Breed:  Border Collie  

   Contact:  The Blue Cross, Parklands, Station Road, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 3SE. Tel: 01845 577759
www.bluecross.org.uk and click on the Thirsk Adoption Centre

Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm
Closed Mondays and Bank holidays

 LUCY

History: Lucy came to us because of her owners ill health.  
Description: Lucy is a very intelligent Tri colour Border Collie who picks things up very quickly. 
Rehoming criteria:  We are looking for an experienced border collie owner who has time to continue her training.  Lucy is very reactive and is eager to please. She is from working stock, highly active and needs an appropriate outlet for her high energy levels.  She is good with other dogs and could live with a confident cat.  Lucy has been around children so could live with a family.  
Child friendly:  Older Children 
Able to live with cats:  Yes, if confident cat 
Age: 9 months 
Sex:  Bitch 
Neutered: Not yet
Vaccinated: Yes 
Micro-chipped: Yes 
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes 
Cost:  Minimum £85 donation 
Where dog can be seen:  Thirsk, North Yorkshire (24/06/08)

Breed:

Contact: Ring Donna Lea on mobile: 07889 256365 or email Donna.Lea@sky.com

BAKU

History: We have had Baku since a pup. He lives with another dog and a baby. We have his full pedigree with KC papers. Rehoming due to lack of time for him with the arrival of baby, certainly no fault of his own.
Description: Grey and white with brown eyes. Well natured and good with other dogs and children although can be a little over zealous at playtime, he is still young and needs a lot of exercise and play in order to keep him occupied and tire him out. He can pull on a lead initially on a walk because he is trained to do Cani-X, but he will calm when he realises its not running time.
Rehoming criteria: Baku  must go to home where his Siberian traits will be understood, he would suit a family with lots of love to give and time to spend, a home check will be carried out and he must be returned to me if it doesn’t work out. He must not be left alone for long periods of time. Ideally looking for someone who will spend the time teaching him agility as he is eager to please and will do anything for a treat. Above all he must go to a good home.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: No
Age: 2 years
Sex: Dog
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Home is more important.
Where dog can be seen:  Portsmouth, Hants (24/06/08)

Contact: Email Henry or Bunny on  strawberry-moose@tesco.net or email for phone number for a chat!

ZAZIE

History: We took this little girl in about three months ago, after our old GSD went over the Rainbow Bridge. Previously she had lived with another family with small children who had wanted to rehome her because their other dog was picking on her constantly.
Description: Zazie is meant to be a GSD though we do wonder! She is on the small side and a lot more like a collie in mind and body at times. She is a very sweet and kind girl. There is not an ounce of malice in her and she welcomes everyone like an old friend. She is very bright and full of drive. She rarely sits still and her recall is like a rocket! She is very smart and ball/toy obsessed and very nimble. She would love an agility or flyball home as she is super-fast and super smart and just dying to do something! Our house is very noisy and busy and not really the right place for a dog who is so enthusiastic and easily stirred up! We live on a smallholding so she is out and about all day with us and loves this and is mostly good with our animals. She is housetrained, walks nicely on the lead, travels well in the car and is good with other dogs.
Rehoming criteria: An active, experienced home who will use her boundless energy. She can be left when we pop out without any trouble but would hate to be left all day so please only a home where she can be your shadow and devoted chum. She will happily live with another dog but might flourish better as an only dog in a quieter house where she can be loved and adored and worked!
Child friendly: Yes - but maybe best with older children as she is a bit of a whirling dervish!
Able to live with cats: Yes, she has lived with a cat before.
Age: 16 months
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: TBC
Where dog can be seen: Calne, Wiltshire  (24/06/08)

Breed:

Contact: Ring Rachel Kitson on tel. 01656 725219 or email Rachel.kitson@dogstrust.co.uk

DANDY

History: Dandy came into the Dogs Trust as a stray, so no history.
Description: Dandy is a handsome tri-colour boy. A very active little man full of mischief, he is very bright and trainable and I feel he would make a cracking agility dog. He has been out on foster for a few days with me and adores my other dogs so would be very happy in a multi dog household. He travels well and is crate trained.
Rehoming criteria: Dandy would enjoy an active home where he can hopefully give agility/obedience etc a go!
Child friendly: Yes, as long as experienced home
Able to live with cats: He has a very strong herding instinct so is likely to need work around cats/livestock
Age: 5 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Will be when old enough
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £75 donation
Where dog can be seen: Bridgend, Wales (23/06/08)

