Border Collie puppies and dogs in Charlottesville, Virginia

Meet Fireweed! If you’re looking for a dog who is as brilliant as he is beautiful, Fireweed may just be your perfect match. This stunning young Border Collie approaches life with curiosity, enthusiasm, and an incredible desire to learn. Every day is an adventure in his world, whether he’s exploring the yard with his nose to the ground, investigating every interesting scent, or checking in with his favorite people for an ear rub, a tasty treat, or a little well deserved praise. Fireweed is the kind of dog who loves using his brain. While some dogs dream about chasing tennis balls, Fireweed would much rather solve a puzzle, learn a new skill, or head out on a long walk where he can sniff, explore, and take in everything the world has to offer. His intelligence is truly remarkable, and he thrives when given opportunities to think, problem solve, and work alongside his person. Once he has had a chance to settle into his surroundings, Fireweed has an incredibly sweet and affectionate side. He loves being close to his people and is happiest when he can simply relax nearby after a day of adventures. He is also doing wonderfully with both house and crate training. He keeps his crate clean overnight, relaxes comfortably in it, rides quietly while crated in the car, and settles beautifully after a healthy combination of physical exercise and mental enrichment. With his athleticism, eagerness to learn, and natural drive, Fireweed has all the makings of an outstanding partner for dog sports, hiking, advanced training, or any activity that allows him to use both his body and his brilliant mind. He learns quickly, loves working with his handler, and is ready for someone who enjoys having an active canine teammate. Fireweed is looking for a home that appreciates everything a Border Collie was bred to be. An active family who enjoys training, adventures, enrichment, and spending time together will be rewarded with an incredibly loyal, intelligent, and devoted companion. If you’re searching for a dog who will challenge you, inspire you, and become your very best friend, Fireweed is ready to light the way. At Green Dogs Unleashed (GDU), we are dedicated to ensuring the successful placement of our dogs in loving, permanent homes. Over the years, we have seen an increasing number of returns due to behavioral issues that could have been prevented with the right support. A significant percentage of these returns involve out-of-area clients or those who have not completed training with GDU. To address this, positive reinforcement training with Green Dogs Unleashed is required as a condition for all adoptions. Preference for this dog will be given to adopters who commit to signing up for and completing our six-week Canine 101 training class in person at our headquarters in Troy, VA. Secondary consideration will be given to a limited number of out-of-area adopters who agree to complete one private lesson with GDU, either in person or virtually, and attend a pre-approved positive reinforcement training class in their area. At the time you are seeing this post, this dog is still available for adoption. But please know that we may be working on multiple applications already, and any one of them could be approved at any time. Please READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION and complete an adoption application, if you are interested in any of our animals. Application at www.greendogsunleashed.org If you send an inquiry to ask if the dog is still available, or just tell us you are interested, your inquiry will not be answered. FILL OUT AN APPLICATION. We can do NOTHING without that. No, we cannot tell you if he would be a match for your family without seeing an application. PLEASE KEEP READING for info. */*/* PLEASE NOTE: The first communication you will receive after completing an application will be an email response, which will have instructions on how to proceed. Please check your inbox AND spam folders for the next 48 hours, for this email. We will not begin processing an application without the information requested in that email. */*/* We are happy to consider applicants from out of state on most dogs. Please read the description to see if this dog is an exception. If the applicant is approved to adopt, they MUST be willing to come to our location in Troy, VA, for a meet and greet. If all parties agree that the pup and family are a good fit, they would take the pup home at that time. For more information about our mission and for an APPLICATION for adoption, please go to www.greendogsunleashed.com. GDU does ask a minimum adoption fee of $400.00. This does not even come close to covering all expenses created by animals while in rescue. We are funded solely by the angels and volunteers willing to donate time and finances. This minimum fee includes DAPP, rabies if age appropriate,, heartworm test and preventative, if age appropriate, and flea and tick treatment, as well as neutering or spaying, if the animal is medically sound to undergo surgery. In an attempt to avoid tummy upset from a sudden change of food, the foster family may include a small, transitional bag of the food the dog/puppy has been eating. And if the dog/puppy has grown attached to a special item (like a toy or blanket), they may send that along, as well. */*/* Young puppies will receive age-appropriate vaccines, and will be spayed/neutered prior to adoption. Adopters may be required to provide additional puppy boosters and at 16 weeks of age, a rabies vaccine. Future annual vaccines, testing and monthly heartworm preventative are REQUIRED, and will be the financial responsibility of the adopter. *****Due to the sheer number of animals and applications in our program, coupled with a limited number of volunteers, applicants MUST have patience as we process applications.   If you do not hear back from us, the animal may have been adopted.   We strive to let people know but sadly cannot offer reasons for denial beyond that.  Any harassment of our volunteers will go unanswered and we will simply block you.   Our volunteers spend their time working hard to ensure the very best for each animal.   Please remember the animal, not the applicant, is our client.*****  ##2744939##

