Boomer has been through obedience school and is very polite in the house. He loves to cuddle up with his people and show them love. His big brown eyes can melt anyone’s heart! Boomer is 100% potty trained and does not chew or show destructive behavior at all. He likes his crate but is generally given the run of the house. He is not an obnoxious barker, but he will let you know if there’s something going on outside. He loves curling up in the backseat (or the front) while going on car rides.

Boom gets along well with the other dogs in the household, but he loves the cats a little TOO much. He’s never been hostile, but he enjoys herding them into corners and he would probably keep them there all night if we didn’t call him off! He’s very on edge when the cats are around, so he would do best in a home without any feline friends.

Boomer can be incredibly mellow, but like any border collie, his day’s not complete unless he’s had a good run in the backyard. We have a typical four-foot fence and he’s never attempted to jump it. We set up a mini agility course in the backyard and he learned it in a heartbeat. He really has fun with it. He HAS to find a job to do, so he spends most of his time running up and down the fence keeping an eye on the neighbor dog. This behavior can get a little excessive, and we have to bring him inside before he exhausts himself.

We placed Boom in a home with three kids, and the oldest did very well with him. However, Boomer took to herding the younger kids around. He never hurt them, but he did scare the little girl, so we recommend him going to a home without small children. Boomer is incredibly intelligent and obedient, and we are confident that he will be the PERFECT dog as long as he gets lots of attention and plenty of physical and mental stimulation. He lives to please and he’s a gentle soul looking for a forever family to spend a long, happy life with.

Sophie is a tri-colored, short-haired border collie/blue heeler mix. She is spayed and up-to-date on shots. She is 18 months old and weighs 50 pounds. She absolutely adores children!! We have reluctantly decided that we cannot keep her because we are unable to provide her the time and space that she so desperately desires. Due to our home situation, she has to spend her days in her crate all day while I am at work. I cannot do that to her anymore. Sophie would do wonderful on a farm due to the fact that she shows great working dog potential without any training or work from me. She has been herding my children since she was a very young puppy :) Several of my friends think that she would do great in agility, because of how quickly she moves. Sophie is a very intelligent dog and does best when she has a job to do. She gets along with other dogs, not sure about cats. She is an extremely loving dog, and wants to be with her "family". Loves to play fetch... will bring the ball or toy back to you until both of you are exhausted. She loves her toys, spending lots of time tossing them up in the air and chasing them down.

Please contact me at 417-576-7979 or email me at pamgagne@hotmail.com. I desperately want to find her a forever home where she will be at her happiest. Can you please help her?

7/10

Mattie is a purebred border collie with out papers.  She is a 6 year old spayed female.  She is good with kids, cats and most other dogs.  She doesnt care for some terrier type dogs.  I would like Mattie to go to a home where they can utilize her ambition to work livestock.  She takes a strong interest in working cattle.  She is a super dog and I love her very much but because I have no income at this time I can not afford to feed her or care for her the way she needs to be looked after.  I raised Mattie from a puppy and she was well socialized with my children and loves as much attention as she can get.  Please help me find a wonderful home for her. 

Please contact Whitney at 660 953 0273 or whitneycontrerez@yahoo.com 

7/10

Angus is roughy 8 years old.  He is a border collie/ blue heeler mix.  Angus is good with other dogs and kids.  He does like to chase cats and eat chickens.  These are the only 2 vices that I know that he has.  Because he has heeler in him, he likes to jump up and grab my hands when we play.  He only nips as most heelers do.  We got Angus as a puppy and have had him through out his adult hood.  He shows interest in livestock, however he was given to us because he got kicked as a puppy by a cow and was spooked by the incident.  Angus will stay close to me when we go for walks.  I dont normally have to use a leash on him as he is very obedient.  He is a good dog and deserves better than I can give him.  I am currently seeking employment and cannot afford to feed him and Mattie.  Please help me find them good homes where they will be loved forever.  If you can help me find these two great dogs a home I would appreciate it. 

I can be reached at whitneycontrerez@yahoo.com or 660- 953 -0273.   
7/10

Max

Max is almost 3 years old.  He has definitely picked up speed in the past 6 months and is like a bullet trying to run as fast as the other two border collies.   He has excellent recall and is wonderful off leash.  He has now Max has mastered “Cover your eyes” and we are working on crawl, head down, and open the cooler.  In addition he knows; sit, down, stay, wait, and leave-it. He takes treats very gently.

