Piper is part of the Australian Shepherd mix litter currently on the website and whose mother is Mazy. She is being fostered in the same home as her sister Sasha, so she is well-adjusted to children, dogs, and cats. In fact, she likes the “rough and tumble” ways of her active foster family. Like her sister Summer, she is a bit of a tomboy in her personality. She is bolder than her sister Sasha, cheerful, wiggly, and knows her own mind. She is coming along with house training and leash training, does well about entering her crate on command and loves to play her own version of fetch – throw the ball, I get it, you chase me.

Piper would do well with on-going training that will keep her active mind engaged as well as reward her willingness to please. Beyond basic obedience, she has potential to learn a lot of things that can make her a helpful house and yard companion, or a good hiking or biking companion. Her steady and attentive nature will be an asset to any training she is given.

Like her sister Sasha she should reach a weight of about 45-50 lbs. at adulthood. She is being fostered in the Dallas area.

Piper will not be available until she is spayed. A BCRT Adoption Application, home visit, and veterinary references will be required in addition to an adoption fee. You may contact BCRT for more information.

Summer, Brooklyn, Sasha, Piper and Hercules are siblings and the offspring of Mama Dog (Mazy).

Sasha is a sweet half Australian Shepherd whose mama is Mazy and has several siblings featured on the site as well. She is a happy-go-lucky girl who loves people and wiggles cheerfully when she meets them. She is also willing to please, fastidious and neat about her sleep and living areas and is doing well with house training and leash training. She enjoys playing with tug toys, fetching balls to bring back, eating (probably because she was the smallest in the litter and has worked hard to play catch-up) and especially getting a belly rub. Sasha has been well socialized around children of all ages and dogs as she is being fostered with a large family with several dogs. She also gets along with the family’s cats, playing with the house cat and respecting the outdoor cats. She has been socialized around the neighborhood, in the car, at the pet store and vet office as well.

Despite all of the socialization, Sasha can be shy in new situations, perhaps due to her soft nature, and would appreciate time to adjust. She would also appreciate anyone who trains her to have a soft touch and patience as she would probably shut down easily without such methods. Because of her soft nature, she would probably do best in a home with children who are at least upper grade school age and/or exhibit maturity around animals. Sasha will probably weigh about 45-50 lbs when she reaches adulthood. She is being fostered in the Dallas area.

Sasha will not be available until she is spayed. A BCRT Adoption Application, home visit, and veterinary references will be required in addition to an adoption fee. You may contact BCRT for more information.

Summer, Brooklyn, Sasha, Piper and Hercules are siblings and the offspring of Mama Dog (Mazy).

Introducing Brooklyn ~ the diva, the star of the show, the belle of the ball. Brooke is the poster puppy for cuteness, affection and enthusiasm. Brooklyn ’s mother is Mazy, a purebred Australian shepherd also listed on this website, so Brooke comes by her energy and intelligence quite honestly. From her exuberant doggie kisses to the joyful leaps straight up in the air, Brooke does everything with fervor. She absolutely commands the spotlight and is not for the first-time owner.

Brooklyn has a sweet, loving disposition. You haven’t seen a tail wag until you’ve witnessed Brooke’s full body wag. She always defers to the other dogs in her foster home. Cats are okay in her book too. Not only is Brooklyn active and affectionate, but she is one smart cookie. Not much gets by her unnoticed. She is very treat and toy motivated. Brooke readily retrieves and plays tug. She might be perfect for flyball or agility.

So what kind of a home would best suit Brooklyn ? The answer is a structured, high-energy one that can complement her "energizer bunny" personality. Brooklyn ’s favorite activities include wrestling and playing chase with her foster siblings, as well as shaking the stuffing out of innocent squeaky toys. Make no mistake~ Brooke is a rough and tumble kind of girl.

Brooklyn's adoptive family must have experience with Border Collies or other intelligent, high-energy breeds. She would love to have a canine buddy with whom she can romp. Remember, she plays hard, so if you have a dog, really consider if he/ she will enjoy the attention of an active puppy like Brooklyn .

To see a video clip of Brooklyn playing with her foster sibling, please visit YouTube

If you’re now thinking that Brooke is the dog for you, please contact BCRT for more information. To apply to adopt her, please complete the BCRT Adoption Application.

Summer, Brooklyn, Sasha, Piper and Hercules are siblings and the offspring of Mama Dog (Mazy).

Brooklyn will not be available until she is spayed.

