RESCUE.
REHABILITATE.
RE-HOME.
About WBCR
Western Border Collie Rescue (WBCR) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming Border Collies that have been abandoned or neglected in the Rocky Mountain region.
Our dogs are fostered in private homes with families and other pets. This allows them to become more socialized and gives us the time to get to know each foster dog and their specific needs. We strive to place our Border Collies in suitable forever homes, prioritizing the best match for each dog. Since its founding in 2003, WBCR has saved over 1,400 dogs, thanks to an extensive network of rescues, shelters, and animal-loving supporters like YOU. It truly takes a village! There are many ways to support WBCR's mission and help Border Collies in need
2026 Calendar
The 2026 WBCR wall calendar is available for purchase! Thank you to all our fosters, volunteers, and adopters who submitted pictures to this annual contest. We have amazing photographers and some photogenic alumni!
Every purchase includes free shipping and all 100% of the proceeds go back into helping more dogs in need.
Glass Hearts Fundraiser
This Valentine’s Day, share the love with a meaningful gift that gives back! These stunning, hand-crafted, Glass Hearts are now available, with all proceeds benefiting WBCR.
These one-of-a-kind treasures are the perfect way to show someone you care, to remember a past pet, or just treat yourself to something beautiful…all while supporting rescue dogs in need of a second chance. Spread love and hope this season- purchase a heart today and make a difference.
(Each heart measures approximately 2” H x 2” W x 1/2” thick)
How to use these hearts?
-Gift someone a Heart Hug so they know you are thinking about them
-Display on a shelf
-Use as a paperweight
-Hang in a window and allow the light to capture the beauty
-Add color to a potted plant
-Place in the garden to add color or as a Remembrance Stone to remember a loved one or beloved pet
-Place next to a picture of a loved one or beloved pet
-Hang from a hook outside: on the fence, tree, bushes, or garden stake
-Hang on your mirror to remind you to love yourself or someone else that they are loved
-Use as a Christmas Tree or Valentine’s Day ornament
Fantasy Trial Fundraiser
The Fantasy Trial will be held in conjunction with the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials 9/3-9/7.
It works like Fantasy Football: The real life handler/dog pairs will do the work and the order you sign up is who you will be paired with. All you have to do is watch them do the work and cheer on your team!
Results of the Fantasy Trial will coincide with the results of the real preliminary runs at Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trial. Whichever Meeker dog/handler team scores the highest, that Fantasy Trial team will win! Prizes will be awarded to the top 10 highest scoring teams. All proceeds go back to help more dogs in need. You can register a friend, yourself, or in memory of a beloved pet! Thanks for your support.
Each $75 entry will get you a T-shirt, a sheep themed dog toy, and potential to win Top 10 prizes! You may enter more than once. Not only will that increase your odds of winning, but you can also choose from another WBCR swag of equal value!
**We are waiting to order the Fantasy shirts until after the event so we know how many and what sizes are needed. Shirt/Toy and Prize (if your team wins) will be shipped by the end of September.
Deadline to enter is Sunday, 9/7-4pm MST
Here are some of the great prizes you could win!
Artwork from Todd Young Art and Clare Margaret, handmade ceramic mugs, hand crocheted border collie (custom colors you choose), BorderCollieCoffeeCompany.com gift card, Werner Company wool dryer balls, Halti No Pull Harness, Hurtta dog jackets of various models, sizes, and colors, BorderColliedUp.com fleece blanket
Service Area
Most of our foster homes are located in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah, but our adoption area includes all the states immediately surrounding Colorado and Wyoming. Please keep in mind: you must be able to drive to meet the foster dog (we do not ship dogs or allow adoptions without meeting the dog first). Learn more about our Adoption Process.
GET INVOLVED
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Adopt
Adopting a rescue dog can be an exciting addition to your family, and it also opens a foster home to save another life. Find out more about our approval process and fill out our application.
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Donate
There are many ways you can help WBCR, even if you are unable to adopt or foster! WBCR is run by volunteers and operates on donations. We rely on contributions and adoption fees to cover the costs associated with rescuing, veterinary care, and behavioral support for the dogs in our program. Our volunteers are just as important! And if you are unable to volunteer or foster, your monetary support will help keep us moving forward.
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Foster
WBCR is a foster-based rescue, which means all of our dogs are fostered in loving homes. Each foster home saves the life of a shelter dog, but it also saves the life of another dog by freeing up space at the shelter for a new dog in need. Learn more about fostering or submit a foster application.