Contact:  Email Pupsneedinghomes,  info@pupsneedinghomes.co.uk or ring tel. 01825 722308

OBIE

History: Obie is from an unwanted litter originally from Ireland. 
Description: Obie is a black & white Border Collie boy. He is affectionate and loving and has come on leaps and bounds in terms of handling. He has started his housetraining and is very good with other dogs.
Rehoming criteria: Obie loves learning new things and would like a home where he can use his collie brain.
Child friendly: Yes, 6+
Able to live with cats: Young enough to integrate
Age: 12-13 weeks
Sex: Dog
Neutered: No – will need to be done when old enough as per rehoming agreement.
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Not yet
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Set Donation of £130
Where dog can be seen: Newick, Sussex (23/06/08)

Contact:  Email Pupsneedinghomes,  info@pupsneedinghomes.co.uk or ring tel. 01825 722308

FLETCH

History: Fletch is from an unwanted litter originally from Ireland. 
Description: Fletch is a black & white collie with a hint of spaniel. Very sweet natured and intelligent. He has started lead training, housetraining and basic commands.
Rehoming criteria: He is fantastic with other dogs and an ideal agility prospect. Fletch would like a fun, active family.
Child friendly: Yes, 6+
Able to live with cats: Yes, in foster with 3 cats.
Age: 4 months.
Sex: Dog
Neutered: No – will need to be done when old enough as per rehoming agreement.
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Not yet
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Set Donation of £130
Where dog can be seen: Newick, Sussex (23/06/08)

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Breed:

Contact: Ring Lizzie’s Barn Animal Sanctuary on mobile: 07976 538588 (Fiona) or 07954 137761 (Olga).
Email: lizziesbarn@googlemail.com

RIA

History: Ria was adopted from a pound believing her to be a collie x.  Unfortunately for her family, who loved her dearly, she grew into a Kelpie.  Kelpie’s need lots of stimulation and exercise and Ria’s needs could not be met by this family, and so she is up for rehoming.
Description: Typical fit, athletic Kelpie! Ria’s family were lovely and have done a great job with her so far, she is excellent with people, children, cats and other dogs (but can herd when in a multi dog situation – with a bit of herding nipping to hurry the others along!).
Rehoming criteria: Ria needs a working home, where her abilities can be used properly. She will need a very active home and we would love her to be taken in by someone to do agility, it would just be ideal.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Yes
Age: 10 months (born 4-9-7)
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Standard Charity donation of £150.
Where dog can be seen: Kidwelly, South Wales (23/06/08)

Breed: WDS

Contact: Ring Lizzie’s Barn Animal Sanctuary on mobile: 07976 538588 (Fiona) or 07954 137761 (Olga).
Email: lizziesbarn@googlemail.com

BLUE

History: Blue previously lived in a shed, with free run of the garden.
Description: Blue is a stunning looking blue merle boy.  Believed to be from working type stock and as such needs to be working!   Blue has had a life of running free with very little control, but since being at the centre is now learning that to do what he is told is a positive thing.  He is learning well.  He has been clean since being at the centre, good in cars and has been to the beech!  He is good with other dogs, but like a lot of collies can start to herd when excited.
Rehoming criteria: Blue needs an experienced home who will continue with his training.  He needs both mental and physical stimulation.  He should be ideal for agility.  Blue loves food and is very toy fixated, so all the main keys for trainability are already in place. 
Child friendly: Not tested
Able to live with cats:  Not tested
Age: 2 years old
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Standard charity donation of £150.
Where dog can be seen:  Kidwelly, South Wales  (23/06/08)

Breed:

Contact: Ring Lizzie’s Barn Animal Sanctuary on mobile: 07976 538588 (Fiona) or 07954 137761 (Olga).
Email: lizziesbarn@googlemail.com

MILO

History: This fabulous pup came from a family home where he was just too much for the owner, a young mum, to cope with. Then she had to return to work due to change in circumstances.
Description: Milo is friendly, affectionate, house trained, good in the car (but can be car sick, but this depends on the car and his travelling position – he has been fine in the Sanctuary car). Good with adults and children (he lived with a baby). Milo can be VERY bouncy, and wants to be on the go and play all day.
Rehoming criteria: Needs to be in home where his on the go attitude is appreciated.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Not tested
Age: Approximately 8 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Standard Charity donation of £150
Where dog can be seen:  Kidwelly, South Wales (23/06/08)