Hercules is an adorable Aussie/Border Collie puppy who will be available around mid-February when he becomes 6 months old. He loves to pick things up and carry them around including food bowls, the water bucket, my shoes, just about anything he can move. He loves toys, other dogs, his mama (me), and enjoying every minute of every day. He is crate trained and is working on house training and some simple obedience like sit and down. While Hercules has grown up with lots of dogs and cats he hasn’t been around too many people so is shy with strangers at first. He warms up to new people after a bit of time.

He will be neutered in mid-February, is up to date on all vaccinations, and is on heartworm prevention. Herc will not be placed until he is neutered. I'm estimating his adult weight to be around 50 lbs.

Hercules LOVES to dig! If digging in your yard is a deal-breaker, Herc is not the dog for you.

Summer, Brooklyn, Sasha, Piper and Hercules are siblings and the offspring of Mama Dog (Mazy).

If you would like to get more information on Hercules, please contact BCRT or fill out the BCRT Adoption Application to adopt him. He is being fostered in central Oklahoma.

I’m Maia! I am a tall, leggy beauty with a mysterious past and a bright future. If I were human I might be a supermodel, I’m really that elegant. My markings are actually brindled gold and black, very special and unique- just like the rest of me! I love people of all sizes and appreciate gentle play with dog-savvy children. All of my playtime with children should be supervised to be sure they aren’t too rough with me. I am learning to play ball but I don’t really see the big deal; chew toys are awesome, though! I am crate trained and housetrained, and of course I am healthy and current on all my vet visits (my hip x-rays are lovely, would you expect anything less?).

I enjoy playing with other dogs about my size and am generally submissive, so I appreciate dogs that play nicely and have good doggy communication skills. However, because I’m so sweet other dogs try to take advantage of me and steal my treats and toys. That’s not fair! So I will defend my food or a toy that I’m playing with, and ask that other dogs respect my space. I have learned that my foster brothers are OK (for boys) and have pretty much accepted that they won’t take my things, but new dogs might! I don’t understand cats and shouldn’t live with them- they look and act too much like squirrels- which are soooo fun to chase.

Notes from my foster mom: Maia is a very “soft” dog and will need continued gentle training in a loving home. Maia is a super sweet treasure of a dog and might be a great running or walking buddy. She will need an inside home (she is not an outdoor dog) and a family who nurtures her lovely spirit so she can continue to blossom. Her resource guarding is very correctable with treats and quietly talking to her. Maia is still young, so making good human choices (providing her with appropriate chew toys, covering trash cans, and not leaving food out) will help her make the right choices.

If you think I’m the girl for you, please contact BCRT and please fill out the BCRT Adoption Application. I’m in the DFW Metroplex and am looking for a home to call my own!

Prince is an older dog who has been well-loved his entire live. Unfortunately, his elderly owners were no longer able to care for him and he came to rescue to find a new home. Prince had a female border collie companion in his previous home and in his foster home he really likes the female dogs. He seems indifferent to the male dogs but that could be because the male dogs in my house are grumpy old men and not as fun as the females.

Prince is one of the largest Border Collies I’ve known. Even though he is slender he weighs 65 pounds! He is also one of the most beautiful Border Collies I’ve had the pleasure of fostering. He has a thick, long coat and moves with a floating grace when he trots around the yard.

Prince was very fearful when he came into rescue as the previous months had been very unstable in his family. He had a pre-existing fear of thunderstorms and walking on leash, and was untrusting of new people. He has an advanced cataract in one eye and a beginning cataract in the other and these limitations on his sight have probably contributed to new situations being frightening. Because of his level of fear he was put on Prozac and has responded exceptionally well. Even with the Prozac Prince still finds news situations scary and will probably take some time before he is trusting in his new home.

He has now had all of his veterinary needs attended to, has agreed to start walking on leash at least enough to get to the car and walk in and out of the vet clinic. He will probably never be a dog that likes walks and going out and about in public, but he loves sleeping on the couch and hanging out with his human. He likes being out in the yard for short periods of time then he wants to come in and lay on a dog bed, hang out in his crate, or jump on the couch. He craves attention and has been fine with both men and women who have come to my house. He loves being petted, brushed gently, and being sung to. Once he trusts you he will sit for a cookie – and he is good at catching them!

He'll need to find a special adopter, someone who respects his boundaries. He doesn't respond well to being told, he needs to be asked to do things and be allowed to remain within his comfort level. As long as he is approached gently, though, he'll do about anything he's asked - getting brushed, getting his nails trimmed, kenneling up, etc.

If you would be interested in giving this loving, older gentleman a special home please contact BCRT and fill out the BCRT Adoption Application. Prince is being fostered in central Oklahoma.

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.