SASHA: A petite 2 1/2 year old tri-color Border Collie w/papers, Sasha is very people focused and friendly. She loves to be with someone and will 'shadow' them, happy to be their companion. Sasha is also quite the cuddler, happy to be loved and give love. She is very very smart, alert and has some herding instinct. She is eager to please and responds beautifully to whatever is asked of her. Sasha has not yet been tested on cats. She is about 30 - 35 pounds. Sasha was relinquished because she was herding horses in an unfenced situation and the guardians did not want to tie her out. She came to the farm from Walton, NY. 

Brilliant and fun-loving Joie found his forever home with loving people who adored his sweet face and wanted to give him the safety of a caring home for lots of play and fun. Joie will have 7 1/2 acres for hiking and play with devoted people who care deeply for him. He bonded instantly with his new people, completely content to lay nearby, relaxing into the comfort of being with them. Joie now lives in upstate NY.

JOIE: A stunning 1 1/2 year old tri-color border collie with one blue eye, Joie is very smart and alert and sweet. He likes to give kisses and loves to sleep side by side next to his person. He can be a bit shy at first but wants to warm up and be friendly. Joie is good with other dogs and would be happiest with another young border collie. He will also do best in a border collie savvy home. Joie is interested in toys and eager to interact. He is good with cats.  Joie will be placed in an adult home since he's still learning about mouthiness and can be a bit grabby like a puppy.   Joie came from Long Island where he had lived for a year until the family dogs (shepherd mixes) began fighting with him.  

SEAN: An 8 month old Border Collie mix, Sean is a fun loving, sweet, good natured boy. He loves people and instantly will say hello, be happy for attention and ready to go. He is lively like any puppy but not overly energetic and will settle very quickly. Sean loves to play with other young dogs, happy to play tug and carry toys from place to place. He is a funny, easy going dog. He will benefit from obedience and is clearly ready to learn. Sean weighs 40 pounds and is not good with cats. He came from another rescue in PA that felt we could better place him. 

OZZIE: A 1 year old Border Collie, Ozzie is a playful, friendly, curious boy, happy to meet everyone.  He is very sweet and loves attention, a real love bug. He is also energetic, as all young Border Collies are so would be happiest with another young dog for play. Ozzie is very smart and eager to learn. He is about 40 pounds, typical in size for the breed. He is good with cats. Ozzie came from Buffalo, NY where he was surrendered to the farm due to no time for him. 

GYP: (Gypsy Girl) A sweet 5 month old Border Collie, Gyp is a lively sweetheart. She's discovering her border collie instincts, throwing toys in the air and racing around with the other young dogs at the farm. She is smart and eager to please but most of all, loves attention from people. A real cuddler, Gyp will need an outlet for her energy, either another dog or agility. Gyp is good with cats and good with other dogs. Gyp weighs 25-30 pounds, typical in size.  She was from a pet store in the Philadelphia, PA area. 

OLIN: A two year old Border Collie (maybe mix), Olin is a very people focused, friendly, easy going boy, happy to be in the middle of all activities. Olin is a lovebug, truly wants to be on your lap all the time and is a very gentle, sweet dog.   He is great with other dogs and in fact, needs a dog friend for chasing, running and burning off his energy. Olin is not hyper but has lots of young dog energy needs like play. He is eager to please and take direction. Olin is good with cats. He is average in size for a border collie, about 45 pounds. Olin is from the Pittsburgh PA, surrendered to the farm from a shelter. 

ISABELLA: Lovely, little Isabella is a petite 3 year old Border Collie weighing it at only 20-25 lbs. She is a sweetheart, just a gentle, affectionate girl. She prefers laying next to you, happy to have her head rubbed and a belly rub. She is also quite interested in everything around her and is active like all Border Collies, looking for a focus for her brilliant, thinking mind. She is good with other dogs and would do best with another border collie. She chases cats but will not hurt them, so would be best with dog savvy cats. Isabella was found as a stray, pregnant at the time. She came into rescue long after her puppies were adopted, given to us from a nearby NY shelter. 

