BORDER
COLLIE RESCUE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Border Collie Rescue is a not-for-profit
group comprised of volunteers who give of their time, ability and their homes
to help place Border Collies where they will be well cared for and loved. Our
primary goals are to protect the Border Collies already here, strive to
prevent the over- breeding of Border Collies or the breeding of poor quality
individuals, and owner education of any Border Collie owner who requests help.
Fundamentally, BCR is a response to Border
Collies that are abandoned, lost or mistreated and need a caring home. We also
help, in extreme emergencies, those who have to give up their dogs. We feel
that the responsibility for caring for lost, neglected and abused Border
Collies must rest with those who know and love the breed. The individuals who
comprise BCR are current or former breeders, exhibitors or aficionados who
have many years of experience with the breed and understand the needs of the
dogs. What better reward could there be than knowing that dozens of Border
Collies which otherwise might have been put to sleep, left out to starve or to
run loose in the streets to be crippled or killed in traffic, are instead in
loving and caring homes.
POINTS TO REMEMBER
1. FEES: The only fee involved is to cover
our expenses. When
you adopt a Border Collie, a minimum adoption donation of $300.00 is required for
puppies under 6 months of age, $250.00 for dogs between the age of 6 months of
age 6 years. A
minimum adoption donation of $200.00 is required for dogs over the age of 6. Some of these
dogs require extra medical care or special rehabilitation which will entail
much greater expense; we do not require, but would appreciate an extra
donation to help cover these extra expenses.
2. SPAYING/NEUTERING: Any dog adopted from
BCR will have been spayed or neutered. Rescue Border Collies are generally not
suitable for breeding. Rescue Border Collies make marvelous friends, and
placing them in a devoted supportive environment is the only goal we will
pursue. If you would like to acquire a Border Collie with the idea of
producing puppies, we would be happy to refer you to one of our list of
breeders who conducts genetic screening. Breeding Border Collies is a
time-consuming and expensive endeavor, and one which should not be attempted
without knowledge and understanding of this breed and of the many facets of
breeding and nurturing puppies.
3. CONTRACTS: All adopters of rescued Border
Collies will be asked to sign an Adoption Agreement. This contract is legal
and binding. Please read it carefully.
4. MISCELLANEOUS: We recommend you follow a
regular inoculation program established by your veterinarian to guarantee your
dogs stays healthy. You will receive a complete medical history on your Border
Collie (as best as can be determined or documented). You must also have the
dog licensed in accordance with the laws where you live. Since we do not know
you personally, the information from the Adoption Request Questionnaire (which
is requested of anyone seeking a rescue Border Collie) will help us to match
the right kind of Border Collie for your circumstances. We place Border
Collies only in good, loving homes, and we screen prospective adopters
thoroughly.
Keep this cover information page for your
reference. Please fill out the attached form and return it to us as soon as
possible.
CONTACT: Border Collie
Rescue TLD4NOW@aol.com
Terri Newcomb
P.O. Box 640
Castroville, CA 95012 
Please print this page and keep it for your records. To complete the Adoption Application, please click on the following: