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Border Collie Rescue,
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Border Collie Rescue,
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Randy --- (posted 22/3/2022) ---
Randy was a rescue dog and has had a wonderful five years in her
current home.
Randy is a very gentle dog, she is totally ball obsessed and
absolutely loves going for walks and for playing ball. She is very
pampered, as she sleeps on my bed, or anywhere she pleases. She is
however very anxious and has been treated extremely bad by humans in
the past. She is scared of rapid movement of feet and hands and will
also get distressed if you pick up a broom or a vacuum or a hose or
have any item in your hand that she's unfamiliar with. She will shake
hands. And is very gentle to take food. She is house trained, and will
let out a small bark when she needs to go outside. She is good around
other dogs to an extent. When I walk her most of the time she is fine,
with the exception of if a dog barks at her, then she will react.
She does have epilepsy and is on medication which costs roughly $1.00
a day. She has one tablet half in the morning and a half at night.
Her rehoming has been a difficult decision and she needs
somebody who will love her unconditionally, as I have. Somebody that
will be happy to walk her and play ball with her. She is a very loyal
pup.
Randy is not destructive either inside or outside and is happy to be
both inside and outside and does not suffer from separation anxiety.
Unfortunately, she is not good around children, and the presence of
young children in the family, and the stress it is causing her, is
making it necessary to find her a new home.
For more info on Randy please contact Selena at selenasparkes@gmail.com
Riley --- (posted 17/5/2022) ---
Riley is seeking a home with no small children and no other dogs. His
anxieties mean that he is stressed in the presence of both,
and he sometimes feels the need to be aggressive to repel both other
dogs and children. His body language and signalling of his anxiety
with children is good, but it unreasonable to try to keep Riley in a
household where he must be separate from the adults in order to keep
the children safe. If interacting with an adult he knows and loves, Riley is much
happier. Riley's anxieties include loud noises (including cars) and
sudden movement (eg falling leaves) so he is very easily startled.
Like many anxious dogs, Riley has learned basic commands well and he
has a terrific recall. He also loves swimming and playing fetch (all
day if you let him).
An experienced BC home with the patience to build Riley's confidence,
whilst keeping him safe from the scarier things in life is sought.
For more info on Riley please contact Amy at amykile94@gmail.com
Astro --- (posted 14/7/2022) ---
Astro's family have decided to seek a new home for him where he will
be able to live his best life. Astro has extreme separation anxiety
which he needs to be medicated for. This will have to continue to be
managed, and may be for life. He is basically a good dog. He loves
bening part of the family. He is ball obsessed and using a ball as a
training tool is a great motivator for him. But he is exciteable and
mouthy with people (not bitey), and herds children. Astro needs a home
with no children, experienced with anxious dogs, and prepared to help
him develop calm. He gets on really well with other dogs of similar
size, especially border collies. He is house trained and mostly hangs
out inside where he can see us. He sleeps in his own bed upstairs in
our room. AStro gets distressed if left alone at home and will try to
escape. Astro's family are going to wait until just the right new
home comes along. If you are an experienced BC home with the
enthusiasm to help a young anxious dog live his best life, then please
contact Jessie at ross.jessie100@gmail.com
Chloe --- (posted 14/7/2022) ---
Chloe is a loving energetic 1 yr old black and white, short haired
border collie looking for a loving home. She is smart, full of energy,
loyal and very affectionate. Chloe is vaccinated but not desexed.
Chloe has two weaned female pups who are 6 weeks old. They are the
product of a liaison with our gentle 3-year-old long-haired border
collie with whom she has been raised. Unfortunately, Chloe has been
left to her own devices with her mate and has missed out on the love
and attention a beautiful pup like Chloe deserves. Chloe has not been
trained, she is very excitable, jumps up on people and looks for
affection from all she meets. Chloe responds to her name, loves her
food and mostly sits on request . Most of Chloe’s interactions have
been with adults and a 15yr old but I believe she would also suit a
family with children. Chloe has never exhibited aggression towards
humans or animals. We are hoping Chloe will find an affectionate
family who will train her and love her as she deserves. Please contact
Pat in Orange NSW on 0421707797 to see if you and Chloe are the right
match.
