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Border Collie Rescue

Who are we?

Border Collie Rescue is a non-profit organisation which was started in 1997 by dedicated individuals who care for this very special breed.

About us

Find out who we are and what we do

Our Organization

Adoption procedure:
Once you have contacted us, you will receive an application form. Once we have received the completed application one of us will be in touch to arrange a suitable time to do a property check. This is just to ensure the dogs will be safe and happy in their new homes.
From the 1st of March 2023 we charge an adoption fee of R1100.00 for adult dogs and R1300 for pups when available and all the dogs are sterilized, vaccinated, de-wormed and micro-chipped too.
The adoption fee is subject to be revised from time to time.
Once the check has been approved you come out to the kennels and meet the collies
Its a private kennel and cattery so we have to abide by their opening hours and one of us must be there to meet you.

In 1997, Border Collie Rescue (BCR) grew out of the need to find adoptive homes for the ever-increasing number of unwanted Border Collies (BC). Since then, BCR had to re-home approximately 11000 BC’s. (Roughly 400 per year and increasing) Volunteers strive to ensure that all Border Collies needing homes find permanent placement and that owners are capable of dealing with the challenges and demands of living with these immensely active and intelligent dogs. BCR is also an invaluable service for many Border Collie owners who, through no fault of their own, can no longer care for their trusted friend.

While a good, trained working dog is worth his weight in gold; many that come into our care have not been trained. The saying, “you cannot teach an old dog new tricks…”has been proven wrong in our re-homing; some of our dogs have moved on to work livestock on small farms, others are competing successfully in obedience and agility.

Some of our main objectives are to: Educate the public about the Border Collie (BC). Find adoptive homes for unwanted BC’s. Provide rehabilitation for abused BC’s. Provide foster homes for abandoned BC’s. Raise funds to cover the operating costs of BCR i.e. sterilization, advertising, kenneling fees, transport, telephone and other veterinary expenses. BCR registered as a nonprofit organization in 1999. NPO Nr 006 620. BCR is recognized by SARS as PBO, any donations made to BCR are tax deductible, tax receipts are issued on request.

Meet The Team

Dina-Vera Schmittknecht
Dina-Vera Schmittknecht

Co-chair, General & Secretary

I have a passion for these black and white dashing dynamics and special needs animals. I see ability and not disability and love promoting to adopt a less adoptable dog....
Julie Morris
Julie Morris

Rehoming Officer, Adoptions, Dogs

Most of you know me or Know of me, infamy hehehe! Had collies as long as I can recall, became involved with BCR in the 90’s and got sucked in...
Gillian Pearson
Gillian Pearson

Vice Chair and Fundraising

Working on the Production side in the Film Industry has given me the knowledge and experience to run events.   I have used these skills to work with the fundraising...
Ellie Olivier
Ellie Olivier
If you need a SARS 18 A Donation receipt please kindly contact Ellie ([email protected]) who handles this for us. Ellie is a NPC Business Manager and hopes that with her...
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Now happy in forever homes
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Very much needed to run the cause
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Our Goals

Raise awareness and educate the public about the specific needs of Border Collies. 83%
Find forever homes for the ever increasing numbers of unwanted Border Collies. 91%
Provide rehabilitation for abandoned and abused Border Collies. 74%
Fundraising activities to cover the operating costs of BCR. 64%
To provide counselling/referral services to Border Collie owners. 95%
To promote a better and wider understanding of the Border Collies breed and their specific needs 0%

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