Rubie (Ruby) is a sweet, playful, energetic pup who joined the rescue as her family is no longer able to care for her. She currently lives with small kids and a small dog and has previously socialized with other pups

Meet this beautiful 4-year-old Border Collie Ruby who’s ready to put her smarts and spirit to work in a forever home!

She loves to train and thrives on activity so an active household would be her dream come true. She’s crate trained and fully potty trained making her an easy fit into any type of routine.

On leash, she can show some mild reactivity (pulling and occasional barking), but is easily redirected with treats, so continued positive, reward-based training will help her thrive in a new household.

Around new dogs she may be timid at first, but once she feels safe and comfortable, her playful side comes out!

When it comes to affection, she’s a bit of an independent lady. She enjoys pets and attention and will never turn them down—but she prefers affection on her own terms and will politely let you know when she’s had enough.

Also fun fact: she absolutely loves fishing cucumbers out of her bowl, it’s her own personal game she’s perfected over the years.

If you’re looking for a smart, active, and wonderfully quirky companion who will thrive with guidance, patience, and love, this special girl might be your perfect match.

Meet Bernard – Your New Best Friend!

Bernard is a handsome Border Collie with a heart full of love and loyalty. This sweet, affectionate boy is the perfect mix of playful and laid-back. He’s potty trained, knows his basic commands, and is always ready for a game of fetch or a cozy snuggle on the couch.

Bernard has a moderate activity level—he enjoys playtime but also appreciates downtime to relax and “veg out.” He’s food-motivated (treats are his love language!) and adores his human companions. While he typically not interested in play with other dogs, he’s happiest when he has toys and people to play with.

Bernard would thrive in a home where he can be part of the family. He’s best suited for families without toddlers or infants—not because he isn’t loving, but because he prefers a calmer environment where he can shine as your loyal companion.

If you’re looking for a sweet, affectionate dog who will bring joy, laughter, and endless cuddles into your life, Bernard is ready to meet you!

Camilla (79) was rescued from a 110+ dog plus hoarding situation in North Texas.

“Brains, beauty, and a heart eager to bond—this young Border Collie is ready to learn, love, and belong.”

Camille is 11 months old and just beginning to show her true glow. Now that she’s getting regular meals and good care, her coat is filling in beautifully, and her personality is shining just as brightly.

She’s an affectionate, athletic, and intelligent girl who loves being part of the action. Trips to the park? Yes, anytime. Car rides? Absolute favorite—she’s calm, quiet, and always naps when the trips get long. Playtime and learning new things are right up her alley, especially when treats are involved—she’s food-motivated and eager to please, making her a joy to train. She loves her many toys, entertaining herself and anyone who wants to assist. She likes to be active but certainly has her off switch and when she is ready for bed, she is ready. She is calm and self assured in most situations. Calm introductions to new people and other dogs are best for her. she prefers a little bit of time to warm up.

She’s house trained and crate trained, likes walking on a leash, and her play and nap time. She is well-mannered for such a young dog that had to be brought up to speed. She bonds quickly with her people and thrives on companionship, affection, and engagement. This is a dog who truly wants to be your dog.

Because of her Border Collie intelligence and age, she’ll do best in a home that understands young, active dogs and has the time to provide mental stimulation (She’s a wiz at puzzle toys), exercise, and continued training. In return, she’ll give you unwavering loyalty, endless affection, and a best-friend connection that comes naturally and deeply.

If you’re looking for a smart, loving, and active companion—and you’re ready to invest in a young dog who’s ready to give her whole heart—she just might be the one you’ve been waiting for.

Camille is being fostered in Houston, TX

Zummy is a very sweet boy that was rescued after being a stray for several months.

We are learning more about him but know that he is affectionate and loves giving hugs. He currently lives with other dogs and cats and was previously fostered with young kids that he was great with.

Zummy is being fostered in Houston, Tx.

Quinney was surrendered to a high kill shelter after her family no longer had time for her.

Follow her adventures on Instagram @foster_gma_abcr

Quinney has a big heart, bright eyes, and endless energy. She absolutely loves people and is happiest when she’s by your side—whether that’s heading out for an adventure or soaking up attention.

This girl is highly food-motivated and toy-motivated, which makes her a fantastic candidate for training and learning new skills. Quinney is always ready to work, play, and please. Long walks are her favorite and she's doing great at learning schedules and how to relax after she gets her energy out.

Quinney would thrive in an active home that can match her energy and give her both physical exercise and mental stimulation. If you’re looking for a fun, driven, affectionate companion who’s ready to be your walking, training, and adventure partner, Quinney may be the perfect match.

Smart. Energetic. People-loving. Ready to find her forever home!

Quinney is currently fostered in the Pearland, TX

Duncan joins us from our group of OK hoarding pups. About a year old and under 40 lbs, Duncan is a shy but sweet pup who is good with cats, dogs and kids. He takes a minute to warm up, and seems to really like finding cozy corners and crates to snooze in, but around dinner time he is a social butterfly! He loves to chew on bully sticks and hooves and is very food motivated. He's mostly potty trained and learning how to walk on a leash- but he's eager to learn! With a loving and patient home, he would really thrive. If you'd like to be part of Duncan's next, happy and healthy chapter- please let us know. He's ready to be part of his forever family

Blaire is one of the pups from the OK hoarding group. She is shy and timid, but is quickly learning how to be a house dog with the help of her foster, who is also a dog trainer. Under a year old, this petite girl is dog friendly and has warmed up quickly to her foster mom and even allows her foster dad to pet her

Laverne was rescued from a hoarding situation that involved over 30 dogs (along with Blaire, Duncan, Gwen)

Laverne is on the shy/timid side but has warmed up nicely in her foster home, she can still be a bit timid of sounds and fast movements but were working on it and she's made such amazing improvements in just a couple of months' time.

Laverne is pretty attached to her foster sister Blair and is very comfortable with the foster's 14 year old small dog. She can be a bit fearful of larger dogs (barks and runs away initially) so would do well with more socialization and a slow intro to more types of dogs. She has been around a flock of around 40 chickens and has done well not chasing them.

Laverne is a fairly moderate energy companion and enjoys some relaxation time on the couch with a rope or chew. She's still working on leash skills and developing more confidence to go on more walks and adventures.

