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  • Bert

    New Name: Biscuit
    Adopted 09/07/2024

    Bert is now Biscuit and is living the life in Ahwatukee with his family including a little human, too!

  • Seymour

    New Name: Bandit
    Adopted 09/07/2024

    Thank you again Arizona Border Collie Rescue…for rescuing Seymour, now Bandit. Keeping him safe and loved and finishing his training at Desert Winds Dog Training…till he could be with us at his forever home.?? It’s only been two weeks … but he has rescued us??He loves his daily walks, plays with his new brother Chance, enjoys our home and yard and sleeps in our bed. We are so thankful!

  • Jake

    Adopted 08/31/2024

    Sweet Jake is living his best life with his new family. And the best news is that he is already lost 23 pounds on his new healthy life journey. He is loving his daily walks and play time with his besty, Frosty.

  • Philo Beddoe

    Adopted 07/29/2024

    After almost a year of being fostered, I couldn't let him go and made him a permanent part of my pack. He enjoys long walks in the woods, going on car rides, snuggling in the air conditioning, playing fetch and rough housing with his pals! Although it may be hard to make new friends at first, Philo can eventually do it! He even likes the cat!

  • Orion

    New Name: Rocco
    Adopted 06/19/2024

    Quick on Rocco (Orion from space litter). He LOVES car rides, as long as he can see the cars coming and going. He LOVES going for walks, unless there are a lot of dogs or cicadas around. He LOVES army crawling, stuffed squeaky toys and blankets. He loves his humans to the moon and back, and loves to be the center of attention. The only things he hates are baths and pools. He really is quite the character. Everyone loves him once they meet him. And they want to take him home.

  • Bree

    New Name: Missy
    Adopted 04/08/2024

    Missy, formerly Bree, has been with us for 2 months now, first as a foster and now as a family member. She loves to chase birds in the yard, chase the other dogs and have me kick her football. Inside, she stays by my side. We have been going to obedience training and eventually plan to try agility. She is not interested in going in the pool but won’t hesitate to dig in puddles. We are working on this. She is always excited to go places in the car. We are using a gentle leader collar with her and it helps keep her from pulling. Missy has adjusted well to her new home and is loved.

  • Kezi

    New Name: Xochitl
    Adopted 03/29/2024

    Xochi is smart and super sweet and gets along well with our two older dogs (each 11 years old this year— and one of which, Bisbee, we also adopted from AZBCR). She shoes her age by being a pest and getting into things but has been gradually learning what are OK things to chew on and what aren’t. She still has a taste for toilet paper and irrigation hoses. She’s a climber and jumper and we find her on top of tarps draped over plants, tarps draped over stacks of concrete block, tables (outside ones— she’s figured out the dining table is off limits). I still have hopes to do training and volunteering with her as a therapy dog. And I recognize that she came with certain trauma responses that cause her to be super cautious and at times fearful. (e.g., elevators are going to take a while). In the meantime, she’s my therapy dog. She’s resilient and loves learning, so we make a good pair. She loves Chuck too. We're very happy to be her forever home.

  • Gamora

    New Name: Roisin
    Adopted 03/20/2024

    Gamora’s name is now Roisin (Ro-sheen), which is Gaelic for little Rose. She is very sweet, loves to cuddle and will not let us out of her sight. She checks out anything new by “booping” it with her nose. She travels well, walks well on the leash, and knows her basic commands well. She will sit when meeting new people if she is not over excited. She has four Boston sisters, all older but very playful. She loves playing and rough housing with them, and is still learning their cues. Sometimes she will run right over the top of them playfully when least expected, but mostly they all play well. She is a sweet baby and is still learning about the world. We moved back to Montana, so we’ll see how she does in the snow! She loves watching wildlife and doesn’t bark at them. We have deer, birds and cows near us on a regular basis. It’s like she is studying them.

  • Johnny Reznik

    New Name: Shadow
    Adopted 03/19/2024

    Today marks 4 months since I adopted Shadow, formerly known as Johnny Reznik. After Roxie passed at the age of 14 I was not sure I would have anymore dogs. Then when I saw Johnny on the ABCR website there was something irresistible about that face! So 4 months later what have I learned? He has more Border Collie in him than my previous dogs. Sheltie coloring on a Border Collie body. His running, speed, leaping abilities and stamina are phenomenal! We walk early in the morning and go about 2-3 miles split in 2 walks. He's always ready for more. What he does not like are strong winds and baths. But this one really likes being brushed. My previous dogs would tolerate it for about 5 minutes and then be done with it. Shadow will lay down and be brushed for as long as your willing to do it ! He also has the appetite of a pack of starving hounds! A great dog who I will always spoil!

