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BANDIT -- An 8-year old Bernese Mountain Dog/Border Collie mix, Bandit is a very happy, friendly boy. He has the wonderful bernese temperament and heavy coat, but he likely borrowed his beautiful markings and freckles from a border collie. He likes to be around people, and his ever happy mood seems to be contagious.

Bandit is very curious about everything around him, and you can often see him bouncing around like a puppy. He gets along with other dogs, and is good with children also (although he could easily knock a small child over in his bounciness). He has seen some cats, and seems to ignore them.

Bandit didn't know much when he came to the shelter, but he has picked up some basic commands since. He still pulls on a leash, but some training and an Easy Walk harness would probably turn him into a wonderful companion for someone who is looking for a dog to accompany them on long afternoon strolls.

Bandit was found wandering around a neighborhood during the winter, cold and hungry. Thankfully some good people brought him to a shelter where he was neutered, had his teeth cleaned, and got his shots. He is healthy now, and ready to go to his new home.

Bandit is living near Pulaski, NY. For more information about him or to request an adoption application, please contact Nancy at ufhashelter@yahoo.com.

LUCKY -- Lucky is a 1 year old border collie mix. His neutered, hw neg, utd on all vaccines and current on hw preventative. He is currently living with children, cats and other dogs in his foster home.

Lucky loves to play chase and keep away with his foster siblings and is respectful of dog savvy cats but with chase the one resident feline runner.

Lucky came to us completely unsocialized and has made lots of progress. We do not think he was abused, just neglected and left on a back yard chain. He walks much better on a leash now but does best with a gentle leader. He is still learning that the world is not a scary place so he will need a patient family who is willing to keep up exposing him to new places and things at his pace.

Lucky rides well in the car and is crate trained. He has not had any accidents in a few weeks but is still relying on the other dogs to ask to go potty so he will need time to adjust to his new routine and figure out a new signal.

If you would like to adopt Lucky please contact Alicia @ alynn2@sbcglobal.net. Lucky is being fostered in Northeast CT.

BELLA -- I am a Herding dog with a capital 'H'! Call me a Dolly Parton song, because I have the most amazing coat of many colors. You can cancel your cable and gaze at my back, which has a different designer pattern from the rest of me.

I walk nicely on a leash, and I like other dogs, though I can be a little bossy with them. I am very border collie like in my behavior, and have been in trouble for herding children, and showing a little too much "grip" in that regard! Please don't place me with children, because I can can shine in other departments.

I am available for adoption at the MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center, at 350 So. Huntington Ave., Jamaica Plain.

For more information, contact Terri Bright, at tbright@mspca.org or 617/522-5055 x 5297.

SPIRIT -- (16 mos., 45 lbs)
Spirit is an absolute gem of a girl, sparkling with energy. She is VERY smart, curious, and fun. Supposedly a BC mix, her temperament is more like a purebred. Spirit has been socialized beautifully, with one loving foster family from age 8 weeks. She has had extensive exposure to people, dogs, sights and sounds. She loves giving kisses and smiles, getting chin and belly rubs.

She is good-natured and well-adjusted. She doesn't have separation anxiety, fear or aggression. She isn't overly sensitive and responds well to correction. Her inside behavior is well-mannered, she doesn't destroy. She actually has the ability to give herself a quick time out to calm down when her exuberance is unreciprocated!

Spirit seeks a deep bond with people. Initially she is pushy and will try to control any relationship. However when secure with firm, consistent leadership, she is happy to follow your command and tries hard to be a good girl. She imitates and "helps," unloading the dishwasher, getting the hats/gloves, bringing items she thinks you want. She is so happy when you give her jobs and appreciate her work. Spirit likes to meet and play with dogs. She seems to have bossy alpha tendencies and sometimes needs to be reminded of her manners with non-BC dogs. She does not currently have the opportunity to play with other BCs, but we think she would do well with them, especially if they could match her energy level.

Spirit LOVES novelty and new situations to explore. She loves training, is eager to please, anticipating commands. If she has no outlet for her energy and intelligence, working behaviors (herding, nipping, chasing, barking) are exhibited. However, she also very much loves calm evenings at home sharing affection with her family. She has been respectful with children she knows, but with her working behaviors and especially her adeptness with doors /gates, she should be supervised around small children.

Spirit is patiently waiting for her new life to begin. She doesn't have a fenced yard and, sadly, she has to spend some time in a crate of a rescue room. She is frustrated in a suburban setting with children, joggers, bicycles, cars, dogs, cats, birds, balls, Frisbees yet no freedom. Spirit's foster mom loves her, walks her often and is dedicated to finding her a home where her wonderful BC nature is treasured. Many non-BC applicants have been turned down because Spirit deserves one successful placement with an experienced BC family to understand her, keep her engaged and shower her with affection. Spirit will give so much in return!