Ty was a stray for several months after being abandoned by his family that moved away.

He is a sweet and cuddly boy who loves hugs and a lap to nap on. He is great with other dogs and has had exposure to horses.

Jolene was rescued from a 120+ dog hoarding situation in North Texas.

While shy in the beginning, Jolene warms up to be sweet, energetic and loves to play with toys and adores other dogs. Jolene is super smart and has picked up on leash training training, crate/house training, and even learned to jump into a car following in her foster brother's lead.

From Jolene's foster:

"Jolene is one of the sweetest Border Collies that I have came across. Regardless of the situation that she came from she has a sweet temperament and loves people and loves dogs. She is a little shy at first but she is such a fast learner especially when rewarded with treats! She is completely leash trained. She walks on my left side never pulls or goes behind and when I stop she stops and sits. Jolene comes to her name, sits, goes into her room "crate" when told. I'm working on shake and I'm sure she will master in the next couple of days. Jolene's hair was trimmed after she was rescued and it is growing out beautifully, she red and white Border Collie with eyes that can melt you. Jolene will be absolutely amazing addition to any family with or without kids and with or without pets. She is sweet, playful, completely housebroken and loves to play with her toys! All you need to adopt Jolene is... love!"

Jolene is fostered in Burton, Tx (halfway between Austin and Houston)

Maximillian, Firu, Amigo, Linda and Sofi were born to a stray mama on 12/1/2025.

They are being fostered in Houston, TX and will be available for adoption after 1/30/25.

Bailey (renamed Lucy by her foster) was rescued from a 110+ dog plus hoarding situation in North Texas.

Lucy knows her name and basic verbal and hand commands, like sit, stay, bed, kennel. She does better each time she is placed on a leash and much better on harness over collar. She is a still a shy dog, not yet a big cuddler, but loves to be pet and is very curious. Still in her puppy phase so be sure to have toys available for her to chew (low stuffing or strong material is best for her). Lucy is VERY dog friendly and may do better with another dog in the house (or at least a doggy friend she can interact with regularly) to be her leader and is very affectionate towards other dogs. She will jump into a car if another dog jumps in first and rides very well (will just sleep). Needs plenty on outside time to run out her energy. Lucy is a sweet pup that that is still changing, developing, learning each week and is at the perfect time in her socialization progress to adapt to the routines of her forever home.

She is currently being fostered in College Station, TX.

Maximillian, Firu, Amigo, Linda and Sofi were born to a stray mama on 12/1/2025.

They are being fostered in Houston, TX and will be available for adoption after 1/30/25.

Check out Bradley’s foster adventure here: https://www.facebook.com/share/16BQ93ZxoM/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Bradley is an active pup who loves his people more than anything. He does have some typical Border Collie traits (herding, excitability) that can present as pushiness. He also enjoys playing soccer and tug of war. Cars and birds are his enemy, as he likes to chase them from a distance and along fence lines. Bradley is also very smart and already knows a handful of commands, such as sit, sit pretty, lay down, and roll over. He can get very excited and want to circle or play or tug, and Bradley can also be a little needy when he wants attention, including getting in front of other dogs who happens to be in the way.

Bradley does love to walk and run with his person, and would be great as an only dog, though he gets along with other dogs who are more passive towards him. He does fantastic with people of all ages and sizes, and is great with smaller dogs and larger female dogs. He can be picky about his male dog friends. Overall, Bradley is a sweet pup who wants nothing more than to sit at your feet or by you on the couch and get pet.

Maximillian, Firu, Amigo, Linda and Sofi were born to a stray mama on 12/1/2025.

They are being fostered in Houston, TX and will be available for adoption after 1/30/25.

Maximillian, Firu, Amigo, Linda and Sofi were born to a stray mama on 12/1/2025.

They are being fostered in Houston, TX and will be available for adoption after 1/30/25.

Maximillian, Firu, Amigo, Linda and Sofi were born to a stray mama on 12/1/2025.

They are being fostered in Houston, TX and will be available for adoption after 1/30/25.

Bernadette (formerly known as Toffee) was rescued from a North Texas shelter.

Bernie is still adjusting to her foster home but so far has been the sweetest girl who is affectionate and easy going with other dogs and cats.

Bernie is being fostered in the Houston area.

Jacque is an approx. 3yo and 57 lbs likely BC/ Aussie mix. Jacque was at the shelter and couldn't walk. Without rescue intervention, he would likely have been euthanized. We were able to get him pulled to safety right before Christmas.

Being the holidays, all of our normal ortho vets were on vacation, but we located a vet in Austin who could see Jacque and provide surgery. Turns out he had both a older pelvic fracture on one side and a Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) tear on the other side (ACL in humans). The pelvic fracture had already started to heal, so nothing was done for that. Instead, we got Jacque a TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) surgery. Since the surgery, he has been healing and doing great!

We also found out that Jacque is a sweet teddy bear of a pup. He's been a fantastic foster pup, and loves people. He attentive and observant and super smart. He has been fine with the other dogs in his two foster homes and loves to lay quietly next to his person whether you're watching TV or working at your desk. He rides well in the car, and has been the best patient at the vet.

He does have some more healing to do, so is on slightly restricted activity but is available to adopt at this time with the understanding that he may still need at least one follow up vet visit.

Tulsa and her four pups (Avalanche, Rusty, Goofy Gus, and Lilah) hail from San Angelo by way of Oklahoma, and were part of another hoarding case we partnered with another rescue on. Originally seven pups, three have stayed with the original rescue and four moved on with mom to BCSAVE.

Tulsa is super sweet and exceptionally tolerant of her rambunctious baby boys, who like nothing more than to wrestle and play rough. She loves to get pet by her foster mom. She is so happy to see her foster mom each morning that her whole body wags along with her tail. She craves attention and pets and always sits next to her foster mom if she stops moving. She is still anxious if someone she doesn't know is in the house. The yard is also a little scary, but she's getting used to going out. She is a little timid but will make someone a wonderful pet.

We expect the pups to be fully weaned by the first week of December. Once the pups are weaned and move on from mom, we'll get Tulsa spayed and she'll be on the hunt for her FURever home!

Marcy was rescued from a 110+ dog plus hoarding situation in North Texas.

