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Border Collie Rescue,
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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
Tilly --- (posted 9/1/2025) ---
Tilly is a desexed 7 year old female Border Collie (8 in March 25).
She was purchased from Naroff Border Collies in Narellan as a pup and
has only ever lived with us.
She is a very affectionate girl with a lot of love to give. She is
crate trained and has good obedience.
She loves to go on walks and when possible loves to be off lead. Her
recall is very good.
Tilly is not renowned at being good with other dogs. Her dominance
over them is why we need to re-home her. I currently have my daughter
living with us and her 18mth old daughter as well as her own two dogs.
Tilly can do well with the other dogs for extended periods and then
without any known obvious triggers she will become aggressive towards
them and mostly the other male Border Collie.
Tilly also struggles to be groomed. I found a great groomer who was
very patient with her and looked after her beautiful coat.
Unfortunately she put her business on hold for family reasons and I
tried a few others but it was unfair to them and Tilly so I took her
to the vet and they cut her coat short, I think she likes it. She
loves the water and absolutely loves swimming. When she has one to one
attention, she is the best most beautiful dog. Sweet, loving and giving.
I am unable to provide her with this due to working and family
commitments that have come on in the last couple of years.
Tilly is the most loyal dog and
has doesn't show aggression to those who love, feed and care for her.
She has on the other hand been snappy with people she doesn't know and
strangers who come in our yard to due to her anxiety as she can be
overly protective. For more info on Till please contact Deb at
deborah.abric@bigpond.com
Millie --- (posted 13/1/2025) ---
Millie is a 6 year old desexed, black & white Border Collie/Kelpie mix.
She is a beautiful & generally quiet girl that thrives on human
company & would lie happily minding your feet all day if you worked
from home.
Loves to swim or play ball.
Usually play ball to tire her out before walking her as she pulls on
her lead.
Does have some anxiety issues (especially if left at home alone for
long periods) & can be scared of some loud noises...lawn mower/cars.
Unfortunately not known to be good with other dogs & I am too scared
to take her out on my own due to my own anxiety issues.
Has basic training...sit...down..shakes before treats & has a routine
before she eats.
Toilet trained. Generally not a barker, she doesn't chew (apart from her
toys) or dig.
Microchipped & up to date with her flea/ heart worm tabs.
Not up to date with vaccinations (I am happy to help/contribute towards
her getting up to date if needed).
She would benefit from an experienced home with no other dogs & some
consistency with further training.
Due to some recent issues & my now work commitments I hoping to find
my girl a loving someone or family & the better future that she
deserves.
For any more info on Millie please contact Jenny at
jennymhayden@bigpond.com
Prince --- (posted 17/1/2025) ---
Prince is a fiercely loyal, protective, affectionate and healthy border collie
cross.
Has had regular exercise his whole life, and never any health issues.
He can be reactive to other dogs on lead and can try to 'hump' other dogs
as part of normal play when off-lead. He can be anxious and somewhat
unpredictable with strangers, particularly if surprised in his own
territory.
Regrettably I need to re-home due to significant unexpected change in
family circumstances (divorce, move towns, downsize to apartment). No
longer able to keep a dog, and give him the attention and love he
deserves.
Prince is chipped, desexed and vaccinated.
For more info on Prince please contact Cade at me@cadewhitbourn.com
Apollo --- (posted 5/4/2025) ---
Apollo is a beautiful, black and white 6 year old border collie.
He is a very loving and friendly boy, and also very intelligent and
very strong.
He needs a new home for his own safety.
Apollo is very obedient, but he needs the right handling to stop him
sneeking off to wander the town.
It is a very difficult decision for us, his family, but we can not
give Apollo the stimulation he needs.
He has become quite an expert at escaping.
Apollo always wants someone to interact with, and he will go looking
for friends if he is left to become bored.
A home which will ensure that he is not able to escape, and which also
provides him with a lot of human interaction and activity is sought.
