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donations will be acknowledged by a letter of receipt.
Border Collie Rescue Texas, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit
corporation registered in Texas.
One of our foster homes has
documented the rescue of one of his fosters, in this video on
YouTube he discusses why he rescues and the love that goes
into these wonderful animals
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To adopt a dog,
you will need to fill out an application and arrange for a
volunteer to interview you in your home. Please refer to our
Online
Application. All application information will be
verified.
Our evaluation process
stems from our desire that your new family member meet your
expectations as closely as possible. We
place Border Collies only into good, loving homes and we screen
prospective adopters thoroughly.
An adoption fee of
$200.00 is required when you adopt a Border Collie. This fee
helps to cover our
costs which includes all basic and emergency
veterinary expenses.
Basic medical care
provided, all listed dogs are spayed or neutered, fully
vaccinated and heartworm free and on preventive. Due to the
recent increase of incoming dogs with Hip Dysplasia, we have
elected to include a veterinary screening for this with all of
our dogs. All dogs have been microchipped for their
safety should they be lost or stolen.
An executed adoption contract is
required
for all adoptions. This contract is legal and binding.
Please read it carefully.
Below is a
list of dogs available for adoption through Border Collie Rescue
Texas, Inc.
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Help
requested to offset care for two special Border Collies
We
have recently taken in two very special Border Collies
that are very sick.
Jax is a
beautiful, young red and white male. He has been running
a high fever and severe respiratory illness since we
brought him into the program. We first believed that he
had canine flu but because of his high fever, he had to
spend almost a week at the vet with iv fluids. After
going home with his foster, he had a relapse and had to
go back. We were afraid that we would lose him and he's
spent several more days in the hospital and we have run
numerous tests, including xrays, flu, distemper and tick
panels. It's now believed that he has a severe case of
canine flu and pneumonia and he is getting better but
will still need a few more days at the vet for iv fluids
and monitoring. Obviously his care has become quiet
costly. Sadly, if he'd received very affordable
vaccinations as a puppy, he would most likely not have
become ill. Why would someone get such a beautiful dog
and not give it the basic care it deserves?
(update
6/24 - It was confirmed Jax has distemper as well as the
flu. He continues to have bouts of high fever and visits
to the vet. His tick panels were negative. Over all, he
has greatly improved but is still requiring continued
care.)
Annie is a
black and white smooth coat female that was recently
picked up as a stray and taken to the local kill
shelter. She was obviously someone's pet, a wonderful
companion, she's housebroken and sweet as sugar.
However, they didn't bother to spay her, put tags on her
or microchip her, so her owner was never found. Even
worse, they didn't put her on heartworm prevention or
spay her. So now Annie is facing a rough heartworm
treatment. Her heartworms are too far along to spay her
until she's completed her treatment. Once again, another
dog that didn't get basic care, so now she's facing a
very critical and sometimes fatal treatment.
Both of
these Border Collies will continue to receive top
quality care, but we now need to offset our expenses so
that we can continue to save others.
Both Jax
and Annie are already in foster homes and will not be
available for adoption until they are healthy. (updated
05/27/09)
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Updated: 06/29/2009
Viva
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Sex: Female
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Age: 4-5
months
Coat:
Semi-rough coat,
Red & white
Weight: 15
lbs.
Activity
Level: Active Companion
Let me introduce myself, my name is Viva (from
the Spanish Language meaning long life). This saga begins with
me found running the streets of Champions (a suburb of Houston)
with another companion (thought to be a littermate). We were
saved from a life on the streets by a good samaritan who picked
us up, fed us and gave us a place to stay for a couple of days.
Our rescuer then contacted Border Collie Rescue Tx who sent in
the Calvary!!
Wow, who knew life could be so good. My foster mom
says I am the best puppy (no kidding) she has ever had; she says
something about being naturally well behaved. I am crate trained and
working on my house manners. I get along well with all my foster
brothers and sisters and love playing ball, taking walks and just
hanging out. I love children but I am untested on cats.
If you think I would be a good fit for your family,
please contact my foster at
BCRT
or if you would like to adopt me please fill out the
BCRT
Adoption Application. I'm currently in a foster home in the
Houston area.
Listed:
05/24/2009
Angel
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Sex: Female
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Age: 1 1/2
years
Coat:
Semi-rough coat, Red
Weight: 45
lbs.
