Dogs needing homes

Before you adopt, please read our guide: What to expect when Adopting a Rescue Border Collie.

Buddy

Age: 1 year
Sex: Male (neutered)

Buddy is a handsome young Border Collie who is only just beginning to discover what life as a loved family dog should look like.

Despite having a difficult start in life, Buddy has remained a wonderfully friendly and affectionate dog. He loves people, enjoys company, and quickly forms strong bonds with those he trusts. He is clean in the house, settles well overnight, travels happily in the car, and has been a pleasure to handle at the vets, where he charmed everyone he met.

Buddy is a bright, intelligent youngster who is highly motivated by food and eager to learn. Since arriving with us, he has already started learning basic skills and responds very well to positive training. He had little to no training in his previous home, so much of the world is still new to him, but he is proving to be a quick learner.

As you would expect from a young Border Collie, Buddy is energetic, athletic, and strong. He walks on a lead but currently pulls hard when excited and will need continued training and guidance. He enjoys toys and would likely excel in dog sports or other activities that give his clever mind an appropriate outlet.

Buddy’s biggest challenge is around other dogs. Having had very limited opportunities to learn appropriate social skills, he becomes easily overwhelmed and over-aroused when dogs are nearby. Once over threshold, he struggles to regulate his emotions and finds it difficult to focus on his handler. For this reason, Buddy is looking for a calm, experienced Border Collie home that understands how to work with a sensitive adolescent dog and is willing to continue his training.

Buddy could thrive as the only dog in the home, where he can build confidence and learn new skills without the added pressure of sharing his space. However, we would also consider a home with one or more well-trained, stable dogs owned by an experienced handler who can provide the structure, guidance, and careful introductions Buddy needs to succeed.

Underneath his lack of experience is a sweet, gentle, affectionate young collie who simply needs patient guidance and clear boundaries. With the right home, ongoing training, and a commitment to helping him mature, Buddy has all the ingredients to become an exceptional companion.

Buddy is looking for an experienced, committed home that can see beyond the rough edges and help him become the dog we know he can be.

Please email Gill directly at info@thebordercolliespot.com

Please provide as much detail as possible about your home, garden, lifestyle, working hours, family, other animals, age, and experience with border collies.

Please state which dog/s you are applying for and give your full address and all contact details.

Please note: We often receive a high number of applications, and while every one is read with care, unfortunately Gill does not have the capacity to respond to everyone individually. If you don’t hear back, please know it simply means we didn’t feel this particular dog was the right match for your home at this time. Thank you so much for understanding and for your support of rescue.

Meet the Spot Family

Not every Border Collie who comes to Spot is looking for a new home. Some are still being assessed, some need ongoing support before they’re ready, and a few have simply found their forever sanctuary with us. These special dogs are just as much a part of the Spot family, and we’d love to introduce them to you.

Lucy

A petite, smooth-coated Border Collie with a huge personality.

Lucy has been rehomed several times over the years, but each time she found her way back to Spot. She’s an incredible little escape artist and has repeatedly shown us that rescue life, surrounded by the people she knows and trusts, is where she feels happiest.

Lucy has become one of our permanent residents and an important part of daily life at Spot. While she isn’t looking for another home, she’s certainly always looking for cuddles and visitors who understand that sometimes “home” isn’t where we first imagined it would be.

Bertie

A handsome long-coated gentleman with a heart as big as his waistline.

Bertie enjoys life at a slower pace these days. Living with epilepsy means he requires ongoing management and careful monitoring, and he also carries a few extra pounds that we’re gently helping him lose.

He enjoys the comfort and routine of Spot, where everyone knows exactly what he needs. Bertie isn’t currently available for adoption, but he’s very much one of the family.

Pongo

A beautiful middle-aged long-coated Border Collie.

Pongo has made it very clear that Spot is where he feels most settled and secure. While many dogs arrive with the hope of finding a new family, Pongo has chosen a different path, becoming one of our permanent residents.

He’s happy with the familiar routines, familiar faces and peaceful life he’s found here.

Lola

Lola arrived at Spot alongside her brother, Kyle, after their previous owner could no longer care for them.

Although they have shared much of their lives together, we believe they are likely to be happiest in separate homes where they can each receive individual attention and build their own confidence.

Lola is still getting to know us, so we’re taking our time to understand exactly what kind of home will suit her best before beginning the search for her forever family.

Kyle

Kyle arrived with his sister, Lola, and is currently settling into life at Spot.

As we get to know him better, we’ll be learning about the type of home where he’ll truly thrive. Although Kyle and Lola arrived together, we expect they will eventually be looking for separate homes so they can each enjoy the attention and companionship they deserve.

For now, Kyle is enjoying plenty of care, patience and time while we assess his needs.

Malala & Violet

These two wonderful elderly ladies have a bond that’s impossible to separate.

Both girls are blind and have reached an age where stability, familiarity and gentle routine mean far more than another move. Spot is their retirement home, where they are loved, cared for and surrounded by people who know them well.

Although they won’t be looking for new homes, they remain treasured members of the Spot family and remind us every day that every dog deserves comfort, dignity and love throughout their life.