Max does still have some triggers that will set him off in a barking state of “what the heck is that!”  He is doing much better with the birds at the feeder and squirrels outside, but he is still reactive at times.  It is a work in progress. Max is no longer in a crate as he is not destructive at all in the house.  Max’s perfect home would be with an experienced BC owner, someone with an active lifestyle to ensure at least 2-3 hours of exercise a day and a person committed to positive leadership and consistency.  Max is a very lovable dog and has so much love to give back.

Max is being fostered in SW Michigan near Kalamazoo.  For more information about Max, please email comebyebcr@hotmail.com  or go to our website at www.comebyebcrescue.rescuegroups.org  for an online application to adopt Max.  Look for ”Come Bye Border Collie Rescue” on Facebook!

5/10

Norma Jean

Being just over 1 year old, Norma Jean still has some of that goofy puppy mentality and sometimes has to be reminded to “behave”, with a shake of your finger and a stern look on your face – she definitely knows what you are telling her.  She does not miss a thing and is very smart.  She is so animated it makes our family laugh.  She definitely wants to be with her people at all times.  Norma Jean sleeps very soundly, probably due to having no hearing, so if you leave a room while she is sleeping, when she wakes up she searches each room until she finds you.  The perfect FOREVER home for NJ would maybe have another young dog that loves to play as much as Norma Jean.  She and our BC Rainy have been inseparable, as Norma Jean uses Rainy as her ears - watching Rainy very closely and following her different reactions.

Norma Jean is spayed, up to date on shots and flea/tick preventative and microchipped.  Norma Jean is house and crate trained. She is being fostered near Grand Rapids, MI. For more information on Norma Jean, please send an email to comebyebcr@hotmail.com  or go to www.comebyebcrescue.rescuegroups.org  for an online application to adopt Norma Jean. Look for ”Come Bye Border Collie Rescue” on Facebook!

5/10

Meghan

Meghan is a friendly adult Border Collie, approximately 6 years old, who just loves to be around people.  So far, she has greeted every new person with a wiggly tail wag and bright eyes.  We are still learning about Meghan.  As mentioned, she likes people and has not shied away from anybody yet.  She has not, however, met any children yet so it is still undetermined how she is with children.  Meghan so far seems to be okay with other dogs.  She has met our 4 resident border collies and is allowed to be free inside the house with them (with supervision).  Mostly she doesn’t pay any attention to them; she doesn’t avoid the other dogs but doesn’t seem to want to play with them at all…yet.  Time will tell as they spend more time together.  At this point we would say she would do fine in a household with another dog that is not pushy.

Meghan is spayed, up to date on shots and flea/tick preventative and microchipped. Meghan is house and crate trained. She is being fostered St. Louis. For more information on Meghan, please send an email to comebyebcr@hotmail.com or go to www.comebyebcrescue.rescuegroups.org for an online application to adopt Meghan. Look for ”Come Bye Border Collie Rescue” on Facebook!

5/10

Iris Marie

Iris Marie, who we call Iris, is a perky little girl!  Iris came to us from a family who loved and took good care of her, but could not keep her any longer. She was great with their two young children but was not getting enough exercise. There was also occasional friction with another dog in their home.

She is 2 years old and is an active dog who likes to play ball and Frisbee in the yard and will gladly bring you a ball to toss around in the house too.  She is very well behaved in the house, knows her basic commands, and is house trained.  While she likes to keep busy, she is also able to settle in the house.  She is intelligent, very loving and gentle.  She is a well adjusted dog overall.  Iris is very pretty with medium length coat, long legs and expressive amber colored eyes.
Iris Marie is spayed, up to date on shots and flea/tick preventative and microchipped. Iris Marie is house and crate trained. She is being fostered near St. Louis.

For more information on Iris Marie, please send an email to comebyebcr@hotmail.com or go to www.comebyebcrescue.rescuegroups.org for an online application to adopt Iris Marie. Look for ”Come Bye Border Collie Rescue” on Facebook!

