Meet Squid, a 26 pound, 6-month-old smooth coat sweetheart. He’s loving, smart, and he likes to please. What more could you ask for? Squid is an easy-going pup with a medium energy level. He is confident and calm in new situations, and he loves people and other dogs. Squid is such a nice guy that he easily shares his toys with his dog friends. He loves to play and run with the other dogs in his foster home, but he can also entertain himself with his favorite crinkly toys and chew bones. Heck, he’s even good with cats! When he’s done playing, he is happy to rest quietly.

Meet Louie! This 2-year-old boy is 40 pounds of gorgeous. He has the softest, most beautiful blue merle coat with little bits of tan mixed in. Not only is Louie handsome, he’s also a lover.

Say “hello” to Birdie, a 15#, 13-week-old border collie girlie, who is ready for her next big adventure.  This little girl is up for anything.  Go to the vet?  Sure, she’ll chase her lotus ball around the vet’s chair until she finds the treats inside. Visit her foster mom’s workplace with elevators, stairs, a bunch of new people, and on a day when it’s pouring rain outside?  Sure, no problem: by the end of the day, she was assistant to the college publicist and had a bunch of new friends.  Visit big dogs?  Sure: let them try to catch her!  Birdie is confident, social, curious, independent, and absolutely and hilariously lovable.  It goes without saying that she’s a smarty pants, too!

AMADOR ("M" for short) is ready for his forever home. This lovable, loving boy is 3 years of age, 60 Pounds, and as kind and gentle as they come. He loves people, dogs, and even cats. He has been an excellent guest, so please read more about him and let us know if this is the boy you have of your dreams.

**ADOPTION PENDING** Say hello to Fiona! She is a 1-year-old, red tri-colored, 40#, border collie mix with a lovely medium length coat. Fiona’s favorite thing is her person, followed by toys, treats, and other dogs. Fiona wants to be with her person and will follow her foster around the house and settle at her feet or nearby. She loves to play with toys and will flip them around and make her own party!

**ADOPTION PENDING** Introducing “MISS MABEL.” Every NCBCRA adoption is special, but here is an opportunity to adopt a truly exceptional little girl. Miss Mabel is a beautiful blue and white smooth-coated border collie, weighing 28 pounds and standing about 17” at the shoulder. She is estimated to be about one year old. She is a well-balanced, muscular little girl with brown inquisitive and curious eyes. Miss Mabel is incredibility social and playful once she gets to know you in familiar surroundings. She is goofy, fun, extremely energetic, sweet, and very curious. She loves to explore the yard on her own, yet mostly stays within eyesight of her humans when outside.