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Border Collie puppies and dogs in Palo Alto, California

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Sunflower

Border Collie

Female, Adult
Palo Alto, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated, and microchipped.  * If you are interested in a dog, please first read the biography on the dog (keep scrolling down for the bio!) and then go to our website, www.dpsrescue.com for an application. Our adoption fees vary. Each biography will specifically list the adoption fee.This dog will be at Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, November 2nd from 12-3pm or until adopted. If you would like the first opportunity to adopt, please fill out an application to be considered.   Adoption Fee: $600   Sunflower is a 1 year old Border Collie mix who is ready to bloom in her forever home! Sunflower was rescued from the shelter when they reached out for assistance due to overcrowding. We happily took her in and it’s been sunshine ever since. This gorgeous gal weighs 39 pounds and has an absolutely gorgeous coat. She is ready for a lifetime of nature hikes and adventures with her lucky forever people! If you’re ready for some fall blooms, adopt sweet Sunflower today!      Sunflower is a loving, playful, joyful gal who is as smart as she is adorable! This girl was shy at first but quickly blossomed into a fun-loving, happy dog! She is super smart and alert, always loyally following her people around. She loves her toys, eagerly learning new tricks while keeping an eye on her favorite toy. Sunflower would be a fabulous addition to an active home looking for an adventure companion. If you have a bucket list of dog-friendly activities, Sunflower is the perfect pup to bring along! Sunflower is the perfect Border Collie, she will faithfully follow her people anywhere they want to go, but she is also content to keep herself occupied when she needs to. What a dream girl! She also has a bright smile and a personality that brightens any room she enters. Sunflower also has a joyous playful bark that she lets out when her tail wags and she gets ready for a game of catch. You’ll want to spend all your time playing with her! Sunflower can’t wait to bring a lifetime of love to her new people!  Sunflower starts her morning at 8 AM with breakfast and a snuggle. She then either spends some time playing in the backyard or heads out on a walk. As her foster people get ready for the day, she plays some more with her toys and checks out the nature tv (the window). After a morning nap, she spends some more time in the yard and playing inside the house. She snoozes some more until her foster parents come home. She heads out on a sunset walk around 6 PM and then comes home for dinner. She hangs out on the couch as she unwinds from the day, loving on her people. After one last potty break, she settles in for the night at 10 PM.  Sunflower gets along with other dogs and is figuring out this whole “playtime” thing. She loves people and can befriend anyone she meets. Sunflower is well trained already, she picked up “sit”, “down”, and “stay” quickly with her foster people. She walks well on a leash and loves her walks. Sunflower is ready to find the forever home that will show her all the love she deserves. If you’re looking for your new best friend, you’ve found her with Sunflower!      Sunflower is an option for homes with prior dog owning experience. Kids in the home should be over the age of 10+.November 2, 2024, 6:03 pm

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Basil

Border Collie

Male, Adult
Redwood City, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Basil is an intelligent, happy-go-lucky dog who is curious about the world around him. He has bursty stamina and is always happy to go exploring out in the world. He Is super nice and sweet 98% of the time. He excels in consistent environments and will mirror the energy that you put into him. He has an innate sense of bodily autonomy and does not like to be grabbed or restricted, and will firmly tell you no if being physically forced. He is not always cuddly, but he will make it very obvious if he wants it. When he does want it, Basil loves being roughly pet and having his head and belly scratched for hours. Basil is well socialized and had consistent and extensive training using positive reinforcement and clicker training growing up. He has great house manner, super smart, potty trained, crate trained, loves agility, walk on leash nicely and can be offleashed. He enjoys hiking, city walk or just hanging out on the couch.
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Basil

Border Collie

Male, Adult
Redwood City, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
About the dog: Basil is well socialized and had consistent and extensive training using positive reinforcement and clicker training growing up. He has great house manner, super smart, potty trained, crate trained, loves agility, walk on leash nicely and can be offleashed. He enjoys hiking, city walk or just hanging out on the couch. Good with small animals? yes Good with other dogs? Depends. He used to wanting to play with 99% of the dogs before 1.5yr, but gradually became dog selective. Now he’s still great with other dogs if they are just passing by, but it generally takes him some time(days to weeks or even months) to be familiar with the other dogs to be able to off leash together. Once he accepted the other dogs, he’s actually very forgiving and tolerant. Behavioral issue: Although very rare, Basil can show aggression when under stress or feeling conflicted. My health issues makes it really hard for us to have him, so wanted to rehome him to a more fitted home.
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Blair

