Relinquishment
Relinquishment Information for Owners and Shelters
​​Midwest Border Collie Rescue understands that Border Collies can be a lot of work. We focus on rescuing purebred Border Collies. We realize that not all families/owners are able to cope with a Border Collie’s high energy. If you would like help with behavior/training issues your Border Collie might be experiencing, please feel free to contact us. We’ll be happy to help you. If you wish to relinquish your border collie, we can help with that too. We try to make the relinquishment process as painless as possible. We know firsthand how difficult it can be to give up a loved pet that has been a member of your family for years.
If you can no longer keep your Border Collie and are looking for a reliable rescue, please fill out the relinquishment application here. Shelters can fill out relinquishment applications here.
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While there are many more relinquishments than foster homes available, our goal is to place as many Border Collies as we can with loving, experienced foster homes. Once there, it will be evaluated (checked to see if the Border Collie is housebroken, okay with kids, leash trained, etc.) in order for us to determine the best possible adopter.
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To process your relinquishment request, we must receive this completed application along with photos of the Border Collie you wish to relinquish. Please note that our rescue focuses on purebred Border Collies. Photos must be sent when submitting the application. All photos should be taken within five (5) feet of the dog at the dog’s level.
Three poses will need to be taken:
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Full body shot of left side while standing
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Full body shot of right side while standing
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Front face shot
If the tail is not visible in either of the side views, please include a picture of the dog from the back, so that the tail is in full view.
Once our relinquishment committee reviews owner and shelter requests, we will look for a suitable foster home and will work with you on appropriate paperwork and transport. If a foster home is not found, dogs approved by the relinquishment committee will be added to the website with contact information. You may receive emails from prospective adopters.
Owner surrender dogs have a $15 surrender fee and if a foster home is found, we request that you assist with transport of the dog to its foster home. There is no fee for a shelter relinquishment.
Please allow up to 5 business days to hear back from us as we process approvals.