Second Chance Border Collie Rescue of Wisconsin

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Second Chance Border Collie Rescue of Wisconsin We no longer foster Border Collies, but try to help out in other ways. My email [email protected]
SHELTERS, feel free to post your available Border Collies.

10/29/2026

Pup has it!!

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10/27/2026

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This gorgeous Border Collie is Annie, a sensitive soul who is discovering that the world is a pretty wonderful place. She is learning to play, choosing toys from the toybox, enjoying outings and becoming more confident every day. Her favorite place in the world is curled up as close as possible to her person on the couch. She is 6 years old and 34 #.

Easy to live with and unassuming, Annie isn’t looking for a busy life. Her ideal home is with a patient, kind family that will give her a calm, predictable home. When she feels safe, she shines as the amazing companion she was always meant to be. When Annie loves you, she gives you her whole heart.

She is delightfully smart, eager to do the right thing, and beginning to work on basic commands. She has been around dogs of all ages, sizes, and energy levels: she has great dog skills. Kitties are a-ok, and older, respectful children are too. Annie is house-trained, crate trained (trustworthy loose in the house) and lives for daily walks.

Annie will thrive with a family who understands that sensitive dogs need a little extra time to feel safe. Her best fit is a quiet rural or suburban home rather than a noisy, busy city or apartment. She asks for a fenced yard or a family that can keep her safe on leash. She’s the ideal companion for people that enjoys time at home, being together as a family. She must have a friendly canine sibling in her new home to show her the ropes and provide steady companionship.

If you are looking for a devoted shadow, a gentle companion, and a dog whose trust will feel like a true gift, beautiful Annie is looking for you too!

Annie is being fostered in Plymouth, MN. APPLY to adopt her at hoabcr.org/how-to-adopt

Her adoption fee is $450 plus Minnesota tax. She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations. Upon adoption, all of our dogs go to their new homes with a collar and harness, leash, starter food, blanket, favorite toys & treats. They are current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention.

As a foster-based rescue, we do not have a central facility to visit. Meet and greets with specific dogs are arranged once your adoption application (not an inquiry through Petfinder) has been received, processed, and approved. We are located in Minnesota and adopt to an area 400 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/49787635-mound-minnesota-border-collie

10/23/2026
10/17/2026

We were all taught the same lie.
If they're not fighting, they're playing.

So we stand there, watching something that feels "off".

A bit too intense. All a wee bit too much.
One dog ducks behind the bench while the other keeps coming.

And we tell ourselves "they're just playing" because we don't want to be "that" person. The overprotective one.

So I need you to hear this:

No dog has ever been harmed by you stopping play too early.
Not one. Ever.

But I've met hundreds who were harmed because no one stopped it in time.

Here's what no one really talks about enough,
Sometimes it's not that obvious to see the difference between playing and an issue grumbling and bubbling away.
Especially if you don't really know the other dog involved.

So can I give you permission to do something?

Trust the "hmm".

That little feeling in your gut that says "that's a bit much".
That's not you being overbearing or overprotective.
That IS you reading dog body language. That's the skill developing.

You don't need to be 100% sure to step in. If you're unsure, step in anyway.
Call your dog.
Make some space. Give them both a break.

The playful ones will shake it off and often re-engage together, that's how you know it WAS play.

You will never ruin a friendship by pausing play.
You might just save one.

10/13/2026
10/10/2026

Any of your dogs do this?

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