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About NCBCRA
Northern California Border Collie Rescue & Adoptions is an all volunteer group who give their time and resources to place border collies in need into new homes where they will be loved and well cared for. No compensation is provided to our volunteers. 100% of fees paid for dog adoptions go to offset organization expenses and for the care of our dogs.
The bulk of our costs are for food and canine veterinarian care. Virtually every dog we bring into rescue requires some medical care. Routine medical costs include rabies vaccinations, DHPP vaccinations, heartworm tests, heartworm preventative medication, microchipping, deworming, spays & neuters. We also incur costs to treat a variety of illness and disease, ranging from bacterial infections to prolonged and expensive medication for existing heartworm. There are surgical costs for major accidents, as well as less severe, but perhaps more frequent needs such as a broken tooth extraction or removal of a stomach obstruction from chewing on wood! While we have established a network of veterinarians who kindly reduce fees for us, the sheer scope of possible illness and injury keeps us forever in need of financial assistance.
Northern California Border Collie Rescue and Adoptions (NCBCRA) formed in 2014. Before we were NCBCRA, many of our volunteers were part of Border Collie Rescue of Northern California (BCRNC). To meet the needs of a larger geographical area, we decided mutually to split into two separate, but supportive rescues. The BCRNC board was instrumental in helping us to start our own rescue and in offering support and guidance as we grew. We are very grateful for their assistance and mentorship.
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Our Mission
Northern California Border Collie Rescue & Adoptions, Inc (aka NCBCRA or norcalbcresue.org) is comprised of volunteers who give of their time, energy, and resources to help place border collies into new homes where they will be well cared for and loved. Our goals are to save the lives of border collies and place them into safe and nurturing environments. We strive to prevent uncontrolled breeding via a spay and neuter adoption policy and we educate prospective border collie owners on the benefits and potential difficulties of border collie ownership.
Northern California Border Collie Rescue & Adoptions is a California based non-
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How We Serve
NCBCRA serves dogs who have been abandoned, lost, or mistreated and dogs who have ended up in a shelter through no fault of their own. The majority of our dogs come to us through animal shelters. We feel that caring for these border collies can best met by those who know and love the breed. We do not have a central facility. We rely on volunteers to run the rescue, foster dogs in their homes and meet with prospective adopters. The individuals who comprise our rescue have many years of experience with border collies and understand their physical and mental needs. Their reward is saving the life of a dog that might have been put to sleep or left abandoned to fend for itself, and placing that dog into a loving and caring home that understands this wonderful breed.
A successful adoption usually occurs when an owner makes time for their dog and provides the dog with structure and routine. Regular activity such as taking your dog for a walk, run, hike or swim go a long way to creating that special bond that results in a happy and well mannered dog.
While our focus is placing border collies as pets, many adopters recognize the talents and devotion inherent in this breed. They work with their dogs to develop them as therapy, herding, and quite often, as agility dogs. These border collie owners look at this effort as an opportunity to participate more fully in their dog’s life.
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Annual Expenditures
If you wish to make a 501(c)(3) tax deductible donation, please visit our Donations page. NCBCRA is 100% run by volunteers. This means your donations go directly to the dogs! Woof!