She is a gentle, calm, and peaceful soul — the kind of dog who quietly observes the world and takes comfort in soft voices and patient humans. While she is still shy and learning to trust, her sweetness shines through more each day as she settles into her foster home.

This girl would thrive in a quiet, patient home where she can continue to build confidence and feel safe being herself. She’s not demanding or high-energy; instead, she offers a peaceful presence and a gentle heart that will deeply bond once she feels secure.

She is currently being fostered and loved by @foster_GMA_ABCR on Instagram, where you can follow her journey and watch her confidence bloom day by day.

Clooney was rescued at just 4 weeks old by a good Samaritan after seeing him and his siblings being given away on the side of the road.

He is sweet, loving, playful and is getting lots of good dog socialization in his foster home since he was deprived of his siblings and mom too early. Clooney is proving himself to be a very smart little guy that is doing well in his crate and making great progress with house training.

Clooney will be available for adoption after 1/20/26

Apollo is a very gentle and calm boy in doors. He loves getting affection and being brushed. He is a very sweet boy to his foster sister. He stayed with another friend (who fosters many dogs) and Apollo did very well with her 5 male dogs of various sizes, ages, and breeds. Apollo LOVES to play fetch and shows potential to be trained as a sporting dog, as he excels in fetch!

Apollo can be slightly shy meeting strangers for the first time, but warms up very quickly. A pet sitter stayed with him on Thanksgiving and within an hour she was giving him belly rubs. Apollo loves to go for walks. He is leash trained, but can be stubborn when he wants to stop and smell something. He responds well to positive reinforcement on the leash. He was tested around some rambunctious children and he gave them their space.

Apollo does wonderfully being left out in the house, and has never chewed anything besides toys or bones. As fosters we have also been crate training Apollo, and he has taken to crate training very well!

Apollo is an easy boy who wants his daily exercise of fetch and/or walks and is happy to chill the rest of the time.

Apollo is being fostered in San Marcos, Tx

Loretta is a sweet red and white Border Collie mix who came to us from a hoarding case out of Oklahoma. She's a friendly girl and is learning how to be a great family pet.

Payton, six year old female blue Merle Border Collie. Spayed, up to date on all shots and deworming, heart worm negative and on preventative monthly.

Very sweet, friendly, outgoing, and her favorite game is retrieve. She sticks close to her person.
Genetically tested and free from diseases and conditions.

Sensitive to storms and does better crated during them. She has some separation anxiety and I tend to crate her when I’m not home because of that. Other than that, she’s super fun and extremely easy going, walks nicely on leash, gets along with all other dogs and cats, she mostly wants to be left alone by other animals but she just ignores them, she doesn’t start any issues. She doesn’t chew inappropriately and she is well house broken.
Being rehomed as a retired breeding dog and her current foster has 8 dogs and can't keep her

According to current foster, Payton doesn't live with cats but has encountered them plenty of times. Likes to stare at cats but doesn't touch them and is redirectable - thinks she would get desensitized once she lives with cats and has them around all the time.

Hank (#45) was rescued from a 110+ breeder hoarding case (the Heartland Hoarding Dogs) in North Texas.

Since coming into the rescue, Hank has made so much progress in his foster home. He is housetrained and crate trained, great around dogs of all personalities (submissive when he needs to be, corrects when appropriate), cats, and even farm animals like free range chickens and pigs. Hank is also leash trained and has been doing very well on his walks, especially when walked with another leash-confident dog. He has also been in environments with small kids and has been safe and respectful of them. Hank has a playful side and loves running with his dog friends and frolicking in sprinklers!

Hank is very food motivated and will take treats (especially high value ones) from people. He is getting used to touch/pets and is calm getting petted and handled by someone once he gets to know them a little bit. He really loves following his person around the yard and house and chooses to hang out close to people - with lots of time, patience and understanding of under socialized dogs from this background, we believe that Hank will develop into an affectionate, loyal and overall wonderful companion for a family.

Hank's journey has only just started and he will continue to blossom in the months and years to come!

Morty was rescued from a 110+ dog plus hoarding situation in North Texas.

This sweet boy is still a little shy at first meeting but is very affectionate and happy to bond with a bit of time. He is one of the higher energy pups of the age group and is showing interest in chasing after a ball, squeaky toys, and chewing on a bully stick. Morty learned to walk on a leash very quickly and while still building confidence, is excited to explore and sniff - in time, he will be a great adventure buddy!

He is moderately food motivated, and has been good around the 3 cats in his foster home (he has shown the occasional desire to herd/chase, but redirects quickly and ignores them most of the time). He has not had an accident in his foster home and is crate trained.

Morty is available for foster to adopt and is currently being fostered in Houston, TX.

Winona is a blue merle Border Collie mix who came to us from a hoarding case out of Oklahoma. Winona is super friendly, good with dogs and people, and will make a great family pup.

Meet Josee — Your New Best Friend in the Making!


Josee is a 9 month old, ~30 lb gorgeous red Border Collie with a heart as bright as her coat. One of our NTX hoarding pups, Josee was discovered with a broken leg and fractured pelvis. This sweet girl recently had an FHO surgery, and she’s recovering beautifully — gaining strength, confidence, and comfort with each passing day. She’s a little fighter wrapped in fur, and she’s ready to find a family who will love her as much as she loves them.


Josee is wonderfully people-friendly and family-oriented, and she especially lights up around children. Whether it’s gentle playtime or just soaking up affection, she’s happiest when she’s with her humans.


She’s also starting to discover the fun side of life again — she’s learning to enjoy playing with her toys, and she has a special soft spot for any toy she can bat at or tug that dangles. Watching her curiosity bloom is a joy in itself.


Josee is a polite walker, taking in the world with calm interest as she learns about her surroundings. She’s also perfectly content in her kennel, happy to settle in for naps or quiet time as she continues her recovery.


This brave, loving girl is ready for the next chapter — one filled with play, patience, and plenty of snuggles. If you’re looking for a loyal companion with a gentle spirit and a spark of playful curiosity, Josee might just be the perfect addition to your family.


Her rehab period is expected to be complete by Christmas.


You see Josee in her foster home on Instagram @foster_gma_abcr

Tulsa (mom) and her four pups (Avalanche, Rusty, Goofy Gus, and Lilah) hail from San Angelo by way of Oklahoma. This family was part of another hoarding case we partnered with another rescue on. Originally seven pups, three have stayed with the original rescue and four moved on with mom to BCSAVE.

