Luke is an approximately 1 year old male BC stray found in southwest MO. He is a very sweet boy who is outgoing and loves people. He has a lot of energy and like most BCs enjoys playing ball. He already walks well on a leash and his rescuer is teaching him basic commands such as sit. He weighs 45-50 pounds. He will need room to run and someone with time to play with him, and he has lots of love to give in return.

Luke is such a sweet teddy bear! He loves people and other animals alike. He would really enjoy having another dog to play with, but would also probably be content to have all the attention to himself. His loving personality and adorable looks make him hard to resist. He has shown interest in cattle. Luke will thrive in a home with lots of love, attention and activity.

Molly is 2 years old, about 35 pounds, prick eared, and is a little underweight. Her coat is medium length, and she loves to be groomed. She is afraid of loud noises and adult strangers, particularly men, but does not bark nearly as much as the other dog in the house. She is an alpha dog and quickly let my my much older and bigger male border know that. Molly is very affectionate to her foster mom and the other human in the house, an 8 year old boy. She shows eye, and has been responsive to beginning obedience training. She has potential to be a good agility dog. She needs attention, socialization and something meaningful to do, and would be a loving addition to the right family, but probably should be the only dog in the house or with a submissive dog.

Did you know that Border collies come in colors other than black and white? Knight is a beautiful example of the rarer tri-color Border collie. He is a two year old purebred that his foster mother describes as a near perfect dog.

Knight came into rescue as the result of a divorce and has no “issues” to speak of. He loves to play fetch; he gets along famously with kids (not always the case with Border collies) and also does well with other dogs. He has an excellent recall and knows how to walk nicely on a leash, as well as all of his obedience commands. He is full of energy and his foster mother believes he would be an outstanding flyball or agility dog. But he also loves to cuddle and everyone who meets him falls in love with this guy!

Knight has it all! He is beautiful, has a wonderful temperament and is intelligent and very biddable. For more information on tri-colored border collies, please visit:
http://www.gis.net/~shepdog/BC_Museum/Permanent/BC_ColorTri.html

Knight's Angels are John and Renna Houghton and Nellie

Dan has been nicknamed “upside-down” because he appears to be born with his Border collie strip underneath his chin instead of on top of his head! Dan is a fabulous 10 month old rough coat neutered male. He has a beautiful soft, black and white fluffy coat that has a silky sheen to it. A few of his paws have a brindle coat which is very pretty. He weights about 43 lbs and is an average size border collie.

Dan was an owner relinquish from the Jefferson City area. He has received a clean bill of health from the vet in that area. He is completely house broken and crate trained. In the evenings, he likes to curl up on the bed for a calm pat before bedtime. He knows sit and down. We are working on a leash which Dan has taken to very quickly. He is so excited when I put my coat on or when I get out the leash. Everything is new and exciting to Dan. He is a very “happy go lucky” dog that blended right in with my two male border collies. All three of the dogs eat in my small kitchen and there are no growls even when one of my dogs reaches in for a taste of Dan’s food. He pretty much ignores the cat so he should do well with other animals or children.

Dan loves to run with my dogs outside and really makes me laugh when he gets excited because he jumps straight up in the air. The good news is he doesn’t jump on you! He plays with his toys inside and loves to chew on his rawhides. He has not picked up anything else that was not a dog toy. We are learning to play fetch and with his leaping ability, Frisbee should be a great recreation for Dan. He has been so easy to train that agility should be an easy task for him as well. Remember, Dan is 10 months old puppy still so it has been fun to watch him learn so quickly.

