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  • Ash

    Adopted 12/18/2024

    Ash is our little furry friend. He came from a farm and was initially very unsocial and fearful of new things. Slowly, his sweet personality has emerged, and he fits right in with our pack, both furry and not. He's a little cuddle bug who loves and is quick as a whip. Thank you, AZBCR, for bring Ash into our family.

  • Sage

    Adopted 11/16/2024

    Sage's 3 month gotcha anniversary is this week and I am happy to report that she is adjusting well to her new home and is a very happy puppy. Sage was a stray from northern Nevada who had eluded capture for several weeks. Through the efforts of some dedicated AZBCR volunteers, Sage was brought to us in Phoenix. We originally were planning to foster Sage but failed within the first week when we decided to keep her as a permanent part of our family. She has gradually come out of her shell but is still a little shy of strangers. Having her big sister Chloe (also an AZBCR rescue) has really helped Sage grow her confidence when interacting with people as well as other dogs. Sage now loves to hike and is always up for car rides. She has learned to play tug and is happy to chase her sister around the backyard. We are still working on manners as Sage is quick to steal Chloe's dinner or happy to eat a bowl of cereal on the kitchen table but this behavior will improve with time.

  • Jinx

    New Name: Pixie
    Adopted 10/24/2024

    We are incredibly thankful for AZBCR and the blessing of this wonderful dog. We are approaching our 3-month "gotcha" anniversary, and Pix is fitting in wonderfully. She had quite a few fears at first, but she has overcome them all. She was initially wary of my guitar, but now she just curls up behind me when I play. She was also hesitant about getting in the Jeep with me, but now she eagerly jumps up and down to get in and goes everywhere with me. Thank you all for finding her for us. We are head over heels in love with this beautiful, wonderful, loving girl.

  • Shuka

    Adopted 10/01/2024

    We recently adopted Shuka, for those who remember him! He’s the sweetest baby ever, and we feel incredibly lucky to have welcomed him into our family. He absolutely loves playing fetch in the backyard and visiting the dog park, but I think his favorite activity is cuddling with mom and dad or maybe enjoying pup cups from Dutch Bros! He’s been extremely happy in his new home, and we are forever grateful to this rescue for helping us find our beloved boy!

  • Bisque

    New Name: Biscuit
    Adopted 09/28/2024

    I just wanted to say thank you to AZBCR and everyone involved in caring for the "soup" family/litter. Biscuit (Bisque) has been the most perfect addition to our family!! He plays great with our 6-year-old Giant Schnoodle, loves snuggling with my kids, and has even struck a balance with the cats. Biscuit is the perfect combination of sweet and hilarious, I don't think we could've gotten any luckier!

  • Miso

    New Name: Phoebe
    Adopted 09/08/2024

    Phoebe (aka Miso) is thriving! Her ears seem to keep getting bigger while she’s still so tiny. I’m so grateful for this organization for introducing us to her. She adds so much excitement and energy to our lives. Her big brother Ralph is still warming up to her, but don't let him fool you - he's secretly in love with her.

  • Bart

    New Name: Ozzy
    Adopted 09/07/2024

    Ozzy, formerly known as Bart, has truly come out of his shell. He loves spending time at the ranch with other dogs and horses. He does great off-leash and enjoys going on walks. When he's excited, Ozzy does what I like to call "tippy tappys." He enjoys chasing dogs and always keeps an eye on where his mom is. Ozzy is super chill and loves to lay on the couch with his blanket and take naps. Thank you for helping me find this amazing boy ??

  • 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.

  • Ginger

    Adopted 08/28/2024

    We had to say goodbye to our 16-year-old border collie in August. She was the sweetest little girl. After a week of tears, I started looking on the AZ Border Collie Rescue page on Facebook. There were a few dogs that seemed like a good match, but the others were taken, so we went to meet Ginger. We fell in love with her and brought her home. Ginger is a bundle of loving energy. She has become my husband's sidekick since I was in the hospital for three weeks a month after her adoption. She hangs out in the yard while he works in his shop and takes afternoon naps on our bed to be ready to play with our grandsons after school. Her training is improving, and she's becoming less impulsive. Two days a week at doggie daycare give her much-needed playtime with other dogs. Thank you to Kellie for fostering her, and AZBCR for giving this girl a second chance at a wonderful life.

  • Charlotte

    Adopted 08/25/2024

    Charlotte lives with me in an assisted living facility. She loves all the residents, and they adore her. She doesn't bark and can go anywhere. A young friend of mine takes her shopping at Lowe's, and she enjoys it—she's a great shopper. Charlotte also serves as a guard dog. Recently, a tall male caregiver entered our apartment later than usual to pick up trash. Although she knows him, she sensed it was too late for a visit. She stopped him at the door, barked, and pushed him backwards. After I assured her it was okay, she stepped aside. She loves tossing stuffed toys and chasing them. Currently, I’m training her to walk with me outside while I’m on my scooter—it's a challenge for both of us! She is my world, and I can't thank AZBCR enough for bringing her into my world.

  • 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.

  • Lucy

    Adopted 06/10/2024

    I just have to share and give a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone at AZBCR! Earlier this year, we suffered an unexpected loss of a furry family member, which left a hole in our hearts. In May, fate led us to Lucy, our red border collie, on the foster needs page. With the help of Kellie Secondo, we took her in as a foster with the hope of adopting her. Lucy was found in Phoenix as a stray, extremely underweight after having puppies. Thanks to Raechel of Desert Winds Dog Training, we successfully integrated Lucy into our pack, and now she is best buds with our girl Kona! We are so happy to have Lucy and can't wait for the cooler weather to start our adventures!

  • 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.

  • Nebula

    Adopted 03/30/2024

    Adoption day for Nebula thank you to AZBCR and KC Champion for saving these puppies and her mom. The adoption process was straightforward, legit, and easy. After being approved by several CA rescues but never being able to get a puppy and having numerous scams come through on FB Arizona border collie rescue was the real deal and we are happy with the new addition to the family.

  • 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.

  • Rocket

    Adopted 03/27/2024

    We kept his name as Rocket. He is such a wonderful and smart pup, the perfect hiking companion. Polite on the mountain, he happily watches all the other people and dogs without pulling me down. Rocket is very sensitive and even understands how to make us laugh. He is the perfect family member, and we are so thankful to AZBCR for saving him, his mom, and his siblings.

  • 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.

  • Hunter

    New Name: Rocket
    Adopted 03/20/2024

    Rocket (aka Hunter) enjoys going to work with his humans and exploring the front of the Holistic Animal Care Shoppe before it opens. He is also a fantastic spokesdog, helping to promote products. Be sure to check out his shop if you're in the area!

  • 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.

  • Grant

    New Name: Ollie
    Adopted 03/17/2024

    OK Aussie Ollie (formerly Grant) is enjoying life to the fullest. He's always curious and loves to explore. He does very well in a playpen or crate and knows how to sit, lay, and shake. He's working on recall and has figured out that if he flips the Kong with his mouth, the treats just fall out. He will graduate from puppy classes in about a month! Thank you AZBCR, for rescuing Ollie and his family.

  • Mindi

    New Name: Nova
    Adopted 03/17/2024

    Mindi is loving the fresh mountain air. She thinks she's a cat and loves sleeping on the back of our couch. She adores affection and will quickly nudge your hand for a pet. We've learned that she has amazing recall on forest walks and is such a happy pup. Though she was quite reactive for a while, she's so smart and just wants love. It's been lots of work, but so worth it. We're incredibly grateful to this organization for taking such great care of her. Our hearts are full.

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