Rusty is the leader of the pack and a natural athlete, he's the biggest and fastest of the four. But I saw Lilah overtake him one time while running a lap around the puppy pen. Rusty investigates every toy or leaf or piece of kibble--nothing gets by him without some extra scrutiny and sniffs.

We expect the pups to be fully weaned by the first week of December, and will be ready to move on to foster or adoptive homes (Lilah is already pre-adopted so only the boys are available).

Interested adopters should get pre-approved as we always have more adopters than puppies!

Tulsa (mom) and her four pups (Avalanche, Rusty, Goofy Gus, and Lilah) hail from San Angelo by way of Oklahoma. This family was part of another hoarding case we partnered with another rescue on. Originally seven pups, three have stayed with the original rescue and four moved on with mom to BCSAVE.

Goofy Gus is the class clown. He likes to jump straight up and then he looks around to see who noticed. He's the smallest of the boys, and on Team Black-and-White; he and Lilah hang together a lot of the time.

We expect the pups to be fully weaned by the first week of December, and will be ready to move on to foster or adoptive homes (Lilah is already pre-adopted so only the boys are available).

Interested adopters should get pre-approved as we always have more adopters than puppies!

Shawnee is a petite black and white Border Collie mix who came to us from a hoarding case out of Oklahoma. Shawnee is a little shy but warming up quickly. He is currently being fostered with other dogs and cats.

Follow Shawnee’s adventures at https://www.instagram.com/banjoandrebel?igsh=dTlmbWxvaG9rMjB5

Shelton is a black and white Border Collie mix who came to us from a hoarding case out of Oklahoma. Shawnee is very friendly and will make a great family pup.

Private Jack (PJ) was rescued from a small rural shelter in N. Texas.

He is the sweetest and most personable little guy - greets everyone gently and loves belly rubs. He is energetic and bouncy but can settle down well in between. He rides calmly in a car (although needs a lift in still) and walks fairly well on a leash. Stay tuned as we learn more about this sweet boy!

Gracie and another dog were abandoned in a residence after their previous owner moved out. ​

Please check back in for Gracie's bio or fill out an adoption application to learn more!

Meet Jackson, a sweet and soulful 2-year-old Border Collie mix looking for his forever home!

Jackson was rescued from a high-kill Houston shelter. This handsome, medium-sized boy weighs 45 lbs. and is already well on his way to being a wonderful companion. He is a smart cookie, too and he is leash and kennel trained. Jackson is a calm, medium-energy dog who is happy to lounge but also enjoys a good walk and a good came of fetch. When you first meet him, he can be a little shy, but give him a moment to warm up, and you will discover an incredibly loving dog with a huge heart.

Jackson is being fostered in Katy, TX

Beau was found abandoned and sick in a high-stray area of SE Texas.

He needed a lot of vet care and TLC but has since recovered fully and is bursting with fun and life! He loves to snuggle, play with other dogs, play with toys, and chase the occasional ankle.

Beau is currently being fostered in Spring, TX.

Mallory is a sweet, older female pup whose main goal in life is to be loved. She is a super easy pup! Good around other dogs, house/ leash trained, no resource guarding issues - this is a ready made pup for a family who want a mature, low-moderate energy girl to spend time with.

Her one pet peeve - CATS. She does not like them and has pretty strong prey drive around them. Otherwise, she can be a little shy to warm up at first but once she does, is all love-bug!

Crowley and his brother Jay were surrendered to a high kill Houston shelter after their owners lost their home.

Crowley is such a lover and wants all the attention and belly rubs and cuddles. He is super affectionate and likes a good zoomie a couple of times a day. He caught a very serious respiratory illness from the shelter that had him feeling pretty crummy the first couple of weeks in his foster home, but was very good and cooperative at the vet as well as with his foster in taking his pills, and is now fully healed. Crowley is getting adjusted to the leash and is housebroken and knows how to use a dog door. He crates fine but is also fine being left out of the crate, and rides well in a car. Crowley would love to find a loving and kind home that is looking for a calm companion for daily walks and lots of adventures!

Tux was rescued by a neighbor after they saw him being kept outside in a crate all day during the summer (first photo). Please check back in for Tux's bio or submit an application to learn more!

Perry is one of the pups from the OK hoarding group. We are still learning about him and he is not quite ready to be adopted but if interested, you should get pre-approved today!

Tulsa (mom) and her four pups (Avalanche, Rusty, Goofy Gus, and Lilah) hail from San Angelo by way of Oklahoma. This family was part of another hoarding case we partnered with another rescue on. Originally seven pups, three have stayed with the original rescue and four moved on with mom to BCSAVE.

Lilah is increasingly eager to tussle with the boys, and can hold her own. She's very sweet and still loves to be held and petted anytime. And she's the most enthusiastic tail wagger of the bunch.

We expect the pups to be fully weaned by the first week of December, and will be ready to move on to foster or adoptive homes (Lilah is already pre-adopted so only the boys are available).

Interested adopters should get pre-approved as we always have more adopters than puppies!

Tulsa (mom) and her four pups (Avalanche, Rusty, Goofy Gus, and Lilah) hail from San Angelo by way of Oklahoma. This family was part of another hoarding case we partnered with another rescue on. Originally seven pups, three have stayed with the original rescue and four moved on with mom to BCSAVE.

Avalanche, besides being a force of nature, is very people-oriented. He's the first to greet his foster mom when she steps into the room. He will also curl up next to her when he's starting to wind down. One of this favorite things is to grab and shake his Mom's tail.

We expect the pups to be fully weaned by the first week of December, and will be ready to move on to foster or adoptive homes (Lilah is already pre-adopted so only the boys are available).

Interested adopters should get pre-approved as we always have more adopters than puppies!

Viix and her siblings were rescued from a 30+ dog hoarding case in North Texas.

Viix was originally one of the least likely to allow being pet. Since being in foster care, she has improved dramatically and is more than happy to let her foster mom pet her all over (though not dad near as much). An active pup, Viix loves to run and chase her sister as well as give kisses to every other dog in her path (whether they want it or not). She is active, smart, loves to get into things she shouldn’t – basically, a Border Collie!