Purple Allium is a sweet, mischievous puppy who approaches life with fearless enthusiasm despite being deaf and vision impaired. She’s endlessly curious, always exploring, and somehow manages to find herself in the funniest situations. This clever, busy girl would thrive in a home ready to keep her Border Collie brain engaged with training, enrichment, and adventure. She would likely excel at trick training or scent work, and she already enjoys settle work and learning tactile cues. Purple Allium crates well overnight, rides calmly crated in the car, and is doing beautifully with house training. Affectionate, playful, goofy, and full of confidence, Purple Allium is looking for an active home committed to continuing her positive reinforcement training. Because she explores the world through touch and scent, she can be a little mouthy and overly enthusiastic when excited. She would love a canine buddy and a fenced yard where she can romp, investigate, and keep life entertaining. At Green Dogs Unleashed (GDU), we are dedicated to ensuring the successful placement of our dogs in loving, permanent homes. Over the years, we have seen an increasing number of returns due to behavioral issues that could have been prevented with the right support. A significant percentage of these returns involve out-of-area clients or those who have not completed training with GDU. To address this, positive reinforcement training with Green Dogs Unleashed is required as a condition for all adoptions. Preference for this dog will be given to adopters who commit to signing up for and completing our six-week Canine 101 training class in person at our headquarters in Troy, VA. Secondary consideration will be given to a limited number of out-of-area adopters who agree to complete one private lesson with GDU, either in person or virtually, and attend a pre-approved positive reinforcement training class in their area. At the time you are seeing this post, this dog is still available for adoption. But please know that we may be working on multiple applications already, and any one of them could be approved at any time. Please READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION and complete an adoption application, if you are interested in any of our animals. Application at www.greendogsunleashed.org If you send an inquiry to ask if the dog is still available, or just tell us you are interested, your inquiry will not be answered. FILL OUT AN APPLICATION. We can do NOTHING without that. No, we cannot tell you if he would be a match for your family without seeing an application. PLEASE KEEP READING for info. */*/* PLEASE NOTE: The first communication you will receive after completing an application will be an email response, which will have instructions on how to proceed. Please check your inbox AND spam folders for the next 48 hours, for this email. We will not begin processing an application without the information requested in that email. */*/* We are happy to consider applicants from out of state on most dogs. Please read the description to see if this dog is an exception. If the applicant is approved to adopt, they MUST be willing to come to our location in Troy, VA, for a meet and greet. If all parties agree that the pup and family are a good fit, they would take the pup home at that time. For more information about our mission and for an APPLICATION for adoption, please go to www.greendogsunleashed.com. GDU does ask a minimum adoption fee of $400.00. This does not even come close to covering all expenses created by animals while in rescue. We are funded solely by the angels and volunteers willing to donate time and finances. This minimum fee includes DAPP, rabies if age appropriate,, heartworm test and preventative, if age appropriate, and flea and tick treatment, as well as neutering or spaying, if the animal is medically sound to undergo surgery. In an attempt to avoid tummy upset from a sudden change of food, the foster family may include a small, transitional bag of the food the dog/puppy has been eating. And if the dog/puppy has grown attached to a special item (like a toy or blanket), they may send that along, as well. */*/* Young puppies will receive age-appropriate vaccines, and will be spayed/neutered prior to adoption. Adopters may be required to provide additional puppy boosters and at 16 weeks of age, a rabies vaccine. Future annual vaccines, testing and monthly heartworm preventative are REQUIRED, and will be the financial responsibility of the adopter. *****Due to the sheer number of animals and applications in our program, coupled with a limited number of volunteers, applicants MUST have patience as we process applications.   If you do not hear back from us, the animal may have been adopted.   We strive to let people know but sadly cannot offer reasons for denial beyond that.  Any harassment of our volunteers will go unanswered and we will simply block you.   Our volunteers spend their time working hard to ensure the very best for each animal.   Please remember the animal, not the applicant, is our client.*****  ##2744937##

