About CBCR
Carolina Border Collie Rescue is a non-profit organization based in the state of North Carolina.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to the rescue and adoption of Border Collies in need across the Carolinas and surrounding states.
Education
Promote public awareness of the Border Collie as a working breed, and provide a counseling/referral service to Border Collie owners.
Enrichment
Encourage Border Collie owner involvement in dog sports through public demonstrations and events.
Assistance
Provide foster care and rehabilitation to endangered Border Collies.
Rescue Policies
Carolina Border Collie Rescue (CBCR) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that was established in 1998 by a group of dedicated volunteers to provide rescue, education, and counseling to prevent mistreatment and neglect of border collies in the Carolinas.
Through the support of many dedicated volunteers and generous supporters, CBCR has become a successful and well-known all-volunteer foster-home-based rescue group. We have over 50 active volunteer members and utilize their talents to place 24-45 dogs annually in new, permanent, and loving homes.
Many of the dogs we rescue were abandoned at a shelter, found as a stray, or relinquished to us by their owners. Currently, CBCR covers NC, SC, VA, parts of GA, and TN. Dogs are fostered in our volunteer foster families’ homes which are mostly located in the Carolinas.
All of CBCR’s dogs receive medical assessments and veterinary care, training, and of course lots of love from their foster families until they are ready to be adopted to their carefully selected home.
Adoption Fees
$300
plus $200 refundable spay/neuter deposit if unaltered
Home Evaluations
CBCR, or a cooperating rescue, will do an in-person evaluation of all applicant homes before CBCR will place a dog in the home of an applicant. The evaluations are not just to protect the dog, but also to protect the applicant from the stress that can result from an inappropriate placement. A home evaluation is generally the first step in starting the adoption process with CBCR.
Fencing
CBCR does not have a policy on fencing. It is up to the foster parent to determine if the type of fencing or lack of fencing, of a home, is suitable for the temperament of their particular dog. Please discuss the issue of fencing with the foster parent of the dog you are interested in adopting.
Fostering
Foster homes are the mainstay of any rescue program and should be treated as such! Our foster parents do their very best to acclimate dogs to a typical “home” life such as interactions with other dogs, children, and cats. For information about an available dog, contact the foster parent. Their contact information is listed at the end of the dog’s bio.
Frequently Asked Questions
After trying to work through the situation through counseling, we will attempt to place the dog directly from his present home. Farm homes are very rare. Specifically, most working farms want dogs from known, successfully demonstrated, working lines.
Again, we do not have adequate foster space, or kennel capabilities to “fix” a situation like this. What we can offer is a fair evaluation of the dog, training issues and assist you in an improved relationship with your border collie. Or, we can post your description of your dog for you to place, directly from your home. We encourage anyone seeking a border collie to fully investigate the needs of the dog prior to purchase. Border collies are very rewarding dogs, however, they do require a significant amount of contact and training.
Yes, we wish to know when a border collie may be in danger.
If you are interested in a particular CBCR foster dog, contact the foster parent listed in the dog’s bio for more information. You will also need to fill out an application.
In addition to monetary donations, we always need crates, ex-pens, food, collars, leashes, toys, and chewies. Make Checks payable to Carolina Border Collie Rescue and mail to:
1391 Kildaire Farm Road #1001
Cary, NC 27511
We also need volunteers. You don’t have to foster dogs to help. We need people to staff information booths, transport dogs, do home visits, and make phone calls. You can contact a volunteer, or pick up a volunteer information form at one of our information booths.
Contact Us
For inquiries that don’t fall into one of these categories, please contact us by email.
For General Inquiries
To Report a Website Issue
Listed Dogs
If you are inquiring about a dog listed on our website, please use the contact information listed with the dog’s description.
Donations
If you would like to make a donation, please visit our Donation page for information on how to donate to CBCR via check or PayPal.
Courtesy Listing
If you would like to list your dog on our Courtesy Dog Listings page, please contact Joan, at courtesy@cbcr.org for an application and further information.
Volunteer
If you would like to volunteer for CBCR, please visit our Volunteer page for additional information.