ABOUT US
Border Collie Rescue is a non-profit organisation, which was started in 1997 by dedicated individuals who care for this very special breed. Approximately 400 Border Collies are re-homed in Gauteng per year. Please note that this web site is the home page of the South African Border Collie Rescue organisation (Gauteng). See our Border Collie Links page to contact other Border Collie Rescue organisations in other parts of the world. Border Collies are very intense, lively dogs and are also one of the most intelligent dog breeds. Because of this they appear regularly in television advertisements, films and at working dog demonstrations, e.g. by the Police. This creates the impression with the general public that these dogs make obedient pets and as a result Border Collie numbers have increased significantly in the last 10 -15 years. Where Border Collies used to be working farm dogs, we now get more and more Border Collies in urban areas, many of which are acquired as pets. Because of their high energy levels and intelligence, Border Collies get frustrated and bored easily and this manifests itself in what many owners consider unacceptable behavior. Such behavior can include excessive barking, howling, digging up plants and irrigation systems, escaping from the yard, chasing cars and herding children and other pets. Border Collies may also nip at young children. As a result of this kind of behavior many Border Collies are abandoned or end up at animal shelters.
Our Aims
Border Collie Rescue attempts to address the problem of abandoned Border Collies in the following ways:
- By educating the public about the breed;
- By finding adoptive homes for abandoned and improperly placed dogs;
- By rehabilitating abused Border Collies
- By raising funds to cover the costs of sterilization of dogs, advertising, kenneling fees, transport; phone bills and veterinary fees.
Border Collie Rescue also provides an invaluable service to many Border Collie owners who, through no fault of their own, can no longer care for their dog.
How can you help?
Looking after these rescued dogs is very expensive. They have to be fed and need medical attention - this costs money. There are also administrative expenses. Border Collie Rescue is run by volunteers who give their time and their own money without receiving any compensation. We would love to build our own kennels but at the moment we simply do not have the money for that.
You can assist us by helping with fundraising, assessing potential homes, giving a foster home to a Border Collie or by making a financial contribution. Cheques should be made out to Border Collie Rescue and sent to PO Box 97125 Petervale, 2151 or paid into our bank account at Standard Bank in Randburg, account no: 226387399.
For more information contact:
Irene Thompson, telephone number: 0824129969 or
Julie Morris on mwmoz@mweb.co.za and (c) 082-887-9668 or (011) 395 2259
Karen Grey on kaybcr@gmail.com and (011) 452 7769
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