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Border Collie Rescue,
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Border Collie Rescue,
Australia
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Jethro --- (posted 12/4/2024) ---
Jethro is a goofy, highly intelligent BC boy who has brought his
family years of love and joy. He is also an anxious boy (having been
for a time on medication to help with this) and he is not comfortable
around small children. He also does not like people to force attention
on him, and eye contact and direct approaches to pet him make him
unhappy. Jethro is wary of new dogs, and whilst he gets along very
well with a few dogs that he knows well, a home where he is the only
dog would probably be best. A home with experience with an anxious dog,
and the
preparedness to manage him in ways that minimise his stress is sought.
Jethro is smart, and knows quite a few commands, and loves learning.
Training is fun for him, as is chasing a ball, playing tug, or finding
a puddle to slop in. He is used to sleeping indoors, and spending most
of the day outside in a large yard, with chickens for company. For more
info on Jethro
please contact Cle at cgbreitinger@gmail.com
Lenny --- (posted 12/4/2024) ---
Lenny is an 8 year old Border Collie. He has been with us since he was
a pup and loves going to the beach and swimming and chasing his balls
around. He is medium haired all black, with little white feet. His
vaccinations are all up to date and he is desexed. In terms of his
behaviour he can sit, shake and roll over on command. He is also good
off-lead at the beach.
However, we have an active 16-month old daughter and he has shown some
worrying behaviour around her. He is territorial of his bed, food and
toys. We don't trust him around our daughter, as
realistically we can't always keep them away from each other and if
something happens then it's too late. He is also a guard dog, and will
growl at people coming to the house who he does not know.
He has been around older kids (10+) and have not had any problems
there.
Lenny is active, however he usually gets one walk a day and maybe some
off-lead time at the beach or dog park. He does pull on the lead, so I
unfortunately can't walk him with the pram which means he isn't
getting as much exercise as he needs.
Lenny has no health issues, is happy to be left at home while owners
work during the day and is an outside dog. For more info on Lenny
please contact jane at jimckinnon@live.com
Koda --- (posted 24/4/2024) ---
Koda is a beautiful and much-loved male chocolate border collie (6
years old and desexed). Koda loves to go for a daily walk/sniff and
loves a quick game of fetch/frisbee in the backyard. Koda is used to
being left at home while we go to work, and is always there ready to
great us at the door when we get home - he just loves being around his
people. Koda would not be suitable to a house with children, but would
be a great fit for someone with no kids, a retiree or older couple -
someone looking for their new best mate!
For more information regarding Koda please contact Bronte
on bhopp15@eq.edu.au
Cookie --- (posted 28/4/2024) ---
7yo Cookie needs a new home due to a change in living
circumstances. He is desexed, a highly intelligent, handsome and
affectionate dog who loves long walks, grooming and crunching on
bones. He does have anxiety issues, he is scared of the rain,
fireworks, storms, unfamiliar noises, he can bark long and loud,
being kept in an enclosed space calms him somewhat, he is protective
of his food and has bitten family members, with other dogs he either
matches their aggression, else is very timid, he doesn't let his bum
be sniffed, he hops away. He also doesn't like his right rear
quarters being touched, he can become aggressive. A home experienced
with anxious BCs is sought. Cookie has a lot to give, in a home that
can spend the time to help him become more confident, and increase his
ability to be calm. If you are
interested in Cookie, please contact Greg at wanny2@live.com.au
Georgie --- (posted 30/4/2024) ---
Georgie was a rescue and I have had her since 8 weeks old, she is
fully vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and desexed at 6 mths. Georgie
has been raised mostly indoors but is an outdoors dog by heart. She's
very social and loves people including children. She is however
reactive to bikes and cars whilst on leash. She loves swimming in
creeks or beach but is not a fan of waves, and adores chasing a ball,
particularly her red rubber ball thrown from my blue ball thrower.
Ideally I'd love to see her with a family with a bit of grass.
Unfortunately my living circumstances have changed and she is now in a
unit which is not her best life even with two balconies, as she just
wants to be outside in the grass. For more info on Georgie please
contact Michelle at michelleneylan66@gmail.com
Sonic and Dollar --- (posted 30/4/2024) ---
A home which can take the pair together is preferred.
Sonic is a lively and affectionate 1.5-year-old male BC who thrives on
interaction and playtime. He adores people and is especially fond of
games like fetch. Sonic is incredibly fast and enjoys staying active
outdoors. However, he has a curious side and might explore
your rubbish bin if left accessible, so a bit of caution in this area
would be wise.
