Bastian
Male 4 years
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Bastian is 4 year old neutered tri coloured short coated collie. He was a much loved family pet but sadly one of the children he lived with suffered a life threatening asthma attack and animals were found to be a trigger so sadly the family had to bring him into our care.
He was in another home for two days but on 2 occasions when he had just woke up and the female owner spoke to him Bastian jumped up and snapped at her hand/arm making contact. He also snapped at the male owner making contact and leaving a puncture wound when he tried to encourage him to drop a chicken wrapper he had taken from the bin. His original owner said they hadn't experienced anything like this with him.
Bastian happily greets everyone he meets and has been fine towards all the staff whilst in kennels but obviously in a new home environment may resource guard and require time to adjust when waking up.
He is house trained and crate trained, is good when left alone for a few hours, travels well, knows basic commands and tends to ignore other dogs when out walking due to this he may be best as an only dog. He has lived with cats but the home he was in for 2 days although good with the cat indoors he did chase her outdoors.
Bastian has lived with young children and been fine with them but due to the above incident we wouldn't house with anyone under the age of 17yr.
HOMING FEE £250
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Billy
Male 8 years
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Hello everyone my name is Billy. I am 8 years old and I have been neutered.
I was in a home for 6 years but then my dad became ill with Dementia. He would shout and scream which scared me as I didn't understand why he had changed. Then one day when he was putting me in the car a male stranger walked down the neighbouring path and I jumped out and nipped him on the leg. Following this my life completely changed as my mum was scared that this could happen again and my dad could no longer care for me properly whilst she was at work. The neighbour reported the incident to the police and my mum and dad were told they had to keep me on a muzzle and a lead which my dad didn't fully understand and so didn't do.
My mum had no choice but to return me to the The Border Collie Trust, I tried to be as brave as I could but the truth is I am heartbroken and missing a family to love me. After being here a year nobody will even give me a chance because of what I did and the effect it's had on me trusting people. I am now worried by men as I don't know what they might do but given a chance and time I know I could learn to trust again. I am well behaved within the home and I am good in the car. I love all the staff here as they give me lots of walks and affection. I have even made friends with some work experience students and was fine going to the vets for my booster vaccination. All I need is a little space and understanding to help me with my fears and a home without children, cats or other dogs.
Please someone give me a second chance and make my life complete again.
Just before I go you will need to come and visit me a few times and on the first meeting please don't try to touch me as I get very scared as I think you might hurt me. I have met a male stranger and because he didn't try to interact with me the first few meetings and allowed me to move at my own space I soon realised I could trust him and now I happily greet him.
HOMING FEE £150
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Tiko
Male 3 years
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Tiko is a 3 year old tri coloured medium coated collie. He was originally found as a stray and then spent 2 months in a home.
He is house trained and crate trained, responds to basic commands and travels well although when out walking does lunge at traffic. Tiko has snapped over food in the home and on one occasion when grabbed by the collar to move him into a different room he snapped at his owner breaking the skin.
Tiko requires a calm quiet home without children or other pets.
HOMING FEE £280
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Lucky
Male 1 years
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Lucky has just turned 1yrs old he is an entire black and white medium coated collie. He came into our care as his owners weren't able to give him what he needed due to their own health issues.
He is a nervous boy and hasn't really been socialised around people, other dogs or children so will require an owner who is willing to give him the time and patience he requires to adapt to a new life. He is unsure around other dogs but if introduced correctly is fine. He isn't really used to travelling so again this will need to be built up over time.
HOMING FEE £280
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Bailey
Male 2 years
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Bailey is a 2 year old entire Tri Merle Border Collie. He came into our care from another rescue. He was originally an unwanted pet, his previous owner used an electric collar on him and had been seen mistreating him.
Bailey can be worried by sudden close handling so will require a calm and understanding owner who will give him the space and time he needs to trust people again. A new owner will need to be patient and not overwhelm him by putting him in situations he is uncomfortable with or being too strict with him.
