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These Border Collies are available in Athens, Tennessee.
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Nala

Border Collie Siberian Husky

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Athens, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Nala! This sweet girl is being fostered in east TN. She is not available out of state. She is sweet, funny, lovable, goofy and spunky. She does need a special home though because she is also fear reactive with meeting new people. She is nippy yet takes the correction when she is told not to do something. She has a lot of herding instinct in her and she is literally trying to figure you out and make sure you are not a threat. She is excellent with her people and only reacts this way with new people. She needs a bit of time to trust you before you can pet her. She will take treats but if you try to per her too soon she will let you know she is not ready for that yet. She took about 30 minutes to be ok with us. We gave a few treats and one of us was able to scratch her chin but that was the extent and we had pushed too far she was still to nervous she barked and snipped but never bit or broke skin. 20 minutes later she came to me and (Amy) and put her paw on my thigh and climbed up to me and begged for love. She was craving being loved so much she couldn’t get enough of it. It was a very emotional moment for me because I thought oh boy another one that will never be able to overcome their fear of new people, yet here she was literally melting in my arms and giving kisses and begging for affection. She was in foster care for a year with another rescue and she nipped at a visitor of the foster parents. The rescue placed her in training with a local trainer. She was literally wasting away a whole year of her life with this trainer. The other rescue did not know this was the case. She spent the majority of that year in a crate. That trainer did her no good at all, the methods she used to attempt to have Nala meet new people made Nala even more fearful than she already was. She was forced into muzzle (hey muzzles are great tools if you know how to use them correctly) and forced by leash to be handed over to other trainers whom she did not know nor was given the time to get to know and she reacted out of fear. She tried to bite them and it was quite traumatic for her to endure. She needed to be given time on a leash to see these people at a distance and learn what they were about before meeting them hands on. Here we allow her to meet new people but these people are not allowed to touch her unless we tell them it’s ok and it’s ok when Nala asks for it that is when she trusts that person. Once she trusts she is golden. Is it the best behavior for a dog to have,? absolutely not but it is her and we have done the best we can for her. She is not aggressive and per the other trainer said she should be euthanized she was unadoptable. Well here we are having met her and given her time she is a big baby and she also has met our friends and family on occasion and with proper guidance she is doing amazing. She is an excellent protective companion and very intelligent. She needs an experienced owner who can guide her when meeting new people. She will always have a home with us if she never finds that perfect home. She is truly just too amazing and loving to euthanize. She is just misunderstood and that year was more of a setback than a help to her. She is house trained. Current on vaccines, chipped, spayed and heartworm negative. She is well behaved in the home and is not destructive. She walks well on a leash and knows a few basic commands. She is as devoted and loyal as they come. If you give her the chance you will be rewarded significantly by her acceptance and love. She is worth it, her life is worth it! Apply at petpath.org

