Border Collie Rescue of Northern California (2025)

26/06/2025

THIS IS A COURTESY POSTING FOR A DOG WHO IS BEING FOSTERED IN UKIAH. TO INQUIRE ABOUT HIM, PLEASE USE THE EMAIL ADDRESS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST.

PADDY IS A 1-1/2 YEAR OLD NEUTERED MALE. HE IS 22" FROM HIS SHOULDERS TO THE GROUND AND WEIGHS 40 POUNDS.

Paddy needs a home. He was dumped in Mendocino County and we’ve been fostering him ever since. He looks and acts like a purebred border collie, for better and for chaos. In just two months, we’ve trained Paddy to be a perfect gentleman. He’s house trained, crate trained, neutered, vaccinated, and has solid recall and basic commands. He’s GREAT with people, good eye, a total lovebug, good with dogs (except at mealtime), and deeply committed to catching a cat. We’re not certain what he’d do with one and don’t want to find out. He seems unfazed by cows, which is promising. With this much progress in such a short time, we’re convinced he could be trained to do anything — agility, herding, SAR, rocket science, you name it. Paddy needs a person who won’t clip his wings. Think: a border collie whisperer, trail runner, rancher, agility champ, backcountry skier, or someone who thinks fun looks like being covered in mud and fur. If your dream dog is one that might outsmart you and outrun you in the same afternoon, this is your guy. No cats. No couch potatoes. Yes to people who know what to do with a dog who can practically fly. This is a NO-RISK proposition. We will take him back if he's not the bundle of joy you thought you wanted.

Paddy is living in Ukiah.

For more information, please email Glenn at [email protected]

08/05/2025

THIS IS A COURTESY POSTING FOR A DOG WHO IS WITH AN INDEPENDENT RESCUER/DOG TRAINER. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A WELL TRAINED FEMALE BC, CHECK HER OUT!
Meet Coo, a dynamic working dog: Cattledog/Border Collie, age 1-2 years, 32 pounds, 17 inches, she is high drive, fast, a little Queen Bee. Also, an easy keeper, knows basic obedience and foundation agility, crate trained, spayed, loves treats and toys. Companionable: where you are she will be, too. She needs a job and room to run, takes correction well. Ace gopher hunter! Too reactive for children, better solo or with male dogs. She does live with other rescues, wrestles nicely with small male terrier, competitive with females. A very good dog in the right home. Currently in Marin County.

For information, please, email [email protected]

01/04/2025

THIS IS A COURTESY POSTING FOR A BORDER COLLIE FEMALE WHO IS CURRENTLY WITH AN ALL-BREED RESCUE GROUP. THEY ASKED IF WE COULD POST HER SO MORE BORDER COLLIE SAVVY ADOPTERS CAN SEE HER. CONTACT INFORMATION IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST.

Traka is a 1-2 year old 40lbs spayed border collie who is GREAT with other dogs and people! She came to us with a broken leg last year, but her leg has healed and she’s ready to go! This girl is HIGH DRIVE! She’s very active and busy and needs someone who understands the breed and will provide her with an outlet. She does have high prey drive, so please no cats or livestock. She is crate trained, housebroken, and is great in the car, but please no apartments. She loves to go on leashed hikes. She is a beautiful and really fun and very sweet dog who does well with other dogs and people, but needs an active and engaging home.

Please contact Diana at (510) 333-4420 or [email protected] or fill out the adoption application: http://www.theperfectdog.org/TPDadoptapp.doc

14/03/2025

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BCRNC DOGS WHO HAVE BEEN MICROCHIPPED BY OUR RESCUE!!!! We just found out that the microchip company where we purchased all our chips, has gone out of business. This means that the microchip registries, are no longer giving out owner information for those chips. If your dog becomes lost and scanned for microchip identification, the ID number will show up but your information will not be available. I found several microchip registries online who will take numbers from any microchip company but they all charge a fee. I found one this evening who offers free registration to dogs who have our brand of chips, you just need to enter a code when you check out. You will need your dog's microchip number (15 digits and it should be listed on your dog's adoption contract.) If you can't find the number, any vet or animal shelter will scan your dog (they should do it for free) and you can copy the number. Then it's easy to register your dog on the following site: buddyid.com -- The microchips we have used for the past 20 years are from the Save This Life company - STLREG is the code for free registration on buddyid.com. I'm so sorry this has happened but I'm glad to have found a good solution for your dogs. Good luck!!!!

04/03/2025

Here is a happy success story for one of our rescue dogs. Bella was adopted and returned twice before she found her third, and thankfully forever, home. Here is what her owner had to say:

"Just wanted to let you know that Spreckles (now Bella) is doing well. She came into my life in November 2014. Our lives have been so full with each other. We now live in southeastern Washington. I thank her all the time telling her “Thank you for adopting me, thank you for loving me, and thank you for letting me be your hooman”.

14/02/2025

THIS IS A COURTESY POSTING FOR A DOG STILL LIVING WITH HER OWNERS. SHE IS NEEDING A NEW HOME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO IF YOU CAN HELP, PLEASE CONTACT HER OWNERS. THE OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION IS AT THE END OF THIS POST.

Zelda is a 5 year old spayed female. She is 22" from her shoulders to the floor and weighs 65 pounds.

Zelda is a sweet and loving 5 year old Border Collie who is in need of a new home. She has the kind and gentle nature typical of her breed, making her a great companion. Zelda is intelligent and energetic, which is typical for a Border Collie, and she thrives in environments where she can engage in activities that challenge her mind and body. Despite her high energy, she's affectionate and enjoys spending time with people. Zelda is looking for a family or individual who can provide her with the care, attention, and exercise she needs to flourish in her new home.

