The Best Border Collie Rescues & Shelters in 2026

Border Collie Save and Rescue, Inc.

Border Collie Save and Rescue, Inc. is an all volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable dog rescue dedicated to helping border collies throughout Central and North Texas.

Heart of Border Collie Rescue

Heart of a Border Collie Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with foster homes in the Twin Cities and outstate Minnesota. We are dedicated to the rehoming of Border Collies, Border Collie mixes and other herding breeds in need of help in Minnesota, the Dakotas and neighboring states. We provide temporary housing in approved foster homes, proper medical care, training, rehabilitation and education of prospective homes.

Barkin Dogs Rescue

Barkin’ Dogs are happy to have several fosters which are anxiously waiting to find their forever home – a home where they’ll offer their undying love to everyone in their new family. In our photo slideshow, you will see photos of all that we currently have available. Look them over, read about each one, then contact us to arrange viewings. Before you know it, you’ll be smiling proudly as you show others the new addition to your family.

MidAtlantic Border Collie Rescue

Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue is a boutique breed specific rescue uniquely qualified to improve the lives of misplaced border collies by placing them into homes matching the individual needs of each dog. Knowing and caring for this breed for more than 30 years has provided MABCR with the skills to take dogs from uncertain futures, and place them into caring, responsible homes. MABCR is a 501(c)3 organization run primarily by volunteers who have direct knowledge of living and working with border collies. MABCR currently serves the Mid-Atlantic region ‚including Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and West Virginia, as well as the District of Columbia. We will consider applications outside of our normal coverage area on a case by case basis.

Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue

Founded in 2007, CCHDR is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to finding forever homes for herding dogs including, but not limited to, Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Australian Cattle Dogs/Queensland Heelers and other herding breeds and mixes. We are based in Paso Robles, CA but rescue dogs from overcrowded shelters all over the state of California. Our goal is to raise awareness about the often misunderstood herding dog breeds and educate people about the ever-growing pet overpopulation problem.