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Nala

Border Collie Siberian Husky

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Athens, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Nala! This sweet girl is being fostered in east TN. She is not available out of state. She is sweet, funny, lovable, goofy and spunky. She does need a special home though because she is also fear reactive with meeting new people. She is nippy yet takes the correction when she is told not to do something. She has a lot of herding instinct in her and she is literally trying to figure you out and make sure you are not a threat. She is excellent with her people and only reacts this way with new people. She needs a bit of time to trust you before you can pet her. She will take treats but if you try to per her too soon she will let you know she is not ready for that yet. She took about 30 minutes to be ok with us. We gave a few treats and one of us was able to scratch her chin but that was the extent and we had pushed too far she was still to nervous she barked and snipped but never bit or broke skin. 20 minutes later she came to me and (Amy) and put her paw on my thigh and climbed up to me and begged for love. She was craving being loved so much she couldn’t get enough of it. It was a very emotional moment for me because I thought oh boy another one that will never be able to overcome their fear of new people, yet here she was literally melting in my arms and giving kisses and begging for affection. She was in foster care for a year with another rescue and she nipped at a visitor of the foster parents. The rescue placed her in training with a local trainer. She was literally wasting away a whole year of her life with this trainer. The other rescue did not know this was the case. She spent the majority of that year in a crate. That trainer did her no good at all, the methods she used to attempt to have Nala meet new people made Nala even more fearful than she already was. She was forced into muzzle (hey muzzles are great tools if you know how to use them correctly) and forced by leash to be handed over to other trainers whom she did not know nor was given the time to get to know and she reacted out of fear. She tried to bite them and it was quite traumatic for her to endure. She needed to be given time on a leash to see these people at a distance and learn what they were about before meeting them hands on. Here we allow her to meet new people but these people are not allowed to touch her unless we tell them it’s ok and it’s ok when Nala asks for it that is when she trusts that person. Once she trusts she is golden. Is it the best behavior for a dog to have,? absolutely not but it is her and we have done the best we can for her. She is not aggressive and per the other trainer said she should be euthanized she was unadoptable. Well here we are having met her and given her time she is a big baby and she also has met our friends and family on occasion and with proper guidance she is doing amazing. She is an excellent protective companion and very intelligent. She needs an experienced owner who can guide her when meeting new people. She will always have a home with us if she never finds that perfect home. She is truly just too amazing and loving to euthanize. She is just misunderstood and that year was more of a setback than a help to her. She is house trained. Current on vaccines, chipped, spayed and heartworm negative. She is well behaved in the home and is not destructive. She walks well on a leash and knows a few basic commands. She is as devoted and loyal as they come. If you give her the chance you will be rewarded significantly by her acceptance and love. She is worth it, her life is worth it! Apply at petpath.org

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Panda

Border Collie Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Cleveland, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Panda, a charming neutered male Border Collie mix, approximately one year old and weighing 35 pounds. As an avid enthusiast of fetch, Panda requires an active household that can cater to his physical and mental needs. This cheerful canine enjoys the company of other dogs, with a slight preference for female companions.

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Prissy

Border Collie Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Cleveland, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Prissy, a 2.5-year-old spayed female Border Collie & Australian Cattle Dog Mix. While she may be initially reserved around new individuals, once she forms a bond with you, she will shower you with affection. This endearing canine companion is exceptionally affectionate, exhibits excellent leash manners, and gets along well with other dogs, regardless of gender. Prissy is best suited for a household without small animals or farm animals, but she thrives on human interaction and canine companionship. We are astonished that this gentle, loving, and humorous dog has yet to find her forever home.

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Annabelle

Border Collie Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Cleveland, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Annabelle, a 3-year-old spayed female Border Collie/Lab mix. She has a proven track record of getting along well with dogs, adults, and children. Although she arrived at our rescue in a state of distress, suffering from flea allergies and facial scars, she has made significant progress with proper care and attention. Her true beauty is now evident, and she is ready for a forever home. Can you provide the loving environment she deserves?

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Cupid

Border Collie Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Crandall, GA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Cupid !! This little boy is 6 months old. Neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines.   He is a precious baby. Loves toys, treats, and most of all cuddles. Come meet Cupid he is patiently waiting on his forever home to love him. He will not disappoint you.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.June 4, 2026, 3:16 pm

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Armor

Border Collie Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Crandall, GA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Armor ! This sweet boy is neutered, up to dated on shots, microchipped, heartworm negative. All is wants is to please you. Super smart loves cuddles ! He just wants a home where he will be loved. Come meet Armor he is a amazing pup with so much love to give. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.June 4, 2026, 3:16 pm

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Below are our newest added Border Collies available for adoption in Athens, Tennessee. To see more adoptable Border Collies in Athens, Tennessee, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
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Mochie

