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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Nova --- (posted 21/5/2025) ---
Nova is a very energetic and playful border collie. She loves playing
fetch and can play all day if you let her. She also loves going for
walks, she walks pretty well on the lead but pulls when she sees
another dog, she is getting better though. She also is a very
affectionate dog and loves a long hug and pat (if there are no balls
in sight). She's not very good with younger kids because she is very
energetic and anxious. She is good with her food. However Nova has in
the past jumped up to nip people when anxious especially around her
food or when with people she is unsure with. She'll probably be most
suited with people that have a big property or a lot of time to
stimulate her. Nova will be desexed before she is rehomed. For more
info on Nova please contact Taleah at taleahborg04@gmail.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
Wheatley --- (posted 11/7/2025) ---
Wheatley is regretfully being rehomed due to family circumstances.
Wheatley is 4, I trained Wheatley, he has been on hundreds and hundreds
hundreds of walks with me usually lasting a hour or more. He is a good
walker and I trained him to stay on the right side of me although he
does want to be to the right but slightly in front he will stay
directly at my side but it take constant persuading initially but
after a few kms he settles into my side.
He loves walking and will not go near other dogs when on lead, I
trained him to walk past others without pausing.
Different story if we do stop and other people want their dogs to
engage with Wheatley he gets a bit excited. But Wheatley was walked
daily for 3 years when I lived closer to Mum. He will sit and wait to
be told to eat. He is trained to ask to go outside when needing the
bathroom on the hot days when he is brought in. But predominantly an
outdoors dog. He will sit and stay.
He loves his humans. Loves to play fetch he is very good at it. He
will play with his own toys by himself. Loves a pat, very very loyal and
affectionate, he will sit and take a pat for hours. Wheatley does try
to round up birds, and when my son and I were walking on different
paths a few meters apart he tried to round us up together, bless him.
For more info on Wheatley please contact Kerrie at
henderson.kerrie000@gmail.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
For details on each dog please
contact the listed owner, and for general information on BC rescue email bcrescueaustralia@gmail.com
updated July 11 2025 |