Dan would make a great addition to anyone’s family. He really is a very happy puppy that is looking for a happy home

Lucy is the dog that many people REALLY want when they think they want a Border collie. Unlike many Border collies who are high octane and really want to work-work-work, Lucy, just wants to be your best friend and is quite the cuddle girl. She thinks the best thing in life is to be on your lap or beside you. She is tiny, weighing less than 30 pounds and her age is estimated to be around 10 to 12 months. She plays well in the yard with her foster mother's other dogs and likes to play with the dog friendly cat of the house. She is housetrained when supervised and has learned how to sit on command. She does learn quickly but had a limited world before being rescued from a pound in Iowa. She had apparently never been exposed to toys and is just now trying to make sense of what you do with them. She's not crazy about posing for the camera--she's much prettier than her pictures show. She needs to have her confidence built up with a lot of attention and learning the rest of her obedience commands in a class would really help her self-esteem. This is a wonderful girl who doesn't need to play flyball, herd or do agility but instead needs a gentle hand and someone who enjoys having their dog near them and wants to teach her the rest of what she desperately wants to know. She is the type of dog that will form a very tight bond with her people and the type of dog that would eventually make a wonderful therapy dog due to her gentle nature.

Whynn is a great girl! She is still the sweet, 10 month old girl she has been since her first day here. She romps with her foster brothers but is respectful of when they don't want to give up a toy. While Whynn can come off fairly *in charge*, she will be submissive when reprimanded by the other dogs. Whynn likes to chase the frisbee but likes it better when you chase her while she carries the frisbee. She will play with the rope bones, busy ball and other toys but her favorite toy is a tennis ball. She is easy on cats but does show an interest in them. With her soft,big, brown eyes and smiling face, along with her sweet demeanor, Whynn is one wonderful girl. She walks gently on a leash, knows sit and down, is quiet in her kennel....She's a real gem!

Addicus What’s an ideal dog? Most of us would agree that he would be housetrained, would get along well with people of all ages and other dogs, and wouldn’t eat the house as well as being affectionate. Addicus is all of the above and more. First of all he is a very small Border collie, only 19 lbs. Secondly, he is eager to learn and please and thirdly, he is one of cutest most lovable little guys you would ever want to meet.

He loves fetch, playing with other dogs and cuddling with his people. He is crate trained or would be thrilled to sleep in his people’s bed. His experience of being separated from his family has left him with little confidence though. He seems to worry that he will make a mistake. He has no way of understanding that he was taken to a shelter because a divorce was taking place. So new situations and people frighten him until his foster parents reassure him that all is safe and they aren’t going to leave him

His new family will need to help him regain his confidence by exposing him slowly to new situations and people. With their patience, Addicus will become as close to an ideal dog as one could find anywhere.

(Notice her unique marking of the woodpecker on her side!)

Jezzie is as loyal a dog as you could hope to find. A smooth coated BC, Jezzie is under 2 years old, house-, crate- and basic obedience trained. She is bright, affectionate, able to entertain herself by throwing the ball in the air and catching it if no one else is available to play, eager to please, and Very Athletic. She LOVES to play ball, frisbee and attend agility class. If you have always wanted to try your hand at agility or trick training , obedience or freestyle, this may be the dog for you. Jezzie is even more striking in person than in her pictures, and did you notice the silhouette of a woodpecker on her side?

Jezzie has come a long way. When she came to us she was wary of strangers and needed tutoring on her dog/dog socialization skills and while she has made impressive and consistent progress, she still has room to learn. A savvy adopter would be a blessing for her and would be rewarded with her displaying all of her cutest tricks if she thinks there might be a treat in it for her! And these tricks so far include wave, bow, spin, catch and playing dead to name a few.

Like her namesake, Jezebel wants to be the queen, and if going to a multi-dog home, should be placed with submissive dogs, preferable males. Older children who can throw the ball throw the ball throw the ball and are capable of taking part in her training would probably be just fine.

Gus is a 5-year old neutered male BC mix. He is a mellow dog that loves his humans. He has spent lots of time around small children (babies to toddler age) and is very patient. He is an inside / outside dog and loves to be petted. He is fully housetrained and sleeps loose in the house at night. He knows Sit, Down, Shake, Come (although he isn't 100% consistent on Come) and No. He defers to the alpha dogs he has been around. Gus will chase a ball and will sometimes bring it back, but part of the game to him is for you to come get it. : ) He LOVES to chase squirrels, but has never caught one. He likes the water, but mainly for soaking in to cool off in the heat of summer. He has his own plastic baby pool just for soaking!