Border Collie

Female, Adult
Sunnyvale, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
PERSONALITY:   friendly, curious &#226&#128&#139 &#226&#128&#139 &#226&#128&#139 BREED:  border collie&#226&#128&#139 mix AGE : 1 year    Rescued from Firebaugh Sweet and submissive Doing well with foster sibling Friendly with all people www.coppersdream.org If you are interested in adopting this dog please visit this link to get the adoption process started. We hold adoption events from San Francisco to the South Bay. Most dogs will be ready to go home the day of the adoption event. We accept credit cards and cash for our adoption fees. While adoption events are a great showcase for these amazing dogs, you don't need an adoption event to adopt a dog.  Check out our adoptable pups, submit an application, and then meet them at their foster home! We try to post the dogs that are attending on Facebook before the event, please visit and like us on Facebook. To View other dogs up for adoption please visit our website. November 2, 2024, 11:58 pm
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Snow

Border Collie Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Snow is a 3 year old border collie mix and has a sweet, silly, and very playful personality! Snow is a super active dog, she loves going to the park, playing fetch with her favorite ball, and gets along well with other dogs ( loves to chase and be chased). When you come home don’t be surprised if she brings you a toy to play! When it’s time to relax and unwind, you can bet Snow will be right by your side. We are looking for a new home for her due to issues with our landlord. We hope that her new home gives her the love, attention, and care she deserves. She’s an absolute love bug at heart, and the sweetest companion that will always be by your side. Snow has gone through a fair amount of training (basic and advanced training at Petco, certifications will be provided) and knows commands such as: sit, wait, down, leave it, heel, shake. We hope her new home gives her as much love as she has to offer! 🩷
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Merle

Border Collie

Male, 2 yrs
Redwood Estates, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Everyone meet Merle, a 2 year male old border collie mix. Merle is a loving, goofy and sweet border collie who loves his people and loves to play. Merle needs room to run and would be best suited for a home with a big yard. Merle came to us as a medical dog with a big gash on the side of neck. He is all healed up and took the injury in stride. Merle loves to play with dogs but much prefers people. This following must-have’s for Merle -big fenced yard -patience for a young dog mind -time -herding dog experience -active Merle is on the bigger side for a border collie..but still only weighs about 40 lbs or so. He does have young dog energy and does need to learn some manners but it’s all good natured. He would also be best suited for someone that can handle a medium/large dog. Merle is healthy, neutered, chipped and all up-to-date on vaccines. If Merle sounds perfect for your family, please fill out our application: https://www.australianshepherdsfurever.org/adoption-application There is an additional $20 microchip fee which includes registration and transfer to his new furever family.
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BRITNEY

Border Collie

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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RED

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
Palo Alto, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Looking for a lively and confident companion who will keep you active and entertained? Red, our spirited Australian Cattle Dog, is ready to find his forever home and embark on endless adventures with you! Red would thrive in an active home where he can get plenty of physical exercise and mental enrichment. He’s perfect for individuals or families who love outdoor adventures, such as hiking, running, or agility training. A home with a yard where he can run and play would be ideal, but he’ll be happy anywhere he gets lots of attention and activities to keep his mind and body busy. If you’re looking for a lively, affectionate, and loyal companion to share your adventures, Red is the perfect match. His positive social skills and energetic nature make him a wonderful addition to an active family or individual’s life.

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Border Collie shelters & rescues in Palo Alto, California

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Border Collie puppies in Palo Alto, California. Browse these Border Collie rescues and shelters below.

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1.9 miles

Doggie Protective Services (DPS Rescue)

Palo Alto, CA 94306

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals

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Rescue

8.3 miles

Copper's Dream

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

18.2 miles

Australian Shepherds Furever - Redwood Estates, CA Chapter

Redwood Estates, CA 95033

Pet Types: dogs

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21.1 miles

San Jose Animal Care Center

2750 Monterey Highway, San Jose, CA 95111

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Rescue

21.3 miles

Love & Second Chances

San Ramon, CA 94582

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

21.9 miles

Tri-Valley Animal Rescue

PO Box 11143, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

22.3 miles

East County Animal Shelter

4595 Gleason Drive, Dublin, CA 94568

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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25.4 miles

International Paw Angels SF

San Francisco, CA 94112

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

31.1 miles

Berkeley Animal Care Services

1 Bolivar Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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31.8 miles

All Beings Cooperative

Lafayette, CA 94549

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits

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