Border Collie Trust

Border Collie Trust

Alfie is a 4 year old entire collie cross. He originally came into our care after his owner was admitted into hospital. He then spent the last year in another home but they felt their environment was too busy for him due to having various visitors which Alfie found difficult and would often bark and lunge until he got to know them. Alfie is a very shy boy but if given time soon warms up to people. He requires a quiet adult home and an owner that is willing to give him the space and time he requires to gain confidence. Everything needs to be done gradually with Alfie so he doesn't feel threatened or get put into situations he find difficult. Alfie is housetrained, is good when left alone for a few hours, travels well, knows some basic commands and is ok around other dogs.

Border Collie Trust

Hello, I’m Bayley!I’m a 5 year old neutered Collie Cross, and I’ve had quite the journey. I originally came to the rescue because my humans weren't feeling well enough to look after me. I've spent a very short time in two further homes, but I got worried around new people and did growl and snap.I can be a bit unsure when meeting strangers, so I’ll need someone patient who can let me come to them in my own time but once I'm confident you're not a threat i will be your best friend. I do best in a calm home without lots of visitors or young children, where I can feel safe and relaxed.The good news? I’m housetrained, I know some basic commands, I love playing with toys, I travel well, and I sleep peacefully through the night. I tend to avoid other dogs, though I might react if they react to me first, and I’m a little nervous around traffic and loud noises — so slow and steady wins the day with me!If you’re willing to give me time, patience, and lots of gentle reassurance, I’d love to show you what a loyal and loving companion I can be. I might need you to visit me more than once so I can really get to know you before you take me home.

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I came into care because my previous owner couldn’t give me enough time due to work. I had a 7-week stay with another family, but it didn’t quite work out as I got a bit defensive with the lady of the house when she tried to correct me but when dad was around I felt much happier around her.I’m a friendly guy when meeting people, I am housetrained, happy to be left alone for a few hours, and I travel well. I can be a little unsure around other dogs at first and often bark but once introduced correctly I can be ok but I may not live with others. I do have a bit of a chase instinct when it comes to cats.I’m looking for a patient and understanding family who can help me feel confident and loved.

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He originally came into our care due to a change in his owners working hours, in this home he happily lived alongside a 5yr old child and 15yr old. He then spent 7mth in another home but was returned as he didn't get along with the other dog in the home who was terminally ill and recently had began growling at the owners adult son.Boo can be a little shy around new people so would benefit from a calm, quiet home without lots of visitors.He is housetrained, is good when left alone, responds to basic commands, travels ok if not fed before hand and is fine meeting other dogs out on a walk.

Border Collie Trust

He came to us via another rescue after he was surrendered to them by his owner, reason u/k.He is a shy boy and will need time to adapt to a new family and new experiences. He is good meeting other dogs out on a walk and has settled well into kennel life.

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Charlie is a 2 year old neutered Collie Cross. Before coming to us he spent his life living on a small holding in a secluded setting amongst several other dogs.Charlie has no real life experience of the world outside of where he lived and had never been on a lead. It took us several weeks to gain his trust enabling us to then gently handle him, since then he has made good progress and now happily greets and interacts well with staff. He will happily go out for walk and spends time playing with dogs that he has built a relationship with.He requires a quiet home environment and an owner that understands his needs and is willing to give him all the time and patience he requires.

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He came into our care from his own home due to a change in his owners circumstances.He is housetrained, is good when left alone for a few hours, responds to basic commands and travels well.Ernie is shy meeting strangers and does sometimes bark so will need a little space and time. He also gets worried by visitors to the home so would be better suited to a quiet environment without young children. He is shy around other dogs and does chase traffic.

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Jet is a 19 month old neutered collie. She was in a home for 7 months but has been returned as she unexpectedly rushed at the owner's 3yr old grandchild, knocking her over and causing a puncture wound to her arm. Jet is a shy girl and will require an owner that understands her fears and won't put her in situations she may struggle with. She is very unsure around strangers and gets worried by visitors to the home so requires a quiet environment without children.Jet is housetrained, responds well to commands and travels well. She is only used to being left alone for odd hours so this will need to be built up gradually. She tends to mostly ignore other dogs out on a walk but if she feels threatened she does sometimes bark. Following x-rays Jet was recently diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia.

Border Collie Trust

As you may have noticed this lovely girl is not, in fact, a Border Collie. She somehow made the journey over from Ireland and into our rescue before anyone asked too many questions, so now we’re simply rolling with it!She came into our care from another rescue after being given up from her previous home, where she was reportedly a little bossy with the other dog in the house and could guard her toys. She later spent time in foster care and was said to be very good with the children there but did snap at the grandmother.Since arriving with us, she has been a little shy meeting people but quickly warmed up to staff and happily sought affection and attention. She has also walked nicely alongside another dog and is settling into kennel life well.She did spend one night in a home but was returned as the following morning when she was out in the garden she snapped at the female owners arm causing a tooth scrape and also tore a small hole in her top.We think she would suit a home that can give her clear boundaries, patience, and time to settle. She’s a sweet little character with lots of potential and we’re sure there’s someone out there willing to forgive her for not being a Border Collie!

Border Collie Trust

He came into our care from another rescue so we don't know his background.When he first arrived he was very worried around staff and it was obvious he had not been used to walking on a lead but he has made progress in both these areas. He is good meeting other dogs and may even benefit from living with others.

Border Collie Trust

He has spent some time in a home alongside another dog but his owner felt she wasn't able to give him the life he deserved due to work commitments. Unfortunately we don't have any information on how he was in the home. He is a little shy meeting new people so would be better suited to older children. He is good meeting other dogs but can sometimes be a little over excited so may be too much for some.

Border Collie Trust

Murphy recently arrived with us and is now searching for the loving home he truly deserves. Sadly, Murphy's past has not always been kind. We are told that he spent a period of time confined to a shed before concerned individuals stepped in to ensure he was brought to safety. Despite this difficult experience, Murphy has remained a friendly and affectionate dog with plenty of love still to give. Murphy is 4yrs old and has been neutered.We are told that Murphy is good with both people and other dogs, and that he travels well. Since arriving with us, he has shown himself to be a confident character who enjoys exploring his surroundings and spending time with people. He particularly enjoys a fuss and is happy to seek out attention from those around him.Murphy walks well overall, although he can be a little strong on the lead at times. He is an intelligent boy who listens well and is keen to engage with his handler. While he currently doesn't show much interest in toys or treats and doesn't appear to know any formal commands, he has plenty of potential and will benefit from continued guidance and training in his new home.Murphy has settled well into kennel life, keeping his kennel clean and adapting quickly to his new routine. When out and about, he can be vocal towards other dogs, so any introductions should be managed appropriately while we continue to learn more about him.Murphy is a bright, confident dog who has overcome a challenging start and is now ready to enjoy the security, comfort, and companionship of a home. With patience, kindness, and a family willing to invest in him, Murphy has all the makings of a wonderful companion.RE