Border Collie Rescue, Australia
Border Collies Available for Adoption

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
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Woody --- (posted 25/7/2024) ---

Woody is a 3 year old Border Collie male, lilac colour (light brown and white) needing a new home. We feel that Woody would be ideally suited to a mature couple or single person with no young children around, someone who works from home or has a large property and outdoor lifestyle. Strengths - Woody is extremely loyal, loveable and energetic and has never had any health issues. Loves to be around us and loves nothing more than chasing the ball and going for walks and runs off the lead. When he bonds with someone he will be their very best friend. Challenges - Woody can be highly anxious which can lead to growling at certain people (such as one of our older sons and in any new setting such as trying to get him into the vets). Woody needs a lot of activity and space as well of course by nature. A home experienced with an anxious border collie, able to build his confidence with new things, would be ideal. We love him dearly so are looking for just the right new home. Located in the Pakenham area. For more info please contact Leonie at mrs.francois4@gmail.com
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Minke --- (posted 29/9/2024) ---

Minke (female, 2 y/o, blue Merle, desexed and fully vaxxed) is a truly special little girl who will be your best friend and shadow. She is sweet, curious and bonds easily to people. She has some anxiety issues that mean she struggles with living with another dog, which is why I am making the heart-breaking decision to rehome her. Her anxiety is otherwise well-controlled with medication and environmental management, this will need to be ongoing in her new home. Minke loves playing with her toys, kisses on her nose, belly tickles, going for walks and swims and doing nosework training. She is loves going on adventures but is also very happy with a quiet life with short walks and lots of pats. She seeks out affection and loves to participate in whatever you're doing, whether that's gardening or driving to the shops or minding your feet while you work from home. She is not well-suited to being left alone all day every day. She has great recall and good basic training. Minke is absolutely adored and I am looking for a home for her where she will receive all the love and affection she deserves. We are currently based in SA but travel to the east coast regularly so happy to take inquiries from anywhere. For more information please contact Ash at asha.greenwood@gmail.com
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Rosie I --- (posted 21/11/2024) ---

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
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Zoey --- (posted 24/11/2024) ---

Zoey is a 3 year old female black and white border collie that we have had since she was 10 weeks old. She is quirky and energetic but also an anxious little soul. She has shown fear aggression and resource guarding and is not overly keen on people encroaching on her personal space. Also most recently, there has been fighting with our other collie and they can no longer be together. Zoey will suit a quiet home with no children and no other animals. Zoey is used to living in a suburban backyard and most recently on an acre, as long as she has a way to burn off energy and keep herself busy she is great. She will need someone who is patient and understands collie behaviour and is willing to put in a little work. She is standoffish around new people and is not an affectionate dog in terms of cuddles but she will follow you and sit at your feet and loves a scratch. This is such hard decision for us as we do love her however our other dog has recently been diagnosed with a high needs medical issue and Zoey does not get the attention and love she really deserves. She is smart and has basic training and would make a great companion for someone who lives a simple and quiet life. If you would like any further info, please email jessicamyra84@gmail.com
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Archie --- (posted 13/12/2024) ---

Name: Archie DOB: 24/6/2019 Breed: Border Collie Red (no papers) desexed Microchip: 900079000730828 Vaccinations: due in Feb but I'm happy to get them done early so he is up to date. Gets bravecto every 3 months (beginning of the season so just had 1st December) Likes: long runs, the water (beach and river) being near his people he won’t play with any toys or balls Food: eats a range of tinned food, supacoat and whatever veggies not fussy Dislikes: power tools, dogs, thunderstorms (can be anxious around new places and people) Training: basic can sit stay come drop does a few tricks and will wait for food. Not a good lead walker, we usually take him on a long lead. Issues: Archie is a somewhat anxious dog, and now seems to be not getting along with the other dog in the home. An experienced home with no other dogs, and an ability to work on his anxiety is sought. For more info please contact Amanda at manda_chara@hotmail.com
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Clark --- (posted 21/12/2024) ---