Zay was found stray wandering around an elementary school in Mendota, CA at approximately 8 weeks old... getting a jump start on her education. She was transported to us, and has become a definite favorite. While she is adored by many, she has yet to find the perfect home. She is high energy and has a habit of jumping and punching you right where it hurts. We cannot stress enough how much she LOVES everyone and everything, but she is still learning that not everyone loves her. She is simply too much for some. Despite being intense, she does submit to other dogs when they put her in her place. Zayna Insane-uh (her nickname) is looking for an active home with another dog who can keep up with her. On the flip-side, she also loves snuggles when she's worn out. She is crate trained. Loves: MUD water toys (any, but stuffies might be the fave!) benebones, kongs, or pupsicles anything with a pulse running FULL SPEED punching your private parts breweries Hates: four feet on the floor anything too clean or tidy slow walkers

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Pare' was born on April 10, 2022. He is a fluffly attention hog, he'll look for a cuddle then he's off like a dart bouncing off walls. He is very active, loves his belly rubs and all the attention he can get. Pare' will do best in a home with another dog to help him acclimate. If you are interested in Pare', please include your phone number and we will call with more information on Pare' and our adoption process. March 19, 2026, 12:17 am

Please contact Meredith (Meredithclouse0@gmail.com) for more information about this pet.Buddah was born on July 5, 2021. He is playful and stubborn at the same time. He likes to be cudddled but on his terms and is demanding with his food and water. It takes awhile for him to warm up but once he does, he's very affectionate and loyal. Buddah will do best in a home with another dog to help him acclimate. If interested in Buddah, please send your phone number with your inquiry and we will call you with information about Buddah and our adoption process. March 19, 2026, 12:17 am

Rebel is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on his vaccinations. You can meet him daily at CASPCA between 12pm-6pm. For more information, please email adoptions@caspca.org.

Niblet is handsome, goofy, and a total sweetheart! He loves to play, go on adventures, and most of all LOVES to snuggle up on the couch! He's a true all-rounder who would make a great addition to a home looking for a furry friend to brighten their day. Niblet has done well in his foster homes, and has been noted to do well with young children. He's a social butterfly who loves meeting new people and other dogs! He also is a quick learner and enjoys learning new tricks. Niblet is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. You can meet him at CASPCA every day between the hours of 12PM and 6PM. For more information on Niblet, email us at adoptions@caspca.org.

If pure joy had four legs and a tail, it would absolutely be Butter. We’re pretty sure his brain runs on “Sunshine, Lollipops & Rainbows” 24/7 — and honestly, it’s part of his charm. Butter is the definition of a happy-go-lucky dog. A little silly, a little clueless and 100% the kind of pup who wakes up every day believing something wonderful is about to happen. Butter didn’t grow up in the best circumstances, but you would never know it by the way he acts now. Since joining DDBBR at the beginning of the year, he has been nothing but a warm, golden Buttery light beaming at the chance to live free from the chain he use to be tethered to. Despite his cheerful spirit, Butter has only ever lived outdoors or in boarding — he’s never had a true family of his own. And he deserves that chance more than anything. The silver lining is that boarding has allowed us to really get to know him, and we can happily share that Butter enjoys the company of most other dogs! He’s still polishing up some of his social skills (we lovingly call him a “sweet himbo” around here), so a meet and greet with resident dogs is a must. Whoever opens their home to Butter won’t just be giving a dog a chance — they’ll be changing his entire world. And you won’t be doing it alone: DDBBR will support you 100%, including training right off the bat to set you up for success. If you’re looking for a loyal, goofy, sunshine-filled companion who will make you smile every single day… Butter is your boy.