Activity
Level: Active Companion
Hi my name is Angel, but don’t let my name fool you
. . . I can be a lil’ devil. I was originally adopted as a puppy
from a local shelter but after a year the family returned me because
my energy level was too high. I’m a Border Collie and a puppy, what
did they expect?
On top of all of that, I was returned with
heartworms.
I was rescued and my foster family has helped me
through the painful process of heartworm treatment and now I am
heartworm negative and healthy again.
I love to play ball. You throw it and I will get it
and bring it back and sit. I am very very active and love to play
with everything, including my own tail! I need daily activity to
keep me out of trouble. Did I say I was active? If you are a jogger
and are willing to train me, I would be a great jogging or running
companion, I have to warn you though . . . I am fast as lightening
and you’ll notice the huge smile on my fast as I streak by you. I am
okay on a leash, but need a little more work since I love to stop
and smell everything and I do like to pull.
I am very food motivated and intelligent. My foster
family has taken great care of me to get me healthy again, just look
at my beautiful coat! Have you ever seen anything so beautiful? I am
spayed, micro-chipped and current on shots. The vet said my hip
x-rays were great. I am also crate trained and get along really well
with other dogs and cats, as long as they are dog savvy. I am
initially fearful of new situations and I need a family who
understands this and will continue to work with me and continue to
train me. I do jump up when I am excited, but I will calm down even
faster if you have treats!
My foster parents say I am special girl who is
looking for that special family that will recognize all the
potential I have. I am currently being fostered in the North Dallas
Area.
If you have a place in your heart and home for a
girl like me, I will be your forever friend. Just contact
BCRT
or fill out the
BCRT
Adoption Application.
Listed:
05/24/2009
Cricket - ADOPTION PENDING!!!
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Sex: Female
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Age: 8 months
Coat:
Semi-rough coat,
Black & white tri-color
Weight: 31
lbs.
Activity
Level: Active Companion/Sports Competitor
Single, Tri-Colored female looking for her
forever home….
I am an 8 month old, fun loving, outgoing
intelligent girl which can be very affectionate at the right time.
You can say I am all legs and like to run and play. I am very
athletic and some of my favorite games to play are tug or to wrestle
with my husky sibling and jump the children gates in the house, just
for fun.
You could say that there is nothing subtle about me.
I adore people and think that they are there to play with me. I will
find ways to get a game going…. Jumping , full blast in your lap
with my toy or waking you up with a lot of kisses ( ignore me I just
sit on your head) is a good way to get every body involved.
Don’t get me wrong I am not an over the top kind of
a girl… I like to hang out, watch TV, share a bowl of Ice cream. Did
I mention I adore food… any kind of food .. .I even do the dishes…
At the moment I am taking a novice obedience class.
According to my mom, I am a fast learner, smart and have a great
focus. I am also on hart- worm prevention, up to date on all my
shots and spayed. Have not been around cats and would be better
around older children.
So, if you like to be active, enjoy the outdoors,
maybe would like to do some agility or fly ball and If you think
we’d be a good match, you can contact
BCRT
or if you would like to meet me please fill out the
BCRT
Adoption Application.
Updated:
05/19/2009
Riff
1 year
Coat:
Smooth coat,
Black & white
Weight: 40
lbs.
Activity
Level: Active Companion
Hi, my name is Riff, aren’t I cute? I am a sweet,
loving young Border Collie mix. I had a rough start in life, I ended
up at a shelter when I was only 5 weeks old and was dehydrated and
anemic. Luckily for me the nice folks at BCRT picked me up and got
me healthy. I have grown up to be a very handsome boy, even if I
don’t look much like a Border Collie anymore. I can be shy with new
people at first, but I will warm up especially if you have treats…I
love treats…and toys. Wouldn’t you like to take me home??
I am crate trained, neutered, microchipped,
current on all vaccination and on heartworm and flea prevention.
I'm a very sweet boy, but would benefit from continued training
to help build my confidence.
If you think we’d be a good match, you can contact
my foster mom at
BCRT
or if you would like to meet me please fill out the
BCRT
Adoption Application. I'm currently in a foster home in the
Austin area.
Listed: 05/017/2009
Chevy
1
year
Coat:
Semi-rough Coat, Red and White
Weight: 32
lbs.
