Dog Adoption
How to Re-home Your Pet [Step-by-Step Guide]
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Find out how to re-home your pet responsibly. Learn the steps to ensure a safe and smooth transition for your pet into a new loving home.
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Find brilliant Border Collies needing new homes. Connect directly with owners who need to rehome their intelligent companions.
Discover the joy of welcoming a brilliant, athletic companion into your active family
When you adopt a Border Collie, you're welcoming an extraordinary companion into your life. These brilliant athletes are renowned as the world's most intelligent dog breed, with minds that thrive on learning and engagement. Their athletic grace and boundless energy make them perfect partners for outdoor adventures, while their devoted hearts create unbreakable bonds with their families. Border Collies excel in everything they do - from agility sports to being loving companions who understand your every mood.
The world's most intelligent breed, excelling in training and problem-solving
Natural athletes who thrive in agility, frisbee, and outdoor adventures
Form incredibly deep bonds with families who engage with them
Watchful guardians who keep their families safe with gentle alertness
Established Brilliance
Know their intelligence level and unique personality traits
Training Foundation
Many come with basic obedience and specialized skills
Past Puppy Phase
Mature companions ready for adventures without puppy challenges
Work Ethic Established
Already understand how to channel their energy productively
Stunning Appearance
Beautiful coats and expressive eyes that captivate hearts
Problem-Solving Genius
Love puzzles and challenges that engage their brilliant minds
Responsive & Intuitive
Understand human emotions and respond with empathy
Versatile Athletes
Excel in sports, hiking, swimming, and any active pursuit
Understanding adoption fees and what's included
Prime age for adoption - energetic and ready to bond
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Mature dogs with established, brilliant personalities
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Wise companions ready to share their golden years
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Unique dogs who thrive with understanding families
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Adopting an adult Border Collie is an investment in love that costs significantly less than purchasing a puppy. You'll save while gaining a brilliant companion with an established personality, training foundation, and the maturity to be your perfect adventure partner from day one.
Give a brilliant, athletic companion a loving forever home
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From search to forever home - your pet adoption journey in 4 simple steps
Browse through verified pets looking for their forever homes in your area
Message owners directly to learn about the pet's personality and needs
Arrange a safe meeting to see if you and the pet are a perfect match
Complete the adoption process and give a loving pet their forever home
Browse through verified pets looking for their forever homes in your area
Message owners directly to learn about the pet's personality and needs
Arrange a safe meeting to see if you and the pet are a perfect match
Complete the adoption process and give a loving pet their forever home
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All pets and owners are verified, ensuring safe and transparent adoptions.
Communicate directly with current owners to understand each pet's unique story.
Find adoptable pets in your area for convenient meetings and visits.
Access health records, behavioral notes, and care requirements upfront.
Thousands of loving pets are waiting for their forever homes.
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A simple, supportive process to find your perfect match
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Everything you need for a successful, joyful adoption
Creating the perfect environment for your brilliant new companion
Supporting your Border Collie's health for a vibrant, active life together
Start your journey with a comprehensive wellness assessment to establish baseline health.
Proactive joint care keeps your athletic companion active and comfortable for years.
Regular eye checks maintain those expressive eyes that watch your every move with love.
Supporting brilliant minds with proper care ensures sharp cognition throughout life.
Well-exercised Border Collies are happy, balanced companions who thrive in active homes.
Puzzle solving and training keep their brilliant minds sharp and satisfied.
Strong bonds with their families create confident, secure companions.
Daily enrichment through games and challenges channels their energy beautifully.
Expert advice on adopting and caring for rescued Border Collies
Find out how to re-home your pet responsibly. Learn the steps to ensure a safe and smooth transition for your pet into a new loving home.
Download our complete dog adoption checklist to prepare for your new pet. Ensure a smooth, joyful transition into your loving home.
Get answers to common questions about adopting Border Collies responsibly
Border Collies are brilliant, athletic companions who excel in active lifestyles. When you adopt, you're gaining an intelligent partner with established personality traits, often with training foundation already in place. These remarkable dogs form deep bonds with their new families and thrive with engagement and adventure.
Adoption fees typically range from $100-$500. Young adults (1-3 years): $250-$500. Adults (3-6 years): $200-$400. Seniors (7+ years): $100-$250. Special needs dogs often have reduced fees. These fees include spay/neuter, vaccinations, health checks, and support - a wonderful value for gaining a brilliant companion.
Border Collies make exceptional companions for active families who appreciate their intelligence and athleticism. They excel with families who enjoy outdoor adventures, training activities, and engaging play. Their brilliant minds and devoted hearts create strong family bonds when matched with the right active household.
Prepare for an intelligent companion who thrives with 2+ hours of daily activity, engaging training sessions, and mental enrichment. Set up a secure yard, gather puzzle toys and training supplies, plan adventure activities, and prepare your family for welcoming a brilliant, devoted friend who will enrich your active lifestyle.
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