Norwegian Elkhound Australian Shepherd

Male, 6 yrs 5 mos
Athens, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Moche! Moche is being fostered here at the rescue in Athens, east TN. Out of state welcome however you would need to come here to meet him. He is not eligible for transport only because he is very shy of new people. His story is quite sad actually. He was adopted from us back in 2020, born at the beginning of December 2019 or the end of November 2019. He was adopted and we did everything right with the adoption process and it was a great home with a woman who loved him dearly. Covid came and his owner’s world sort of changed and he was never given the chance to meet new people or other dogs or even go anywhere. He stayed home with his one human and his best friend (a kitty), He snuggled with this kitty and they were besties. His owner contacted us a couple of weeks ago and said she had to return him and not because she wanted to but because it was the best thing for him. She had been overcome with mental health issues, there was a death in her family and she was facing eviction, She could not take care of him anymore because she couldn’t take care of herself. His first few days here were hard on him he was so scared of us and the other dogs and this new scary place. Keep in mind we are not your typical home we have anywhere from 25-50 dogs at a time (we board and board and train for clients as well as foster our rescues (with that being said it was scary for him because we have a very active and excited household here). It took a few days and he warmed up to us, he is now part of the pack and he loves the other dogs. He hasn’t figured out how to play like a dog but he’s working on it. He does have some sight issues and it appears to be some mild cataracts, that does not stop him from learning his way around and enjoying life. He will be getting vetted prior to adoption and we will get his eyes checked to verify his slight sight issues. Now that he trusts us he is a snuggle bug and begs for attention using his paw to tap for attention and loves to give you his tummy for tummy rubs. We feel confident that if you allow him a little time he will be the same with you. It’s not his fault at all for the lack of socialization he never got. He does have a bit of separation anxiety, only if he can hear you in another room and he can’t get to you. If you leave the home he does just fine. He hates the crate but he doesn’t have to be crated, he is fully potty trained and he doesn’t get into anything. He will settle down to sleep in a crate after he lets you know he ain’t happy with it lol. He sleeps all night-we allow him to free range the house at night and he has done amazing. He is learning how to play with toys via flirt pole and he loves it. He was fearful for his life in those first few days. Six years with one person and a best friend kitty. He had no clue what the world has to offer and that it could be so much fun. What he needs is time and patience and a loving owner who will help him with his new life and learn to love what the world has to offer. He is amazing with cats and dogs so if you have other pets that would just be a bonus for him. Older Kids would be fine if they can understand that he will take a little time to get to know them before he accepts pets and love. His home would need to be patient and give him a few days to trust and must also be willing to help him learn what the world is about by taking him places, having visitors (they don’t need to pet him he just needs to know their presence is not a threat). He is not aggressive at all he will just avoid them. If they ignore him and allow him to meet them on his terms he will eventually be fine with them. This all will change as he gets more adapted to his new life. He has come so far already with us. He just needs more one on one time with his new family. We are a great waystation for him to learn that the world has more to offer but we cannot offer him what a real home can. He really is a precious soul who was dealt a really bad hand in the card game of life. He needs someone to love him and show him the world is not to be feared but to be enjoyed. He will be current on vaccines, he is chipped, he will be heartworm tested and we feel pretty confident it will be negative. He will potty outside and understands when you tell him to go potty. He is so well mannered on a leash. Please consider this precious boy and give him a chance. We also train dogs and he will come with all the training advice and free sessions (here with us in Athens or online virtually) that you could ever need for him. His adoption fee is waived to the right home. Apply at Petpath.org

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Border Collie shelters & rescues in Athens, Tennessee

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Border Collie puppies in Athens, Tennessee. Browse these Border Collie rescues and shelters below.

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Pet Path

1781 Hwy 30 E, Athens, TN 37303

Pet Types: dogs

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22.8 miles

Journey's Legacy

Cleveland, TN 37312

Pet Types: dogs

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36.1 miles

Murray County Humane Society

12097 Hwy 225N, Crandall, GA 30711

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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36.7 miles

Lost Dogs Run

121 Notquyta Road,, Murphy, NC 28906

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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42.4 miles

Focus on Cumberland County Animal Safety-Crossville

Crossville, TN 38555

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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43.7 miles

Wet Noses Animal Rescue, Inc.

Blue Ridge, GA 30513

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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47.4 miles

Young-Williams Animal Center

3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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49.7 miles

Humane Society of Northwest Georgia

1210 Veterans Drive, Dalton, GA 30721

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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