Border Collie Rescue of Northern California

28/03/2026

THIS IS A COURTESY POSTING FOR A DOG WHO IS CURRENTLY LIVING WITH HER OWNER AND LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME: SHE IS A VERY ADVENTUROUS DOG WHOSE ONLY ISSUE IS WITH THE OTHER DOG IN THE HOUSEHOLD. SHE WOULD BE GREAT AS AN ONLY DOG!!!

GRACIE IS A 4 YEAR OLD SPAYED FEMALE. SHE IS 22" FROM HER SHOULDERS TO THE FLOOR AND WEIGHS 44 POUNDS.

GRACIE LOVES TO BE AROUND HER FAMILY. WE'RE RETIRED SO SHE'S USED TO BEING WITH US DURING THE DAY. SHE'S THRILLED TO GO ON OUR DAILY HIKES, USUALLY 2.5 MILES. SHE AND OUR MALE ALSO ACCOMPANY ME WHEN I RIDE MY MOUNTAIN BIKE IN OUR OPEN SPACE. AT OUR LOCAL CREEK, SHE'LL CHASE STICKS/TOYS INTO WATER AND IS GOOD SWIMMER. WE HAVE A CAMPER AND TAKE THE DOGS WITH US, SHE'S A GOOD TRAVELER IN THE CAR AND TRUCK, THOUGH SOMETIMES SHE'LL BARK FOR A FEW MINUTES WHEN WE LEAVE HER IN A VEHICLE AND SHE'S A GREAT WATCH DOG, BARKING WHEN THE DOORBELL RINGS. WE HAVE A FENCED IN PROPERTY AND SHE REGULARLY GOES ON PATROL TO TELL THE DEER AND COYOTES THEY AREN'T WELCOME. SHE GETS EXCITED WHEN SHE SEES SQUIRRELS AND CHASES THEM UP TREES. SHE DOESN'T LIKE BATHS AND SEEING MY WIFE AND I HUG AND KISS, NOT SURE WHY. SADLY, SHE'S AN ALPHA FEMALE AND IN OUR HOUSE SHE HAS BULLIED AND FOUGHT WITH OUR MALE WHEN HE'S GOT HER TOY, OR WHEN HE'S IN HER SPACE. GRACIE NEEDS TO BE THE ONLY DOG IN HER NEW HOME. SHE RELAXES EASILY AND IS CONTENT TO LAY AROUND AND SHARE HER LOVE WITH HER FAMILY. YOU CAN FIND MORE PHOTOS OF GRACIE ON OUR WEBSITE UNDER DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. www.bcrescuenc.org

GRACIE IS LIVING IN SAN ANSELMO, CA

GRACIE IS STILL LIVING WITH HER OWNERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL TOM AT [email protected]

27/08/2025

14/03/2025

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BCRNC DOGS WHO HAVE BEEN MICROCHIPPED BY OUR RESCUE!!!! We just found out that the microchip company where we purchased all our chips, has gone out of business. This means that the microchip registries, are no longer giving out owner information for those chips. If your dog becomes lost and scanned for microchip identification, the ID number will show up but your information will not be available. I found several microchip registries online who will take numbers from any microchip company but they all charge a fee. I found one this evening who offers free registration to dogs who have our brand of chips, you just need to enter a code when you check out. You will need your dog's microchip number (15 digits and it should be listed on your dog's adoption contract.) If you can't find the number, any vet or animal shelter will scan your dog (they should do it for free) and you can copy the number. Then it's easy to register your dog on the following site: buddyid.com -- The microchips we have used for the past 20 years are from the Save This Life company - STLREG is the code for free registration on buddyid.com. I'm so sorry this has happened but I'm glad to have found a good solution for your dogs. Good luck!!!!

04/03/2025

Here is a happy success story for one of our rescue dogs. Bella was adopted and returned twice before she found her third, and thankfully forever, home. Here is what her owner had to say:

"Just wanted to let you know that Spreckles (now Bella) is doing well. She came into my life in November 2014. Our lives have been so full with each other. We now live in southeastern Washington. I thank her all the time telling her “Thank you for adopting me, thank you for loving me, and thank you for letting me be your hooman”.

