Come Bye Border Collie Rescue

Come Bye Border Collie Rescue rescues BC's and BC mixes from the Midwest, including the states of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee. Our adopters come from all over the U.S., but most typically from the same Midwest states. Any potential adopters should understand that they are expected to visit the dog in its foster home.

The Location of the foster home in the dog's description should be taken into consideration if you are interested in one of the CBBCR foster dogs. We currently have foster homes in Illinois and Indiana. Our mission is to rescue and rehome Border Collies and Border Collie mixes in need throughout the Midwest. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization under IRS rules.

CBBCR is run by volunteers. No one gets a salary, so you can be assured that all donations go toward the operations of the rescue.

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Meet Crew Crew is a 3 1/2 year old neutered/male, classic black and white, Border Collie. Approximately 35 pounds. He is very lean and could stand to gain 5 to 10 pounds....he just burns off everything he eats. Crew is being fostered in Plymouth, Indiana. Crew is EXCELLENT with other dogs!! His forever home will need to include another dog. He isn't an "only dog home" sort of dog. He plays at doggie daycare regularly and loves...read more about Crew

Meet Faber, Faber update - 7/8/24 Faber is blossoming with new skills and growing confidence. He passed his Urban Canine Good Citizen test in June amid a very busy downtown outdoor dining crowd and was unconcerned about very dramatic distractions with backfiring city buses, wild cyclists and skateboarders and everything else the downtown area could throw at us! He is pretty environmentally stable – his early months on the street probably gave him wide exposure to sights and sound...read more about Faber

Meet Shaka!!LOVES People! Shaka is a 6 1/2 year old female Border Collie, she is being fostered in Urbana, Illinois. Shaka is extremely smart. She does well in meeting new people. Shaka is very clean and neat, enjoys being petted. She takes treats nicely, with the right pet parent, she will be a lovely, devoted companion.Shaka has made progress on resource guarding. Shaka should be the only female dog in the home, she wants to be the queen bee. She does fine with...read more about Shaka

Meet Crimson! Crimson has been with me for a while now. She was originally live trapped by the local Humane Society here in Plymouth. She is extremely fearful of strangers. Once she has decided she likes someone....she is ALL in, in love with them. She is excellent with other dogs and fine with cats. She is crate trained and house trained. She should be considered a flight risk and will need a securely fenced yard and a very patient human. She is just a little thing. She looks l...read more about Crimson

Meet Levi!Levi is an 1 1/2 year old neutered male Cattle Dog! Currently 28 lbs most likely will be closer to 40 lbs when fully grown. Levi is a very nervous boy. It takes a while for him to build up trust with a person. For the first 3 weeks I was unable to touch him but now he’s able to take cookies from my hand, allow me to pet him, and hang out on the couch with him! Now that’s he’s coming out of his shell he’s finally becoming a naughty baby puppy! I’ve b...read more about Levi

Hi, my name is North. I'm looking for my furever home. I'm about 5 1/2 years old male Border Collie. I was heartworm positive when I came into the rescue. I have completed my treatment, but I'm still on R & R a little longer. I'm neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations and preventatives. I'm looking for a home with a tall fenced in yard because when I am not on R & R, I can clear an obstacle four feet high. I would love to have a canine sibling to ...read more about North

Introducing Cauli!!!!! This adorable girl is ready to find a home of her own. Cauli is great with other dogs - she has been mostly around medium sized dog but has seen large and small. She does well with cats. Once she gets to know you she’s very friendly. She’s starting to come out of her shell and explore more!! Great in her crate, potty trained, and learning to walk on a leash! Cauli is a wonderful pup looking for the right person to help her blossom! Cauli is approximatel...read more about Cauli

Meet Brody! Originally came from the southern Indiana several of our dogs have come from. This small shelter struggles to place dogs. He was relinquished to this shelter by his owner with the name Buster. He is a very soft boy. He has made leaps and bounds so far. He now readily approaches for affection. He is a very cuddly boy but VERY sensitive to pressure. He is good with other dogs but some dogs bring out the herder in him. He picks and chooses dogs he wants to move. Some dogs are not ...read more about Brody

Introducing Toast!!! Toast is a year and 1 1/2 year old male, Red Australian Cattle dog, who is amazing with respectful children 5 and up and great with other animals including cats. He wants nothing more than to cuddle on the couch in your lap. Though no fault of his own, he has had a couple of bumps in his life journey, which has given him some anxiety which causes a lot of drooling and some car sickness which has gotten better the more places we go. He is house broken and crate tra...read more about Toast

