We are proud to be a foster home for Border Collie Rescue Texas, Inc. (BCRT), a 501(c)3 non-profit group. If you have room in your heart for a Border Collie rescue or would like more information about rescuing a Border Collie, please contact us. To fill out an adoption application, see other adoptable Border Collies or make a donation to BCRT, visit Border Collie Rescue Texas. Please see the following information about our Border Collie rescues.
| Status: | Adopted |
|---|---|
| Sex: | Male |
| Age: | 5 years (approx.) |
| Color: | Black /w White Markings |
| Coat: | Rough Coat |
| Activity: | Medium Energy |
| Height: | 20" |
| Weight: | 53 lbs. |
| Pictures: | See Below |
Riley is a beautiful split-face, male Border Collie believed to be around 5 years old. He was most likely a much loved dog at one time. However, his former owner moved to a nursing home and Riley apparently had no other family to care for him. So, Riley was left in the backyard of a rental home in the Houston, Texas area where he was fed by the landlord for about a year. Unfortunately, the only thing Riley received during that year was food. The landlord needed to rent the home out and needed to do something with Riley. But, he didn't want to take him to the local shelter where he was sure to be euthanized. So, he contacted the Border Collie Rescue Texas, Inc. (BCRT) for help. We then took Riley into foster care from BCRT and had him checked by a veterinarian where he came up positive for heartworms. Riley immediately underwent heartworm treatment and has since been declared heartworm free. He is now an energetic, fun-loving, ball-retrieving Border Collie in the prime of his life!
Riley is shy with strangers but once he gets to know you he is a sweet, loving dog who cannot get enough affection. He follows us around from room to room all day, never in the way, just somewhere in the area where he can keep an eye on things. He has had to re-learn his house manners but has learned very quickly and has been eager to please. He is so affectionate that he has learned most commands with nothing more than a pat on the head as a reward. Riley is a medium energy dog that would thrive in a home where he could learn plenty of new things, take walks, and play ball or flying disc to his heart's content or your arm gives out. He has some agility training and could continue doing that with a bit more socialization. He does not seem to do well with cats but has done really well with our children and other dogs. He is neutered, house-broken and crate trained. He is very healthy and current on all his vaccinations and heartworm preventative.
