More Adoptable Dogs

These dogs have not actually come into our rescue program, but they need homes nonetheless. We have posted their pictures and information as a courtesy to the individuals, shelters, and rescue groups who are trying to find homes for them.

If you have a Border Collie or BC mix that needs posting, ETBCR will be glad to post referral listings for individuals looking to find a home for Border Collies and obvious Border Collie mixes within a 400-mile radius of Knoxville, TN. Referral dogs must be spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccinations, have had a negative heartworm test, and be on regular heartworm preventive. This will be verified by ETBCR representatives. For more information, please see our ETBCR FAQ.

* East Tennessee Border Collie Rescue has not evaluated the dogs below. *
This is a referral page only - ETBCR is not responsible for the placement of these dogs.

 
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Beaumont
Clarkesville, TN

Meet Beaumont, a 9 month old neutered male purebred border collie. He is fully vaccinated, microchipped, and on heartworm preventative.

This handsome boy came from a breeder and was taken in by his current foster family when his owners could not deal with his high energy. He is a typical active youngster, who loves people, and gets along well with other dogs. He is great with children (no herding behaviors or nipping), crate and house trained, leash trained, and rides well in a car. He is an extremely intelligent boy and knows numerous commands already. He is also a ball and frisbee addict who will fetch anything that is thrown for him. He is happy, loving and affectionate. He uses his front paws to ask for affection/attention.

Beau needs a home that will provide him with plenty of exercise and stimulus. If bored, he will chew and/or dig, and he does show chase instinct if cats or birds flee from him - which is typical border collie behavior.

This really nice youngster comes with extras, such as his bed, collar, leash, food and toys. He is located in Clarkesville, TN, and his adoption donation is $150. For more information, please contact Dean.

 
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Ace
Sparta, TN

Ace is a very loving dog, he is around 2 years old. He loves children and other dogs. He is not used to cats and likes to run after them, but he is getting a accustomed to them and starting to understand they are his friends. He is a very happy dog and loves to please. In the short time we have had him he has had tape worm medicine and has had his rabies shot and was neutered also. He loves to be with people and needs a loving home where they will treat him like he is family. He is house trained and is really good in the house We will be very selective in the placement of our Ace and will keep him until we find him the perfect home for him, he derserves to have a great life with a great family. For more information about Ace, please contact Theresa at theresa357@blomand.net, or 954-448-0516.

He is located in Sparta, TN, and his adoption donation is $150.00.

 
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Roxie
Oak Ridge, TN

I have a golden retriever/border collie mix that I rescued a little over a year ago. Roxie is a sweet, lovable dog who needs to be an "only child". She gets along well with my other rescue dog but is uncomfortable around more than one dog and doesn't like cats. She needs a lot of attention and, being single, I am unable to give her all the attention she needs. I am not home very much and she doesn't like to share attention with my other dog. She would be perfect for an older couple or single who can give her a lot of attention. She is used to a large fenced yard and a doggie door to the inside. She is totally housetrained. She is about 2-3 years old and has been spayed. I will keep her until I find a good home for her and a $50 adoption fee would be required after the adoptive parents are screened. Here's a few pics of this beautiful girl.

Roxie is located in Oak Ridge, TN. For more information, please contact Kathy.

 
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Lucky
Bristol, TN

Lucky is a handsome, purebred neutered male border collie, approximately 18 months old.. Lucky does not do well inside and can be destructive if left alone inside.He does not like cats,but does well with other dogs. He is shy around strangers, but friendly when he gets used to you.

For more information about Lucky, please contact Wayne Mcpherson at tnjedtnjedtnjed@yahoo.com or tnjed:@aol.com or call 423-323-3378. He is located in Bristol, TN.

 
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Casey
Nashville, TN

This is beautiful Casey, a nearly-2-year-old purebred spayed female fawn border collie.

Casey is very sweet, extremely energetic and playful. She would be great for someone who is very active. She is intelligent . she can sit, lay down, shake (.high-five.), and catch, and is housetrained and crate-trained.