Gus' Angels are Joni and Alan Godsy

Zoey is a wonderful two year-old girl who is smart, fun-loving, and loves to cuddle. She loves to play with toys, especially if they squeak. This girl not only will have a rousing game by herself, but will play with two toys at once. She likes balls and will get one on command, however she doesn’t understand why she should then give it up. She loves to play with cats, but is less sure of other dogs. Being a border collie she is, of course, very smart. Zoey is housetrained and crate trained and responds well to sit, down and come and she is eager to learn more. She has been a jogging partner and would likely excel at flyball and agility. Zoey loves to be with people (she prefers older kids) and knows how to tilt her beautifiul head just so to get an extra pet. Zoey is approximatley 21 inches tall and is working hard to lose a few extra pounds. Her gorgeouls markings draw you to her initially and her winning personality makes you fall in love.

Maggie having a blast in the snow!!!

Maggie is a smooth coated nine month old Border collie with a lovely disposition and beautiful intelligent eyes that seem to look deep into you. She gets along beautifully with everyone, dogs, people, and cats. She is house trained and has amazed her foster mother with how quickly and eagerly she learns new things. She loves to play and has the kind of energy that is a joy to watch as she plays with the other dogs, chases toys and learns her obedience commands. She seems to soak up every thing her foster mother teaches her always eager for more. At the same time she is an affectionate girl-loving to be cuddled.

Here in the Midwest only savvy Border collie people know how wonderful a smooth coated Border collie can be. Many people with working BCs would have nothing else as their fur doesn't capture all the weed seeds and mud. When one watches a well conditioned smooth coated BC in action it truly a stunning site as you can view their amazing fine tuned musculature as they turn on dime, leap into the air or stretch out running.

Maggie is now ready to go to her permanent home and she will be a difficult girl to give up. She needs an active home with a new family that wants to be amazed by what this girl can accomplish. As with most Border collies she should go to a home with older children only as she does have strong herding instincts and would herd the little ones and their friends. that wants to help this very special girl to reach her full potential.

Meet Carson – isn’t he gorgeous? He’s a red Border Collie, an unusual, but recognized color. He’s about 4 years old, has a medium length coat, is crate trained and house broken. He loves to go for walks and know a few basic commands (sit, down, get in your crate). He will quickly learn anything else you want to teach him because he is FOOD MOTIVATED.

Carson loves people, strangers & family alike and often comes to me and lays his head in my lap for attention. He is usually calm in the house, but is very curious about the cats. He doesn’t want to hurt them but would really like them to run away so he could herd them. I sometimes have to disrupt this "game" and make everyone take a time out. Carson’s best forever home would not have house cats. He has started to play with toys more often and loves to run and play with my Border Collie.

Carson is neutered, up to date on all shots and is very healthy. He weighs about 45 pounds, and is about 20 inches tall at the shoulder. Carson needs to develop some confidence. He is very well socialized with people and dogs, so the potential for him to develop into a great fellow is there. All he needs now is someone to train him and let him learn on his own how great life can be. The pictures really don’t show how handsome he is. He’ll melt your heart when you look in his beautiful hazel eyes, but he’ll warm you right back up again with his love and devotion

Jeff Jeff is a year old neutered male black and white Border Collie; with one ear up and one ear down. Coming to Rescue as a stray, Jeff had no name, and very little human contact. I am amazed at how he has come to love his foster family, and how well he had done in the house!!!

Jeff now sleeps loose in our house, with all the other "big dogs"...he curls up every night on a rug by the side of my bed. Before he goes to bed, though, he seeks out my husband(who is probably in the recliner!!!) for some pets, and loving!

Although I haven't taken Jeff to stock, I believe he would do well on sheep, and would stock test him for anyone interested in that line of work for him. He is a typical Border Collie, wanting to "herd" the other dogs into their proper place; it's funny watching him herd dogs that are, in turn, herding him!

Jeff knows sit and here...and we are working on down. "Off" has yet to be needed in his vocabulary; this dog simply doesn't jump on things! He plays well with my young Golden, and basically ignores the cats...he has learned that dog noses don't belong in cat's faces!

Still learning how to play, Jeff will go after a tennis ball, but isn't sure yet what to do with it, once he gets it. I don't think flyball is the job for Jeff, but obedience or agility very well might be!