Zelda is living in Napa.

For more information, please contact her owner Judy at [email protected]

13/01/2025

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A NEW DOG, PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK OUT THE OWNER'S DOGS ON OUR WEBSITE. WE HAVE SOME NEW ONES WHO WERE JUST LISTED IN 2025! LOOK AT THE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTABLE PAGE.
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28/11/2024

THIS IS A POSTING FOR A DOG WHO IS STILL LIVING WITH HER OWNER (IN THIS CASE, THE OWNER IS ACTUALLY SOMEONE WHO FOUND THIS YOUNG DOG AND AFTER PUTTING UP POSTERS AND TRYING TO FIND THE DOG'S OWNER, SHE HAD THE PUP FULLY VETTED, SPAYED AND MICROCHIPPED AND IS WORKING ON TRAINING HER. IT'S NOW TIME FOR BLUE EYED "NALA" TO FIND A FOREVER HOME. TO CONTACT HER CURRENT PERSON, PLEASE CLICK ON THIS POST FOR ALL THE INFORMATION.
Nala is a love bug. She loves people, kids and dogs. I don’t know about cats as I don’t have any. She has a strong drive and is very active. She’s approximately eight months old and was running loose and found as a stray. She is now crate trained and completely housebroken. She does very well on a leash and is learning her basic commands
She has had all of her shots and been spayed. She is a very active girl and super smart. I walk her twice a day.
She needs an active person, that would have time to spend with her. I would ask if the home has children that they be older as she’s very active and young and a fenced yard is a must. I would be willing to put some travel in to find her a perfect home. She is very special. She is also now chipped.

Nala is living in Oakhurst.

For more information, please contact Kathy at [email protected]

12/10/2024

IN MEMORY OF RIVER 2010-2023

I already had 2 wonderful Border Collies, but wanted to add a third to our aging pack. I saw a red headed 6 month old beauty on BC Rescue, and asked about her. Evidently she was a bit of a handful and had unfortunately been reliquished by her owner, and then had been passed around to various fosters simply due to bad timing. So she came to me as a trial foster, with the idea that if she fit our pack she could stay. She was shy and had loads of attitude, didn’t want to be touched near her head or face, and would scream when she felt threatened. We discovered she was incontinent, and got meds to help with that. She was also somewhat OCD and would circle the couches and tv unless we held her next to us. This went on for a full month, and I wasn’t sure she was going to work for us. She didn’t seem to want comfort or to spend time with me or my husband. The only thing she really enjoyed doing was catching the frisbee. Then one night I pulled her up on the couch, and instead of immediately jumping off when I lifted my hand, she sat for a minute looking at me. I knew then that she was starting to settle into our house, and I was overjoyed. We took hikes with my other dogs, she bonded with a shelter mutt we rescued, she burnt off energy at agility classes, and gave the sweetest kisses. For 13 years we managed her quirks and health issues, and then last Thanksgiving she couldn’t stand up. So that was her last holiday with us, and I am only now able to write about how much I miss that silly crazy girl. RIP my sweet River.

11/10/2024

IN MEMORY OF ANYA 2013-2024
Below is a letter to Anya from her family.

To our Anya,
You've given us nothing but love, loyalty, and companionship, every single day since we brought you home 11.5 years ago. Anya you stole our hearts the moment we met you. Each day your smile, your talk, your antics, lightened up our day.
Today we release you from your final duty.
We release you today with a smile still on your face, with honor and dignity.
Say hello to Jacks, Alexis, and Chance, for us, and all that have gone on before you. They will be waiting to greet you at the bridge.

My love my friend
Momma and kids

Additional words from Anya's owner are posted on our website.

11/09/2024

THIS IS A COURTESY POSTING FOR A SWEET DOG WHO IS CURRENTLY WITH AN ALL-BREED RESCUE GROUP IN PACIFIC GROVE, CA (MONTEREY COUNTY). PLEASE CONTACT THEM DIRECTLY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ZAIDA. WEBSITE LINK IS AT THE END OF THIS POSTING.
Introducing Zaida!
This sweet border collie mix came to AFRP after she was found along the side of a road where a good samaritan stopped to help her. Now, she's thriving in foster care and ready to find her forever home!
Zaida is an active girl, treat-motivated and loving as can be. She's on the hunt for a home with experienced adopters who have previously owned herding breeds and understand the extensive physical and mental stimulation required to make these pups thrive! Zaida would prefer to find a home as the only pup but does well with other dogs - she loves being the center of attention! She's not an apartment pup and will require a fenced-in yard to ensure she's able to have some space to get all of that energy out! Zaida will need an adult only family, or adopters with children over the age of 8 to continue her positive training and socialization.
While in our care, Zaida has been diagnosed with idiopathic head tremor syndrome (IHTS), a benign condition characterized by focal head tremors of unknown cause. While this condition is not fully understood, Zaida's continuous head and body tremors are managed as part of her unique journey. Tremors do resolve over time, but some, such as Zaida, have continuous head and body tremors. Alongside this, Zaida is currently taking long-term medication to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety, as well as OCD.
Meet and greets can be arranged once your online application has been received and approved. Visit https://animalfriendsrescue.org/ for our required online dog application.

12/06/2024

IN MEMORY OF SMOKEY -- 2008 - 2024
To see more photos and read about his happy life after his adoption, please go to our website: https://www.bcrescuenc.org

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