13/01/2025

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A NEW DOG, PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK OUT THE OWNER'S DOGS ON OUR WEBSITE. WE HAVE SOME NEW ONES WHO WERE JUST LISTED IN 2025! LOOK AT THE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTABLE PAGE.
https:/www.bcrescuenc.org

12/10/2024

IN MEMORY OF RIVER 2010-2023

I already had 2 wonderful Border Collies, but wanted to add a third to our aging pack. I saw a red headed 6 month old beauty on BC Rescue, and asked about her. Evidently she was a bit of a handful and had unfortunately been reliquished by her owner, and then had been passed around to various fosters simply due to bad timing. So she came to me as a trial foster, with the idea that if she fit our pack she could stay. She was shy and had loads of attitude, didn’t want to be touched near her head or face, and would scream when she felt threatened. We discovered she was incontinent, and got meds to help with that. She was also somewhat OCD and would circle the couches and tv unless we held her next to us. This went on for a full month, and I wasn’t sure she was going to work for us. She didn’t seem to want comfort or to spend time with me or my husband. The only thing she really enjoyed doing was catching the frisbee. Then one night I pulled her up on the couch, and instead of immediately jumping off when I lifted my hand, she sat for a minute looking at me. I knew then that she was starting to settle into our house, and I was overjoyed. We took hikes with my other dogs, she bonded with a shelter mutt we rescued, she burnt off energy at agility classes, and gave the sweetest kisses. For 13 years we managed her quirks and health issues, and then last Thanksgiving she couldn’t stand up. So that was her last holiday with us, and I am only now able to write about how much I miss that silly crazy girl. RIP my sweet River.

11/10/2024

IN MEMORY OF ANYA 2013-2024
Below is a letter to Anya from her family.

To our Anya,
You've given us nothing but love, loyalty, and companionship, every single day since we brought you home 11.5 years ago. Anya you stole our hearts the moment we met you. Each day your smile, your talk, your antics, lightened up our day.
Today we release you from your final duty.
We release you today with a smile still on your face, with honor and dignity.
Say hello to Jacks, Alexis, and Chance, for us, and all that have gone on before you. They will be waiting to greet you at the bridge.

My love my friend
Momma and kids

Additional words from Anya's owner are posted on our website.

11/09/2024

THIS IS A COURTESY POSTING FOR A SWEET DOG WHO IS CURRENTLY WITH AN ALL-BREED RESCUE GROUP IN PACIFIC GROVE, CA (MONTEREY COUNTY). PLEASE CONTACT THEM DIRECTLY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ZAIDA. WEBSITE LINK IS AT THE END OF THIS POSTING.
Introducing Zaida!
This sweet border collie mix came to AFRP after she was found along the side of a road where a good samaritan stopped to help her. Now, she's thriving in foster care and ready to find her forever home!
Zaida is an active girl, treat-motivated and loving as can be. She's on the hunt for a home with experienced adopters who have previously owned herding breeds and understand the extensive physical and mental stimulation required to make these pups thrive! Zaida would prefer to find a home as the only pup but does well with other dogs - she loves being the center of attention! She's not an apartment pup and will require a fenced-in yard to ensure she's able to have some space to get all of that energy out! Zaida will need an adult only family, or adopters with children over the age of 8 to continue her positive training and socialization.
While in our care, Zaida has been diagnosed with idiopathic head tremor syndrome (IHTS), a benign condition characterized by focal head tremors of unknown cause. While this condition is not fully understood, Zaida's continuous head and body tremors are managed as part of her unique journey. Tremors do resolve over time, but some, such as Zaida, have continuous head and body tremors. Alongside this, Zaida is currently taking long-term medication to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety, as well as OCD.
Meet and greets can be arranged once your online application has been received and approved. Visit https://animalfriendsrescue.org/ for our required online dog application.

12/06/2024

IN MEMORY OF SMOKEY -- ​2008 - 2024
To see more photos and read about his happy life after his adoption, please go to our website: https://www.bcrescuenc.org

28/05/2024

IN MEMORY OF LEXI - FORMERLY TRINITY - 2010 TO 2024.
Here is a note from Lexi's owner:
Lexi is chasing her ball into canine heaven. Free running. Lots of cooling tide pools. Automatic ball return until I get there, too.
Love, Dawn
Please go to our website to read Lexi's story and the
true life poem and to see photos from Lexi's wonderful life - https://bcrescuenc.org

24/02/2024

IN MEMORY OF LINUS 2010 - 2024
He gave his family 12 1/2 years of
happiness. Rest in Peace Linus!!!

03/02/2024

THIS IS A COURTESY POSTING FOR A DOG STILL LIVING WITH HER OWNER. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HER, PLEASE CONTACT THE OWNER BY USING THE EMAIL LISTED AT THE END OF THIS POST.
​PIPER IS A 2 YEAR 9 MONTH OLD SPAYED FEMALE. SHE IS 21" FROM HER SHOULDERS TO THE FLOOR AND WEIGHS 44.8 POUNDS.

Piper is a very sweet dog who is very emotionally attuned to us. She likes to follow us wherever we are in the house and lay next to us, often resting to be in physical contact with us. Sometimes she brings her frisbee or other toys when she wants to play. She loves retrieving her ball when outside. She is fully house trained and doesn't have any health issues. She would be best suitable for a family with older children - teenagers or no children. She would love to have the company of another medium or bigger dog and space to run and play.

Piper is living in Albany.

For more information, please email Chris at [email protected]