MICKE: A 6 year old Border Collie with papers, Micke is a sweet, loving dog, very eager to be with people. He loves attention and is happy to have belly rubs as well as lots of toy play. Like any Border Collie, Micke has a good 'eye' and is very focused on toys as well as any movement around him. He is also very attentive and smart and eager to please so can learn anything quickly. Micke is a great companion, happy to go anywhere or do anything but also happy to relax and settle down. Micke is about 40 pounds and has not yet been tested on cats. He has not lived with other dogs so will do best as a solo dog. Micke is in a foster home nearby and can be seen at the Farm. Micke was given up due to no time for him. He had been living in an unheated garage, crated or tied outside since he had no fenced yard. He came from western PA, near Pittsburgh.  Micke is in a foster home nearby and can be met at the Farm.

Beautiful Bell found her forever home where she'll be very very busy, herding geese, doing what she most definitely is bred to do!  Bell has the focus and drive for a daily herding job and quickly showed her stuff to her new guardian who was smitten. She will be his constant companion working every day and living where she is adored. Bell now lives in NJ.

BELL: A gorgeous 11 month old Border Collie with papers, Bell is all border collie, with a focused eye for toys, especially ball play. She is very very sweet, very alert and interested in an interactive relationship with a person. She is focused and ready to go at all moments. Bell is also very loving and cuddly. Bell likes other dogs and would be fine with a border collie friend. Bell will be best in a seasoned border collie home and could easily do agility. She loves the ball and already retrieves easily. Bell has not yet been tested on cats.  Bell came from the Buffalo, NY area where she had been purchased by an elderly couple who then gave her away to a home that wasn't really suited to her so she thankfully found her way to the Farm.

BEENE: A 2 year old Terrier-Schnauzer mix, Beene is a gem. He's a sweet little guy who absolutely loves to fetch and retrieve tennis balls. He gets so excited when you are about to throw it that he bounces off the floor! He also loves to have belly rubs and body scratches and will happily sit in your lap to enjoy both. Beene is fine with other dogs, housetrained, good in a home setting and a very happy go lucky boy. He has not been tested on cats. Beene is 22 pounds, neutered, has all his shots and heartworm and lyme tested.  He was a stray in our area, wandering down a street, badly matted so much so that he couldn't see for all the hair over his eyes. Beene is now one happy camper! 

Beautiful Baner, the Border Collie with the most gorgeous eyes, found his forever home with two guardians who were totally smitten by his brilliance and comical ways. They loved his focus and plan to enjoy agility for fun in their own yard with a course they are building as well as taking him to doggie day care with eight other border collies. Baner will surely have a blast in his new life where he is totally obviously adored. Baner now lives in New Hampshire.

BANER:  A 4 year old purebred Border Collie, Baner has the most gorgeous eyes of any Border Collie coming to the Farm. He is very very smart, interacts instantly with people and eager to do so.  He is very responsive to a relationship with people and also with dogs. He loves to play and makes up classic BC games!  Baner is a good candidate for agility as he is fast and loves toys.  He is happy to go anywhere with a person and settles easily into any situation, typical of a more mature dog.  Baner is about 40 pounds and is not good with cats.  Baner would be happy as the solo dog or with another border collie.  He will also be best with older children.  He was relinquished to the Farm from Mount Joy PA due to a mismatch where his guardian felt she could not fit his needs appropriately. 

OREY: A 3 year old purebred Border Collie, Orey is a very loving, attentive girl, very eager to bond with her guardian, especially fond of women. She bonds instantly and is a loyal companion, wanting a strong interactive relationship.  She can be shy with some men so will need a patient household.  She is fine with other dogs but can also be happy as the solo dog. Orey is not overly active but does love to run and be in the center of activities. She is alert and responsive and happy to be with people. She would be best with older children or in an adult household. Orey is about 40 pounds, typical in size for the breed and is good with cats.   Orey has a mishapened front paw (born this way) which doesn't stop her in the least but would prohibit her from intense sports like agility or flyball. Orey was given up to a shelter in Easton PA who contacted us for help. 

SPY & TRIPP found their forever home together with guardians who just loved their wonderful ways and knew that together, they would be incredibly happy! They will have almost 6 acres to explore and tons of love which these two crave! Watching them run, play and make up games brought smiles to their new guardian's faces just like it did to ours - quite amazing since they had never met til they came to the Farm. Spy and Tripp now happily live in upstate NY.