Ralphie --- (posted 14/8/2022) ---
Ralphie is a double merle BC and was born with little to no hearing and
only one functional eye. He's very smart despite his disability and
knows to sit, stay and shake. Ralphie's family
circumstances have changed meaning they cannot provide what this
boy needs.
Ralphie is a sweet dog but needs lot of exercise and owner input. In
this regard he is a typical young BC, wanting to learn and be on the
go, and requiring management.
Experience with a deaf dog would be desirable. He also needs a home
where he is the only dog, or with a chilled out older dog.
Currently Ralphie uses the other family dog as his eyes and ears. He
gets very close to him and stares at him (making the other dog
irritated and on edge) and studies his body language to figure out if
there's anything going on around them. Whilst this is a smart move on
Ralphie's part it has caused a change in temperament of the older dog.
At the dog park, any enthusiastic or bouncy dog that insists on trying to play with Ralphie
gets avoided if possible, and if not, then he will try to nip them to
discourage them. His interactions with the world are more difficult
than most BCs.
Ralphie needs a home where he will be managed and trained with patience.
He will need ongoing management too, as there are dangers for deaf
dogs, who can't hear cars, or owner commands. Only the very best home
will do for this much loved boy.
For information on Ralphie please contact Anthea at
a_foley16@hotmail.com
Sailor --- (posted 13/9/2022) ---
Sailor is a 4yr old BC cross (white with brown spots, fully vacc,
desexed and microchipped) and a very loving, beautiful and devoted boy
with a super sweet temperament. He was rescued by us at 7 months.
Eager to please and happy to follow you around all day and he “roo roo
roos” when he’s excited. He’s great with kids, however, can be nervous
if they get too close up to his face or randomly step on him. He loves
pats and cuddles, loves brushes, baths, and will play all day long. He
is happily crate trained and comfortable sleeping in crate or inside
in his bed. He is well house trained and very obedient. He is a
fantastic guard dog, but doesn’t bark excessively. He absolutely loves
his toys and takes great comfort in his soft toy babies. He is not
destructive and loves to have his bed full of his toys to snuggle and
chew on. Sailor currently has a dog sister of same age and is great
with her, though he can be anxious on lead especially if approached by
other dogs and may give a warning snap. No aggression towards humans
ever. Has been exposed to other dogs in kennels, doggie daycares and
pack walks with no problems. Suspect issue is around primary owner and
overtop need to protect her. Has never actually bitten another dog to
our knowledge.
He is a good off lead and can be mostly trusted, especially if he's
focused on ball play/fetch. Loves the beach and water. Sailor's main
issues stem from his separation anxiety and intense focus on primary
owner. He has done quite a lot of behavioural training and is not
considered a reactive dog in the very negative sense of the term. He
can however pull and lunge on lead, gets extremely overexcited and has
trouble regulating his anxiety once off his property. However, this has
been different when he's been on pack walks with other dogs, away from
owner and home, and he has coped well. We feel is best exercised in
his own yard, or off lead in a safe environment where he won't be
suddenly confronted by other dogs. He has been exposed to chickens and
cats, but has a strong prey drive. Would not recommend that he's left
unattended with cats. He has also been known to chase goats and horses.
Sailor would thrive in a home with an older family or couple with no
children or older more relaxed kids and who are experienced with BCs.