Clark is a very friendly and loving dog who can be a bit shy around new people. He loves pats, ear scratches, and is a wonderful companion dog. Clark thrives on company, enjoys car rides, walks, and lots of playtime - particularly catching a ball and playing tug. Clark also loves chicken sometimes he will do zoomies for it. Clark needs an active family and large area to roam and explore and thrive. He is not suited to a small yard area. Training Level: He knows all basic commands, like stop, sit and stay as well as "shake hands" and "high five." He walks well with a muzzle and follows directions. Issues: Clark does lunge at cars and does not interact well with other dogs if he feels threatened. He also struggles with anxiety. Additionally, he tends to bark at night. For more info please contact Alex at asunjic97@gmail.com
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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
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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
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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
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Loki --- (posted 4/4/2025) ---

Loki is a 4 year old sable BC. He is a very cuddly and sweet boy, with lots of enthusiasm for games. He loves soccer, chasing tennis balls off lead at the local golf course, tug, and he loves 'find the toy' once you have hidden it around the house. When all the toys are away he is good at resting too. A lot of potential for training in tracking or agility. He is fast and loves a job to do. Fully house trained, good with grooming, and doesn't complain about being left at home or shut into a separate room. He is motivated by treats and affection. He currently lives very amicably with an older female kelpie. Apparently has lived with cats in the past too. He has unfortunately had a couple of owners and his training has been fragmented. He wants to chase anything that moves fast or that moves funny. He is very friendly with other dogs off lead, but reactive on lead. He needs better recall. He is not easy to walk on the streets as he wants to chase every car, bike or scooter that passes. I got him from a rescue agency and was told he was child friendly – he is not. He has growled at every child he has been in proximity to and because of this has been kept separate from the children who live at the back of the property at his current home. Unfortunately, he recently bit one of the children, this was without provocation from the child and after some encouraging signs of him acclimatising to the child. (This situation can be explained fully on application) I have also only recently found out that his previous owner had him on calming meds - I was not told this at the time of adoption. After a year with me (not on medication) he has settled into life and with proper training and stimulation, should not need medication. He needs to be homed with people who will not let him near children of any age and who have the time and experience to train a young male BC. He is a beautiful boy and deserves a good life. For more info on Loki please contact Alison on 0416 145 899. Please text an initial enquiry.
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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
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Maisy and Daisy --- (posted 10/4/2025) ---

Maisy and Daisy are a pair of siblings who need a new start. They can definitely be rehomed separately. Maisy tends to be very bossy with Daisy, and a fresh start for her would be nice. Neither of them have had any training. They are also not well socialised, and they need experienced BC homes which will be able to put the time and effort into developing their confidence, and making them more robust personalities. Maisy in particular is very timid and fearful of men. Like any young BC, they have loads of potential in the right home. Neither girl will suit a family with little children, and their capacity to cope with other animals also needs to be assessed. This pair had a poor start to life, and were given a chance in their current home. However, for them to develop, they need new homes now. For more info please contact Kiera at kiera_lang@hotmail.com
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Billie --- (posted 11/5/2025) ---

BILLIE...beautiful female tricolour border collie...8 and half months old...desexed...cratetrained...reluctant rehome due to unforeseen health issues (owner)...she will need more exercise than I can provide..someone with property or farm...may even be trainable as working dog...not suitable for suburbia...too much bc energy...we are in Chinderah NSW...pls contact Viki vikidavies99@gmail.com
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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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Gia --- (posted 16/5/2025) ---

Gia is about 5 years of age. She is trained to obey all usual commands. She walks well with a harness or collar. She absolutely loves swimming, she jumps into the water any chance she gets. She is very energetic and playful. She is not aggressive to any other animals. She is good with people and children of all ages. For more info on Gia please contact Karen at karen.stewart66@bigpond.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
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Luna --- (posted 19/5/2025) ---

This young border collie female is two and half yrs old. She has had very basic training, can sit shake and is all round good dog in nature. She is uncertain with other dogs, and cowers. She seems to like to be on her own. For more info on this girl please contact Tracey at sollyknight@icloud.com
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For details on each dog please contact the listed owner, and for general information on BC rescue email  bcrescueaustralia@gmail.com 
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updated May 19 2025