Dollar, a gentle 1.5-year-old female, is a bit more reserved but
incredibly sweet once she warms up to you. She's quite shy around
strangers but loves the company of other dogs and children. Dollar has
a playful streak, sometimes getting excited by passing
cars during walks, so a watchful eye during these moments is
important. When left alone, she finds comfort in her cozy little
house, where she enjoys peaceful naps.
Both Sonic and Dollar are desexed and ready to bring joy to a new
family. They each have unique personalities and traits that make them
special companions. If you're interested in giving these delightful
dogs a forever home, please reach out to learn more about
them. Contact Stacey at ges_qhd@hotmail.com
Booth --- (posted 30/4/2024) ---
Booth is a very friendly, good looking and gentle 4 year old "
champagne " border collie - he regularly goes up to people and says
hello. We've had him since birth and have been careful to train him
to walk off lead, responding to simple commands to sit at road
crossings and come back when required.
Booth is also happy to walk on lead, preferring a
gentle leader across the chest, not the neck. We feed Booth Hill
Science kibble twice a day which he loves, though he also likes extras
such as sardines and minced beef with his evening meal. Booth has his
bed in our living room and is fully domesticated to only go to the
toilet outside.
For more info on Booth please contact Tom at
tomstockell@gmail.com
Maxie --- (posted 29/5/2024) ---
Maximus Loyalus. Meet 8-year-old Max. Loyal to a fault, intelligent, a wonderful
protector and now looking for a new home after his elderly foster
parents are no longer able to care for him following recent breast
cancer treatment (they have had him for two years after heart failure
in his original owner made it too hard to walk him.)
We are happy to transport Maxie to someone who may love him.
He is in great health - around 8 years old. When my parents first
rescued him, he was extremely aggressive as he was not walked enough.
This was especially around food and toys; however improved
significantly with many weeks of dog training.
He still has some issues with anyone coming near his food and barks if
anyone comes near his owner. It takes him a little while to adjust to
new people, but happy for people to come meet him first.
He is very obedient in other circumstances and with the right owner (a
tradie perhaps not young kids or elderly) who is prepared to exercise
him, he could potentially be a beautiful life companion.
He has been fully treated by his vet and had his teeth cleaned
recently too.
We are based in Baulkham Hills, Sydney.
For more info on Maxie please contact Jane at
jane@digimedaustralia.com.au
Bodhi --- (posted 10/6/2024) ---
4 year old beautiful white and brown Border Collie, male. Bodhi is a
large Collie around 30kgs.
Bodhi is such a fantastic dog, great around other dogs and cats, we
have 2 cats he loves, and also great around kids. We have a 3 year old
which he adores and follows everywhere.
He has no formal training but great manners, walks on the leash
without pulling, listens to instructions and just wants love and to
play.
With our family life changing I can't give him what he deserves in
terms of play and time. He goes to the park daily but needs way more.
Hope we can rehome him to a loving caring family with a bigger
property where he can just run and play the whole day.
For more info on Bodhi please contact Cameron at cholmes9@msn.com
Sadie --- (posted 13/6/2024) ---
Sadie an 11 year old female border collie cross, desexed,
microchiped, a recent vet visit including blood work and health
examination done, no issues besides itchy skin that was treated with
ointment. Slightly overweight.
Behaviour wise Sadie is very well behaved, she enjoys sleeping
inside at night and will happily stay in her bed unless she wants to
go outside to the toilet.
Leash manners need some work and practice, as her previous owner couldn't walk her
much due to illness.
Sadie gets along well with other dogs, she only will get jelous if
her owner is giving too much attention to another dog or if food is
involved, so maybe it would be better if she was an only dog.
Sadie, even at her age enjoys to chasing and catching possums, so small animals would
be best to avoid as she has never been tested with cats or small dogs.
Sadie is located in Reservoir, Melbourne Victoria.
Her owner has passed away and the family are trying to find a loving
warm home for her, unfortunately our circumstances would not be able
to provide Sadie with the life she deserves in her golden year's.
For more info on Sadie please contact Murray at
murraymarko1989@gmail.com
Cookie II --- (posted 13/6/2024) ---
Cookie is a blue merle border collie, she is 5 years old. Cookie is
DNA tested as purebred.
Cookie is an athlete, she loves fetching the ball. Cookie is also highly
intelligent, for most of the commands, she can understand after just a
few tries. Cookie is good on leash and she usually walking by my side.
Cookie is friendly to kids and adults.