Activity
Level: Active Companion/Sports Competitor
Looking for a small Border Collie to work with
and be your best friend? One who loves all people and never
meets a stranger? One who is cute, cute, cute? One who is past
the puppy stage, but in many ways is still a puppy? A girl who
loves to work, but also loves to cuddle and adores attention?
Chevy may be the one for you! This little one was found hanging
out at a Chevron Station. She had recently had puppies, but no
puppies could be found. She was malnourished and needed a lot of
TLC. She had been there for days when a reporter for the Baytown
newspaper spotted her and just couldn't leave her behind. This
wonderful woman took Chevy to a vet and paid for boarding until
a spot became available in rescue.
Click to read Chevy's story that appeared in the newspaper.
Chevy has thrived since she came into rescue.
Her coat, which was brittle and bleached out, is now a wonderful
mahogany. She bounces everywhere she goes and is just full of
life. Nothing scares little Chevy - life is a huge adventure
waiting to be explored and enjoyed.
Chevy is up to date on all vaccinations, has
been spayed and has had her hips x-rayed (they are perfect).
Chevy would love a home where she could continue learning new
things. She has been introduced to some agility equipment and
shows great potential. She knows sit, down and comes when she is
called. She is also learning to wait at doors and other basic
manners. With Chevy's enthusiasm she will do best in a home with
children over 10 years old and one without cats. She gets along
great with most dogs, but is too pushy for timid dogs.
If you think that Chevy may be the one for you,
please fill out an
BCRT
Adoption Application. If you'd like more information on Chevy,
please contact
BCRT.
Chevy is being fostered in the West Houston/Katy area.
Listed: 05/011/2009
Piper
10-11
years
Coat: Semi-rough
Coat, Black and White
Weight: 27
lbs.
Activity
Level: Companion
Piper is a petite senior Border Collie who will
steal your heart if your not watching. Her main job is to be
CUTE. Piper is like a grand little lady, she is mostly serious
about any task but can be playful when she is in the mood. She
loves people of all sizes and because of her cuteness she seems
to bring out gentleness in even children. She gets along with
other dogs and ignores cats. However, she doesn’t tolerate other
dogs around her food.
Her favorite pastime is to curl up with a pillow
preferably on the sofa by your side. She will position the
pillow just right so she is sort of curled around it with her
head lying on top. Piper also loves to walk, ride in the car and
meet new people. She walks well on leash and would most likely
do very well as a therapy dog.
She has been checked out medically and other
than normal aging issues, such as arthritis, she is healthy and
sound. Piper is a special girl who needs a special family to
love and care for her. She will return the favor tenfold.
Piper is up to date on all vet care, spayed,
micro-chipped and on heart worm prevention. She is house trained
and crate trained. She knows sit and we are working on stay and
down. If Piper sounds like your best friend and companion please
contact
BCRT
and fill out a
BCRT
Adoption Application. Piper is fostered in the DFW area.
Updated:
05/04/2009
Spyy
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Sex: Male
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Age: 1-2 years
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Coat:
Rough coat,
Black tri-colored
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Weight: 45
lbs.
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Activity
Level: Active Companion/Sports Competitor
I spy with my little eye…a great dog who’s up for
adoption! Spyy is a spunky, energetic Border Collie who is brimming
over with personality. He has the intelligence and athleticism that
this breed is known for. He is also very affectionate and loves to
be with his people. Spyy is all Border Collie which means he comes
with his little quirks. Thunderstorms are frightening to him. He is
not destructive, but will try to “hide” from the storm. He would do
well with some storm desensitizing. He has a strong herding instinct
and the characteristics that come with it. He will thrive in a home
that has experience with intense Border Collies and can give him a job to do.
Because of his herding drive and storm phobia, he
needs a job to do, plus continued positive work for storm desensitizing.
He's probably not a good dog for a first time Border Collie owner.
Spyy recently had a herding instinct test and passed
with flying colors. The trainer said he would be a lot of fun for
someone interested in herding and would do very well. He would
probably be a good working dog with proper training.
Spyy is looking for a home where he will be treated
as part of the family. He will not do well as an outside dog, as he
is frightened in storms and may try to escape. He will do well with
children over 10 but is to much around small children. He gets along with his canine foster
siblings but is very serious about herding other dogs and tries to
herd small dogs and will nip at them. He was tested
with cats and was obsessed with herding them. Because of this he
will do best in a home with no cats, and dogs around his size or
bigger.