Especially if he had the chance to live on a larger property. He is
the most loving boy and just wants to be loved unconditionally with
someone who is around home fairly often or most of the time, and he
can be by their side most of the day. He really wants to be on the
couch for snuggles and tummy rubs. He would probably be best suited to
a home where he is the only dog even though he has always been with
other dogs. He can be pushy and too dependent with his current adopted
dog sister, and moving into a home with an established dog might be a
problem for him. Sailor is currently on medication for his anxiety,
though we believe in the right home he will be able to be weaned off
this. We love him to bits, but are rehoming him because, with 2 young
kids recently diagnosed with ADHD/Autism, we feel that our home
environment is not the relaxed calm space that he really needs to
thrive. He has so much love to give and really is the most divine boy.
For more information please contact Emma at emmajohnstonegill@gmail.com
Archer
--- (posted 25/9/2022) ---
Archer - born 24/3/2022
Archer is equally happy being your shadow as you move around the home,
as he is playing with other dogs. He's a high-energy border collie /
beagle cross and is a very handsome boy. He is sharp
as a tack and understands basic commands. He sleeps in a crate for
daytime naps and at night. Archer
is fully toilet trained, a good on-lead walker and enthusiastic about
meeting new people and dogs. He's also mat trained and is OK with
being left at home for 4-5 hours, as long as there's an exit for the
bathroom.
Archer has a mild aggression issue. He doesn't have a middle ground,
and goes from being OK to biting (not severe) very quickly. This has
happened 3 times, which is why I'm looking for a loving and supportive
new home for him. He has seen a behavioural vet who prescribed dog
Prozac. This is a long-term commitment for him, with the view that it
will modify his brain patterns sufficiently so he can be trained to
come to his owner when he's feeling uncomfortable, instead of becoming
aggressive.
He's also very sensitive to the car and gets car sick. We've been
working on desensitisation and have anti-nausea medication and
sedatives.
Please contact me at ellen@digitalmanifesto.com.au to learn more about
Archer or to meet for a play date.
Millie
--- (posted 30/9/2022) ---
Millie needs a foster home for about 9 months. Her owner loves her
dearly and does not want this interruption to her life to mean Millie
needs to be rehomed, so a loving family is sought who might add Millie
to their number for this period, until she can be once again cared for
at home.
Millie gets on with other dogs absolutely fine. She has been introduced
to 2 golden retrievers, Labrador, Italian Greyhound, 2 x mini
daschunds, beagle, English Staffie, German Shepherd ( it was about 4
months old not an adult ) to name a few that have visited.
She has no experience of cats.
Millie isn't motivated by food, but she does like fresh mince
and I have given her chicken necks. Her usual food is dry kibble.
Worms tabs etc get mixed with mince.
She is up to date with needles and having her second rat vaccine this
week.
Some training is being done on her recall as it could be better.
She will sit and is usually ok on a lead walking.
She is a runner and needs to be in a fully fenced property.
She is scared of storms and she isn't a fan of drones or cranes and
she doesn't like water or hair dryers.
She is beautiful.
She likes people a lot and is curious but doesn't like people
shouting.
She has no health issues.
She is gorgeous and will play with her football for ages but happy to
chase anything you throw so she can fetch it back!
She does not like bush turkeys.
She is happy to sit at your feet, get rubbed, lay next to you on the
lounge.
She is an inside and outside dog. Millie is an adaptable girl who will
be easy to love.
If you think that you might be able to make room for Millie in your
household for some months, until she can return home, please contact
Felicity for more info at felicity@thefieldsalesteam.com
Coco
--- (posted 13/10/2022) ---
Coco is a fun loving Chocolate border Collie who is a bundle of
energy. She loves long walks, playing in water, car rides and kicking
the footy and bouncy balls.
Coco is 19 months old and quite obedient for having no formal
training, she knows sit, stay, come, on your bed and up. She is very
good at sitting for dinner and treats and can be told
to leave her food until she is instructed to eat.
Coco has also been taught to catch a football and it is one of her
favourite things to do as well as being outdoors, she has a very good
recall and when off lead she will not stray too far as she always
looks back to see if you are still close by. Coco loves car rides and
whenever she hears the keys she is instantly up and ready to go, she
loves having her head out the window and feeling the breeze.
