Jessie the One-Eyed Wonder!

Jessie came into rescue in late 2021. She had an injury to one of her eyes and was covered in fleas and ticks. One eye had to be removed, and it was discovered that she is deaf. Once her eye and all the scabs from the fleas and ticks healed, she was put up for adoption as a special needs dog. 

Charlotte saw her and fell in love. Here is what Jessie's adopter Charlotte had to say about her in a recent update, "We adopted Jessie - our one-eyed wonder, in February, 2022. She is also deaf but her disabilities do not slow her down! She is beautiful, smart and very loving! And she is a great little sister to her big brother Cooper who is also from NCBCRA.

Jessie completed a beginning obedience course with all of the other hearing dogs! She spends her days on our 2.5 acre property and strolling the beaches on the Central Coast. She has learned basic commands with hand signals and is always ready for a treat by giving us a handshake!

We are very grateful to Lew and Marnie for fostering these dogs/puppies, and finding the best possible homes for them! We love Jessie so much and cannot imagine our lives without her! "

Ginger Living Her Best Life

Quick update about Ginger who was adopted in Jan 2023. Her mom had this to say, "I just want you to know how happy Ginger is. She has an acre of grass and trees, a mommy who adores her and will literally throw the frisbee all the day for her and her brother, and all the toys she wants in the world."



Thanks to Karin and family for giving her the best life!

Sweet Adaline

Adaline came into rescue from a rural shelter in September of 2022. She was about seven-months-old. It was discovered that she had an ulna fracture of her right front leg (The ulna bone is between the wrist and the elbow joint). It is unknown how Adaline received her injuries. Thanks to Erickson Veterinary Hospital, along with Dr. Johanna Thompson and Dr. Justin Uhl, Adaline received excellent care. Her front leg was splinted, and she received twelve weeks of crate rest, and anti-inflammatory medication to aid in her recovery.

In December of 2022, Adaline received a clean bill of health and traveled to her foster family in Loomis, CA. Adaline received three weeks of slow, structured care, training, and socialization while in foster care before she was available for adoption. At her foster, she was a perfect little lady with a temperament and disposition to match. She had a high play drive and wanted to please her owner. When asked, she decompressed quickly and just chilled by your side. Her foster was very proud of her training. She learned commands exceptionally fast, figured things out, and she was always thinking of ways to please.

Adaline found her forever family with Sean and Diane in Southern CA. She now spends her days on the beach or in the mountains with Sean, Diane, and her K-9 brother Teddy.

Adaline's story is a true testament to what NCBCRA is all about. Seeing her find the best forever family makes it all worthwhile.

10 Things You May Not Know About Border Collies

They get their name from a location

Collie is the Scottish word for sheepdog, but that is not the whole story behind their name. In fact, they were developed on the border between England and Scotland. Because the breed originated and flourished in that region they took the name Border Collie.

They are herd dogs

Traditionally, Border Collies were used as herding dogs. Herding sheep was their main job. That does not stop Border Collies from being able to herd just about anything. Chickens, sheep, cows, pigs, and babies, the Border Collie can do it all!

But, they are also great at search and rescue

The high trainability of the Border Collie makes them a great search and rescue dog as well as a herder. Some of that herding instinct comes into play in search and rescue missions. Their desire to please humans and amazing nose make Border Collies an ideal search and rescue dog. You can begin training your Border Collie puppy for a search and rescue role quite early.

They can come in any color combination or marking

The most famous coloring for a Border Collie is black and white. However, the AKC recognizes many more colorings and markings. Black, Blue, Blue Merle, Brindle, Gold, Lilac, Red, Sable, and Saddleback Sable are just a few of the many standard colors recognized in the Border Collie. Tan points and white markings of many kinds are the recognized markings. Essentially, you can find a Border Collie in any color or marking that you desire.



They come from a cross between a Roman breed and a Viking breed

Although the Border Collie was bred along the border between Scotland and England, they do not come from either a Scottish or English breed. Instead, the Border Collie is actually a mix of a Roman herding breed and a Viking Spitz-variety herding breed. The Border Collie then illustrates the multicultural history of England.

The AKC only recognized them in 1995

Border Collies are a relatively new addition to the official AKC list of registered dogs. They were added in 1995 along with the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. They are the AKC’s 139^th breed.

Border Collies use “the eye” to herd

One technique that Border Collies use to herd is called “the eye.” This is an intense stare that they employ to intimidate animals. It makes the animals easier for the dog to herd. Even if your Border Collie is not a herder, you may still witness “the eye.” It is common for this breed to try and use it on humans when they want something—such as food.

Many Border Collies hold world records

Border Collies are known for their intelligence and trainability, both of which are discussed below. This has helped many Border Collies break world records. For example, one Border Collie named Chaser has been taught to identify over 1,000 objects. She can even remember their proper names. Another Border Collie named Striker has the world record for being the fastest dog to open a car window.

They are one of the most intelligent dog breeds

By far the most known thing about Border Collies is their intelligence. Not only are they extremely smart, but they are very trainable as well. They want to please their humans. This means that they both understand and respond to human commands. They are so intelligent that you need to provide a consistent source of mental stimulation and training or they can become destructive.

Their loyalty knows no bounds

Aside from their smarts, Collies are known for their affectionate and loving nature - so it’s no wonder that they're counted among the most loyal dog breeds. This is perfectly summed up in the story of Bobbie the Wonder Dog (great name). Back in 1923, poor Scottish Collie, Bobbie, was attacked by a pack of dogs and was separated from his family. Ever devoted, this noble steed embarked on a grueling 2,551-mile journey to be reunited with them, which took a total of six months to complete.