Spyy is up to date on all vet care, neutered,
micro-chipped, and on heartworm prevention. He is house trained and
crate trained. Spyy is eager to learn new things. He knows sit,
come, down, and is working hard on stay. He walks nicely on a leash.
If Spyy sounds like the dog for your family, contact
BCRT
and fill out a
BCRT
Adoption Application. Spyy is being fostered in the Austin area.
Updated: 05/22/2009
Aleks
1-2 years
Coat:
Rough Coat, Black and white
Weight: 40
lbs.
Activity
Level: Active Companion/Sports Competitor
If you are looking to add some laughter to your
life, you may look no further. Aleks is full of life, very
active and absolutely loves people. He loves to play in water,
especially water from a moving water hose. Trips to the river or
lake are fun and he loves to ride in the car. Another fun game
is to run with the herding ball.
Prior to being pulled from a kill shelter where
he was picked up as a stray, Aleks had never been in a house.
But he's learned quickly that being inside is where the people
are and he can't get enough love and attention. He absolutely
loves people. He has also learned his name, and knows to sit, and
comes most the time, when called. He is house broken and crate
trained.
Aleks has started agility training and absolutely
loves it. He's is a very fast learner and will thrive with
training in any competitive canine sport. Aleks would love a
forever home where he can continue with his training so that he can
keep his active mind and body busy.
He loves other dogs and will get along with dog
savvy cats. He has good pack and
herding instincts.
His hips look good on x-ray. He came into rescue
heartworm positive, and has completed his heartworm treatment.
He has also been neutered, microchipped and is current on his
vaccinations.
Become a fan of Aleks on
Facebook.
Aleks is being fostered in the Austin area. If you
would like more information about him,
please contact
BCRT
or if you are interested in adding a spark to your life, please fill out the
BCRT
Adoption Application.
Updated: 05/11/2009
Mason
5 months
Coat: Semi-Rough coat,
Black and White
Weight: 31
lbs.
Activity
Level: Active Companion/Sports Competitor
Introducing Mason, otherwise known as the life
of the party. There is not a drop of shyness or hesitation in
this puppy's nature. Mason is truly a social butterfly, eagerly
meeting friends as he makes sure not to miss out on life’s next
big adventure.
Mason is extremely intelligent, not to mention
outgoing and fun-loving. He is not shy with his affection for
people of all ages and other animals. Mason's favorite activity
is playing Wrestle-mania with any dog who will join in. He
adores his foster siblings in his home. He will entice them to
play, even when they’re not as willing as he is. Tug of War is a
favorite game of his.
Mason knows where his toy basket is, but he is
not quite above the occasional nibble on things that are off
limits to puppy teeth. Mason enjoys chewing on his bone or
toting around his fleecy toys, especially the ones that squeak.
You will rarely find Mason without a ball or a toy in his mouth.
Because Mason is still maturing, he will require very close
supervision for his own safety until he is older.
Mason will sit for treats—matter of fact, he
will do just about anything for a treat. He also shows no
hesitation when it comes to new experiences. Mason is a quick
study. It doesn't take too much for him to learn a new skill or
routine. So far he has mastered "sit," "high five" and "down"
and a host of others.
Mason has been neutered, vaccinated and placed
on heartworm prevention. He is crate-trained, housebroken and
leash trained. Mason travels well by car and eagerly "loads up"
when it's time to go for a ride.
He will do best in a family without small
children, since he does have the rambunctious behavior of a
border puppy. His adoptive family should have experience with
border collies or other high-energy dogs. The ideal home is one
in which Mason will be the focus of attention and not lost in
the shuffle of daily activities. Because Mason enjoys playing
with other dogs, his new home should include a canine companion
for him as well.
Although Mason has the traditional black and white markings of a
Border Collie, his size at such a young age indicates that he is
not a purebred BC.
Check out Mason's
video!
To apply to adopt this special boy, please contact
BCRT
or fill out the
BCRT
Adoption Application. He is being fostered in the Dallas, TX
area.
Updated: 04/12/2009
Scooter
10-11 months
Coat: Semi-Rough coat,
Tri-colored
Weight: 56
lbs.