She is not leash-trained yet but is house-trained with a dog door. She is extremely food-motivated and likes toys, though she is not obsessed with them. She is less active than her littermate sister, Sistene (who she is fostered with), so we think Viix would make a great active companion or family pet. She will settle in the office, but you’ll want to make sure she has plenty to chew on when she wakes up from her nap because if not, she will find something herself. She is great about checking in with her foster mom when outside although she is independent and will explore on her own. Viix will take some time to warm up in a new household, but having another playful fur-sibling or two will make the transition so much smoother!

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Nibbles is a blue merle pup who was abandoned along with Ladybug and her buggettes to a small rural shelter.

He's loves people and other dogs (no cat-testing yet). He is fairly active but can settle after plenty of walks and training and playing. He does lack some body awareness though and will hurl himself through the air to catch a ball or toy without any regard for what's in between so probably best NOT around little ones or unsteady mature adults 🤣.

He's bouncy and agile, so might make a good casual agility dog. He is extremely food motivated (think baby shark) and loves to snuggle. He's crate/ leash/ house-trained and UTD on shots and HW negative.

Nibbles' ideal family would be one with a large yard, active and engaged, and with another young dog to play with.

Griff (aka Toby Keith) is one of several dogs from a hoarding case in OK. Partnering with Critter Shack out of San Angelo, we were able to get Griff into a foster home where he is doing great on many things – crate training, leash walking, basic sit and basic come command. Housebreaking is a work in progress (he's still a puppy lol) but this adorable guy is ready to find a FURever active family home!

Maude is one of the pups from the OK hoarding group. We are still learning about her and she is not quite ready to be adopted but if interested, you should get pre-approved today!

Mollie is a petite 27 LB., 1 YO pup who came to us after a rescue angel took her in when her owner began to have health issues and couldn't care for her. She is very sweet and loves to play keep away with a ball, going on walks, car rides for sightseeing, and chasing grasshoppers, birds, and dragonflies in the backyard. Mollie has an active streak but has an off switch during the day, during which she can nap next to her people or people/dog watch by a big window. She gets along well with her foster sister, and while shy, warms up to new people pretty quickly.

We're still learning about Mollie but think she'd be great with a moderately active family with another friendly pup to hang out with.

An owner surrender, Ash is a purebred (no papers) white BC about 4 yrs old and 41 lbs - probably a double merle, though he might just be a high white merle. He does not have any apparent hearing or vision issues, but we are treating him for worms, skin and ear conditions right now. He is dog friendly, and absolutely LOOOOOOVES people and gives the best hugs!!!

Opal was rescued from a Central Texas shelter after being found as a stray.

At just 35lbs, this mid-size lil gal is a blast! Opal is very friendly and outgoing and LOVES to play with other dogs (with the bonus of being good with cats too)- and literally bouncy around the yard! She can be a little play-mouthy but takes corrections very well and has learning to be a calmer leash walker (she's current a bit sporadic/pully). Opal is crate trained and house trained and would make a happy, energetic and loving companion!

Opal is currently being fostered in Beaumont, TX

Meet Rambo – AKA Ram – this boy is ready to go 24/7!

High drive-sport prospect

Ram was born June 27th, 2021 and is a traditional black and white border collie, full of energy and ready to play. Ram is a very sweet boy, but would rather be out working that sitting on the couch watching TV. He requires structured daily physical and mental enrichment to stay happy. He ABSOLUTELY LOOOOOOVES playing disc, and shows the potential to be a herding dog. He is confident, fearless, and social. Being on the petite side of border collies, he is perfect for those who want to do freestyle.

Rambo is very smart, handler focused, and willing to learn. He is very food and toy motivated and is very intense and not happy just laying around. He does eventually settle, but loves to grab all the toys and throw them at you to get you to play. Rambo would not thrive as just a pet; he needs a owner willing to work with him, teach him, play, and give plenty of enrichment. He is a wild child. He has shown no aggression towards other dogs, though he does try to herd smaller ones. He is a chicken chaser, but his foster is working on that and he is learning to coexist with them.


--- Personality highlights ---

- Driven & focused- great toy/food drive
- Fearless- no hesitation in new environments, or with new people. He doesn’t know a stranger.
- Social- but would rather chase a toy then get pets
- High work ethic- learns quickly and enjoys training
- Sweet tempered
- Crate trained-quiet and sleeps in crate
- Handler focused- attaches to one person, but plays with anyone that has a toy or disc.


--- Strengths ---

Extremely high drive & endless energy
Social & playful with people
Confident & stable in new environments
Crate & potty training
Tolerates brushing, bathing, feet touching.
Knows sit, lay, crate, come, name, around


--- Weaknesses ---

Needs structured environment
Can become overstimulated around small dogs and chickens
Will continuously throw toys at you
No apartment living
Training and manners:

Crate trained
Leash trained-working on loose leash manners
Potty trained
Basic commands- sit, lay, name, recall, leave it. Working on door manners and place


--- Sport & working potential ---

Herding- TBD
Disc 9/10- catching in air and knows around
Agility- TBD
Dock diving- TBD
Trick dog- 7/10, learns good but enjoys running more
Focus & handler engagement- 9/10- very handler focused and always waiting for the next command.


--- Ram’s ideal home ---

Active, and structured with plenty of mental and physical work.
Experience border collie or herding breed handler
Sport home-agility, disc, possibly herding.
Adult only or older children
Only dog household or bigger dogs
No cats


--- Not fit for ---

Apartments or small yards
First time owners
Homes wanting only a pet/couch potato
Busy households w/o training structure
Homes with small children (not aggressive but will try to herd/nip)


Ram transitioned well coming joining his foster’s pack from the boarding facility. He is on a structured schedule; getting exercise in the early morning and evening when it isn’t hot, and training a couple times during the the day. He loves the Kong and toppl toys. He does eventually settle after working, but he never wants to stop. His foster mom is working on teaching him an “off” switch. Ram is not destructive in the home or in the yard, but he will go into the toy bin when he is bored. He is semi-affectionate, eager to please, and always ready to go.

Aspen is a 2 year old, BC/ Aussie mix who is currently being fostered by Sara Carson of The Super Collies! She took him in after being contacted by a family who was not able to care for him, and asked us to help find him a great family for his FURever home.

