Carolina Border Collie Rescue (CBCR)

09/02/2026

Community Wisdom Wednesday
One of the best things about the Border Collie community is how much we learn from each other. Here is today's question, so share your thoughts & ideas.
Your experience could help someone consider adoption.

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Applications Open: Gemma
S*x: female
Age: 2 years old
Coat: Black and White Rough Coat
Weight: 40 olds
Activity Level: companion
Gets along with children: Good fit
Gets along with dogs: Good fit
Gets along with cats: Unknown

Gemma is a good natured young female with even more positive attributes than there are breeds in her DNA. Beneath her flashy Border Collie coat, there’s a substantial percentage of herding breeds, a soupçan of hound, a touch of terrier, some retriever, and the inevitable molecule of Chihuahua. She is kissy, mouthy, cuddly, and can sometimes be pushy. When she’s not zooming and wrestling with her dog playmate, she sticks close to her people, especially when those include children. She loves to play soccer with kids and is very appropriate—does not jump up or nip at heels. Gemma has excellent recall and is house trained to a dog door, always eager for a walk, and ready for a solid night’s sleep by sundown.
SPECIAL NEEDS: Gemma swallowed some rug yarn, incurred an obstruction, and required back-to-back emergency surgeries, first, to remove the obstruction and, second, to resolve a septic abdomen. She’s a good eater, but she must never be left to her own devices. Scarring and adhesions in her stomach and intestines make Gemma unable to be trusted with a stuffy toy, a house slipper, or a rawhide chew. Surgeon says: Nothing larger than a Hickory Nut must enter Gemma’s GI tract! Gemma will do best with a playful dog buddy to keep her company in the household. Otherwise, provision must be made for doggy day care, a pet sitter, a friend or family member to monitor her when nobody is home. She may be crated for no more than 3 hours at a time and, even then, must be provided a selection of tasty treats and indestructible chews (benebones, kong stuffed with frozen wet food or peanut butter, and her inimitable Treat Dispensing Pickle). Gemma is Thunder phobic. She pants and huddles close to her person during storms. A thunder shirt and a dose of Sileo calms her. Gemma experiences anxiety and motion sickness during car rides. Gabapentin soothes her anxiety and Maropitant (Cerenia) addresses the motion sickness. You can’t expect her to enjoy a road trip right off the bat, but slow, step by step, day by day introduction to a vehicle has been known to be effective for some dogs.
Gemma is being fostered in Pittsboro NC. To learn more about her please email [email protected].

Applications for Gemma may be found here: https://www.cbcr.org/adopt/apply-to-adopt.
If you have submitted an adoption application to CBCR within the last three years and you have not moved, please contact the foster parent before submitting another application. The foster parent will let you know if another application is required.

08/27/2026

Applications Open: Jenny
S*x: female
Age: 3 months
Coat: Black and white smooth coat
Weight: 12 lbs
Activity Level: Active
Gets along with children: Unknown
Gets along with dogs: Good fit
Gets along with cats: Unknown

Jenny’s Resume
OBJECTIVE
To secure a full-time, position in an active household, farm, or competitive dog sports environment where I can gets tons of love and attention and utilize my superior intellect, active drive, and world-class sweetness to exceed organizational goals.

CORE COMPETENCIES
High Intelligence & Learnability: Very observant, quick to learn, excels at problem-solving and task-oriented work.
Interpersonal & Canine Relations: Outstanding track record with dogs of all sizes (including my GIANT Great Dane foster sister, Daisy). Natural team player.
Affection & Loyalty: Dedicated to being near my humans. Specializes in head-tilts, deep eye contact, and constant supervision of human activities.
High-Speed Operations: Exceptional speed, agility, observation, and stamina ideal for trail runs, agility courses, or pasture management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Puppy Foster Home | Entry-Level Good Girl
August 2026 – Present
Successfully executed daily perimeter patrols and toy retrieval operations.
Maintained 100% approval rating from resident canine co-workers.
Initiated preliminary training in focus, fetch, and general house manners.
House Training Compliance: Currently listed as In Progress. Given my demanding work schedule, high operational tempo, and extensive field duties, full office protocol training is non-urgent and remains secondary to active operations.
Note on Feline Relations: Has not yet managed feline staff; cat compatibility status currently listed as Pending Evaluation.