Introducing Leroy! Sport friends! Are you looking for your next dog sport partner? Look no further! Leroy is a ROCKET and would excel at anything! This 1 year old petite guy is the perfect size at only 33# and 16” at the shoulder. He loves to fetch, will fly through the air after frisbees, knows a lot of fun tricks, has been started on agility obstacles and is so eager to work. He has been to dog shows, fairs and festivals, stayed in hotels and is okay in that environme...read more about Leroy

Miller So.....about Miller. Miller is a moderately active, young, neutered male Border Collie. He was in a Tennessee animal shelter when we learned about him. He was picked up by animal control apparently for chasing horses. He was at the shelter for about 4 months before coming to Indiana. He is very people friendly. He is suspicious of unfamiliar dogs initially, but once he gets to know them, he is pretty indifferent. He is fine with 7 other dogs here. I am suspicious that he may have...read more about Miller

Meet Phoebe!! Phoebe is a 10 month old female Border Collie, she is being fostered in Plymouth, Indiana. Phoebe has settled in nicely, she has been excellent in Daycare and loves playing with all her new friends each day. She has been friendly with the staff. She is curious about the kitties, especially when in her kennel. But out of her kennel she doesn't pay too much attention to them. She is excellent in her crate. Walks well on leash. Rides well in the car. ...read more about Phoebe

Meet Kanga, She is a Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler female, approximatley 4 months old, being fostered in Plymouth, Indiana. The cutest little Cattle Dog Girlie. She is ready to find her forever home!! Here are some things about her so far!! She is excellent in the car and travels daily. She is now jumping up in a car on her own. Crate training is going very well. She sleeps quietly through the night. Eats all meals in her crate. We are working on recalls and sit, an...read more about Kanga

Meet Kooka, He is a Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler male, approximately 3 months old, being fostered in Plymouth, Indiana. This boy is all Cattle Dog with the spiciness to prove it!! He is searching for a home that will fill his life with adventure!! Here are some things about him so far!! He is excellent in the car and travels daily. He is now jumping up in a car on his own. Crate training is going very well. He sleeps qu...read more about Kooka

Tail Wags Guaranteed! Penny, who just celebrated her second birthday, is a delightful smooth coat, tri-color female Border Collie. She has beautiful white markings on her face, chest and front paws with a little white puffball on the tip of her tail. Penny has a distinct oval black marking on the center top of her head, and her ears are stand up perfect with a small tip. Penny weighs in at about 50 lbs, she will make someone an affectionate, loyal, friendly companion. &nb...read more about Penny

BEAR NEEDS TO BE PLACED IN A HOME WITHOUT CHILDREN AND NEEDS AN ADVANCED DOG SAVVY HUMAN, HE ALSO REQUIRES A FENCED YARD (5 FOOT OR HIGHER) Bear....aka "Air Bear" Bear is a 12 year old smooth coat male Border Collie mix being fostered in Plymouth, Indiana This dog can fly through the air....typically after a tennis ball ;) Bear is approaching 10 years of age but hasn't really slowed down over the years.... he is still willing to play fetch ALL...read more about Bear

Noah is an active 10 year old smooth coat male BC. He and his brothers came from Central Indiana and are being fostered in Plymouth, Indiana. If you would like additional information on Noah, contact Stephany at stephodellbc@hotmail.com. For additional information on adopting Noah or any of the other CBBCR foster dogs, go to the CBBCR website at www.comebyebcrescue.org. Update January 18, 2016 Ty and Noah These two handsome boys are bro...read more about Noah

Ty is an active 10 year old smooth coat male BC. He and his brothers came from Central Indiana and are being fostered in Plymouth, Indiana. If you would like additional information on Ty, contact Stephany at stephodellbc@hotmail.com. For additional information on adopting Ty or any of the other CBBCR foster dogs, go to the CBBCR website at www.comebyebcrescue.org. Update January 18, 2016 Ty and Noah These two handsome boys are brot...read more about Ty

EXPERIENCED HANDLER NEEDED. REQUIRES A SECURE FENCE. Gus needs to be placed in a home without children. Gus is being fostered in Plymouth, Indiana Gus is a 10 year old male Border Collie that we took in from a hoarding situation in Central Indiana. He has come a long way with his social skills but he will need someone who will be very patient with him. His foster says that he will mingle when people come for meet and greets with the othe...read more about Gus