He is a very good boy - loves to play and run and be with people. He's great with other dogs and cats, and lives for praise and love. He has very low food or toy drive, so is not a sport prospect but he is a very confident and social pup. He is medium-high energy, so definitely not a couch potato but he can settle and is just an overall fun, playful, energetic boy!

At 38 lbs, he's long and lean and in great health. He's current free-fed because he takes ALL day to eat lol. He does drool in the car, but we think with more practice and exposure to car rides, he should get much better.

He is located in Kentucky and any approved adopters will be responsible for all costs related to meeting him and transporting him home.

Foster (renamed Peanut) was rescued from a N. Texas shelter.

Peanut is the most adorable, happy go lucky and playful little guy who loves everyone he meets (including other dogs and cats)! He adores toys and loves to throw them up into the air for himself to catch (and self-sufficient boy!). He is crate-trained and appears to be housebroken (no accidents so far) and is doing great at walking on a leash. He is a little drooly riding in a car, but is otherwise calm and has improved with exposure.

Jay and his brother Crowley were surrendered to a high kill Houston shelter after their owners lost their home.

Like his brother (or perhaps even more so), Jay is a LOVER by definition and very laid back/easy-going. He adores cuddling and will flip over onto his back for belly rubs almost as soon as he gets comfortable with a person. He loves to be in the same room as you and will sleep on the floor near you when he can (he prefers the floor to dog beds). He has a great balance of being able to keep up with long walks and zoomies around the yard, and settling down during the work day and during quiet times. He is very sweet-tempered and eager to please. Jay is crate-trained, housebroken, and has improved a lot on his leash walking skills (getting more confident with each walk). He’s the slightest bit shy when meeting new people, but is calm and will stick near your side and check-in before approaching to sniff/investigate. He’s also been working on basic training like sit, down, stay, etc., and is learning fast. Jay has also been socialized around young children - he is very polite, sniffed them when they approached and accepted pets, but didn’t get in their space.

Jay is the perfect loving and loyal best friend!

Susie was rescued from a 110+ dog plus hoarding situation in North Texas and is the mom of Mickey and Delta.

She is the sweet and most gentle soul that is great with dogs and cats. She learned to walk on a leash after 1 walk and has been a very calm, loose leashed, non-reactive walking companion - she loves her walks now and enjoys sniffing all the new smells. After being a mom for so long, Susie's own personality is slowly coming out and she's starting to discover toys - although her favorite thing is still following people around and getting lots of pets and hugs. Susie is such a gem of a pup - while she is still a little shy to start, she comes out of her shell very quickly with a gentle and calm approach and wants nothing more than love. Susie is crate trained, pretty calm in a car (and she'll jump in by herself with a little encouragement) and house trained.

At just 1 year old, Lucy may have grown into her long legs and big girl looks, but don’t let that fool you—she’s still a puppy at heart! This playful Border Collie girl is all about fun, whether she’s romping with her foster dog siblings, shadowing her humans, or figuring out how to play with her newest (and tiniest) step-sis—the 9-week-old kitten.

Lucy is play, play, play all day. True to her breed, she’s medium-to-high energy—after a good five-mile run, she’ll happily crash for a well-earned snooze on the floor and be content. She’s incredibly smart and eager to learn, already showing off “sit,” “down,” “speak,” and “stay.” She’s also crate trained, has fantastic recall, and is SUPER FOOD MOTIVATED!!!! (training her is as fun as it is rewarding). Like any teenager, she’s still working on her manners—counter surfing and dumpster diving are her sneaky guilty pleasures if no one’s watching. Also like any teenager, she likes to "talk" back..lol

Lucy’s herding instinct is strong. While other dogs chase the ball, she’s happiest rounding up the players instead of fetching herself. Give her a job and something to chew on (trust us, shoes don’t count!), and she’ll thrive.

Lucy would be the perfect match for an active family who wants a bright, affectionate companion with a goofy, fun-loving personality. She’s sweet, loyal, and endlessly entertaining—once you meet her, you won’t be able to imagine life without her.

Wally (#76) was rescued from a 110+ breeder hoarding case (the Heartland Hoarding Dogs) in North Texas.

Wally can be a little shy at first meeting but has been a standout amongst his peers for being super sweet, friendly and people-loving. He loves other dogs and has quickly discovered his love of squeaky toys in his foster home. He is housetrained, crate-trained, and is working on his leash confidence (but has picked it up very quickly).

Wally is being fostered in Spring, Tx and will be available for adoption after Nov 3.

Mickey (104) was rescued from a 110+ dog plus hoarding situation in North Texas.

Mickey is friendly and very affectionate

Mickey and his sister (Delta - 105) will be available for adoption after the week of 10/13/25

Salmon was rescued from a Central Texas shelter after being found as a stray

She is a very petite, friendly, gentle and sweet girl that loves a good lap to sit on. She is great (and very tolerant) of other animals, dogs and cats alike and is housetrained and crate trained.

Frank is a sweet and cuddly 9-week old pup that was rescued from a hoarding situation in North Texas.

Frank is the most lovable dog, to people and other dogs alike! There’s nothing he loves more than to be held and have a belly rub. And he always have an “itchy spot” that gets that leg moving. He is a little shy at first but once he knows you he wants all the love. He does very well in the crate, takes good naps and sleeps through the night. He started walking on a leash and picked it up in five minutes. The whole walk he was staring at his person wagging his tail. He has a lot of interest in balls, especially a slow moving soccer ball. He is very food motivated and almost has a sit perfected. Also, he seems really interested in water. Frank is making progress on housetraining and can keep his crate clean. He plays really well with his sister Mabel and is very submissive to her. Also, he does great in the car as well (with no motion sickness!). He really is the sweetest thing and is would make a wonderful best friend for an active family.

Frank is currently being fostered in Kerrville, TX.

Wesley (#77) was rescued from a 110+ breeder hoarding case (the Heartland Hoarding Dogs) in North Texas.

Wesley is one of the most social pups of the bunch. He warms up quickly to people and is very affectionate and high energy.

Athena (Heartland #113) is a 10 week old female pup that was rescued from a 110+ dog breeder hoarding case in North Texas.

She is sweet and cuddly, and is showing some drive at this young age. She is currently being fostered in Springtown, TX and is available for foster to adopt.