She is a strong dog and needs controlled handling when walking or she will get away from you to check out the neighborhood without permission. She loves the fenced-in dog park in Nashville and plays well with other big dogs.

Casey is great with all members of our family, including our young children. She just needs more attention than we can give her and we do not have a large enough fenced area for her to run. She would do well with an active family, who will play with her daily. She loves to play catch with tennis balls. She barks a lot at squirrels, birds and the neighbors when she is in her outdoor pen.

Casey is located in Nashville, TN, and the requested adoption donation is $125. For more information about Casey, please contact Tim at tswartsell@hotmail.com. Thank you for considering to bring Casey to your loving home.

 
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Molly
Maryville, TN

Molly is a beautiful border collie mix, in need of a good adoptive home. She is approximately 5 years old, is spayed, heartworm negative and on preventative, and fully vaccinated. She has been with our family since she was a small puppy, abandoned in a parking lot.

Molly is great around children and other pets. She would love for someone to take her on walks, throw the tennis ball, and be allowed to be part of the family. Molly spends 1/2 time outdoors (in a fenced back yard) and 1/2 time indoors in our house. She does well in the house, and is housetrained for the most part.

I also have a very nice, large, fully insulated dog house that could be provided if needed (its 4 ft. X 6 ft., with shingled roof).

For more information about this sweet dog, please contact William & Teresa (865-363-1032) or email at brussell1976@charter.net. She is located in Maryville, TN and her adoption donation is $100.

 
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Holly
Atlanta, GA

Meet Holly, a very attractive spayed female border collie, or close mix.

Holly enjoys walk, playing in a large field, and belly scratches. She is good on a leash, needs to be leashed when walking, because she will try to check out the neighborhood without permission......She knows basic commands, sit, lay, down, out, stay(for a few sec.). She is crate trained, housetrained, I do not leave her unattended in the house because she will get into things....I crate her a night and when visitors come who do not want to be bothered with a dog. She will give me a little woof when she wants out, or my attention....She likes other dogs from what few she has met at the park......she will chase cats(do not know what would happen if she caught it) Since I got her from the local animal shelter I do not know how she is around small children, but she sees kids in the neighborhood she wants to go over - I think she would do good around older kids as she really likes to tumble and play.

The vet thinks she is somewhere between 3&5, She is UTD on her vacs and has been recently spayed, on flea and heartworm prevention, is in very good health. She needs a home with a fenced yard . She also is very good in the car, she thinks every time I open the door , she is suppose to get in. She loves being around her person. Holly is a very sweet girl and wants to please, she is a great companion.

For more information about Holly, please contact Diane. She is located near Atlanta, GA, and her requested adoption donation is $125.00.

 
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Buddy
Central KY

Buddy is an approximately one year old, neutered male, border collie mix. He is great with other dogs and has a very gentle disposition. He loves his toys and is extremely affectionate.

Buddy is up to date on his shots and currently being housed trained with great success. He is currently fostered in Central Kentucky. If you are interested in adopting Buddy, please call Jennifer at 270-692-1466.

 
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Bosephus
Dover, TN

Bosephus is a beautiful, curly coated purebred neutered border collie, approximately 2 years old. He is fully vaccinated, heartworm negative and on preventative, and ready for his new home. This nice dog is excellent with other dogs, and tolerates cats, although he tries to herd the youngest cat in his foster family.

He is housetrained and loves children, but needs to be an inside dog as he can climb a 6' fence. He is a high energy, typical border collie who is a very loving boy who would do well with an active family. He knows some basic obedience commands.

For more information about Bosephus, please contact Rosemary. He is located in Dover, TN, and his requested adoption donation is $150.00.

 
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Jack
East TN

Stray Jack is a 2 year old black and white male Border Collie Mix. Jack is tall and lanky...probably has a bit of red-bone in him. He was altered prior to being picked up by the shelter. He is heartworm negative and is up to date on all his shots.

