Nearly of Northern Ireland's dog rescue and rehoming groups find Collies one of the most challenging dogs to rehome.
They have endless energy, can have an intense work ethic, they love to train hard and play harder and they just need the right people around them to engage with their specific needs for the breed and the individual dog.
Today we list just 19 of the Collies currently looking for new homes in Northern Ireland and we know more are being abandoned and surrendered every week. You can apply to adopt each of these dogs by clicking their name in red.
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Archie is a one-year-old Collie who is completely deaf but it doesn’t hold him back in any way. He’s affectionate, super sweet natured and at a year old is just a baby. He adores play time, the more toys the better. He’s a quick learner. Children 14+ Archie can live with other dogs.
Pippa is just 14 months old with a gentle natured. She loves showing affection and can at times feel a little nervous but her personality is really starting to blossom as her confidence grows. She is a quiet, settled girl who will no doubt make the right family very lucky. Another dog in the home would be vital for Pippa.
Patch is a friendly, happy Collie girl who loves playing ball and is so full of fun . She is 5 and is fabulous with other dogs so if you can offer her the forever home she is craving for please send Bright Eyes Animal Rescue a message here.
Bob is about three years old who has been in rescue since December 2021 after a lifetime living his life tethered on a chain. He is super friendly dog who enjoys spending time with people and other dogs. He is brilliant on the lead and he also knows some commands, sit, stay, give paw. He is very alert and reactive to traffic - this was due to traffic being his only stimulation on the end of that chain. His new family will need to be committed to helping him overcome this. Email rainbowrehoming@gmail.com to request an application for and allow two days for response.
Cap hasn’t had an easy life and was let down by humans when he needed them the most. He is a loving and affectionate boy of about five years old. He is great on the lead, he can initially be slightly nervous in new situations but it doesn’t take him long to settle. Cap can live with children 12+
Romeo was surrendered because his family could not give him the home his breed needs. His friendly, affectionate and very lovable temperament makes him a joy to be around and easy to love. He loves to shower people with hugs. He's a typical energetic and intelligent Collie and this boy is he loving life with us and when the had enough adventure for one day you'll hear him snore his head of. Email rainbowrehoming@gmail.com to request an application for and allow two days for response.
Tilly is an 18 months old Collie and searching for a loving home to give me lots of long walks and cuddles. She is great company, great fun and would love to find my forever home. Call Causeway Coast Dog Rescue on 07595 602702 between 11am and 3pm.
Nellie is just 5 months old Nellie and a sweet natured, lovable pup who is full of fun. She is great with other dogs, and although Nellie's hearing isn’t the best, it does not stop her In anyway.
Steve was abandoned in a remote area with poor sight but is now ready to find his forever home. He is about 18 months old and his compromised sight does not impact anything he does, the main reason for his long term foster was to overcome his fear of humans and he’s accomplished that with flying colours.
Cody is just over one year old and was brought up outdoors but he prefers being indoors. He would love a home and a family who would let him cuddle up next to them at night, with great fun going walks through the day. If you could adopt him please called Causeway Coast Dog Rescue on 07595 602702 between 11am and 3pm.
Eli is another Collie, another tale to tell. Chained to a barrel then put in with the sheep, he was terrified. He’s such a quiet shy boy and so wants to trust but is scared. A special home for him, perhaps another dog to help him. He needs a quiet and settled home and the time and patience of someone with Collie experience. Children 12+.
Andy is a young Collie aged around 18 months and is a soft natured and gentle boy who is he’s very loving and affectionate. Great with others dogs and he walks well on the lead.
Beau is just the loveliest boy with a great nature, energetic and full of beans.. At around 18 months old, he’s great with other dogs or would happily settle as an only boy in his new home.
Rosie found herself back at the shelter after being homed briefly. She is a beautiful natured girl who was thrown out on the streets after the arrival of a new baby. She’s full of fun and enjoys playtime with the other dogs although we feel a home as an only dog, where she can be the princess she wants to be, would be best. Rosie can panic if there is too much going on around her so a quiet, settled home would be suited. Children 16 +
DJ is a female Border Collie aged 8 months.
Thor is a lively and energetic Collie-cross who loves to play ball. He is initially shy but once he gets to know you, you have a friend for life.
Sharkey is a one year old boy who he loves a game of throw and fetch. He is friendly and affectionate.
Reggie is a one year old Collie who is shy at first but very gentle. He likes to rest his head in your hand and snuggle in and he thoroughly enjoys being brushed.
Freddie is four years old and good with dogs and children but not cats. He loves to cuddle, is a bouncy boy and full of life especially if you will help him throw his toys about.
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