Spirit is spayed, UTD with shots, and has completed basic obedience, and is very good with "come."

Call or write to learn more. Deb 845-986-8395, dumpster1961@optonline.net.

TOBY -- is a 10 month old Border Collie/ Retriever mix (born 5/20/07). His previous family got him and his brother as pups for their 2 young sons. However the pups were never allowed in the house. They spent the whole winter outside. The boys did play with them quite often, but the parents decided they had gotten too large. When they got them as pups they were told they wouldn't get over 50lbs.

Toby's brother has found a nice home and now it is Toby's turn. He is very sweet with people. His tail is a bit short and he doesn't like people messing with it much, so he would probably not do well with young children. He has never been tested with cats or small animals so it is probably best that he not live with any.

Toby is very dominant with other dogs. He would probably do best without other dogs or with a submissive dog and a human willing to provide constant supervision during all interaction. He would probably be ok with other dogs provided the person be experienced with integrating dominant dogs with others. He is submissive towards his humans. He definitely has a Border Collie temperament.

Toby really needs a person willing to work with him on his issues and give him something to do. He might even do well in dog sports with training and patience, he certainly has the energy. With some work he'll be a great companion. He is available for adoption or foster. He needs a place very soon as he is not getting along with the other dogs where he is staying.

Toby is currently not neutered but will be prior to adoption. He is currently up to date on his shots. He is working on crate training. Please consider giving this sweet boy a home.

For more information, contact Katrina at brighthorizon@comcast.net or (508)340-1172 and leave a message.

LUCKY -- Lucky is a 15 month old male Border Collie who is very clean and eager to learn new tricks.  Lucky is very affectionate with those he knows but needs time to adjust to strangers.  He needs room to exercise and some regular grooming.  He is neutered and up to date on all his shots.

For more information, please contact Irene at IYSJ@aol.com or 413-695-4324.

OLLIE Meet Oliver (Ollie). Ollie is an Australian Shepherd that was rescued from a high kill shelter in TN. Ollie lives with his foster Mom and Dad and 2 Border Collie brothers and one cat sister. He is about a year old UTD on shots, neutered, housebroken, crate trained and learning new things every day. He is very smart and embraces every quality of the Aussie breed. He is high energy and has an amazing sense of self.

Ollie is not scared of a single thing (including the vacuum). He loves the water, belly rubs, snow and watching cars pass by the house out of the front window. If you let him, he will sit down right outside the bathtub while you are taking a shower and peek his head in and bite at the water as it comes down. He has become the house shadow and follows anything that moves.

Though he does have a mind of his own Ollie is a very fast learner and aims to please. Because he is high intensity, Ollie would do best in a home with older children (he loves kids but can be a little rough when playing)! He gets along fine with cats as long as the cat is dog savvy and can stick up for itself.

An adoption application (including personal and vet references) is required along with a fenced yard. He would prefer to be in a home with other dogs because he really craves interaction.

If you are interested in meeting Ollie or if you have any questions please call Bryce at 1-262-745-4477 or email laducb@yahoo.com. Ollie is being fostered in Upstate New York - about an hour north of Albany.

TUCKER Energetic 3 year old Border Collie in need of a caring, loving home that can provide daily mental and physical stimulation.

Families with other animals and/or small children will need to be very tolerant as he is a herder and tends to want to be the "alpha" dog. Very sweet and affectionate.

Tucker is located in Connecticut.

For additional info please email Timothy.mcgrath@snet.net

MARLEY is a 5-1/2 yo pure bred blue merle border collie. She is spayed and up to dat on all her shots. She is lovable but a challenge. She is devoted to people but does not get along with other dogs. she needs to run and be active a good part of the day. She is very smart, athletic and agile.

For more information, please contact us at rappapon @massmed.org

OK, not a Border Collie, but he loves to play with them! :~)

HUCK FINN appears to be an English Coonhound who the vets guess is about 5 years of age, although he acts much younger. He was picked up from the middle of the road, where he was found hobbling out of the way of passing cars with all 4 of his feet bleeding from running for who-knows-how-long. He has since been bathed, dewormed, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and started on heartworm preventative. (Whew!) No one claimed this sweet boy, and we really cannot imagine why not! Their loss will definitely be Huck's new family's gain!

Huck Finn is an utterly delightful dog. He loves people and attention, and will lean against you for pets. He adores other dogs, playing through wrestling, bitey face, and chase - he especially loves a good chase when another dog is fetching. He chases on land, and he chases in the water too - baying in his lovely hound dog voice all the way! He is a fantastic swimmer. He also fetches! He loves to go for a jog along side the bike attached via the k-9 Cruiser bike attachment (http://www.adogsbestfriend.com/item.cfm?pid=2). He is very athletic and fit. He's a bit underweight at the moment but should catch up shortly as he has a good appetite. He enjoys riding in a car (he rides in a crate.) He does bark periodically out of excitement - he knows he might arrive someplace fun!!