He will be better suited to a home without children or several visitors. He has always lived outdoors so will need time to adapt to a home environment.
HOMING FEE £330
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Barney (RESERVED)
Male 2 years
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Barney is a 2 year old entire black and white medium coated collie. He was removed from his home by the local dog warden, we are told his owner was an alcoholic and couldn't care for his dogs.
He is a nervous boy and is only just getting used to being walked on a lead so will require a quiet home and an owner that is prepared to give him the time he requires to gain confidence.
HOMING FEE £340
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Finlay (RESERVED)
Male 2 years
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Hello everyone my name is Finlay apparently I am 2 years old and have been neutered.
I haven't had a great start to life and an x-ray has shown I have an old fracture to my lumbar spine which had healed and fused 2 vertebrae together but I don't let this affect me and I still run around and play like any other dog.
One day a family visited me whilst I was at the previous rescue and decide they would like to take me home with them, I was so happy for the first time I actually had my own people who gave me a lovely bed, regular meals and played ball with me, I was so happy. A little girl used to come and visit us and she would play in the garden with me, on one of her visits she gave me a hug but then whilst I was lying down chewing on my ball she flung her arms around my neck to give me another, this startled me and I snapped at her catching her face, I was so upset when I realised what I had done but it was too late and I found myself back in the rescue.
I am feeling so sad at loosing my home as I know people will just overlook me now but please give me a second chance as I'm not a bad dog I have just had a bad start in life.
HOMING FEE £225
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Odie (RESERVED)
Male 2 years
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A Day in the Life of Odie. Morning breaks at Border Collie Trust, and Odie—a gentle soul with a tough past—greets the day with cautious curiosity. He’s a 2-year-old Collie, trying to learn that life can be kind.
After breakfast, he enjoys a quiet stroll, finding comfort in routine. He's a bit unsure at first but warms up quickly with a patient companion by his side. Back at the kennel, he waits for that new home, watching the world go by, always keeping an eye out for a friendly face.
Odie dreams of a peaceful home—a quiet space with someone who understands that trust takes time and will be able to offer time to help him settle and grow in confidence. A canine buddy might just be the key to boosting his confidence. He’s already a star traveller and shows promise of settling well indoors with the right guidance.
Could you be the one to share your life with Odie and help him write a brighter chapter?
HOMING FEE £340
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Reilly
Male 3 years
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Reilly came into our care from a pound in Ireland a vet there has estimated his ages as 3yr but he could possibly be a little older ? He has been neutered.
He is a calm friendly boy but does get a little worried when strangers reach over the top of his head so he may better suited with slightly older children. He does tend to stalk other dogs but in close contact is fine. Chases traffic.
HOMING FEE £340
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Bailey (RESERVED)
Male 2 years
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Bailey is a 2 year old neutered black spaniel cross. He came into our care as he was struggling living with an 11mth old baby and would often growl and snap at him (never made contact) he was fine with the owners other children.
Bailey is a little worried when first meeting new people so will need a calm and gentle owner. He is house trained, is ok when left alone for a few hours, travels well and responds to basic commands. He interacts well with other dogs out on a walk but in the home does tend to guard his bed/toys so may be best as an only dog.
HOMING FEE: £280
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Chess
Male
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Stop the presses! ?? Meet Chess, the 4-month-old Collie Cross Lakeland Terrier who's melting hearts at Border Collie Trust GB! An honorary Border Collie with paws-itively adorable charm, Chess has jetted in all the way from Ireland with his 3 superstar siblings.
After spending his early days outdoors in a quiet garden, this little lad is stepping into the big, wide world—and he’s ready for his glow-up! Sure, he’s a bit shy at first (aren’t we all on the red carpet?), but with patient socialising and plenty of love, Chess will shine like the puppy prince he is.
