Border Collie
Harry - 4 year old male Border Collie
Harry is a 4 year old male tri-colour Border Collie. He has had his first vaccination as fell behind, is due to be castrated, is microchipped, flead, wormed and has been health checked. Harry is being rehomed (direct from his current home as he won’t fare well in kennels) due to a personal change in the owners circumstances which means he is being left for 9 hours a day in the kitchen, he deserves more than this and so we are looking for a home where he has a better quality of life.
Harry is different from other dogs in that he has the ‘doggie equivalent of MS’ whereby he can’t control the movement of his back legs due to the message not getting from the brain to that area. He is not in any pain or discomfort, he’s a happy dog with it, it is a proprioception problem.
He has no muscle wasteage as he uses his legs and muscles, the most important factor to remember is that is it not a progressive problem, it’s remained stable since being a puppy and there will be no deterioration. There also is no expense as he does not need medication at all. As can be seen in the videos on the RSPCA Macclesfield site, he has little control over the movement but he is mobile and works with it.
Because of this we are looking for a special home whereby Harry has regular access and walks on grassy areas. We feel a small holding, farm or rural home with a large grassy garden or land where he can potter about to his hearts content during the day. He needs frequent grassy walks but not long walks where he can be off lead. We would like a home where there is someone at home a lot of the time, a clutter free environment, and especially not with slippery flooring!
He’s a very bright dog and loves to interact with you so stimulation is particularly important for him. He loves games of fetch and has a thing for sticks and footballs! As can be been seen in the videos when his mind is on other things his mobility is better. As with all long haired dogs he needs regular gentle grooming to help keep his coat clean and matt free but needs to be respectful of his condition at the same time.
He’s great with dogs, he loves to socialise and will happily introduce himself to other dogs of all shapes and sizes! He has a wonderful temperamant, he is so friendly, placid and affectionate he loves people including children, the local kids call round for him to play! He’s not lived a cat but he’s never shown any unsavoury interest in them.
Some of the above perhaps is a tall order but we need to get across that even though his condition may look disturbing to watch he is a very happy dog who can do all doggy things, he is not a burden but just needs to find the right home. He will bring so much happiness to the home, please give him a chance.
7May2008 | RSPCA Macclesfield South East Cheshire and Buxton | READ MOREMax - 5 year old male Border Collie
Max is a 5 year old Border Collie. He was signed over to us in March 2008 as his elderly owner could no longer cope with him. He is a lovely, lively, typical Border Collie. He would play with his ball all day if he could! Max is looking for a home with someone who knows about the breed, he is a very intelligent dog and will need lots of mental stimulation.
He would make a great fly ball dog with abit of training as he is always eager to please. Max is looking for a home without cats as he loves to chase them! Please contact us if you could offer this fun loving dog a new home.
3May2008 | RSPCA Manchester and Salford Branch | READ MORENancy and Annie
Nancy and Annie are two Border Collies (mother and daughter) who were pulled off of death row in Ireland and will need a home together. Annie is 8 weeks old and Nancy is 2 years old. Annie has a condition called Anophthalmia. It means that she was born with no eyes. Nancy did have two other puppies with her. One was fine and the other one had just one eye.
An appeal was launched but all rescues asked in the UK agreed to take mummy and two sighted pups but refused the little girl with no eyes because they felt she would be too difficult to rehome. The other two puppies were placed in a rescue and I agreed to take Nancy and Annie.
(Annie, pictured above)
Because Annie has never known any different she uses her other senses perfectly. She also uses mummy as a guide, hence why they have to go together. As Annie grows she will learn the layout of her home and surprise her new owner as to how well an animal can adapt to a disability.
Whoever adopts these lovely girls will need to consider their home and if it is suitable for a blind dog. For example, the new owner will have to have a garden and this would need to fully fenced with no escape holes. A sighted dog getting out the garden is bad enough, but if a blind dog were to escape then it could find itself in real danger.
(Nancy, pictured above)
There can be no ponds or steep drops (i.e. high steps). I would expect a minimum fence height of 6 foot (mum can see afterall!) and Annie would need to be walked onlead (possibly an extenadable lead or a training lead) otherwise a blind dog could easily wander off and get lost.
I personally have owned a blind dog and it is not as daunting as you might think. Annie has never known having sight so she is not going to miss it and is a happy and loving puppy. The dog will learn the layout of her home and house-training is just the same as with a sighted pup. Once they know where the door is then they get the idea very quickly.
Nancy loves her baby and is very bonded with her and they cannot be split up. Nancy will be spayed as soon as she comes into rescue and has had her first vaccinations, has been wormed and defleaed. She will have her second vaccinations before leaving us. She will also be microchipped.