  • Toby

    Adopted 03/19/2024

    In October I agreed to foster this handsome boy named Toby that was coming to the rescue from Hurricane Utah where he was found as a stray. He has been to several adoption events with no success, but each event was harder and harder because this sweet very well-mannered boy was stealing our hearts. I’m so very happy to announce this gentle giant is now part of our family and he won’t be leaving us. I know this is called a (foster) failure, but I feel we are true winners in this situation. Toby is officially off the market, and we are the lucky ones to get him.

  • Monty

    New Name: Riley
    Adopted 03/14/2024

    Riley, fka Monty, is now living in the mountains of North Carolina. He's doing well at settling in to the new surroundings. He's relearning how to live in a house, but has no problem sleeping in the people bed at night. Alum Baxter and Ronnie cat aren't real happy about that but acceptance is coming little by little. Riley wants to challenge alpha girl Keeli a bit, but that will work itself out as well. Riley loves his walks and does okay when my son comes by the house. I got the dogs a new 10 foot tunnel and Riley knows just what to do, since he had one in Arizona. I have plans to make agility jumps for the backyard too. So far everything's going well and I expect things will just keep getting better.

  • Elliex

    New Name: Ellie
    Adopted 03/12/2024

    Ellie here (who we've also nicknamed 'Dice' due to her 3 large spots!) has been with us now since March this year! In that time, she has graduated an Intro to Flyball Class, started learning the basics of dock diving, and attends Obedience Classes weekly (also tons of frisbee fun in between). She's a bundle of energy and a quick learner and we couldn't have asked for a smarter or sweeter addition to the family. Paws out!

  • Chance

    Adopted 03/04/2024

    Chance is doing great! He's well traveled now, we have been to 6 states, as far as Rapid City, South Dakota to meet his new family. He's very anxious, but getting better every day. He's very clever too, knows a lot of commands and has lots of favorite toys. He loves playing fetch in the cool early mornings in his big backyard. He's also a skilled and experienced hiker, camper, and cuddler. One of his nicknames is BATDOG, and others include Chancey Pants and Sir Pants of Chancelot. He's often referred to as "The Pants".

  • Boots

    Adopted 02/14/2024

    Boots is a work in progress. She came from the Yavapai Humane Trappers in February of 2023 after being rescued under a car. The original foster had her hands full with several other of her own and foster dogs, so she came to live with us in a quieter environment. She is very fearful of strangers, still, but is making huge progress. She LOVES to play Frisbee after my Old English Sheepdog introduced her to it and is now completely obsessed with it. She competes at the Handler level, but I bet she will be moving up to the next level soon. She is fast and can jump high for that extra half point!

  • Mylo

    New Name: Gryffin
    Adopted 02/10/2024

    We welcomed Gryffin (formerly Mylo) into our family back in February and love our new furry friend! He is such a laid-back guy and enjoys cuddling with his 3 human charges as much as romping with his older pup sister Skye. Hiking, camping, waterway exploration, road tripping, swimming in the grandparents' pool, fetching in the park, neighborhood walks, and soaking up rays on the patio in the morning are all his jam. He takes his companion responsibilities as a work from home buddy to heart and is always right with you for some puppy love and comical clown dog moments. Whatever the pace of our family's day, he is ready by our side for that next adventure, big or small!

  • Iris

    Adopted 01/31/2024

    We hit the jackpot when we got Iris! Her favorite things to do are going for walks/hikes, chasing lizards, playing with her toys, and hanging out with the family. Everyone she meets loves her, and she loves them right back - Even her feline sister Lily… although she will never admit it.

  • Hercules (Roosevelt

    Adopted 01/26/2024

    We are the proud parents of Wilson, whom we adopted on Jan 26th in Tempe. What a wonderful experience and a fantastic pup! Wilson is in obedience training and is doing great! He's smart, playful and knows when enough is enough! Lol. He lives with a big brother, Theo, who will be 13 this year. We are all doing great.