SPY: A 2 year old Border Collie, Spy is a very intelligent, loving dog who wants to be with people and also be involved in toy play. He loves balls and is focused and ready to play. Spy is friendly and playful and focused. He is intent on all activities and wants to be involved. He also loves to be in your lap for kisses and attention. Spy is good with cats and is about 40 pounds, typical in size. He does not have a full tail, maybe from an accident. He and Tripp came together and really are big buddies, racing and wrestling and chasing in fabulous dog play. If possible, we would love to place them together.  Spy will be placed in a home with an electronic fence rather than regular fencing which he can climb and clear easily.    He came to the farm from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah where he was a stray. 

These two beautiful Border Collies, Jock & Terra,  went to a new home together, able to play and run and make up Border Collie games together! Their new guardian fell in love with both of them and they with him, happy to sit next to him for attention. He quickly clicked with them, knowing the breed as he does, and it was clear they were about to have a life of real love and joy forever.  As he said the day after checking in, "this is the greatest thing I ever did, taking two!". Jock and Terra now live in western NY.

A very special thanks to Paul and Amanda Mezick who fostered Jock, helping him get ready for this day.

Stunning Shelbey found her forever home with another Border Collie, Abby, who just like her, is wired for action - ball play, frisbee, squeaky toys, herding and even car chasing. Her new guardians know exactly what she needs and are happy to have a second Border Collie in their lives. Of course, when one of them began dancing in the office to play with her current dog, and Shelbey joined in, well, that was all that was needed to insure she went home with them.  Shelbey now lives in CT.

SHELBEY: Shelbey is a petite beautiful 2 year old, tricolor Border Collie with papers. She is very very smart, alert, focused and very fast. A frisbee fanatic, she loves toys and loves playing with people who want to interact with her. A classic border collie, she is agile and a great jumper. She is also very gentle and sweet and good with other dogs. A sweetheart with everyone she meets, she's friendly and wants to bond instantly. Shelbey has basic obedience and can learn anything. Shelbey will be placed in a active seasoned border collie home since she has strong instincts for chasing cars. A fenced yard is necessary. She is about 30 pounds, very fine boned and has is good with cats. Shelbey is being given up by her current guardians who feel they cannot meet her needs.  She is a mentally, physically and emotionally brilliant, active dog still wanting to find her place with people. Shelbey was relinquished from Buffalo, NY. 

SPORT: A wonderful 9 year old Border Collie, Sport is a gentle, truly amazing sweet guy. He just thrives on being with people and giving and getting love. He is a very very easy companion, happy to be with you and go anywhere you like. Sport is good with other dogs and also good with cats. Sport would be a marvelous therapy dog as he is comfortable with everyone he meets, happy to say hello and sit for attention. He grew up with Sox, both bought as pups, living with an elderly guardian who recently died. Both dogs were adored and went everywhere with their guardian. Sport came from NJ.  Sport and Sox were recently groomed and clipped short but normally have beautiful long coats. They will be placed separately. 

QUINCY: An 8 year old purebred Border Collie, Quincy is quite a great dog. He is very focused on toys, loves playing with balls and catching anything you can throw. He is fast, agile and very athletic. Quincy is also very obedient and will sit, lie down or come with even a quiet command. He is very eager to please and connects quickly with everyone he meets. He now has a summer cut, (as seen in his pictures at the farm) but normally has a beautiful coat (as seen in previous shots). Quincy would be an incredible companion for someone who wants the brilliant focus and fun of a border collie without the intensity of a younger one. Quincy is good with cats but prefers to be the solo dog and gets nervous around other dogs. Quincy is about 45 pounds, typical in size for the breed. He was relinquished from New Jersey due to the birth of twins and a new baby on the way and no time for him. 

MAIZEY: A 1 1/2 year old Border Collie, Maizey is a sweet, gentle dog who wants to bond with people. She is oriented to having a close relationship with one person and being a true companion. She likes to run and play but is happiest being with her person. She is very bright, watching all activities around her. Maizey is high energy, loves toys and will play for hours. She would be happiest with another border collie who is submissive since she likes to be in the lead. She is tons of fun and needs lots of stimulation.  Maizey could live with cats if they are used to dogs. He will do best with someone who knows how to introduce the two since she will definitely bark and pursue them when they are moving, like most Border Collies. She makes no move to hurt them but will herd them.  Maizey is 42 pounds, typical in size for the breed. Maizey came from Long Island, NY given up because the people could not meet her needs. 