DESIRED WORK ENVIRONMENT & REQUIREMENTS
Active Duty: Daily physical and mental enrichment required (farm work, herding, agility, flyball, or long hikes).
Management Style: Clear direction, positive reinforcement, routine potty breaks, and plenty of interactive puzzle toys.
Benefits Package: High-quality treats, daily outdoor access, a plush bed, and unlimited belly rubs.
Ready to add a top-tier candidate to your team? Consider adding Jenny as your newest family member!

Jenny is located in Indian Land, SC. For more information, contact Karen Noblett at [email protected].

If you are interested in this pup, please fill out an application here:
https://www.cbcr.org/adopt/apply-to-adopt

If you have submitted an adoption application to CBCR within the last three years and you have not moved, please contact the foster parent before submitting another application. The foster parent will let you know if another application is required.

08/26/2026

Applications Closed: Lily
S*x: female
Age: 3 years old
Coat: Rough coat
Weight: 38 lbs
Activity Level: Active
Gets along with children: Unknown
Gets along with dogs: Good fit
Gets along with cats: Unknown

Lily is a lilac (dilute red) tri-color Border Collie. That coloration is fairly rare and may have led to her misfortune. For three to five years, she was confined and used as a breeder, not a pet, purely a commodity. She obviously did not produce the type of pups that her owner was wishing for, because eventually she was chucked out and abandoned in a rural part of eastern Wake County, NC. Fortunately, Lily and another little discarded female Border Collie were found by a good Samaritan who took care of them until they could be moved into a better situation. Lily’s companion was eventually adopted and Lily came to the Carolina Border Collie Rescue.
She was in pretty rough shape. She had fleas and or mange mites that made her so itchy she couldn’t stop scratching. Once treated for her itches, she slept for about two weeks until she felt well enough to move forward.
What emerged was a beautiful Border Collie. Lily has been spayed, had some necessary dental work done and is all up to date with veterinary care. She weighs about 38 lbs. She has had a couple months to run with the other dogs, discover her Border Collie self and develop some confidence. Thanks go to the other dogs at our place, for teaching her that “life is good”.
Lily will always need a patient, understanding human in her life. She comes with a history that we wish we could blink away, but we can’t. She doesn’t seem to have a strong prey drive but she definitely has a substantial herding drive and a beautiful little outrun. She has a pretty nice recall to “Lily” (a name that she has only had for a couple months). I can’t explain it, but she is completely house trained, hasn’t had a single accident and she learned to use the dog-door, seamlessly.
Lily is sound sensitive, has a dislike of thunderstorms, and may flinch from unexpected movements or sounds. With a little reassurance she has learned to cope with the sound of the coffee grinder (very loud) first thing in the morning, so I have confidence that she will eventually learn that there are other strange sounds and movements that don’t need to be frightening.
Her activity level is “active companion”. Another dog in the household would be great, especially one who could help her build confidence, but more than anything, a human or some humans who valued her and treated her like a beloved member of the family, would serve very well indeed.

Lily is located in south of Pittsboro, NC. For questions, contact Dolly Watson at [email protected].

If you are interested in this pup, please fill out an application here:
https://www.cbcr.org/adopt/apply-to-adopt

If you have submitted an adoption application to CBCR within the last three years and you have not moved, please contact the foster parent before submitting another application. The foster parent will let you know if another application is required.

08/25/2026

Seven Dogs. Two Rescues. One Mission.

This rescue was truly a team effort between CBCR and Blue Ridge Border Collie Rescue

Together, we brought all seven dogs into rescue. CBCR welcomed two adult females and one puppy while BRBCR welcomed four puppies.

Making it happen took foster homes, vet visits, coordination between rescues, and a lot of transport planning. By working together, we were able to say yes to all seven.

A huge thank you to everyone who made it possible. Our CBCR and BRBCR volunteers, the owner’s daughter who worked with us, the neighbor who alerted us to the situation and helped with transport, other transporters and especially the foster families who opened their homes.

Seven dogs are safe because a lot of people said yes.