Border Collie Rescue

In the Border Collie rescue, you can find many purebred Collies that were surrendered by their owners. There are many reasons why dogs become homeless, but the major one is ignorant owners who were not ready for responsible ownership. It often happens that a person is attracted by the image of the breed portrayed in a movie or commercial and wants to have the same dog. Impulsive buyers don’t usually try to learn more about the breed and its specific needs. They just go to the pet store, puppy mill, or to any breeder found through a newspaper ad and buy the first animal they like.

Purebred Border Collies and other dogs obtained from unreliable sources by impulsive buyers tend to develop health and behavior disorders. They differ much from intelligent and obedient dogs in the movies and should be trained much. If the breeder of a puppy doesn’t care about the dogs’ well-being, the breeding stock is not screened for hereditary disorders and a puppy may develop a serious ailment later in life. Many owners are not prepared for the time commitment a puppy or an adult dog needs. Many families consider surrendering their Collie to the Border Collie rescue to be the best way out of the problem.

It doesn’t mean that all dogs in a Border Collie rescue are defective and problematic. Some owners give up their pets when they have financial or personal problems. When a family member has an allergy for animals’ hair, it’s impossible to keep a dog any longer. As a rule, there are no homeless puppies available for adoption. Those who buy a Border Collie puppy usually keep it for several months before they understand that the dog is a nuisance in the house. It’s very difficult to train even an intelligent puppy when the right time for training is gone.

All dogs surrendered to the Border Collie rescue are screened for possible disorders and health problems. Dogs that need rehabilitation, vet attention, and special training get necessary help from volunteer workers. Prior to adoption, all dogs are kept in foster families. Adopting a purebred dog from a Border Collie rescue is a good alternative to buying a pet for those who want to have an intelligent dog and don’t plan to show or breed it.