BETTE: A 7 month old Border Collie (mix) is a very loving and delightful pup.  She had a rough start coming from a collector situation with little human contact. Now this delightful little girl can't get enough love. She knows Come, Sit, Shake-Paw, Down and Kennel-Up. Bette charms everyone with her winsome ways, human and canine alike. She will bark to let you know there is a stranger about but once you let them in, don't count on her for a guard.  She is one of the most agile, graceful and nimble dogs ever seen. She seems to make 90 degree turns with ease---running at full speed. And she is FAST !  A little on the small side, she would make a great agility dog.  This pup can climb a 5 foot tree stump. Yes, climb.  Bette is very intelligent and capable of learning anything asked of her. Due to her background, she still needs to continue building her confidence and being trained with positive reinforcement only.  She will be placed with another dog and in a fenced yard.  Bette is now getting to try some agility equipment for fun! She is good with cats and typical in size for a pup. Bette came from a collector situation in PA and has done beautifully in foster care in NJ. She can be seen at the Farm.

MAXE: A 7 year old Border Collie, Maxe is a good natured, fun loving boy who just thrills at the sight of a ball and someone who will play with him. He is happy to run and bring it right back, dropping the ball at your feet. Maxe is very friendly with everyone he meets, loves attention and is happy to be with you wherever you go. He is good with other dogs but could be happy as the solo dog. He is good with cats and a little overweight due to inactivity in his previous home but is quickly racing around and happy to be doing so. He was relinquished to the farm due to lack of housing that accepts dogs. Maxe came from central NY.  

SOX: A gentle, loving 9 year old Border Collie, Sox adores people. He immediately comes right over, gently nudging for a pat on the head.  His loving eyes are incredible as he connects to say hello. He is a very very easy companion, happy to be with you and go anywhere you like. Sox could be happy as the solo dog in a home or with other fairly calm dogs.  He is great with cats and would make a wonderful therapy dog.  Both dogs were adored and went everywhere with their guardian, who recently died. Sox came from NJ.  Sox and Sport were recently groomed and clipped short but normally have beautiful long hair.  

CODIE: A petite, 5 year old Border Collie, Codie is a lover, just cuddling and wanting to be in your lap. She is very good with people and loves to be in the middle of the action. Codie is very smart and responsive and is a great companion, bonding quickly. She is also active, loving to race and run with other dogs but not overly intense like many young border collies. Codie is not good with cats. She is about 35 pounds and very petite. She was relinquished due to issues with cats. She came to the farm from MA. 

STAN: A handsome 2 year old Border Collie, Stan is a sweet, good natured dog who loves action and being with people. He is very very friendly with everyone and would be happy to do everything and go everywhere with his person. Stan is also good with kids and cats. He has some herding instinct so will spend time catching bugs that fly, quite agile in reaching for them! Obviously he would also enjoy herding sheep! Stan is great with other dogs and would be happy with another border collie friend to make up games. He is about 45 pounds, typical in size for the breed. Stan was relinquished to the farm because he needed a more active outlet for his mind. He came from northern PA. 

HARPER: A 1 1/2 year old Border Collie, Harper is a friendly, outgoing, want to play kind of dog. He really wants to be with people and loves to chase and run with toys. He is very eager to bond and pays close attention to whatever person is nearby, ready to please. He would be a wonderful companion, happy to go everywhere and anywhere with you. He loves to ride in the car, too. Harper is one of THE most agile dogs in rescue...he not only leaps up to pull himself over a 6 foot fence (like a chin-up), he also goes up attic stairs.. the ones that are only 4 inches wide and go very steep into your attic. And, if that's not all this marvelous magician can do, he goes down the attic stairs...an unbelievable thing to see! He could most definitely do agility! Harper is good with other dogs. He could be happy as a solo dog in an active home or with another dog or two. Harper could live with cats if they are used to dogs. He will do best with someone who knows how to introduce the two since he doesn't quite know what to do with them so will bark. He is easily called off and makes no move to hurt them.  Harper is about 55 pounds, a little larger than the norm. He was a stray in Syracuse, NY where the shelter called us for help with him.

SCOOBY: An adorable 2 year old Border Collie, Scooby is a friendly, easy going dog who wants to be in the center of activities and be with people. He is very smart, toy oriented and great with other dogs.  Scooby would be happiest with another dog and with active guardians. He likes to play frisbee and play with balls. Scooby has not yet been tested on cats. He is typical in size for the breed, about 40 pounds.  Scooby was relinquished due to his activity level not being a match for the family's lifestyle. He came from MA.