We also have another dog, which is older and a border collie as well.
We feel that 2 dogs are too much for us after we have 2 kids as we
cannot look after these 2 dogs together as well as we expected. Cookie
really needs to be an opnly dog so she can get all the attention she
desires.
We will keep Cookie until we really find a good family for
her. For enquirers I may need to ask a few questions about yourself
and your family to make sure if Cookie is the right one for you.
Please contact me via amylzy1988@gmail.com for more info and pics of
cookie. Thank you.
Ellie --- (posted 21/6/2024) ---
Ellie is an 8-year-old chocolate/white border collie (de-sexed) with
up-to-date vaccinations and dental. She is a beautiful, affectionate
dog who enjoys playing catch or relaxing with you. She grew up on a
property in Queensland. She's not trained, but is well behaved on
and/off leash, and comes when you call her. She has anxiety and gets
upset when she hears thunder or other dogs barking in the distance.
She also has incontinence (which is managed effectively with
medication) and requires a low-fat diet (e.g. Hills ID kibble, boiled
chicken, boiled rice etc) due to a pancreatic issue. She is primarily
an inside dog but loves her daily exercise and enjoys playing with
other dogs (she currently lives in a household with a labrador). Ellie
would be best suited to a home where she is the only dog and ideally a
home on acreage/semi-rural. For a border collie she is surprisingly
well behaved on days where she receives little exercise. The most
important thing for her is lots of pats and the opportunity to have a
sleep on her bed inside - especially if it's a thunderous day or
there's some very loud noise outside. As a young family, we're unable
to give Ellie the time she deserves which is why we're looking for a
better home. For more info on Ellie, please contact Luke on
lukeatkins@live.com.au
Asha --- (posted 24/6/2024) ---
Originally from Toowoomba, Asha is lovely company for someone who is
dedicated to her alone. She is a lovely affectionate companion who is
7 years old and will not leave your side. Asha has grown up in an
older family and is not adjusting to our household changes which now
includes babies, toddlers and school kids around her making sudden
noises and being rough. She is protective of her things (bed and food)
and will not share with others. She will growl and snap to show she
is unhappy.
Asha has had formal obedience training and will sit, come and walk
well on a lead. She is also desexed. Currently on acreage she enjoys
being outside and does not run off. She will bark if someone comes to
the door and will quickly settle once you greet them. She loves her
food (and yours if you let her have it) but watch out for her
waistline as she can gain weight if unchecked.
As known with this breed she does occasionally have ear infections and
smelly feet which is currently managed with Apoquel and good quality
food.
For more info on Asha please contact Annette at annette.crane1@gmail.com
Billie --- (posted 26/6/2024) ---
Billie is a tri colour (brown, white & black). Following a move to a
smaller property, she is no longer getting along with the other two
dogs in the home, and is bullying them. No visits to the
vet with any injuries have been required, but the older dogs are not
happy, and the family cannot watch this continue.
With Billie's training she can do
the basics, but we have been unable to walk her on the lead due to her
aggressive behaviour or and poor socialising with other dogs or people.
She is
6 years old and has a friendly and loving nature to me, so a single
female with no other animals or children would be the safest option if
she can be rehomed. If you are experienced with unsocial BCs and would
like to give this girl another chance, please contact Robyn for more
info at robyndellorso@gmail.com
Bowie --- (posted 3/7/2024) ---
Bowie is 20 months old and currently in Sydney. She is the most beautiful,
loving and kind dog.
She loves playing fetch with ball and frisbee. She also adores
swimming at the beach, fetching a stick in the water.
She's great with kids and other dogs in the house. She's used to pet
sitters/friends/daycare looking after her since she was a young age.
She has shown some fear aggression towards to 3 specific dogs around
my area when she turned 1 year. We have been avoiding dog parks at
times where there a lots of dogs around. She also sometimes shows
herding behaviour to smaller dogs when at the dog park.
Worked with a behavioural specialist who told me it's a part of their
development and advised to avoid the situation where the fear
aggression starts.
For me, ideally I would love to see her with a family where she has
lots of love and attention that would love to play with her, train her
and be part of the family.