  • River

    Adopted 01/22/2024

    River just joined our family in January. We decided to foster because we love AZBCR so much, however our first foster was a fail! She’s the sweetest little ball of energy that we have ever met! She’s smart, fast and fitting into our family of 5 horses, 4 dogs, 2 cats and a desert tortoise perfectly!

  • Tess

    Adopted 01/01/2024

    Tess! She bonded strongly with her transporter/foster dad from the moment he loaded her up in Truth or Consequences and brought her to Tucson as a foster. Keeping her wasn't part of the plan, but once you meet her, you'll get why we just had to keep her. Tessie is a total people dog, showing love to everyone she meets, no matter how big or small. And guess what? She's the dream pool pal I'd been wishing for since diving into AZBCR back in 2017. We can't imagine our lives without her.

  • Sophie

    New Name: Sophie
    Adopted 12/30/2023

    When first decided it was time to adopt another dog, we immediately jumped on the AZBCR website, spending hours going back and forth between all the photos and descriptions, but I kept going back to one: Sophie. For me, it was like Tinder for pets, and I kept swiping right on Sophie. We met Sophie and it was love at first sight. Sophie is a spoiled little princess who relaxes on the couch with her human mom and dad (although she usually prefers Dad!). She loves tennis balls and Frisbees and tearing apart stuffed toys. I can’t imagine life with Sophie anymore. From the very first day, she blended right into our household with nary a mishap. I am ecstatic that I chose to “swipe right” on Sophie and give her a truly forever home where she is loved and pampered.

  • Nicki

    Adopted 12/24/2023

    Oh my gosh! We love Nicki so much. We kept her name the same because we loved it, and it fit her. She has fit into our family so well, and loves hanging out with our kids and grandkids. She has become quite the Frisbee catcher. It is her favorite activity. She loves to play tug of war with her rope toys. Loves treats! She is just a joy. She has had a few naughty moments when she chewed up 2 rugs, and 2 pads for her crate, but we are working with her on the chewy habits, and she is getting better. She has been totally potty trained since day 2 with us. We have a doggie door so that helps. She loves to play outside. We can't wait til the pool is warm enough so we can introduce her to swimming. She loves showers, and will walk right in. I can't say enough about this little girl. She has definitely stolen our hearts ??

  • Gidget

    Adopted 12/17/2023

    Our rescue, Gidget, is doing great. She is the most "chill" dog we have ever owned. Although she doesn’t really know how to play with toys or with our other dog, she does love her walks and hanging out on my lap or the couch! She quickly stole our hearts and we are so grateful for your organization and the foster families that took care of her before we adopted her.

  • Bluey

    New Name: Charlie
    Adopted 12/09/2023

    In December of 2023, we adopted Charlie (previously Bluey) and he has fit into our family so perfectly . . . like it was meant to be. He is now a big, lanky, cute goofball. He loves belly rubs and playing with his cat brother Newton and his dog brother Koda, who we also adopted from AZBCR. Thank you so much AZBCR for bring such joy to our house!

  • Jackie

    Adopted 12/05/2023

    Jackie is one of those fosters who just fit in so well with our current pack. She loves her playmate Smokey. She constantly wants to play, even goes around behind Smokey nipping at her tail. Jackie loves to ride in the car, and if you give her a chance she will slip out an open door and go right to the car or motorhome. She is a big camping dog, she even likes the ATV, jumping in when it is in the garage. Jackie is a total sweetheart, she loves jumping up on the couch to get rubs, especially with papa. She loves playing fetch with the rest of the pack when Dad takes them outside and throws the ball with them. Jackie is loving her forever home!

  • Cooper

    Adopted 11/29/2023

    We adopted Cooper in December 2023. We are told he is 3 years old. He seemed to possibly have spent much of his time in a crate. His hind legs were weak and he would retreat to corners or under furniture when he was feeling anxious. He had an absolutely fantastic Foster Mom that worked with him for a few months before he was approved to come home with us. We kept Cooper's name because as we tried many others, they just didn't seem to fit. So he is Cooper. Cooper Duper Do when he is running at the park and has the zips. He could not be more loved and adored by our whole family. He is kind and puppy like although we are still trying to teach him how to play. His legs are strong and he is very content with his new surroundings. He is healthy and happy.

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