Breed:

Contact: Ring Lizzie’s Barn Animal Sanctuary and ask for Fiona on mobile:  07976 538588  or  Olga  07954 137761

lizziesbarn@googlemail.com

ARCHIE

History: Archie came into us direct from a family home.
Description: Archie is built like an athlete, so be prepared to put on running shoes and get fit!  He is possibly a Collie X Pointer type cross. Archie has the brains, speed and physique for agility.
Rehoming criteria: Archie is used to older children, is sociable with other dogs and loves to play and run.  He is house trained and has not been destructive. He would enjoy any sort of training and we think he would be brilliant for agility.
Child friendly: Yes – older children
Able to live with cats:  not tested
Age: 1 year
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Standard Charity donation of £150.
Where dog can be seen: Kidwelly, South Wales  (23/06/08)

Breed:

Contact: Pauline at paulineavonwt@aol.com
Updates can be seen on www.irishretrieverrescue.com

LOTTIE

History: Irish unclaimed stray. 
Description: Lottie is quite a small dog, perhaps a retriever x collie or sheltie. She is extremely energetic and bouncy with, apparently, no 'off switch' but she is also loving, intelligent and eager to please.
Rehoming criteria: She must have a home where her energies can be channelled and her brain stimulated. An activity like Agility / Heelwork to Music would be perfect.  
Child friendly: Yes, but would probably best with older children as she is so lively.
Able to live with cats: Unknown
Age: 6 months
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Minimum donation of £150
Where dog can be seen: Copthorne, West Sussex  (19/06/08)

Breed: Border Collie

Contact: Ring Christina Long on tel: 01386 830 613 or email christine.long@dogstrust.org.uk  www.dogstrust.org.uk

Please ask for Kelly if you are interested in Kipling. If I am unavailable another member of staff will be more than happy to answer any questions.

KIPLING

History: Kipling came to the Blue Cross due to his owners not having the time to devote to his energetic needs, he has come from an adult only home.
Description: Kipling is a fun loving, bouncy, year old male collie x. While Kipling has been here he has proved to be a very bright spark. He really enjoys training sessions here at the centre and seems to be a much happier dog afterwards. Kipling has been learning commands such as Sit, Down, Stand, Touch, Stay, Leave and Come.
Rehoming criteria: Kipling will need his new owners to have had dog experience before and understand Collies and their traits. He would love to explore extra curricular activities such as agility to help keep his brain and body fit and healthy, he will also benefit from having active owners who enjoy their walks. His new owners will need to be around most of the day to help him settle and continue his training. Kipling will need his socialisation continued around other dogs and for this reason Kipling will need to be an only pet. Kipling has been trying out some basic agility and seems to have taken to it very well. You really need to see this amazing young man to understand just how fantastic he is. 
Child friendly: 14 years+ (preferably with dog experience).
Able to live with cats: No
Age: 1 year
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: 100 donation
Where dog can be seen: Lewknor, Oxford. (10/06/08)

GEORGE

History: George was brought in by an inexperienced young family who didn’t recognise the amount of input having a Collie involves.
Description: George is a short coated black & white collie.
Rehoming criteria: At this stage, George would be too much for young children so older sensible children who could help with basics would be ideal. Training minded owners, who can provide George with the solid start he has previously lacked in, are what we are looking for. 
Child friendly:  Older, too excitable for young children.
Able to live with cats: Has lived with previously.
Age: 9 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Donation £75
Where dog can be seen: Blue Cross, Bromsgrove. (10/06/08)

CADDIE

History: Caddie was rescued from death row at the local Dog Pound by Four Paws Animal Rescue.
Description: She is a black and tan Kelpie with stunning good looks and crazy head attachment (fly-away ears!) She is fast, eager, obedient and already has basic obedience commands, she loves to work. Caddie is extremely well behaved. She is house trained and quiet overnight and is living with other dogs at her foster home. Caddie doesn't like motorbikes.
Rehoming criteria: A fun active home, a home visit is required. 
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Unknown
Age: 6-12 months
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Donation £90
Where dog can be seen: Newport, South Wales. (10/06/08)

JASPER

History: Has had five homes that we know of. He was due to be put down as his last home couldn’t cope with his energy levels, but they were not even walking him every day.
Description: Jasper is black with white chest and a very slim build. He is very obedient and responsive. He is a high energy dog who would do really well at flyball/ agility. He would play ball all day and loves going over jumps etc.  He is great off lead and with other dogs.
Rehoming criteria: A working pet home.
Child friendly: Yes- older children
Able to live with cats: Yes
Age: 2 years 5 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £100 to cover neutering and vaccinating costs
Where dog can be seen:  Stone, Staffs. (10/06/08)

 Contact: Terrier Rescue Tel. 0208 274 0471 or e-mail admiralsterriers@gmail.com

BLUE

History: Blue has had many homes in a very short time and ended up on death row. He has been reported to have snapped at a young 5year old child over a bone he had hidden. At present he is in foster with other dogs and has a regular visitor who is a 9year old child who he is fine with.
Description: Blue is a handsome brown and white boy with speckled brown front legs, medium sized and long legged. He is a nice boy who loves fetching and tugging. Blue is 5 but dont let this fool you, he is full of energy. Blue would be a medium for agility.
Rehoming criteria: A home with older children and a family who will give him lots of fun things to do & training. Blue’s 2^nd attempt at the dog walk. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=T-emQJv7lXI  
Child friendly: Sensible children, teens.
Able to live with cats: Not tested.
Age: 5 Years
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Donation
Where dog can be seen: Paddock Wood, Tonbridge. (10/06/08)

Breed:

 Contact: Blue Cross. Wildmoor Lane, Catshill, Bromsgrove. Worcs. B61 0RJ 
Tel. 0121 4533130
www.bluecross.org.uk
bromsgrove@bluecross.org.uk

DELBOY

History: Delboy was a Stray from Ireland therefore we have a very limited history.
Description: Delboy is an extremely responsive, clever dog who has shown plenty of working Collie traits here at the centre.
Rehoming criteria: Delboy needs a stimulating outdoor rural or agility home (not too vigorous however as Delboy has very mild hip dysplaysia) where his clever mind can work to its hearts content. He will not cope in a typical indoor, family environment as we have tried and he was returned. 
Child friendly: Not to live with.
Able to live with cats: May herd
Age: 2 years
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Donation £75
Where dog can be seen: Blue Cross, Bromsgrove. (10/06/08) 

Breed:

Contact: Ring Alison Herbert on mobile: 07762 560910

TOBY

History: Toby's owners are having to move into sheltered accommodation and are not allowed to take him with them.
Description: Toby looks similar to a Border Terrier. He loves playing with toys and would love an active home. He will need training due to his present owners not having put any training in.
Rehoming criteria: Toby would just like a loving home where he can play, go on long walks and do active things.
Child friendly: Yes over 7 years. Unknown for  younger children
Able to live with cats: unknown
Age: 2 years
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Unknown
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: TBC
Where dog can be seen: Chesterfield,  Derbyshire (02/06/08)

Contact: Rob Mayo, email:  rob.mayo@sky.com

LOUIS

History: Louis is well trained Border Collie. We have done three years training with him and he loves to learn.
Description: He is a good looking dog with beautiful markings. I have done agility with him and he was getting quite good. Sadly due to time restrictions, I had to stop taking him. Louis loves to train and learn things and will do anything for a ball. He can also do tricks.
Rehoming criteria: Someone who has the time to give Louis the exercise and company he craves.
Child friendly: Yes to children he knows. Can be slightly wary of children he does not know.
Able to live with cats: No, he will chase.
Age: 4 years
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: TBC
Where dog can be seen: Watford, Herts (02/06/08)

Breed: Collie X

Contact: Ring Jo Skidmore at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home on tel. 020 7627 9210 or email workingdogs@dogshome.org

QUEST

History: Quest arrived as a stray in May 2008
Description: Quest is a black and tan Collie type bitch who has bundles of energy so needs good stimulation to channel this and use her Collie brain constructively.
Rehoming criteria: We are looking for experienced Collie owners who are knowledgeable of breed traits. Quest is sociable with other dogs and could live with a mature adult dog aged 3 years+. She needs a stable, secure home in a semi rural/rural location.
Child friendly: Yes, Quest is only suitable to live with teens due to the need for consistency with training.
Able to live with cats: Not sure
Age: Approx 6-12 months old
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £85
Where dog can be seen:  Battersea, London (02/06/08)

Breed: WDS

Contact: Ring Border Collie Rescue, West Wales on tel: 01545 560885

SHEPPIE

History: Sheppie