Jack is VERY affectionate. He is relaxed around other dogs and goes nuts over kids. He is all about children.

Jack will be a welcomed member to any family.

For more information about Jack, contact Jacklyn by email or phone (865) 804-2815.

 
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Indie
Johnson City, TN

Indie is an approximately one year old spayed female border collie that was found at large on the streets of Atlanta. She is heartworm negative and on preventative, vaccinated and healthy.

This is a very sweet, loving girl who has been taken in and fostered by a kind rescuer who says she is a great dog who needs an active home. She is very high energy and has learned basic obedience commands and shows an aptitude for agility. She is great with children and is an extremely smart girl who learns quickly.

Indie has just moved to Johnson City, and for more information, please contact Amy. Her requested adoption donation is $125.00.

 
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Marley
South IL

Marley is fully recovered and ready to go! Since he has come in to rescue and eating good food, his coat is even more beautiful than before! He loves to be outside playing, and is great with other dogs. He likes to be the leader of the pack, so would be best with a more submissive dog.

Marley is a charming boy, and although he is not purebred he is more beautiful than most purebred borders! We estimated his age about 4 1/2 years old. Although he can be a bit shy at first, he wants to be friends with all he meets. One of Marley.s greatest assets is his .on-off switch.. He is extremely mellow when nothing is happening, but he perks up if he thinks some fun is about to begin. Marley is housetrained, and knows sit, no, stay and wait. Marley gets along well with people and cats. He has a strong prey drive outside, so is not trustworthy around squirrels, rabbits, etc.

Marley loves to stay close to his people, and with his desire to please and quiet good nature he is always a joy to have nearby. Thunderstorms make him nervous, but he is not destructive.

Marley is being fostered in southern Illinois near Carbondale. He is neutered and up to date on vaccinations. He also is microchipped and on HWorm and flea/tick meds. To apply to adopt Marley visit Animal Protective Association of So. IL at http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/IL153.html or email Chris at techni@midwest.net.

 
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Idolon
Louisville, KY

Idolon, or "Ido" as we like to call her, is an 11 month old blue merle tri BC. She is beautifully crate trained, good with cats, other dogs--though sometimes it can take her some time to warm up to over-excited puppies--and well behaved around other people, but not one to actively seek affection. She knows down, sit, paw, spin around, and wave. She've extremely bright. She's MUCH more concerned about whether or not you have a ball or the capacity to throw it! She is a fetching maniac. Extremely high drive, and would be an AWESOME candidate for agility, herding, flyball, etc...

Ido is a very petite girl, weighing in around 23-24lbs, and only standing about 18" at her shoulder. This is mainly due to her being a puppy mill rescue, and having to endure some seriously bad conditions throughout her puppyhood. Sadly, this has left her with a condition called Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome. She must be on a special diet, and only that special diet. No treats, no rawhides, no other edibles of any sort. For precaution she wears a muzzle while at the park when we're not playing ball, because she has the tendency to snack on what other dogs have left behind if left to her own devices. This is a condition that could possibly go away in a couple years, or it could be an issue she has all her life. I'm looking for the right family, prepared to deal with this financially, and dedicate themselves to her welfare.

She will be spayed prior to adoption and is current on heartworm preventative. Her adoption fee is $150.00.

The ONLY reason I am seeking a home for this dog is I no longer can support her medical bills, and retain a comfortable amount of 'emergency' money should something happen to my other dog, or myself. She is wonderful, and a special part of our lives, and we've drained our reserves treating this problem and maintaining her health. But I'm not in a situation or point in my life I can handle her requirements financially. Neither myself, nor my Idolon, can benefit from that. And so I'm looking for the perfect home for her.

Ido is located in Louisville, KY. Email SincereArtisan@aol.com with any questions, or if you have an interest in adding Idolon to your family.

 

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Please read these beautiful thoughts from Grace about gratitude, on her experience with four Rescue Border Collies, and her touching true story, The Old Dog.