We have always been huge supporters of rescue and animal adoption. We encourage everyone to seek out a dog or puppy from a rescue group or shelter before contacting breeders. Because of the Border Collie's natural herding instinct, extreme intelligence and high activity level it doesn't take long before an inexperienced, unprepared family or owner realizes they are in over their head. For this reason there are hundreds of Border Collies in rescues and shelters across North America. Please read the following links to learn exactly what the reasons are that most Border Collies wind up in rescue.
Do I REALLY want a Border Collie?? Border Collie Rescue: A view from the trenches Below are some links to various BC rescues. Glen Highland Farm/Sweet Border Collie Rescue Border Collie Rescue Ontario Great Lakes Border Collie Rescue Pacific Northwest Border Collie Rescue New England Border Collie Rescue ![]() |