5/10

Champ is a beautiful, docile 2 year old border collie.  He was relinquished by his owners and has since been living in a family with several other dogs of various shapes and sizes.  He has acclimated well with the pack, playing with 3 specific dogs.  This was a bit tough for him since he is a very gentle dog and prefers to play with the rough and tumble dog.  Champ would rather play chase than to play fight.  He is still a bit unsure where his place is in the pack and prefers to sleep away from the others.

Champ has a strong herding instinct.  He loves to follow one of the dogs who is constantly chasing balls.  Although Champ’s goal is not to retrieve the ball, but to herd the dog that does.

Champ is an intelligent dog.  He is easily startled by common noises so he may not have had a lot of experience in the real world.   Champ is house-broken and crate-trained.  He suffers from Addison’s disease and requires a monthly injection to keep this in check.  Champ would do great as a single dog or perhaps with another gentle dog.  He would love to just snuggle next to you on the couch.

Champ is being fostered in Southern Illinois.  Please email comebyebcr@hotmail.com for more information or go to our website at www.comebyebcrescue.rescuegroups.org for an online application to adopt Champ. Look for Come Bye Border Collie Rescue on Facebook!

5/10

Alexa was dumped at a shelter with 2 of her puppies which were estimated to be about 8 weeks old. Her owners decided there were "too many to take care of." Alexa is described as a "real sweetheart" but the shelter was overcrowded and had no place to keep her.
She is approximately 1.5 years old, calm, fairly low energy, and house trained. She doesn’t really play yet, but she does shred her squeaky toys, and she needs this outlet. It seems Lexie loves everyone, but especially women. She bonds very closely and will follow you from room to room. She loves a walk and is learning to walk politely on leash. Other than shredding her toys, she is a perfect gentle dog! Lexie is a joy and will be a great best friend to anyone.

Lexie is being fostered near Springfield, IL.  Please email comebyebcr@hotmail.com for more information or go to our website at www.comebyebcrescue.rescuegroups.org for an online application to adopt Lexie. Look for Come Bye Border Collie Rescue on Facebook!

5/10

Meet Clancy (#0150). This handsome boy is a Border Collie/English Setter mix who is almost 2 years old and around 45 pounds. He spent most of his young life tied up outside or at a shelter.

Though Clancy is a shy boy, he likes to meet new people. He is fully house trained and a wonderful house guest. Clancy likes to look out the front window watching the birds and squirrels, his
tail wagging happily. He is kenneled trained, goes in well and is quiet. He is kenneled during the day.

Clancy is neutered, current on vaccinations and heartworm tested. He is currently on heartworm and flea preventative.
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Here are a couple of videos of Clancy; you can see what a fun-loving guy he is!
[1]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf1Npgb3Nr8
[2]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPi3pADzsTg

Clancy is being fostered in Cedar Rapids. If you might be interested in learning more about Clancy, please email Jayne at mcjayne@yahoo.com. Visit our website for more info on Clancy: Protege Canine Rescuehttp://protegerescue.org
4/10

Max is a 2009 male Border Collie cross, maybe with Husky or German Shepard.  Max weighs 60 pounds, is neutered, current on shots and worming.  Max is approx. one year old.  Max was four months old when he was delivered on my door step by people who found him out in the highway and thought he belonged to me.  I am sure he was dumped and he is still a little nervous when going for a ride in the car.  He is a people loving dog and gets on well with other dogs.  He likes cats, but maybe a little too much for them.  He wants to play a little overly ruff with them so they tend to stay out of his reach if possible.  Max is house broken, will sit, down, and high five on command.  He will jump a four foot fence with ease.  Max is high energy and needs a family who will do something with him for his and their enjoyment.  He would be a great agility or Frisbee dog!  He is extremely smart and wants to go, go, go.  Unfortunately I do not have the energy or time to give to Max or I would never let him go.  I feel I am cheating him of what he needs in life and therefore I am looking for the perfect home for him. If you are interested in knowing more about Max please contact me.

Brenda brenda@horsehelpspeople.org  660-584-7892

4/10

Sadie is a 1 yr old Border Collie cross that was turned into rescue for being too rough with small children. She is just trying to be friendly and doesn't know her own strength. Her formative months were spent in a shelter
where no one taught her good manners, including not to jump up or mouth people.

