Meet some of the new arrivals at the Border Collie Rescue centre near York, UK, who came in to our care between Sept 16th and 19th 2007.
The 5 members of the Border Collie clan featured in this video are from varied backgrounds and circumstances but have one thing in common – they are all BIG – between 29 and 37 kilos in weight.
Meet Sam, a Merle from a farm who’s owners tried for a long time to train him as a sheepdog, but he had other things in mind and showed little or no interest in his sheep.
A fit, strong, enthusiastic and affectionate dog, his previous owners thought a lot of him and eventually came round to the idea that he may be better off in a home where his qualities were put to a more appropriate use and so contacted us to take him in and re-home him.
Next, Nell and her son Bill who came to us after a vet, called in to put them to sleep, advised their previous owner that there WAS an alternative.
Their common problem was that they were too enthusiastic around livestock and could not be stopped or called off and had become a serious liability.
Their previous owner, a kindly man, had looked after them well, perhaps too well, as they are both overweight due to a combination of good diet and restricted excersise.
Eventually, he had been obliged to consider the position of his neighbours who’s sheep were also at risk from their attention and they had to go.
When told about us, he was pleased to be able to pass them over and arranged for their initial vaccinations before they came into our care.
We will have to see if their ‘problem’ has a cure!
Last, but by no means the least, are The Boys.
Two dogs that have come in from the Hambleton Dog Warden Service, Names Unkown.
These two Border Collies, possibly brothers, are the largest and most overweight of all being 33+ and 36+ kilos respectively.
The were abandoned by their previous owner/s near a caravan site and held by the dog wardens for two weeks instead of one, to give these previous owners a longer time to feel remorse and seek to reclaim them. It didn’t happen – they’ve been ‘dumped’.
Another two good natured and affectionate dogs, well looked after, well fed, well socialised and well meaning.
It is difficult to understand why they were dumped but sometimes people are more unpredictable than animals and can justify any action without concience.
We are pleased to be able to offer these Border Collies a new start and a new life and having met them – priviledged to have made their aquaintance and had the chance to have done so.
This is a video of how they came to us.
The Border Collie is designed to be a sheepdog and was originally used for herding livestock in the English and Scottish Borders. Border Collie Rescue assesses all dogs coming into our care for herding ability and will rehome them as stockdogs if that is what they need to do but we also assess and rehome for scent discrimination skills to the Police, Prison Service and Excise to detect drugs, explosives and firearms — to SARDA and other rescue organisations for mountain rescue and search and rescue work — to help deaf, blind or otherwise disabled people as well as for working trials, flyball, agility, obedience and other interactive sporting disciplines and many of our dogs have qualified for Crufts in these disciplines. Those that show us they do not need or want to work are rehomed as PAT dogs, pets and companions.
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Tags: border, centre, collie, dog, herding, rescue, sheepdog, Stray, training
I have 2 good names …
I have 2 good names for Border Collies 1 is collieflower and the 2nd one is ollie
thats an amazzing …
thats an amazzing dog I wish my dog was like that but I love my dog he’s mint
my BC sheds way too …
hes abt 4months old now. hes a lovely dog tho.
my BC sheds way too much fur.
Another great and …
Another great and informative video – thank you for sharing the stories of these lovely big dogs with us – hopefully they will all find the perfect homes suited to their needs and can live full and happy lives in the future. The last two that came in – what a shame such lovely dogs were dumped and one of them doesn’t look all that young any more, but I am sure you will see them right – keep on with your great work.
Amazing work you do …
Amazing work you do for these collies. I love collies sooo much and I cant understand how anyone can abandoned their dog like those collies at the end. The collie that was mainly white looks alot like my Sheena! I hope they all find loving new forever homes. I would love to work at a rescue like BorderCollieRescueUK because I want to help dogs so much. Brilliant video! 5/5 and favs!
You speak truly – …
You speak truly – offhand sums it up – I used the word myself in an earlier reply.
Glad you enjoyed the film. Lovely dogs and lucky us. We get to meet them!
You have a point – …
You have a point – we could be earning revenue here.
We do use a lot of the stuff and it does seem to work.
Everyday someone here will be talking about the stuff and we never even thought about that aspect coming through on a video.
Well spotted – or was it that obvious to everyone else.
Someone send a copy of the vid to the company and ask for a donation!
Sam is really …
Sam is really willing and in the few days he has been here he has learned a lot. They are all nice dogs, but most are – people ruin them!
Even the idea of dumping a dog that is dependent on me makes me feel unsettled. Can’t understand why people can be so self centred and offhand with their companions.
Why take them on if you are not determined to see it through.
Mind you – it’s easy to judge – we don’t know the circumstances – but the outcome for the dogs could have been different.
Yup, hands full all …
Yup, hands full all right.
Yes, a merle, but a FULL merle – black, white and tan – what is known as a natural merle, not deliberately bred for the markings by people trying to exploit a market and get a better price for their pups.
He’s a nice dog. Means well but lacks manners and social graces. Bit like me really – just more freindly and less likely to bite.
They are all huge …
They are all huge and your right about the last two, their owners did not care at all.
They will be fine – need to slim down a bit and get some more muscle on their bones. Not a problem. Legs will look even longer then!
Best thing is they are such good natured dogs and we hope we can home them together – mind you they are all good natured.
They will all get good homes, until then they have 10 acres to play in and a few hundred to walk in and us lot to look after them.
Hi Scott, finally …
Hi Scott, finally found the time and space to get back to you. Thanks for the comment -appreciated.
Sometimes it does feel like all the homeless dogs in engl;and are heading our way – wish we could take them all – maybe one day!
Another informative …
Another informative video from Border Collie Rescue. People can be so offhand with their animals.
Good thing you are around to pick up the pieces.
Keep up the good work
Very cute dogs
Is …
Very cute dogs
Is she advertising Frontline?
What a nice video …
What a nice video to wake up to.
Love Sam – he really is biddable and looks like he may be good to train.
The two from the vets seem loke nice dogs and the last two really do make you feel sorry. What a nasty trick to pull on such obviously nice animals.
Well done for saving them all.
Looks like you have …
Looks like you have your hands full there!
That Sam dog is full of zing and energy. Nice looking dog – Blue Merle?
Good luck with re-homing them. Wish I could have one.
Sam is HUGE!!! Even …
Sam is HUGE!!! Even to American Border Collie standards! WOW! Even the last two boys are TALL…look at them legs!!
Such a sad story for the last two…I hope they find a good home.
So happy the 5 dogs found their way to you guys, your work is amazing
I bet all the …
I bet all the Doggies in England would love hanging out with you fine folks at Border Collie Rescue!