For more info on Bowie please contact Ruth at ruthpokeeffe@gmail.com
Lexa --- (posted 5/7/2024) ---
Lexa is a beautiful chocolate/white female border collie. She is
desexed. She absolutely loves to chase her ball and to cuddle up with
the family. She is very friendly with people although she does like to
jump up and kiss faces. She doesn't love other dogs but has never
attacked another dog. She knows her basic skills but does become hyper
focused if food or her ball are her reward. She will dig in the yard
if she gets bored. She has never run away before. She is very loved
but needs more than what can be offered. For more info on Lexa please
contact stephanie_may@live.com.au
Cooper --- (posted 6/7/2024) ---
Cooper is a 30 month 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
Boags --- (posted 9/7/2024) ---
Boags is a 9 year old border collie. He's red and white, with one blue
eye and one brown eye. He's an incredibly beautiful dog and we always
get stopped in the street for pats and photos even.
He's been desexed and up to date with his vaccinations. I've had him
since he was a puppy and is very well trained. He's got great recall
and is very easy to walk. He can sit, stay, lie down, roll over. He is
happy sleeping inside.
Or outside. He loves swimming at the beach and loves sticks. I've had
to make the very hard decision to try and rehome him. I'm a single
parent, with a young toddler and he is very anxious around him, and
will growl a lot at him.
I have to keep them separated when they are in the house together.
They are fine if there's space and we're outdoors. I now live in an
apartment which is too small for them to be together in. Boags is a
very friendly dog but doesn't like getting too much attention from
people and doesn't like to be patted too much. He's got arthritis in
his back legs so he doesn't need the amount of walking and running
that a usual border collie needs now. I've always worked full time so
he is happy to be left on his own during the day, as long as he gets
out a couple times a day for a quick walk/toilet break. He's never
lived other dogs or cats but I believe he would be ok with another
older dog that isn't too boisterous and doesn't jump all over him.
Contact Natalie on berrellnatalie@gmail.com
Eleanor --- (posted 19/7/2024) ---
Eleanor loves people, kids, other dogs, running around playing chase
with the ball, going for walks, she is a true people's person and a
little social butterfly. Eleanor will stop and talk to anyone and let them
pat her, she will jump up and give big cuddles she honestly is the
most loyal loving dog. This decision was one of the hardest ever. We have
had Eleanor since she was a baby, we met her at 2 weeks old.
for her. Eleanor comes with papers.
Eleanor is just a little princess, she is groomed every 4 weeks and has
never given her groomer any trouble, she is very well behaved. Eleanor
just needs a loving family who can give her the attention she needs,
that unfortunately we can not give her. For more info please contact
IN2Conveyancing@outlook.com
Bodie --- (posted 20/7/2024) ---
Meet my 8 month old long haired border collie named Bodie. He is
fully vaccinated, heart worm, flea and tick treated and health checks
have been great at the vets.
Bodie is microchipped. He has had some puppy
training, and is well socialised. He loves the beach and other dogs. We
live on an acre and he loves running around playing with his dog toys.
My husband has had a stroke and I have a diagnosis of myocarditis and
pericarditis and PTSD. Unfortunately, with my husband's condition; Bodie
in his excitement has knocked him over several times as my husband
isn't very stable on his feet. We want the best life for Bodie and
unfortunately with our health issues we don't feel we can now provide
this. We bought a Bodie off a breeder who lived on a farm. His mum was
a wheaten colour and Dad was a tri colour. Bodie has one blue and one brown
eye and is absolutely gorgeous. Only the perfect home will be good
enough for my boy. If you think you can provide this then please
contact Kim at kimokeefe65@outlook.com
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
Lexie --- (posted 26/7/2024) ---
My girl Lexie is 7 years old. Lexie is a beautiful, loyal, and gentle
dog who needs people around her to keep her company. A little back
story, Lexie is my daughter's dog who I 'inherited' while my daughter
ventured and is now living overseas. I have done my best to take care
of Lexie for 2 years and now find that it's simply unfair on her as I
just don't have the time to walk or give her quality time. My job is
demanding and takes me overseas occasionally, so boarding her is also
a costly exercise. Lexie is intelligent and energetic and loves to
chase a ball, she is great to walk on a lead and loves a swimming
hole. She is her happiest in the water! Lexie will sit and wait for
her meal and loves to please. She gets anxious when she hears a storm
coming, so needs a solid yard with fencing. Lexie has not been around
children. I wouldn't recommend her for young children as she is
sensitive around her back end and doesn't like to be touched there.
She has never bitten anyone, I am aware and respect that. Lexie is
very shy of other dogs and dog parks are not her thing! She has grown
up with a labrador and they were wonderful together! All in all, she
would be perfect for someone who needs a companion. I want her to go
to a good home because she deserves it! Thank you for you time and
for considering Lexie. For more info on Lexie please contact Donna at
donna@fijiislands.com.au
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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