Coco also loves plenty of pats and whenever you come home she will
greet you at the door, roll over and cry for pats with her legs moving
in the air! She also enjoys cuddles on the couch where she will fall
asleep next to you.
Although Coco is fun loving, loyal and loves life she cannot be homed
with any other pets in the house. She does not get along with our
golden retrievers and has started to attack them. She is well behaved
outside the house and does not have a problem with dogs at the park.
She loves to play with other dogs and even our retrievers at the park.
Coco would be best suited to a house with older teenagers or couple
who understand dog behaviours. We have had to make the very sad
decision to reheome her as her aggression to our elderly golden
retrievers and has not gotten any better and we cannot predict when
she will lash out at them. Coco also enjoys time on her own and will
take herself off to her bed or under the couch if she is finding
everything overwhelming.
Overall Coco has been a very loyal companion and unfortunately due to
this one issue we are looking for a loving home for her with the space
for her to run around and enjoy life with someone who will love her
and where she doesn't have any other dogs to compete with for attention.
Please contact Jo at davidjo.bourke1@bigpond.com
Leon
--- (posted 13/10/2022) ---
Leon is a sweet natured loving dog who loves pats and
loves to shake hands.
However, he has been through a lot in his 5 years and is stressed, not
trusting of people, and confused about the new situation he finds
himself in. His current home adopted him and he was OK during the
trial, but after a return to the shelter for vet work he has become
stressed and touchy.
Leon will bite when he feels he needs to. On the up side, he has had
to have all his teeth extracted, so he isn't doing any damage. But it
is a frightening experience especially for the grandkids in the home.
It is also very sad that Leon is so scared he wants to bite.
A home experienced with anxious BCs and with no children is sought.
Leon is able to eat OK as long as given soft food.
He eats well, has a good appetite and can be gutsy if given the
chance.
Leon has always slept in a dog bed beside our bed at night. He will
not
disturb you and will sleep through. In the morning he will
wait for
you to get up and not wake you up.
He responds well to training with treats unless being walked outside
where
things are too exciting.
Leon pulls hard on lead to begin with and may not be experienced
walking on a lead. He will need an experienced home to help him learn
to relax and enjoy life, including walks.
Leon will not take or touch things in the house that are not his.
He seems basically an inside dog, and wants to be with his humans.
His reaction to other dogs is unknown.
He currently has no recall off lead.
He is a strong boy.
Like all Border Collies, Leon is SUPER SENSITIVE and super intelligent
and you
will be able to tell when he is upset or depressed.
He displays signs of having been hit and is fragile.
I think Leon deserves a chance and is best placed with someone who knows
about border collies and can be very patient as Leon will take a while
to settle
down in a new home. He is generally a
laid back affectionate dog.
For more info on Leon please contact Cherry on 0402 678 838 or email
cherryacollins@gmail.com
Monte
--- (posted 21/10/2022) ---
Monte is our 13 year old Border Collie and he is in need of a new
home. He has been a valued family member and we are very sad. But
Monte likes a settled existence he certainly does not enjoy caravan
travel where we are moving from place to place. He is a very healthy
Dog for his age. He has some digestive issues but these have been
completely sorted with an easy diet. Ideally Monte would suit someone
older who is looking for a companion dog. All he requires is a walk
every day and he will spend the rest of the day within a few feet of
you. He loves a pat of course. He is good at soccer and his happy
place is on the beach barking at the waves.
Contact details cherylw020@gmail.com or phone 0407296686
Coco II
--- (posted 29/10/2022) ---
Coco's family have to work overseas for an extended period of time,
and they want to find a loving temporary home for Coco for a couple of
years. They are adamant that they want to reclaim her on their return.
Imagine being in this situation yourself! Coco is a
6yo purebred desexed female with a beautiful chocolate coat.
She is up to date with all of her shots and is on nexgard.
