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Welcome to Border Collie Rescue
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and build up a network of

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Are you looking for a new companion?

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SASHA AND ICE

SASHA AND ICE

Do you have a parent/grandparent that would love the company of a couple of quieter dogs but are worried about...

BOSS AND DOLPHINE

BOSS AND DOLPHINE

Boss (left) & Dolphine (right) are a very bonded Mother and Son pair, Boss is around 18 months, Dolphine around...

SALLY AND FINN

SALLY AND FINN

Looking for an instant family? Sally (collie) Looking for an instant family? Sally (collie) is around 6yrs and Finn (couch...

DUG

DUG

Duggy Dug is a special boy! Needs someone who knows dogs, gets the mad zoomies when you give him a...

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Recent News

CHRISTMAS IN JULY AT SOCIETY FOR ANIMALS IN DISTRESS
9th July 20259th July 2025
CHRISTMAS IN JULY AT SOCIETY FOR ANIMALS IN DISTRESS

**BORDER COLLIE RESCUE WILL HAVE A STAND HERE!**  CHRISTMAS IN JULY MARKET Date: Saturday, 26 July 2025Time: 9am – 2pmLocation: Society...

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY AT THE WANDERERS CLUB
11th June 202511th June 2025
CHRISTMAS IN JULY AT THE WANDERERS CLUB

Border Collie Rescue will be here!  Christmas in July at The Wanderers Club!  21 North Street, Illovo, 2196 Johannesburg, South...

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RESCUE ROAST CUP OF COLLIE COFFEE
30th May 202530th May 2025
RESCUE ROAST CUP OF COLLIE COFFEE

☕🐾 We’re so excited to share that Border Collie Rescue is officially part of the Rescue Roast family! That means...

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Upcoming Events

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July – October 2025 Jul – Oct 2025
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Jul
26
Sat
CHRISTMAS IN JULY AT SOCIETY FOR ANIMALS IN DISTRESS @ Society for Animals in Distress
Tickets
Jul 26 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

**BORDER COLLIE RESCUE WILL HAVE A STAND HERE!**

🎄🎅 CHRISTMAS IN JULY MARKET 🎅🎄
Date: Saturday, 26 July 2025
Time: 9am – 2pm
Location: Society for Animals in Distress
📍 Cnr Anton Hartmann & Moerdyk Street, Vorna Valley, Midrand
✨ Get into the festive spirit early with our Christmas in July Market – a magical day of fun, shopping, and giving back!
🎁 What to expect:
🎨 Face painting for the kids
🧙‍♂️ Magical entertainment
🎉 Jumping castle
🛍️ Unique stalls – perfect for early Christmas shopping
🐶 Dog-friendly (on leads, please!)
🎟️ Entry: A monetary donation of your choice – every bit goes towards helping animals in need 💛
Bring the whole family (and your pup!) for a day filled with joy, treats, and community cheer. Let’s make mid-winter feel like a festive wonderland! ❄️🎄🐾
#ChristmasInJuly #FamilyFunDay #SupportLocal #AnimalWelfare #DogFriendlyEvent #VornaValleyEvents #MidrandMarket #FestiveInWinter #EarlyChristmasShopping
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Jul
27
Sun
CHRISTMAS IN JULY AT THE WANDERERS CLUB @ The Wanderers Club
Tickets
Jul 27 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Border Collie Rescue will be here!
🎄✨ Christmas in July at The Wanderers Club! ✨🎄
21 North Street, Illovo, 2196 Johannesburg, South Africa
Get ready for a magical mid-year celebration! Join us for our Christmas in July Market – a winter wonderland of local stalls, festive treats, unique gifts, and holiday cheer. ❄️🎁
📍 The Wanderers Club
📅 27 July 2025, 09:00-15:00
🎅 Fun for the whole family!
Mark your calendars – you don’t want to miss this!
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Aug
2
Sat
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat @ Pieter Toriens Theatre at Monte Casino
Tickets
Aug 2 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat @ Pieter Toriens Theatre at Monte Casino

We’re taking a block booking for the dazzling
production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat at Pieter Toerien’s Theatre at Montecasino
– and you can join in for this fantastic show!

Saturday, 2nd August
17h00 showtime
Prices from R375pp – R475pp
This spectacular Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is
bursting with colour, energy, and timeless songs you
won’t be able to stop humming – “Any Dream Will Do,”
anyone?

Whether you’re a musical fan, looking for a fun night
out with friends, or just keen to support BCR in style,
this is your chance.

Tickets will be available soon via Gill – so keep an
eye on Facebook and WhatsApp groups! Seats are
limited and it’s going to be technicolor-tastic, so don’t
miss out.
If you want to RSVP so long email Gill at
[email protected]

All proceeds support the rescue, care, and
rehoming of our beautiful Border Collies.
Because every dog deserves a happy ending, and
every supporter deserves a standing ovation!

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Oct
26
Sun
947 Cycle Challenge @ FNB Stadium
Tickets
Oct 26 all-day
947 Cycle Challenge @ FNB Stadium

We are back in 2025!
Ride Joburg Sunday October 26th
#RideJoburg
Sadly no Mountain Bike weekend this year due to the G20 Summit

We just ask you to pledge to raise R2000 rand to help the collies in return. Enter at https://ridejoburg.howler.co.za/events/ride-joburg-road-2025-cad8
Our race code is COL637
then get hold of Gill to check races registration.
947 riders need a Faces timing chip.
All to be ordered when you register to ride

Welcome to Team BCR! Our 2025 package includes: Team Border Collie Rescue Cycling shirt – earlier start time (great for first timers!) Hospitality tent at the finish including food and drinks Pawesome en route supporter station Great Prizes for first home/longest day/highest amount raised Riders Goodie Bag! All enquiries can be sent to Gill at [email protected] or 082-493-6639
#RideJoburg

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More About the Breed
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