For more info on Apollo please contact Rachel: rachelsincock@icloud.com
Oscar --- (posted 11/5/2025) ---
Oscar is a 3-year-old chocolate Merle border collie all up-to-date
with vaccinations and desexed. He has a gorgeous Merle coat and blue
eyes. He is very loyal and loving toward his humans. He loves
attention and could play all day. He's a great runner, loves the beach
and walks. Oscar needs a home with no small children or toddlers.
We have spent plenty of time training him, his recall is wonderful, we
can walk him off lead (if no other dogs are around), he walks
wonderfully on the lead, and responds very well to treat training.
However, he is easily excitable when people come over, still something
we are working on.
He can be an anxious dog, certain situations for example
thunderstorms, too much stimulation, swimming pools can cause him to
feel on edge. This manifests in pacing, chasing and chewing his tail.
He also has dog to dog aggression which we have been told is trainable
and is something we constantly work on, but we have not yet figured it
out. He gets along with some dogs, and then reacts immediately with
others, usually it's when the dogs get in his face.
We believe Oscar would be perfect in family who has plenty of time to
focus on him. Possibly and older couple or single seeking a loyal
companion, as he is not great with kids who poke and pull his hair. He
absolutely loves to be rewarded with attention, treats and walks. We
know his goal is to love and protect us and it breaks our heart that
we have to make this decision. However, we want what's best for him
and we believe that is someone who has a lot of time to focus on him.
He is a beautiful looking dog, very loving and has a big heart. We
hope to find the right home for him. For more info please contact
Taylor at taylorashleytrafford@hotmail.com
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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
Polly --- (posted 11/7/2025) ---
I am writing this for a friend.
Polly is a 7 year old de-sexed Border Collie x Kelpie. She came to my
friends as a rescue Pup 7 years ago. In this time she has loved her
human family of 5 in the home and ranging on a few acres. She had a
partner in crime, Gus a golden doodle who she, for the most part,
endured his scallywag world but she was always a bit prickly with him.
Gus passed a couple of years ago and recently a new pup (rescue) has
been brought into the home. Polly hasn't handled this well and has
become quite aggressive towards him. Sadly the family have been unable
to break this cycle and the heavy decision to re home her has come
around.
Polly has been staying with me this last week (friends are away on
holidays) and I have found her to be a very sweet and loving dog with
a gentle energy that you might expect from a 7 year old, very excited
when I get home from work but settles in for a quiet evening easily.
We have had many cuddles in front of the fire and on the couch.
Completely house trained and amazing around children (never been an
issue) she is a pleasure to have around. She walks well on a lead but
can become aggressive to other dogs nearby.
I would take her on myself but I am not in a position to do so.
Polly is currently staying with me in Meredith (vic) for a couple of
weeks then she will return to her family in Freshwater creek (vic)
If you would like more information on Polly, please don’t hesitate to
contact me, Tom Robinson on : Spudwa.robinson@gmail.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
Henry --- (posted 14/9/2025) ---
Henry is a 7-year-old desexed, black & white border collie. We have
had him since he was a puppy. He has had very basic training. He is
very obedient on or off the lead. He loves to run and explore in big
yards, go on big walks or a run and is particularly obsessed with
chasing a ball. He does get along with some dogs but is hit and miss
so would avoid dog parks. He gets along well with our other dog but
when a ball is involved, he gets too competitive. We have found he
gets along better with dogs as he sees them more or is in a controlled
environment. He would thrive in a household with a big backyard or
rural property and either no children or the space for them to be kept
safely separated when the kids are running around. He is an extremely
loyal dog and always greets us with such excitement when we get home.
He loves sitting next to you wherever you may be for a pat. Henry
would thrive in the right environment which we are sadly unable to
provide. We hope to find a loving, forever family for him. For more
info on Henry please contact Nick at nick_castles3@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
For details on each dog please
contact the listed owner, and for general information on BC rescue email bcrescueaustralia@gmail.com
updated September 29 2025 |