She is very active and is used to being walked at least 5km each
day. She also loves going to the beach, swimming, chasing balls and
chasing the jet skis.
Like most border collies she has some quirks. She prefers the company
of humans to other dogs. She will steer clear of other dogs, but if
they get up in her face she will give a little snap. She also barks at
aeroplanes and gets very excited when people arrive at the house.
She would be suited best to a family with kids over the age of 7. She
doesn't like young children getting up in her face. She has been
trained and passed 2 levels of obedience. She walks well on the lead
and is driven by food so can be easily trained.
She is very much an inside dog, but is happy to be outside all day if
no one is home. She is a real smoocher and loves being patted. She sleeps
in our bedroom and has been known to sleep on the end of our bed.
If you think you might have room in your home for Coco, understanding
that her family want her back on their return, then please contact Daniel
for more info at ddray82@hotmail.com
Fly
--- (posted 8/11/2022) ---
Hi there. My names Fly. I'm a border collie of 8 years old. I got
kicked by a horse when I was a pup and damaged one of my eyes. But I
can clearly see out of the one I have left. I am fetch obsessed and
love to chase. Hence why I can't be around other pups and cats. If
they get too close to me or my ball I can be a little aggressive. I
have walked with other dogs well but can't seem to play with them. I
will bark at the ball wondering why it's not moving or playing anymore.
I'm great with the humans of all ages. I currently live with
a 3 & 4 year old but as my human mummy needs to help care for her
human mummy, I don't get to see people as much as I'd like.
I'm an inside outside pup and can last all night without the toilet.
I'm a great walker on the lead. One of my front legs is growing
older faster then I am. So if I jump high to catch I can hurt myself
sometimes.
I would do best as an only pet with humans to throw me the ball, in
moderation.
For more info on Fly please contact Alicia at raffie81@hotmail.com
Luna
--- (posted 11/11/2022) ---
Luna is very friendly! Loves every person and every dog she comes
across. She loves
giving kisses and jumping up for pats. Luna does listen to commands,
and is great at sitting and also has a great recall.
She is a very bright energetic dog great on a
lead, playing fetch and absolutely fabulously social at a dog park!
One of her favourite places is the beach!
Luna loves her soft toys and soccer balls too. She doesn't like possums
though. She is great with strangers snd children. Luna has no
experience with cats.
Luna needs a family with time to spend with her, preferably making her
part of the daily routine.
For more info on Luna please contact Adrienne at
adriennekneebone@gmail.com
Loki & Noctis
--- (posted 11/11/2022) ---
This pair are for rehoming together. Separating them will not be
considered.
A little about Loki:
Loki is a beautifully mannered boy who loves company and pets and to
curl up around your feet when making dinner or sitting in the office.
He loves to bark, especially at the noisy trucks and motorbikes! He
has loads of energy and loves to run and be outside. He is good with
other dogs and cats! He is good with children but also tends to get
excited and will jump up, with adults and children.
A little about Noctis:
He does have hip dysplasia in his left hip, which he is on daily meds
for. He gets very anxious and scared in thunderstorms, and can be
quite whiny for attention and play. He likes to bark sometimes when
Loki does, even if he doesn't know what he is barking at! He can get a
bit jealous when Loki is getting attention and he isn't. He loves pets
and good scratches behind the ear. He is very much a people pupper and
would much rather spend time inside with his person than outside. He
is timid around other dogs but is good with cats that are already good
with dogs as he gets very excitable, loud, wanting to play. He is good
with children but also tends to get excited and will jump up, with
adults and children.
They both love playing with the water hose outside, and Noctis loves
digging and laying in the water in his shell pool. They love car rides
and putting their heads out the window into the breeze and going to
the dog park to chase other dogs.
They know some basic commands such as sit, lay down, wait and take it.
They are both desexed and up to date with their shots.
They do need to stay together as they are inseparable and I fear they
wouldn't adjust well, especially Noctis, if separated from each other.