Water loving Hank! He LOVES LOVES LOVES fetch and tug and water!! He is great with dogs of all sizes. He has been very good with new people he's been introduced to as well. I would suggest he ride in a crate when traveling as he likes to chase cars while in the car He rode well when in crate. He is crate trained and good on a leash. He does have cataracts in his left eye and gets drops twice a day. He is very well behaved to get his drops put in. He is a very affectionate boy &nb...read more about Hank

Meet Sparrow! This fun boy is ready to find his forever home! He may he more Husky than Border Collie, but he is 100% a good time. Sparrow is an energetic boy who loves to be outside and would be the perfect hiking/ running partner. He is quick and agile, so he may also make a great agility prospect! "Little Wolf," as his foster mom affectionately calls him, is a young boy- under a year- who is learning how to be a gentleman in the house. We are working on basic obedience skills, app...read more about Sparrow

Introducing Hedwig!Hedwig is currently in puppy class and doing very well!!!! She LOVES saying hi to all the humans in class during puppy play time. She likes toys and fetch!! She is excellent with other dogs and good with cats. This gorgeous pup is very friendly and outgoing! She LOVES toys, treats and all the people and dogs she has met so far. She loves the agility tunnel and A-frame. She is pretty fearless of the obstables at this time. She wil...read more about Hedwig

Adorable MyrtleBaby Myrtle is rocking her puppy class!!!!!Myrtle is currently attending puppy class!!! She is excellent in class, all business during training. She LOVES, LOVES, LOVES tennis ball fetch!!! Myrtle is fabulous with other dogs and good with kitties!!!!This gorgeous pup is very friendly and outgoing! She LOVES toys, treats and all the people and dogs she has met so far. She loves the agility tunnel and A-frame. She is pretty fearless of the obstabl...read more about Myrtle

Handsome Nimbus!!!Sweet adorable Nimbus just started an obedience class and he's loving it!!! This handsome pup is very friendly and outgoing! He LOVES toys, treats and all the people and dogs he has met so far. He loves the agility tunnel and A-frame. He is pretty fearless of the obstables at this time. He will make a nice perfomance prospect in obedience, agility and possibly herding. The pups and their mom, Luna, were surrendered by their owner. ...read more about Nimbus

Introducing Remus!Good looking Remus just started an obedience class and he's having a great time!This handsome pup is very friendly and outgoing! He LOVES toys, treats and all the people and dogs he has met so far. He loves the agility tunnel and A-frame. He is pretty fearless of the obstables at this time. He will make a nice perfomance prospect in obedience, agility and possibly herding. The pups and their mom, Luna, were surrendered by their owner. We are t...read more about Remus

Rosie Miss red head is petite and dainty and at four months old her ears have taken in most of the growth. She is 17lbs. But is quickly gaining some weight. She has your typical cattle dog chase mentality of play with other dogs and she is learning from the older dogs how to politely play. Rosie is also learning how to be crate trained and doing well. She is standoffish at first but then warms up to you and wants you to cuddle her. Ro...read more about Rosie

Blue Eyed Beauty!Confident, smart and playful!! Jedda is always ready for a new adventure. This busy little girl LOVES everyone she meets. She is such a happy little girl!!!!Jedda enjoys learning new things. She's food motivated and is so fun to work/play with. We are working on sit, down, leave it, drop it, coming when called and loose leash walking. She sleeps in her crate and rides well in her crate in a car. Stay tunned for more on this sweet g...read more about Jedda

Rocky, a courtesy listing in Boonville, MO

Rocky is in the Boonville Animal Shelter in Boonville, MO. This is a courtesy listing and anyone wishing to meet or get more information on Rocky should contact the shelter, by e-mailing boonvilleanshelter@boonville-mo.org.Rocky is a medium-sized young adult BC who is looking for a home where his BC temperament and tendencies will be understood. He is anxious in a shelter environment but loves attention and petting and is very happy to go for car rides. He will need someone who...read more about Rocky, a courtesy listing in Boonville, MO

Spirit -- a courtesy listing in Bardstown, KY

Spirit is a young Border Collie who was adopted recently by her current owner from what that owner describes as "a bad situation." Her owner says Spirit is a lovely dog but is not fitting in with the resident dogs in her current home, and so is available for adoption. While Spirit and the resident dogs in her current home do not get along, this does not mean that Spirit will react negatively to all dogs in general; however, a potential owner should be aware of this and that Spirit may wan...read more about Spirit -- a courtesy listing in Bardstown, KY

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