With daily obedience and clear rules she is rapidly turning into a great pet. Sadie is affectionate, responsive and willing to learn. She might be an excellent prospect for competitive obedience or another sport. In addition to being very friendly with people, Sadie loves other dogs.

She has great dog manners and would thrive with a canine buddy of similar size. She is currently living peacefully with her foster mom's 4 Border Collies. Sadie has no behavioral problems aside from a lack of training. Because of her history, Sadie will only go to a home with adults or older children who are willing to help continue her training. She also needs to go to a home without cats or with cats who are accustomed to living with an exuberant herding breed dog.

She will be ready to go at the end of January; spayed, fully vaccinated and up to date on heartworm preventative.

For more info on Sadie please contact :

Elizabeth Anne Phares, DVM
NBKSheepdogs@gmail.com

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Ebby

Ebray (nicknamed Ebby) is approximately 6½ years old, purebred black and white border collie about 44 lbs.  He is very friendly, wants to be with people and loves to run!  He is mostly housetrained and is learning to like his crate.  He loves kisses, and loves to be rubbed and petted!

Ebby has had a tough life…our best guess is he was kept in an outside “run” or tied out where he could see cars and trucks or livestock but not chase or herd them. So he is frustrated, and has taken to chasing his tail (“spinning” as we call it).  We are clicker training him to reduce his spinning and redirecting his chasing/spinning to chewing on a rawhide and he is coming along quite well.

The best home for Ebby will be with a quiet family who live on a quiet street, who will walk him a lot and love on him.  Ebby gets along well with other dogs as long as they are not too frantic.

Ebby is neutered, up to date on shots and flea/tick preventative and microchipped.  He is being fostered in Central Illinois near Peoria.  For more information on Ebby please email comebyebcr@hotmail.com or go to http://www.comebyebcrescue.rescuegroups.org for an online application to adopt Champ. Look for Come Bye Border Collie Rescue on Facebook!

5/10

Felesya is a 4 year old Registered, female, Boder Collie. She is spayed and is current on her rabies vac. (we do not do annual bosters of the distemper etc. because we have had a dog have a bad reaction to it in the past, but we are willing to get one for her if someone requires it).

Felesya is an inteligent dog and has had some obedience training. She has been raised in a family that has little boys and she does well with children. She also likes to climb trees to show off or to enterain herself
(this is mostly funny, but can damage some trees) We are trying to find her another home because she kills chickens and we can't seem to get her to stop.

For more information idgr@tiadon.com or 417-944-2455 or 417-321-9035.

10/09

*Harvey (Protege #0121)* is a 1-1.5 year old Border Collie/Australian Cattle Dog mix. He is medium-sized at about 40 lbs, is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations. He is heartworm negative, but was positive for Lyme's disease and although asymptomatic is receiving a course of Doxycycline to treat the Lyme disease. Harvey started out in life as a farm dog, and spent most of his days outside, where he was "too active," according to his previous family.

Harvey has lived in his current foster home for two weeks and "too active" does not seem to be a major issue. Harvey is an incredible house guest because he is quiet, well-mannered and respectful. Harvey doesn't jump on guests or furniture. He is also housebroken and crate trained.

At first Harvey was whiny in his crate, but now he is very quiet and always goes to his crate on command. Harvey loves playing with toys and other dogs. He likes tugging, chasing balls and hasn't met another dog he doesn't get along with.

Though Harvey has exhibited some submissive peeing (more like "OH MY GOD I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE HOME ... I JUST CAN'T CONTAIN MYSELF!") he seems to be getting better as he adjusts. When this does happen it is a VERY small amount.

Harvey rides well in the car and enjoys car rides. He also is a good eater and is treat-motivated. He takes treats gently and is never too pushy when it comes to food. Harvey will let his foster parent and guests in his home take treats, toys and food away from him without question.

He is active, but not TOO active. He likes to play and go for walks, but doesn't spend hours pacing around the house when there's nothing to do. Harvey is very fast and learns quickly. He would make a fun sports dog for someone interested in agility, flyball or frisbee. He would also make a good pet in a semi-active home, perhaps with other dogs. Here is a little video of Harvey playing with his foster sister: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7uDns3yDvY. Look for the heart on Harvey's left side toward the end of the video -- you can also see most of it in his photo. Harvey already knows sit, down and shake and hopes to find a new forever home where he will be loved!