Often we get contacted by someone who would love to have a Border collie as a companion. They would like a dog that likes to sit on their lap, sleep with them and accompany them in their daily activities and to primarily be their pal. Often we can’t offer them a dog like that as Border collies tend to be high energy, need a lot of stimulation and of course need to “ work “ whether as herding, agility, flyball, or therapy dogs.

Bella is such a dog this beautiful three year old female’s favorite thing is to be on her person’s lap or lying next to her person. She walks beautifully on a leash, is house trained and knows sit, stay, and down.

Bella needs a home without other animals or small children. She has been very stressed by events in her life and rather than needing more stimulation she need a calm, predictable environment and to be an only dog. To better understand Bella, here is a bit of her story:

Bella was originally found running loose with another male Border collie. She had obviously been on her own for some time given the state of her coat and her weight. Attempts to find her owner failed and she was brought into rescue-pregnant. After her puppies were raised Bella was placed with a couple where she was happy and her new people were quite pleased with her. Then after a year the couple divorced, and her new mom moved out of state. She found herself having to move in with a relative who would not allow Bella in her home as they had other dogs.

Bella arrived, confused and obviously stressed. She is uncomfortable with her foster moms’ dogs showing some defensive behavior and becomes overly fixated on her cats. Despite the stress she is experiencing she is very cuddly and sticks quite close to her foster mother undoubtedly needing reassurance after the trauma of once again being displaced.

This girl will be a delightful companion in the right home. Again she needs a calm home where she can be with her people (adults or older children) as much as possible. Most of all, this girl deserves a secure and final forever home! The people who can provide that will be rewarded with a beautiful bright, lovable and incredibly loyal addition to their family.

Curley, Moe, Larry and Emmy are 4 pups that we recenty brought into foster.

Larry is a very friendly people oriented pup.He loved playing tug and chasing after the ball.He'll make a wonderful family dog,and a great friend.

Larry will be adopted with a neuter contract.

Curley, Moe, Larry and Emmy are 4 pups that we recenty brought into foster.

Moe is heart stealing cute,in both looks and personality.He's a rollicking clown who loves people and loves to playHe's full of those calender poses,always finding a way to steal the show,always smiling and ready to romp.

Moe will be adopted with a neuter contract.

Curley, Moe, Larry and Emmy are 4 pups that we recenty brought into foster.

Curley is a very regal boy,reserved but friendly,laid back and quiet.He is always the one sleeping late,eating late,and being cool.He does play ball and tug a little,and will probably become more active as he is adopted.

Curley will be adopted with a neuter contract.

Curley, Moe, Larry and Emmy are 4 pups that we recenty brought into foster.

Emmy is a darling little girl,very active and alert,she seemed to have the working Border collie personality type.She is very inquisitive, always into everything,trying to find out what her world has to offer.Very affectionate too.

Emmy will be adopted with a spay contract.

Gizmo is 2 years old (born on 2-1-04) and weighs about 45 pounds. He was relinquished by his owner who didn't have time for him. He is used to being in the house and around kids. He is very sweet and loves to be with us (he'd be a lap dog if we let him!) He is interested in our cat, but backs off when she hisses and he gently follows her. Gizmo has alot of energy, but is well-mannered. He would benefit from formal obedience training. He is quiet in his crate at night. He is afraid of the lawnmowers--he comes to the door and lets us know he wants in. He greets anyone who comes to the door with a happy tail! He's a sweetie!.

Harley is beautiful harlequin faced two year old border collie. She is new into her foster home but has a very sweet disposition. She appears to be house broken and fits right in with her two active male house mates. We’ll have more updates in a few days.