Annie has had her first vaccinations and will have her second vaccinations before leaving us. She will be micro-chipped and will need to be spayed at about 5 months old. I am looking for an understanding home for these girls with someone at home for the majority of the day and no young children.
If you feel you can offer the total dedication that these girls need then please contact me. These girls are due to arrive on 25th April.
20Apr2008 | Furry Friends Animal Rescue Surrey | READ MOREConnie - 6 year old female Border Collie
Connie is a a gorgeous 6 year old Border Collie girl who was due to be put to sleep in a pound! She can be a bit grumbly with other dogs so would prefer to be an only dog, or may live happily with a very laid back, older male. She will chase cats and would probably prefer a home without young children. She is a wonderfully natured girl who adores attention! She will play fetch all day given the chance.
Ruby - 9 month old female Border Collie
Ruby is a 9 month old tri-coloured Border Collie. She has a lovely temperament and is very sociable with other dogs. She is a typical Collie, active, intelligent and sensitive and is looking for a home with experience of the breed.
For further details, please contact MGFT Animal Sanctuary’s Lincoln Farm branch in Dorset on 01929 471340.
16Apr2008 | MGFT Animal Sanctuary Devon and Dorset | READ MOREBouncer - 10 month old male Border Collie
Bouncer is a 10 month old male Border Collie who was brought to Battersea as a stray, he was micro-chipped and our lost dogs and cats department located an owner but sadly they did not want him back. We have limited history on Bouncer but know he has already had a few homes, he needs experienced owners used to Collies or similar high energy working breeds to understand his needs and cope with breed traits.
Intelligent and trainable youngster who would enjoy and excel in doggy sports like agility, flyball or obedience, he is eager to learn and is a busy boy needing things to do. Bouncer needs most training from scratch, also it is unknown if he is house trained. Ideally he needs to live in a more rural location where he will have plenty of open space.
Bouncer is a loving, responsive and manipulitive boy, he is typical of the breed and loves to chase moving objects so owners will need to work hard on control and recall outside. Bouncer could live with other dogs, he enjoys winding them up if he can and may annoy weaker or elderly dogs.
Once settled and if kept mentally & physically stimulated Bouncer could be left for short periods, he gets bored quickly and is liable to find his own amusements! Ideally we are looking for an all adult household as Bouncer needs a calm approach, teenagers would be considered if experienced with dogs.
In Collie loving hands Bouncer will be a fantastic addition, If you feel you can offer him a new home please contact the rehoming team at Old Windsor on 01784 494443, apply online or email us on bow.rehomers@dogshome.org.
8Apr2008 | Battersea Dogs and Cats Home | READ MOREMarley - 3-4 year old male Border Collie
Marley is a 3-4 year old Border Collie male who was a stray and ended up in the pound, we have no previous history on this guy but he is a lovely boy he is a typical Collie he likes lots of exercise. He is very good off-lead and will even play ball with you.
He would be okay as an only dog or with a female, as he is very boisterous we will not rehome with very young children. He can not be homed with cats. He is okay to be left for short periods of time. He is vaccinated, neutered and micro-chipped.
7Apr2008 | New Forest Animal Rescue | READ MOREAlfie - 1 year old male Border Collie
Alfie is a 1 year old Border Collie who is deaf. We homed him as a puppy but unfortunately due to housing problems he is now needing to be rehomed again. Alfie has always had the company of another dog and we would like a home where he will have doggy company.
He is good with children. Alfie is trained and knows sign language, having a deaf dog is not as hard as generally thought. Alfie goes off the lead and comes back to signs. He is an affectionate and sweet tempered boy.
21Mar2008 | Dorset Animal Workers Group (DAWG) | READ MOREWoody - 1 year old male Border Collie
Woody is a 1 year old Border Collie who came into the shelter in December 2007. He is a bright and active dog who will require plenty of time and stimulation to keep him happy. He is full of potential but will need further training and handling.
He gets easily frustrated so needs a leader who can take the load off and take all the responsibility. He can be rehomed with children 8 years + and would be best suited as the only pet in the household. Collie type experience would benefit new owners.
7Mar2008 | The Stubbington Ark Animal Shelter Fareham Hampshire | READ MOREAlfie
Alfie is a lovely 20 month old Border Collie male, he is good with older children. He needs a permenant loving home, he is neutered, lovely and playful.
He would be brilliant for flyball or agility. He needs a moderate amount of exercise and lets you know when he needs to pee. He really is a lovely boy, he has been rehomed with us before but has been returned to us due to time wasters. If you can offer your home to this lovely lad, contact us today.
18Feb2008 | Radcliffe Animal Help Manchester | READ MORE
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