Huck Finn has been good with the indoor, dog loving, kitty that lives in his foster home. No doubt, he would chase after a kitty that ran from him, as would most dogs. He has shown strong interest in the parrots in their aviary at his foster home.

Huck Finn came to use chewing his tail out, perhaps as a stress reaction or a compulsive behavior. He NO LONGER does this! His tail is almost completely healed up. He does have some mild separation anxiety which manifests as barking for a short period of time when you leave and when you return. He is currently on daily medication (Clomicalm) which he may be able to be weaned off of, or may be something he needs for a longer period of time. We'll be happy to discuss this in more detail to any potential adopter.

Huck Finn is looking for an active home with a securely fenced yard where he can run and play. He is a hound, and it would not be safe to allow him off-lead in an unfenced area, as he could easily pick up a scent and be off. Ideally, there will be another dog or dogs for him to run and play with - he has so much fun with his canine friends in his foster home. He walks nicely on a Gentle Leader and does not appear to have any training such as sit, down, etc. His foster mom is working on this.

If you are interested in opening your home and your heart to this delightful dog, please email nebcr.amy@gmail.com for an adoption application. Huck Finn is eager to begin his new life!

CHAMPION - My name doesn't begin to describe me. I am a Border Collie with quite a story to tell. I was found on the streets of NY with a tumor the size of two fists! The Doctors say that I am a miracle and quite a fighter. I underwent emergency surgery and have since been feeling much better. I was very thin and neglected for a long time. Now that I am feeling better I am starting to enjoy life.

I play with the foster dogs where I am staying and am learning to stay with my foster family on outings without a leash. I am a REALLY good boy. I am protective of the ones I love. Everyone who meets me can not believe what a good boy I am! I am not much of a snuggler but if you scratch my back I will love you forever. I am great with children, seniors, and small dogs.

You can see more photos of me at www.sugarbushfarm.net/champion.htm

For more information about Champion, contact:
Waggin Tails Pet Rescue
Schenectady, NY
http://west.petfinder.com/shelters/NY699.html Phone: 518-356-1100
Email: amy@waggintailsny.com

MOLLY - Molly is such a sweet and gentle dog. Right sided Shepherd ears, Left sided Border collie or spaniel ears and faithful to her breed, Molly is an independent thinker. She requires lots of daily exercise and LOVES to play with all dogs. She would do best with a dog her size, but is kind to all dogs.

Molly was surrendered back to Almost Home Rescue after her family made the painful decision that Molly was not right fit for their family, and they are not able to provide the exercise that Molly needs and did not have another dog for Molly to play with.

Easy and loving, although she never sticks around too long for pats and cuddling, Molly would do well in a home with other medium high energy dogs. She would do best in a large fenced yard with other dogs, which would compliment her daily exercise requirements, or doggy daycare.

Molly loves the dog park and has perfect dog park manners. She loves other dogs and is even submissive to the small, cranky, resident dog at her foster home. Molly has been completely trustworthy in the home and is house trained, and is not destructive. She is very loving, but not a lap dog, nor does she want to be. Molly will swing by for a pat or two, a belly rub here and there, then off she goes. She prefers to sleep on the floor next to your bed at night.

Molly is learning to walk on a leash, but she is extremely strong. She is very, very smart and picks up on things very quickly. She knows sit and lay down, shake, and High Five! Her estimated age is about 28 months. Molly is tall and leggy, and weighs 70 lbs. Molly can be an alert barker, but settles quickly. This is normal for her breed after all! She is currently being fostered in Westbrook, Maine.

Almost Home Rescue will process your adoption. Applications can be found at www.almosthomerescue.net and can be e-mailed attention of Adele to lonepine_ahr@yahoo.com for this particular dog.

JAKE -- Jake is a delightful 1-year-old altered male Border collie mix that was owner surrendered because of chewing. He was a wonderful companion to the owner's teen son who is quadriplegic. Since Jake was constantly by the son's side, he would chew the various wires on the battery operated wheelchair and cords on other medical equipment. I'm sure this was done out of boredom but it became a financial burden for the family.

Jake is intelligent, very playful and friendly. Initially he did quite well with other dogs but has become increasingly agitated in his cage and does bark and growl at other dogs. This problem should resolve itself with proper exercise and activity.

Jake is currently at a CT shelter where his situation is perilous because of his cage climbing.