He’s a hit with other dogs and would be perfect for a home with children aged 6+. Get ready to swoon, because Chess is about to checkmate his way into someone’s heart!
HOMING FEE £380
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Rodney
Male
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Hello everyone Rodney here, I am 5 months old and I am black and white so I guess that makes me a collie cross, but with what is anybody's guess.
I am quiet and settled in kennels, I am learning to walk on a lead and I enjoy meeting other canine friends.
I am looking for a new home with people I can call my very own that I can train, could you be my person if so I promise to love you for the rest of my life.
HOMING FEE £380
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Darcy
Male
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Darcy is 5 months old he came into our care along with his 5 siblings but we don't have any information on their past.
He is a little shy and has never been on a lead until now so he will require an owner that will introduce him to new experiences gradually.
HOMING FEE £380
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Topsy (RESERVED)
Male 2 years
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Hello all I go by the name of Topsy apparently I am 2 years old and classed as entire, whatever that means. All the staff tell me I'm a handsome boy so they obviously have good taste.
I arrived here recently after spending several weeks at another rescue. I do get a little overwhelmed by people touching me so would prefer a quiet home without young children. I like meeting other dogs but I'm not so keen on cats although I do enjoying chasing them. I know some commands and I'm sure I could easily learn more.
HOMING FEE £370
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Jasper
Male 5 years
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Jasper is a 5 year old entire black and white long coated collie, his owners no longer had time for him.
He is house trained, has been left daily for 6 hours, travels well, has lived with a cat and another dog and responds to basic commands. He does chase cars and bicycles when out walking and does pull on a lead.
He is a friendly boy and should be ok with children over 10yrs old.
He does currently have hair loss to his rear end due to a previous flea allergy.
HOMING FEE £370
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Dave RESERVED)
Male 3 years
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Dave is a 3 year old entire black and white long coated collie he came into our care as his owners no longer had time for him.
He is a shy boy and has always lived with another dog (his dad) so probably looked to him for reassurance. Dave needs a calm and quiet home and an owner that can give him the time and love he deserves.
He is house trained, crate trained, has been left for 6hrs daily, travels well, knows basic commands and has lived with a cat and obviously another dog.
He does currently have hair loss to his rear due to a previous flea allergy.
HOMING FEE £370
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Bobby
Male 8 years
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Bobby is an 8 year old neutered short coated tri coloured collie. He was transferred to our care from another rescue, he was originally found as a stray.
He can be a little shy meeting new people but does soon makes friends. He was regularly walked by volunteers at the previous rescue and was well loved by them. He travels well in a car and knows basic commands. He does bark at other dogs when being walked but if introduced correctly is fine, needs an owner that understands this and wont put him in difficult situations. He does chase cats.
HOMING FEE £200
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Julian
Male 4 years
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Julian is a 4 year old neutered Tri Merle Border Collie. He was relinquished into our care as his owner was unable to take care of him due to her own health problems.
He is a little shy meeting new people and being closely handled so will need time and a calm and patient owner who is willing to give him the time and space he needs to make friends.
He is house trained, is good when left alone for a couple of hours, responds well to basic commands and enjoys playing with toys.
He tends to ignores dogs but can become worried if they invade his space. He would be best suited to an adult home and one without cats.
HOMING FEE £380
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Stark
Male 4 years
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Hi everyone! My name is Stark. I am nearly 5 years old and have been neutered. My owner could no longer take care of me due to personal circumstances so now I have found myself in rescue.
One day when I went to the vets I was told I have moderate Hip Dysplasia but I don't let this affect me and I still love to run around and play.
I can be a little shy meeting people, but enjoy lots of fuss when I've made friends. I am well behaved in a home, I respond well to basic commands and I travel well in a car.
I can get scared by children and some dogs approaching me so I prefer my own space around them although I like chasing cats.
I hope people will not overlook me as I'm after a quiet home with someone to love me.
HOMING FEE £220
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