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Border Collie puppies and dogs in Madisonville, Tennessee

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Nala

Border Collie Siberian Husky

Female, 3 yrs 2 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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Pebbles

Border Collie

Female, 3 yrs
Athens, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please visit mrhumane.org for information, to fill out an adoption application, or call (423) 744-9548 to schedule an appointment.
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Soda Pop

Border Collie

Female, 2 yrs
Athens, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please visit mrhumane.org for information, to fill out an adoption application, or call (423) 744-9548 to schedule an appointment.
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Ruby

Border Collie Black Mouth Cur

Female, Adult
Murphy, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ruby is the sister of Desparado and Brandy, a beautiful female, a mix of a border collie and black mouth cur.  She has a reddish coat with a black mouth.  Ruby is very shy and will require a fenced yard and a lot of attention to make her feel safe and secure.  She is house broken and socializedwith dogs but is afraid of humans.  She came into Lost Dogs Run with a gunshot wound.  She had been shot with a high powered rifle (vet thought it was a 30/06) and the bullet went through both back legs and shattered the tibia in one of them.  Rather than amputate, a splint was put on, and the bone fragments by some miracle grew back together and now she runs and walks without a limp.  She needs a good home.  The picture shows her on 4-13-25 when she was recovering from the gunshot wound.August 15, 2025, 10:06 pm
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Desparado

Border Collie Black Mouth Cur

Male, Young
Murphy, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Desparado is a very handsome male, black border collie mix.  He was trapped as a stray and is still very shy but very gentle, jjust not sure he can trusts humans.  He was named after the Eagles song Desparado 'Why don't you come in from the cold.' He will be fixed once he is totally socialized to humans.January 1, 2025, 8:20 pm
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Panda

Border Collie Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Cleveland, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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Nathan

Australian Shepherd Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Madisonville, 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,
Story
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Redman

Australian Shepherd Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Madisonville, 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,
Story
My name is Redman, and I’m Nathan’s brother. Like him, I once had a home. Like him, I lost it all in one day. The only thing that got me through those frightening nights on the streets was knowing he was beside me. Together, we braved the noise, the hunger, the cold. But when we were taken to the shelter, even though we were together, I couldn’t stop shaking. I’ll be honest with you: I’m still scared. Not because I don’t want to trust, but because the world has been so unkind to me. I want to believe in good again, but I need someone who will let me learn at my own pace. Someone who will show me, day by day, that I won’t be abandoned again. I’m a three-year-old Australian Shepherd mix, about 37 pounds of gentle soul. I am not aggressive, just timid. Deep down, though, I’m so very sweet—I just need the safety and kindness to show you. My sweetness shines in small ways, like the way I watch carefully with soft eyes, or the way I long to follow when someone kind passes by. I need a calm home, maybe with another kind dog to show me the way. I would do best with adults or older children who understand that I’m still finding my footing. Whether I get adopted with Nathan or on my own, what I dream of most is the same: a place where I can exhale. A family that won’t leave me behind. A quiet corner where I can rest, knowing I am safe. Please, if you’ve ever wanted to save a soul, let it be mine. Love, Redman
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Troy

Australian Cattle Dog Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 11 mos
Madisonville, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
All Around Sweetheart:💚 Troy. 👀Check out this stylish little dude who walks like a dream and has an attitude to match. He is easy to love and easy to simply adore. Troy is a Red🔺️ Heeler Mix and is quiet in his Kennel and waits patiently for the day his own family comes and chooses him. Who will the lucky 🍀 family to gain this loveable hunk?? Troy was found on a road abandoned and is 6 months old. He is a big 24 lbs⚖️. Come and meet this boy. He would be great as a first time foster. 👀To view all adoptables please visit: mcfriendsofanimals.org

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Border Collie shelters & rescues in Madisonville, Tennessee

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Rescue

14.4 miles

Pet Path

1781 Hwy 30 E, Athens, TN 37303

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

14.4 miles

McMinn Regional Humane Society - Athens TN

320 S Jackson St, Athens, TN 37303

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

33.8 miles

Lost Dogs Run

121 Notquyta Road,, Murphy, NC 28906

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

36.1 miles

Journey's Legacy

Cleveland, TN 37312

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

39.1 miles

Knox Vintage Pet Project

Knoxville, TN 37940

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Rescue

41.8 miles

BLUES CITY ANIMAL RESCUE - Knoxville Transport Stop

Knoxville, TN 37849

Pet Types: dogs

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