If you think Harvey would be a good fit for you, please contact Jayne at mcjayne@yahoo.com for more information.

10/09

Patchie is approximatey 7-9 years old, male.  Patchie has spent his entire life on a chain with very little companionship or exercise.  Patchie was rescued by a volunteer and went to the vet to be neutered, and brought up to date on his vaccinations including rabies.  Despite Patchie's horrible life on a chain, he is an extremly loving and playful dog.  He loves to carry his squeekie toys around in his mouth, watch the birds, he gets along great with other dogs, enjoys to ride in the car and likes to just be by your side. 

Patchie is completely house trained, sleeps through the night and loves his treats.  Patchie can have a little anxiety when left alone or when there are thunder storms so he needs a home where people are around most of the time.   

If interested in Patchie please contact: Melody Whitworth DDB Rep - Columbia, Missouri Region 2 - Coordinator http://www.DogsDeserveBetter.org http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MO487.html

Annie is an approximately 1 year old Smooth Border Collie who was found as a stray. After being unable to locate her owner, I took Annie in to foster for our rescue group. Annie is a total sweetheart with a soft, affectionate
personality who is very people oriented. She likes to stay near you and is always camped out under my desk when I'm at the computer. She's not clingy at all...just enjoys being with people.

Annie is what I call a "leaner". When she is getting attention, she will cozy up as close as she can to you and lean right into you and look into your eyes with a smile on her face. This girl really is a love! Annie is doing great with all the other dogs here and tends to be on the submissive side with them. She is good with the indoor cats...although she will ocassionally chase one of the barn cats just for fun (we are discouraging that). Most of the time she ignores them though and she does completely
ignore our cattle.

Typical of her Border Collie breed, Annie is very athletic. She can jump higher than my head from a standstill and is lightening fast and quick on her feet, so I can see her doing agility or possibly even flyball. Annie is pretty energetic, although I wouldn't call her a really high-drive
dog. She probably wouldn't be happy laying around the house for 9 hours while her family is at work. But she's not the kind of dog who needs to be on the go all day either. As long as she can get off-leash for a good run a couple times a day, I think she'll do fine.

Annie is excellent about staying around our acreage and generally has pretty good recall and she stays close with me and the rest of the dogs on our off-leash walks in the country. Annie is housetrained and will be spayed, vaccinated, heartworm/lyme tested and fecal tested before being adopted out.


If you're looking for a great companion who could also be a good candidate for dog sports, Annie might be your girl. Or even if you're not into the performace aspect of things but just want a great dog and can give her plenty of exercise and mental stimulation, let us know.

Annie is being fostered with the PAW rescue group in Decorah, Iowa. If you would like to apply for Annie, please email Paula at bkeehner@neitel.net or call her at
563-539-4999.

9/09

Waldo is a BC mix that was dumped in the Archie, Mo area around the first of July.

He has had a vet visit and received his first round of puppy shots and a worming. The vet has estimated his age at 14 to 16 weeks old. His coat is mostly black with a few white markings on the face, his chest and stomach and the tip of his tail.

His one blue eye gives him a bit of a precocious look that just makes you want to give him a hug.

Currently being fostered at a small horse farm in the Archie area he has shown a keen interest in the horses and would like to begin herding them even at his young age.

 He is ready to move to a forever home with a new family and give them a lot of new puppy love.

Please contact Shannon bdhairda@aol.com 816-260-7519

8/09

Contact Info:

Bella was found living alone and afraid in a wooded area, but after realizing her rescuers meant her no harm, so immediately warmed up and became very loving a grateful.  She has proven herself to be quite the smart and endearing girl.  Bella even learned how to open her kennel door at the pound, but did not leave the property.  She very willingly comes back her kennel after she has been let out to run.  She is probably about 2-3 years old and full of love and playful energy and gets along well with other dogs.  We're not sure what Bella is mixed with- possibly Cattle Dog or some type of setter or spaniel. 

If you're looking for a loving and smart companion, please contact Kathy at the Republic, MO Animal Control Office at kbradley@republicmo.com or 417-732-3190.

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