Please contact Julie at jloparo@optonline.net if interested or need additional information about the handsome and quite wonderful Jake.

COMET -- is a 4-year-old neutered male Collie mix. When Comet was just a young pup, his owner kept him tied to a tree in their yard with just an umbrella for shelter! Three years later, the family moved and just left Comet behind! *My Goodness! A kind neighbor was looking out for him and called animal control, and now Comet has a chance for a happy new life! Comet is the perfect size and although he can be a little shy with strangers at first, he is truly very sweet with a happy personality! Comet loves long walks and riding in a car. Comet will make a loyal grateful companion for a calm adult household willing to give him some time to adjust and letting him know what it's like to be loved. Should be placed in a house without children. Good with other dogs and cats.

For more information, please contact Pet Adoption League in Hackettstown, NJ at (908) 459-5844 or kimbo908@earthlink.net

TREVOR -- is an extremely playful, boundingly friendly and affectionate 6 year old lab/border collie mix (although his black & white coloring and his belly makes him look more bovine than canine) and until our daughter started walking he was incredibly protective of her and was and remains boisterously affectionate towards other children in our apartment block. He seemed slightly put out when she started crawling, but since she started walking properly around our one-bed apartment he has become randomly aggressive towards her - bearing his teeth, growling and barking - never in response to anything she does (she doesn't charge towards him or make any moves in his direction), on the contrary she will often be in another part of the apartment and he will come and find her just to growl and bark at her. We have always used positive reinforcement with him (associating her with good experiences for him), but we have been unable to spend as much time with and attention on Trevor since she was born and even less now that she is walking and this seems to be the main issue for him.

He is around 55 lbs and has a slight waddle in his walk - too much apartment living and not enough exercise - but otherwise is in great health, neutered and has veterinary insurance. Trevor's an obsessive ball/frisbee/stick catcher, and will leap (literally) on any opportunity to go for a walk or run, but he is well apartment-trained and survives happily on two excursions round the block per day (about 12 hours apart). other points to note: he sheds badly all year round; he howls along with any police or fire siren; he has a varied temperament with other dogs - some he seems to take to instantly and play with, others - often younger - he will bark at on sight; he has a dislike of vacuum cleaners, and he is deeply afraid of balloons (I kid you not) and will whimper and hide when he sees one (anything from a small party balloon to an airship seems to strike fear).

For more information on Trevor, please contact dnn@casingassociates.com or 718 994-1220

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Please Adopt Bentley

The story of Bentley begins last October with his abandonment at the emergency clinic where I work (I am a vet). He had been hit by a car, and had skull injuries, chest injuries, and a dislocated hip. His female owner was moving away and there was evidence of abuse toward the dog by the male owner. There were twin 18 month old boys in the family. Despite his injuries, Bentley was very sweet in the hospital. I had a vacancy for a nice dog who was good with children so I did his surgeries, neutered him, treated his heartworm disease and brought him into my family.

Once he got used to us he became very loving and affectionate. The kids (1, 4, and 5 years) can take food out of his bowl, toys out of his mouth, and put hats on him while he licks their faces. However, Bentley has always shown signs of aggression toward outsiders approaching our house. All I have ever had to do to calm the situation was to have the dog outside when people come into the house and then let Bentley in afterwards. When inside Bentley becomes his usual sweet and affectionate self.

The other day, though, our four year old son invited a ten year old neighbor into our fenced-in back yard, while I was briefly out of sight. The neighbor, a young girl, reported that Bentley ran across the yard and bit her hand.

I can no longer keep him here under the circumstances. He is a loving dog but he needs to be where he can be kept away from strangers when they come in. He is 45 pounds, black, and is non-shedding. He is submissive to my two cats and has never shown signs of aggression to other dogs.

If anyone can help me out, please call Leah at 207-799-5487.

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Other Border Collie Rescue Organizations or Individuals in New England and Vicinity:

• CANINE ATHLETE RESCUE EFFORT (C.A.R.E.) -- maintained by Ann Marie Hill (Mstgsalie@aol.com) is an independent rescue for all athletic breeds, including Border Collies, operating in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania

• GLEN HIGHLAND FARM -- run by Lillie Goodrich (Sweetbcrescue@citlink.net), rescues Border Collies in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

• Nancy Hayes does Border Collie rescue in Massachusetts and vicinity. You may contact her at bdrcly@verizon.net

• Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue -- formerly known as Kent County Border Collie Rescue (KCBCR). A not-for-profit organization run by volunteers, serving the following states; Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Virginia and West Virgina plus the District of Columbia.

If you are located outside of these areas, please EMAIL US for a referral to a local rescue group.

FIND OUT WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR NEW DOG? PLEASE READ: Bringing home your rescued Border Collie

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