Activity
Level: Active Companion
*** Scooter has recently had additional surgery
on his foot so he will not be available until he has finished rehab
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My foster mom calls me Mr. Personality, but I prefer
to be called Superdog! I can leap onto the sofa (or into water) in a
single bound; I can grab a toy (or sock) and if being chased, I can
run faster than a speeding bullet around the house or yard; I am all
muscle and my random puppy kisses (licking!) are stronger than a
locomotive. The only bit of kryptonite that slows me down sometimes
is that I am missing part of one back paw. You can’t really tell
except I have a little bit of a limp when walking, but I can still
outrun my foster mom and foster brother without any problem!
Scooter IS a superdog. He has gone through a lot at
his young age. He was brought to a shelter with a broken leg and in
the process of healing lost part of his paw. Scooter is now a happy
boy, well adjusted and a fun-loving bundle of Border Collie energy.
He needs a family that will show him love unconditionally, because
he will give that in return. Scooter has such a great curious puppy
personality – he makes me laugh with the things he gets into (well,
I laugh most of the time)! He lives with cats and can’t understand
why they don’t like to be licked; he would probably do best with a
‘dog savvy’ cat. A home with another dog companion that likes to
rough house and play would be the best. Scooter won’t be a long
distance runner (he does run in spurts like a champion though), but
he is a good walking companion and likes to lay close by.
Scooter is healthy with good hip x-ray results. He
is crate-trained and is able to settle down quietly with a good chew
toy; he is up-to-date on his shots, heart-worm negative, and
neutered. Scooter is fostered in the DFW area.
If you would like more information about this
awesome dog, please contact
BCRT
or if interested in adopting, please fill out the
BCRT
Adoption Application.
Listed:
11/17/2008
Colby
1
1/2 Years
Coat:
Semi-Rough coat,
Black & white
Weight: 46
lbs.
Activity
Level: Active Companion
Colby is one of the sweetest Border Collies I have
ever known. He loves nothing better than to be petted and loved on.
He likes adults and children equally. He gets along well with the
other dogs in his foster home. He likes to collect all the toys in
the yard, which includes stealing them from his buddies! But he's
just as happy cuddling up next to his human on the sofa as he is
chasing toys in the yard.
He is a larger Border Collie, weighing 46 lbs and
standing 22 inches at the shoulders, without an ounce of fat on him.
His ears give his face a comical expression, with his left ear
folded down and his right ear standing up, but tilted toward the
left.
He is a very handsome, classically marked black and
white Border Collie.
Colby was rescued in Canton, TX after he was
abandoned near the old animal shelter. When he was found, he had
heartworms, numerous intestinal parasites, and had been hit by a
car, knocking the head of his left femur out of the hip socket.
Colby was treated for the heartworms and other parasites and is now
healthy. He is up to date on all shots and has been neutered. His
hip was evaluated at the Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center and no
surgery was recommended. He takes a nutritional supplement
prescribed by the vet to keep his joints in good health. He is able
to keep up with the other dogs in the foster home and his hip does
not seem to bother him.
Colby is crate trained. He is able to settle down
quietly. Like any dog, he will need supervision in his new home to
ensure that he learns the rules of the house. He responds well to
positive reinforcement-based training and almost always offers a
polite sit in front of people. Colby would do well with an
individual or family with older children that will be able to give
him the love and attention he deserves. He's such a great guy!
Colby is fostered in the Dallas area. If you are
interested in adopting this wonderful dog, please contact
BCRT
or fill out the
BCRT
Adoption Application.
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"Activity Level"
Categories
The following categories
primarily refer to an individual dog's need for activity.
Use them to locate listed dogs that fit your lifestyle and
expectations. Please keep in mind that Border Collies as a
breed are considered to be more athletic and energetic than
most.
Special Needs:
A dog which needs frequent medication and/or an owner that will
keep them physically fit while also paying attention to any
signs that they may be suffering from some pain.
Companion:
A dog satisfied with short walks and retrieval games.
Needs substantial interaction but low to moderate exercise.
Active Companion:
A dog satisfied with daily long walks and retrieval games.
Needs substantial interaction and exercise, but not
necessarily formal training or competition.
Sports Competitor:
Dog displays intense herding instinct and some talent, which
may need to be channeled into work or other intense,
continuous activity. Dog may need competition or formal
training to challenge their higher drive and energy level.

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