For more info on this pair please contact Morgan at
morganmaryart@gmail.com
Alex
--- (posted 11/11/2022) ---
Alex is a well-behaved 14 months old pure bred border collie who loves
playing outdoors. A quick learner, he loves to be close with people rather
than being left alone. Very good with children, he is a playmate for
my 13 year old daughter.
He is looking for a new home where he gets undivided attention and
time to get trained. Family will be so lucky to have him and vice
versa only if they have time to be around him. Alex would benefit from
attending some training.
When he is introduced to new experiences or people outside of his
comfort zone he can be timid, but he is improving. This is something
his new family will want to work on.
Alex is updated with his vaccinations.
For more info on Alex please contact Prajakta at pkp2808@gmail.com
Pia
--- (posted 13/11/2022) ---
Pia is beautiful 5 year old, very obedient and smart. She knows how to
sit, lay down, shake, stay, hi 5 and has great recall. She loves
swimming at the beach or in dams and runs on the lead really well. She
will also run on a lead alongside a bike for exercise. She is very
playful and good with older kids. She has no experience with young
children. She has never had any medical dramas and
is in good health. She would be best suited to a house that has time
to exercise her as she can get bored and dig. Pia is not getting along
with the other dog in her household and rather than have them both
under stress, she is seeking a new home, preferably where she will be
the only dog. For more info on Pia please contact Naomi at
naomilouisecdw@gmail.com
Koda
--- (posted 26/11/2022) ---
Koda is a happy, energetic and handsome boy. He has had ongoing
training since a puppy. He has good manners and waits until told to
eat, doesn't enter the house until told and is working on no barking
at the neighbour's dog and the doorbell.
Being still young, he has learning to do but is picking up things
along the way. He definitely needs an active owner to entertain him
and keep him exercised, although he will stay home alone with no
problems! A big yard or farm would suit him or long walks each day. He
is generally good with other dogs at the dog park and tends to run and
play with likeminded dogs.
Koda loves ball games such as chasing the ball, catching the ball and
finding the hidden ball around the house.
He does need a strong hand and continuous training when on the lead as
he tends to pull and is reactionary to other dogs. He is currently
using a halter.
Koda would be best suited to a home with adults and older children as
He could unintentionally jump up and hurt someone while he's excited.
Unfortunately, we are needing to rehome Koda as his exuberance is too
much for the small older dog we have. We keep them separated most of
the time, which means Koda only comes into the house under
supervision. If you have a dog, he would be better with a larger dog
as a companion or an assertive smaller dog.
If you're looking for an active and happy boy to join your life, you
can contact my owner to discuss. She is looking for only the very best
of homes for me.
Her email is karinaroby@hotmail.com
Koda is Desexed, vaccinated and microchipped and he has been treated
for fleas and worms.
Rusty
--- (posted 27/11/2022) ---
Rusty is a pure bred BC boy with papers.
He was born on the 8th of March 2022.
He is a very smart dog and picks things up very quickly. He is
reactive to people he doesn’t know but once he gets to know them he is
fine. He is the same with other dogs, again at first he is reactive
but once he actually meets them he is fine. This makes it hard for us to
walk him as he lunges and barks when he sees other people and other
dogs. Rusty behaviour suggests he needs remedial socialisation with
strangers and other dogs, preferably in a home that has experience
with an anxious BC boy. With some time and consistent effort he will develop more
confidence and become less reactive, and a happier boy.
Rusty is currently an outside dog due to household space limitations.
Like most BCs he would probably love to be an indoor dog too.
He knows basic commands like sit and stay. He has been fully
vaccinated.
If you are keen to make a young BC part of your household and you have
the energy and time to work on his social skills then please contact
Daniel for more info at ddgalati@hotmail.com
For details on each dog please
contact the listed owner, and for general information on BC rescue email bcrescueaustralia@gmail.com
updated November 27 2022 |