjoys going for runs.
He is a very sweet dog and we wanted to give him a chance at finding a
permanent home. For more info on Max please contact Rebecca at
beckfred13@gmail.com
Bo --- (posted 26/10/2025) ---
Bo is a 3 year old black and white female border collie. She's is a
loving dog, great with family and children. She is a typical border
collie - loves park time with fetch, frisbee and long walks. We have
done obedience and some beginner agility training with her which she
loved.
She loves people and gets on well with other dogs generally. She has
shown some reactive behaviour towards some dogs sporadically but it
hasn't been an issue. My ideal would for her to be with a family and
another dog would be a bonus. Personal circumstances is the reason for
looking for a rehome.
For more info on Bo please contact Patricia at patricia.cobh@gmail.com
Pelotita --- (posted 26/10/2025) ---
Pelotita is a friendly dog that likes to play and interact a lot with
her humans. We have two daughters 9 and 5 who have grown up together
with pelotita. Pelotita is their older sister. She has always been the
only dog in the house and she doesn't like when she gets annoyed by
other dogs that sometimes can be too much into her, so then she reacts
with a warning snap.
Pelotita is being regretfully rehomed due to her family relocating internationally.
She is a lovely and loving girl who is on some long-term medication,
but is otherwise a charming companion.
For more info on Pelotita please contact Oscar at
voscarjavier@hotmail.com
Peppa --- (posted 30/10/2025) ---
At the time of writing (November 2025), Peppa is a 4 year and 9 month
old purebred black and white border collie. She is dexed and up to
date with all her vaccinations and monthly flea/tick/worm prevention.
We have had her since she was a 12 week old puppy. She is very
energetic and loves to play all day. She LOVES PEOPLE above all else.
She gets along with all dogs except these small midget ones that tend
to initiate barking at her. We have a 18 month old toddler which she
gets along very well with so those with young ones or other dogs in
the household should feel a level of reassurance. She walks very well
off and on leash and is toilet trained. We have trained her to obey
commands such as Sit, Stay, Down, Over (roll over), Right (turn
right), Wait and Ok (okay to eat) and I am sure she is smart enough to
learn new commands. Her ideal family
should have the time and space (big yard will be a plus) to give her
the attention and love that she rightly deserves.
If you think you could be the right home for Peppa, please contact
Tian on nrltipping2004@gmail.com
Missy --- (posted 7/11/2025) ---
Missy is a very attractive, perfectly marked Tri-Colour Border Collie,
born August 2020. She is well trained and obedient, very loving, but
also, typically, super busy. She comes from a line of working dogs, so
she's bred to run. She has lived with my husband and I and our adult
daughter for 5 years and is much loved by the wider family. She has
always been anxious and a bit unpredictable around small children and
we now have a growing tribe of very small grandchildren. Unfortunately
it has come to a point where we can't relax with her and the little
ones, and on the advice of our vet, we have made the very difficult
decision to seek another home for her. Missy is fully vaccinated and
chipped, very healthy and has had the best of care always. Ideally she
would be happiest with adults or teenagers, with plenty of space to
exercise. She loves her walks and has grown up going to the beach
every day. We would hate for Missy to have to be re-homed again, so we
want to be very transparent and say she should be kept clear of small
children and have owners who are happy to give her lots of exercise
and attention. She's a beautiful dog and it breaks our hearts to part
with her. We hope we can find a terrific new family for her. For more
info on Missy please contact Marianne at m@margingroup.com.au
Paddy --- (posted 8/11/2025) ---
Paddy is a sweet-natured boy who's
looking for a forever home where
he can feel safe, loved, and
included. With his boundless
energy, Paddy loves chasing a ball
and will happily do so all day long!
Paddy struggles with extreme
anxiety and takes time to adjust to
new people, situations and
environments.
Loud noises and storms are
distressing for him, therefore, it is
essential Paddy has a secure yard,
preferably with access to the
inside, where he can retreat when
frightened.
Paddy would greatly benefit from
the companionship of a confident
dog, which can provide him with
reassurance in unfamiliar
situations.
Once settled, Paddy reveals his
sweet and energetic nature,
showcasing his clumsy, playful side
Due to his anxious nature, Paddy is
not suited for homes with children
or loud, busy environments.
Paddy needs a patient owner who
can provide him with the love and
consistency he needs to feel at
ease.
Paddy is house-trained and good
with other dogs, but not cats.
If you're looking for an energetic,
sensitive companion to brighten
your days, Paddy might just be the
perfect fit! Reach out to me via
messenger for more information
and to arrange a meeting.
For more info on Paddy please contact Caroline at
stace.caroline@gmail.com
For details on each dog please
contact the listed owner, and for general information on BC rescue email bcrescueaustralia@gmail.com
updated November 08 2025 |