Rascal is a gentle, playful, and kind describe this gorgeous boy. Three year-old Rascal has been in a number of homes, yet one would never guess it from his engaging and agreeable personality. Rascal’s favorite activities include cuddling, cuddling on the couch, cuddling on the bed, and more cuddling. He also likes to stay active - going for a walk and going to the park make his tail wag and he’d probably excel at agility. He has been tried on herding and was a natural worker. Because of his height (he is approximately 24 inches at the shoulder) and his stunning white markings, he is a beauttiful sight running across the grass. Due to his eagerness to please, he is quickly adding not jumping on people to his list of known commands, which include sit and come. He is also housebroken and crate trained. Rascal’s hobbies include playing with chew toys and squeaky toys as well as playing fetch with a tennis ball. He gets along exceptionally well with other dogs. Rascal does need a house without an electric fence.

Meg is approx 13 months old. She was rescued from the Animal Sheter in Salina about an hour before she was to be euthanized. She is crate trained, and just needs just a little coaxing to get her in. She is small, weighing approximately 33 pounds, and about 20 inches tall. I have no doubt could become a spoiled lap dog if allowed!

She is good with kids . . . loved the young daughter of a friend of ours, and did just fine with their several cats. She'd oesn't really know how to play with toys at this point but with a little practice and showing her what to do, she'll learn!

Meg is definitely focused on cars, even in the house, could see the traffic from the sun room and it held her focus. She will need a home away from heavy traffic and ways to keep her occupied with plenty of excercise and a little training to decrease the desire to "control the cars".

Meg and her new sister, Sophie

Sydney is a beautiful and very playful girl. She is about 9 months old and 35 pounds. She came from a shelter in Callaway County. We just love this girl! She has so much to give to the right family. She is settling into her foster home very nicely. She loves to play with her foster brother Jax. She would do great in a family with other young dogs. She will need a lot of room to exercise and would be great at agility dog as she is very fast and agile Sydney has a mild interest in our cats, so she would need to be watched around cats until she gets to know them. She is also interested in our horse. She does some barking at him and has run at him at the fence. She loves to give kisses and snuggle on the bed or couch with you. She is always glad to see us. She does jump some, but is getting better when asked. She has not been around any children yet, so I still need to see how that goes. She already knows sit and we are working with her on lay and stay. She likes treats and takes them gently from your hand. Sydney has been "kid tested" and did very well, she'll be ok for a kid home. She is going to make a wonderful addition to a great family.

Belle is about 1 to 2 yrs of age, spayed, has good manners (unless she is too excited to), knows sit, lie down and is working on stay....which is hard for Belle because she loves her people and wants to be with them. She is crate trained. Belle has a strong herding instinct and would not do well in a home with cats. She is good with other dogs and loves to play with her foster brothers. She especially likes to pretend they are a herd of sheep and gather and drive them, while they play frisbee.

Belle came into rescue from a shelter, where she had been turned over by the brother of the elderly man, who was the love of Belle's life until he died. Belle has no baggage, no horrible past, she doesn't know neglect, starvation or abuse. She very obviously was an elderly gentleman's princess, no doubt spending hours sitting by his side with an aged hand stroking her soft coat.

Belle is very athletic and has beautiful, fluid ovement. She would excel in agility, herding or flyball. But, she would be just as excellent as somebody's princess.

Jack is 9-10 months old, he's great with cats, the other dogs, all people including kids! He just came into rescue.

Gael is around a year and half old, weights 39 pounds and is around 20 inches in height. First of all Gael is quite serious about her petting sessions with humans. So only serious petters need apply! (Stroking a pet does lower blood pressure you know.) She sits leaning against you very quiet and thoughtful but the minute the petting stops that paw starts to go and she pets you! Then the nose redirects the hand to its “correct position”. She loves to lie at your feet while you are reading or watching television not having the usual Border collie need for constant action. She will retrieve a ball and knows sit, lie down, shake and is learning how to walk on a leash. She likes her kennel and will dash into it at top speed to “kennel” up. She is housetrained. Gael is afraid of thunderstorms and needs to be in a safe place like her kennel when a storm is brewing. She gets along fine with cats but not all other dogs.

She was originally found abandoned with a litter of pups and we have wondered if her dislike of other dogs may have come from that time when she had to protect her four babies. We are going to be working with her with a gentle leader around other dogs more to see if we can relieve some of her anxiety about other dogs but her best placement would be as an only dog. Gael is a very affectionate girl; she learns quickly and would make a wonderful addition to the right family.