Flare - female, darker sable tri

Ajax (Heartland #114) is a 10 week old male pup rescued from a 110+ dog breeder hoarding case in North Texas.

He is a little more shy, but is coming out of his shell and showing himself to be a submissive and affectionate pup that is a comparative more chill / relaxed than some of his siblings. He is currently being fostered in Springtown, TX and is available for foster to adopt.

Approximately 2 year old female, timid but sweet

Flame - female, dark red tri

Heartland #110 is a smart and sassy 9-week old pup that was rescued from a hoarding situation in North Texas.

She is currently being fostered in Kerrville, TX and will be available for adoption after 10/13/2025

Flicker - female lighter sable tri

Maxey was rescued from a 110+ dog plus hoarding situation in North Texas.

Maxey is also known as Sweet due to her pleasant disposition and as now Bullet due to her lightening intellect and growth spurt. She is fine in the kennel, prefers Hawaiian music on Pandora vs Apple Music and also likes Michael Buble station. She is a smart pup who anticipates a command and jumps to it like a little soldier; will learn calculus for dehydrated salmon treats. She enjoys running out doors and resting under a shade tree as the day goes by. She is non reactive, now living next to a parkway and close to several airports and has heard the house generator kick on and isn't bothered. She is food motivated and happy to please. She's a people focused sweet dog who loves to cuddle and be your evening TV buddy. Her tail wags as soon as she catches sight of you and is eager to make contact. She's a True Companion and able to participate in any sports you want to train her in. She has no separation anxiety and sleeps well in her crate. Loves bully bones and her Mr Pencil fluffy. She's quiet during the day while her foster works upstairs. She rarely barks but if there's another dog near her yard she will give a bark to let them know she's there. She rides fine in the car and has been handled by plenty of the children in the neighborhood and enjoys a good game of chase. She's learned to go after a ball but no the bring it back yet. Be prepared for morning kisses. She's ready to be your best buddy and wants to be trained to go on America's got Talent.

Follow Maxey and Lucky's adventures on Instagram @foster_gma_abcr

Firecracker and her mom, July (2025 Alum), were found as strays and brought into a high-kill Texas shelter.

Firecracker (nicknamed Sketti) is an adorable BC and Kelpie mix pup who loves nothing more than to get belly rubs from everyone she meets. She loves to play with toys, running after a ball and playing in water! Of course, her absolute favorite thing in the world is getting cuddles and following her humans around and she already has amazing good recall for a pup of her age. Sketti is great on a leash (and keeps a loose leash most of the time), very well crate trained and will go run to her crate on her own to wait for her meals and is housebroken. Even at this young age, Sketti has a great balance of active/playful and off-switch. She thrives on routine and will happily settle down during the work day after a nice walk / play session and a good breakfast.

Sketti is super smart and quick at picking up training and knows:

- Sit
- Down
- Wait
- Stay
- Search
- Touch

Delta (104) was rescued from a 110+ dog plus hoarding situation in North Texas.

Delta is a sweet and gentle girl that is very wiggly and affectionate when meeting new people and loves to play.

Chase (108) was rescued from a 110+ dog plus hoarding situation in North Texas.

Chasey is a sweet pup that is playful with her siblings. She is the shy of the litter but will settle quickly when she is being held.

Chase and her siblings Maxey and Lucky will be available for adoption after the week of 10/6/25

🐾 *Meet Henry!* 🐾

Hey there! I’m Henry, a delightful 12-week-old pup ready to steal your heart! I’m a social little guy who loves hanging out with my doggy pals and my kitty friend. I’m almost a pro at using the doggy door for potty breaks, but I might need a little more practice!

At night, you’ll find me snuggled up in the hooman bed, and let me tell you, I have a set of lungs that could rival Mariah Carey when I want attention! 🎤✨This is how I ended up in the hooman bed at night!

I’m a playful pup who adores toys and loves to bring every stick I can find into the house. Treats? Oh, they’re my absolute favorite! 🍖 I’m super friendly with everyone, including tiny humans, but just a heads up, I still have my shark teeth, so let’s be gentle!

I’m a laid back little dude looking for a loving family who will spoil me with love and cuddles. If you think I could be the perfect fit for you, I’m located in DFW and can’t wait to meet you! Apply for me today! 🐶❤️

River was rescued from an 80+ dog hoarding situation in N. Texas

River is a sweet, loving, gentle and WATER-loving pup. He is very good with young and older kids, loves to play with the other dog (a female BC) and the kitty in his foster home and is a great hiking companion for an active family. He has bonded well with his foster family and will go to them for pets and treats, but may be more shy in a new environment until he gets more comfortable. River loves to run through sprinklers and splash pads and would probably do well in a pool with the proper safeguards. Although River would adjust to being an only dog, our preference would be for him to have a a confident and playful dog-friend in his forever home to help him continue to build confidence.

​For adult dogs, socialization after being in a hoarding situation for years can be a continued process over months and even years, and while River is still shy and skittish meeting new people, he has come such a long way in just the span of a couple of months, including pets from strangers, being pretty calm during a bath and grooming! We are looking for a patient, loving, and gentle family to match the same traits in River and know that he will thrive in that environment and continue to gain confidence.

Lucky (107) was rescued from a 110+ dog plus hoarding situation in North Texas.

Lucky is confident, athletic and very playful

Lucky and her siblings (Maxey and Chase) will be available for adoption after the week of 10/6/25

Sweet and friendly red and white male. This boy will be a working dog. He is already working feet and boots. He is the most outgoing of the bunch.

Ella joined the rescue at the end of August. She was surrendered to one of our shelter partners because she didn't get along with another dog in the household.

At first, we thought Ella might be deaf as she didn't respond to all the sounds and was super hyper-attentive to movement. However, since being in foster care, we've determined that Ella can hear just fine (like snack bags through a closed door!).


She's still a bit skittish and fearful in her foster home but still been very cooperative. She warmed up to her foster mom within twenty-four hours but has been more reserved with her foster dad. She seems to need the company of a person much more than a “safe space,” although if she gets scared, she will seek refuge in the bedroom where her foster has set up her things.


Her initial introduction to the resident dog was not a friendly one – Ella showed signs she wasn’t going to be friendly (lunged at a gate, lunged slightly and growled at the other pup through a window), therefore her foster family is going very slowly with introductions and trying to get the pups used to seeing one another. They continue to follow tips from BCSAVE and another trainer and hope to introduce the two dogs and hope they can become friends.


