Year after year, hundreds of Border Collies are relinquished to shelters in Canada.  High energy levels, destructive behavior, inappropriate "herding" behaviors (car chasing, nipping children, running livestock etc.) and aggression are the most popular reasons people give up their Border Collies.
 
BLITZ

Blitz is a three year old red & white male.  

Blitz will make someone a great active pet or possibly a performance dog.  He is willing to work until the cows come home but also has an amazing off-switch which makes him a joy to have in the home.  Blitz loves playing Frisbee and fetch and is a very willing jogging or rollerblading partner. 

 

Border Collie Rescue Ontario is looking for foster homes

Border Collie Rescue Ontario is in need of loving and committed foster homes.

BCRO is looking for people who have experience with Border Collies energy and behaviors. Fostering a dog can be a very rewarding experience.  If feel you have the time, energy and knowledge to help, we would love to hear from you.

 

For more information and to fill out a foster application please contact:

cindy@bordercollierescueont.com

Updated:  June 08, 2009

 

 

Blaze was rescued via Glen Highland Farm in New York.  He now lives with Fiona Robertson and is quickly learning how to be a great agility dog.
 Thinking that a Border Collie "will be a nice pet for the kids" is a grave mistake.  For the most part, Border collies do NOT make good pets unless several criteria are met including training, activity and early socialization  (See Living with a Border Collie).  A Border Collie is an ultra smart dog, which, if bored, WILL get into all kinds of trouble.

 
What you can do to help:
  • Never, NEVER get a Border Collie (or any other dog!) on a whim.  PLAN carefully - a dog IS FOR LIFE. 
  • Never, NEVER purchase a Border Collie (or any other dog!) from a pet shop.  You are only supporting efforts of unscrupulous breeders and puppy mills.  NO REPUTABLE BREEDER WOULD EVER SELL THEIR DOGS THROUGH A PET SHOP. 
  • Support local rescue groups.  Donations (food, dog supplies, monetary gifts), volunteering, transport and even, if you qualify - fostering are much needed.  Support your local SPA - THEY NEED MONEY SO BADLY! 
  • If you are giving up a dog - please DO NOT relinquish to your local SPA / County Animal Control - tight budget constraints don't allow these shelters to keep dogs for very long, nor can they give them the behavior modification training that may be required.  Too often, dogs are simply destroyed due to lack of space. Call your local Border Collie rescue network - (see links below) 
  • If you are SURE a Border Collie is the right dog for you - consider a rescue ! 

Mick's previous owners could no longer give him the attention he needed.  He now lives with Pat Nadarajah with BC siblings Sofy & Rev

 

Missy was given up at the age of 6 months due to the fact that she was bouncing off the apartment walls of her previous owner.  Missy was rescued by Charlotte Isnor and now competes in Agility & Flyball.
 Border Collies in need of loving, active homes....

New England Border Collie Rescue
Border Collies and BC Xs in New England States.  Dogs are fostered prior to adoption. 

Ontario Border Collie Rescue
Border Collies and BC Xs in Ontario.  Dogs are fostered prior to adoption. 

Southern Ontario Border Collie Rescue
Border Collies and BC Xs in Ontario.  Dogs are fostered prior to adoption. 

Sweet Border Collie Rescue - Glen Highland Farm
Border Collies and BC Xs available in the Northeastern USA.  Dogs are either fostered or live at the farm with lots of doggy social interaction prior to adoption. 

Petfinder
Huge National Database of unwanted dogs - both at shelters in the final countdown or in rescue organizations.  All breeds of dogs can be found here.

 
Jake was found as a stray.  He was rescued by Claire Gordon and now competes in Agility, Flyball and Dog Sledding.
If you are thinking of relinquishing a Border Collie, please contact us.  We may be able to put you in touch with a Border Collie Rescue agency or be able to direct you to a behaviorist.

 
 
Flora (a.k.a. Flo) was given up when her previous family decided they didn't have enough time to dedicate to her.  Flo now lives with Ron Kornack and BC brother, Baxter.
 
Kes' previous owner discovered after one week that a Border Collie is not the same as a 'regular' Collie and realized very quickly that Kes would not fit her lifestyle.  Kes now has a wonderful life with Liane Smail as a Search & Rescue and Agility dog.

Darla was rescued by Julie Andrews.  She is already well on her way to becoming a great companion, agility and flyball dog.

Scully's previous owners had no idea how much of a challenge a Border Collie puppy could be.  Lynne Wasyliw & Kevin Ready adopted this sweet girl and are planning on making her the next agility & flyball superstar.

Skye was given up when her previous home realized they had too many dogs and not enough time to dedicate to her.  Skye  was rescued by Julie Andrews.  She is currently training in flyball.