Bill’s Border Collie Rescue (BBCR) is a group of dedicated volunteers who give of their time, ability and their homes to help place Border Collies where they will be well cared for and loved. BBCR was created as a response to Border Collies that are abandoned, lost or mistreated and needing a caring home. We also help, in extreme emergencies, those who have to give up their dogs. The individuals who comprise BBCR have many years of experience with the breed and understand the needs of the dogs. Our reward is in knowing that dozens of Border Collies which otherwise might have lost their lives, are instead in loving and caring homes.
We prefer to adopt to families within our area (Southern New England, Southeastern New York, or Northern New Jersey), but will make an exception if there is a Border Collie rescue person near you that is willing to conduct the home visit for us.
In order to be considered for one of our dogs you MUST first fill out this application and return it to us. Simply cut and paste it into an email to BcBill58@aol.com or pop it in the U.S. mail to BBCR, 38 Marlen Drive, North Haven, CT 06473 . NOTE: If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must also sign this application.
All people desiring to adopt a dog from BBCR are asked to go through our adoption process. The questions that we ask and the procedures that we go through are solely to place the dog into the best home possible, as well as to protect the dog and his future family. We do ask that you be sure that you are serious about adopting a border collie before filling out the application to adopt and to be sure that you are prepared for a dog that may not be perfect now, but will become the best dog you ever imagined!
Once an application has been completed and returned, home visits will be initiated and an interview will be done in person or via telephone. We also require that you show a good veterinary history and that you take good care of all of your current pets. We do reserve the right to refuse an applicant for any reason.
Please remember that our organization is comprised solely of volunteers and as such we have other jobs, families and commitments. Please excuse us if we do not return your calls or mail immediately. If you have been mistreated or 'turned off' by a previous rescue experience, please give us the opportunity to change your mind. All in all we will strive to make the process as painless as possible. If you have any questions or concerns please ask and we will do our best to answer!
Thank you for considering a dog from Bill’s Border Collie Rescue.
POINTS TO REMEMBER
1. DONATION: We ask for a minimum donation of $300 to cover our expenses when you adopt a Border Collie. Sometimes, a dog will come along that requires extra medical care or special rehabilitation, which will entail a much greater expense. If you would like to make an additional donation to help with extraordinary expenses, we would certainly appreciate it.
2. SPAYING/NEUTERING: Any dog adopted from BBCR will have been spayed or neutered. Rescue Border Collies make marvelous friends, and placing them in a devoted supportive environment is the only goal we will pursue. If you would like to acquire a Border Collie with the idea of producing puppies, please contact a breeder who conducts genetic screening. Breeding Border Collies is a time-consuming and expensive endeavor, and one which should not be attempted without knowledge and understanding of this breed and of the many facets of breeding and nurturing puppies.
3. CONTRACTS: All adopters of rescued Border Collies will be asked to sign an Adoption Agreement. This contract is legal and binding. Please read it carefully.
4. MISCELLANEOUS: We recommend you follow a regular inoculation program established by your veterinarian to guarantee your dog stays healthy. You will receive a complete medical history on your Border Collie (as best as can be determined or documented). You must also have the dog licensed in accordance with the laws where you live. Since we do not know you personally, the information from the Adoption Application (which is required of anyone seeking a rescue Border Collie) will help us to match the right kind of Border Collie for your circumstances. We place Border Collies only in good, loving homes, and we screen prospective adopters thoroughly.