There are three cats in the house, all of whom have lived their lives in households with dogs. So far Ella is doing fine with the cats. She seems to be curious about them (they aren’t super crazy about her, but they’re used to living with dogs), but so far she has not tried to chase them or acted aggressively toward them in any way. She’s been very good about responding when her foster mom redirects her if she’s staring at a cat.


She started out VERY fearful of the outdoors, although she’s been excellent about going out to go potty; she has not had a single accident in the house. She’s finally begun staying outside longer and exploring the yard and is gradually becoming less reactive to noises outside.


Ella is also a typical Border Collie. She’s very smart. She would already do “sit” when she arrived, and she will now do “shake” and “down.” She responds positively to “leave it” and she's working on door manners (not barreling through). She loves to play with a tennis ball and particularly loves catching it in the air. Her foster believes she’d love playing Frisbee if she can overcome her fear of the outdoors. She’s also doing well with the puzzles and snuffle mat.


If Ella were to go to a new home right now, she would do well with a person, or even a couple, in a low-key household who had plenty of time to work with her. She’s very loving and even playful, and loves having someone near her. She hasn't yet tested her with children, but based on her reaction to noises and activity, we believe kids might be a bit too much stimulus for her.


Despite her level of anxiety, she’s been incredibly well-behaved and loving, and she’s not shown the slightest level of aggression with us. She’s a beautiful girl and is going to make some family a great dog, but we certainly want the right person/people who will take the very best care of her.

This little guy is the most affectionate in the group. He loves to be held and is the most food motivated out of the group.

Heartland #112 is a 9-10 week old male pup that was rescued from a hoarding situation in North Texas.

He is currently being foster in Springtown, TX and is available for foster to adopt

Adopted

Annie was rescued from an 80+ dog hoarding situation in N. Texas 

Annie is a beautiful and sweet girl and is very gentle and easy going with other dogs and cats. Although she may take a while to come out of her shell in a new environment, her playful and curious nature does emerge and it's so fun to see her do a zoomie around the yard or initiate play with another dog she's comfortable with! Annie also recently learned to walk on a leash and is already showing herself to be a natural, loose-leashed walker that is not reactive to dogs, cars, lawnmowers (although she is still skittish when another dog is barking loudly).

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For adult dogs, socialization after being in a hoarding situation for years can be a continued process over months and even years, and while Annie is still shy and skittish meeting new people, she has come such a long way in just the span of a couple of months, including pets from strangers, being pretty calm during a bath, and letting herself be groomed/brushed (including a nail trim)! We are looking for a patient, loving, and gentle family to match the same traits in Annie and know that she will thrive in that environment and continue to gain confidence.

Heartland #109 was rescued from a hoarding situation in North Texas.

She is currently being fostered in Liberty Hill, TX

In Oct. 2024, we were asked if we could assist with a big hoarding case in far NTX. BCSAVE and ABCR w/ rescues from TX and other states came together to save 44 pups from a much larger group, a breeding program gone awry. These pups had no regular human contact and were essentially feral, but we worked with the family and got the first group of 29 (!) here in TX vetted, heartworm tested, spayed/ neutered and into fantastic fosters home and most have been adopted (still have a few waiting).

Then in January 2025, we were able to get 4 young pups (the J Group) and into foster and adoptive homes.

Now, the next batch is here! Starting with #45 (because we forgot to number the J’s 🤣), we have FOURTEEN new pups! These pups are slightly less feral than the first batch, but will still require patience and experience with unsocialized pups. Our preference is to place them in foster homes first, then find the perfect adoptive families once they learn to “dog”. They have lived outside all their lives, but are super smart and the last 48 pups have learned house rules super quickly! They have all also been super dog-friendly, and come from working stock so some are *very* herdy.

Queenie is such a gem of a dog - a trifecta who loves dogs, kids and is good with cats. She is very affectionate and is the best walking companion. Her fosters are discovering more and more parts of her fun personality every single day so please check back in or submit an adoption application to learn more!

She is available for a foster to adopt home in which she will continue her rescue-sponsored HW treatment

Goose was rescued from a central TX shelter. ​

Goose is such a stunning boy and has the most lovely personality to match. He is super smart and quick to respond to training, very loving/affectionate, and playful. He is crate, leash, and house trained and really loves going with his humans to all sorts of outings, from restaurant patios to kids' soccer games - a great companion dog for a person/family that is looking for a take-everywhere buddy! Goose was initially a little shy around new people, but has gotten so much more confident with polite greetings. He is food and toy motivated and enjoys trying to catch a ball or frisbee high in the air.

Meet Remy LeBeau / Gambit – aka The Great Gambino

Gambit is a purebred AKC Border Collie with a stunning medium tri-coat, standing 20” tall and currently weighing 32 lbs (ideal sport weight ~38 lbs). He’s fully vetted, neutered, microchipped, and healthy with excellent hips, vision, and hearing.

Surrendered simply for being “too much energy” for his previous family, Gambit is thriving in foster care and showing us exactly who he is: a high-drive, people-oriented, goofy, affectionate young dog with a bright future

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Why you’ll love Gambit:

Smart and trainable – strong tug and food drive, solid recall, and quick learner
Playful athlete – loves fetch, tug, and is already starting Frisbee 101 and agility foundations
Family friendly – balanced with other dogs, warms quickly to new people, and has shown he’s comfortable around kids
Velcro personality – wants to be near his people; shadows you through the day and settles calmly after exercise
Good house manners – potty trained, crate trained at night, doesn’t counter surf, and is respectful indoors


Ideal Home for Gambit:

Gambit needs an active family or novice sport home that will give him the structure, exercise, and engagement he craves. He doesn’t have to compete, but he does need a family that wants to include him in activities — hiking, training classes, frisbee in the yard, or weekend adventures. He’s not a couch-potato companion and won’t be content with being left in the yard.

Gambit could also be a strong fit for recreational dog sports such as frisbee, agility, flyball, or obedience. He’s confident, biddable, and already building the foundation for success.

Loyal, smart, goofy, and affectionate — Gambit is the total package for an active family or beginner sport home ready to give him a job and a place to shine.