MABCR is such a great rescue organization! They truly get to know the personalities of each dog in their care and have a dedication to matching dogs with the correct homes that I have rarely experienced in my time volunteering with various groups.
I adopted two dogs from MABCR, one in 2016 and another in 2018. I found the rescue to be very thorough and clearly have the dog's best interest at heart.
We've adopted two dogs from MABCR, a 9 year old border collie (now 14) and a blind 2 year old Australian shepherd (now 6). Our daughter has also adopted two dogs - a border collie and a mix. .MABCR does an amazing job matching dogs and people and can help with behavioral or training problems that might arise. Their emphasis is on making sure that it's a good fit for both people and dogs.
I’ve adopted a number of dogs, usually just hoping for the best. With MABCR, they are going to look at your application and talk to you, then really pick the best match for you and your life. My MABCR boy would be a handful for most, but he is a joy for me and we have done tremendous things as a team. Go for the good match, not the cute photo.
The dogs my friends have received through Kent County Border Collie Rescue have been some of the best rescues that a person could want. Sarah and her crew are caring, knowledgeable, and professional when it comes to the welfare and responsibility of a potential owner. All the dogs I’ve known that have come through KCBCR are just the best. My absolute favorite, a Border Collie mix named Ruby, is 11 and still the greatest.
We adopted a dog from this organization in 2017 and were very pleased with their process for matching dogs to families. Our guy is the best!
We adopted Moss in 2005 from this border collie rescue. Three more dogs and a cat, and we are still fans. This organization believes in matching the dogs and people so it takes a minute and it’s completely worth it. Border collies are quirky and require equally quirky humans.
MABCR helped us find two dogs of our dreams! The application process is more involved than it would be adopting a dog from your city’s shelter, but the pay off is so worth it. Sarah and the MABCR volunteers help you match with the right dog for your family because they know the dogs’ temperaments, needs, and habits. Couldn’t recommend more strongly!
I first became acquainted with this organization when I was looking to adopt a border collie in 2006. I have owned and trained several dogs and am a onetime humane society volunteer. This rescue's placement process is somewhat unusual in that it chooses the dog for you, not the other way around. I wasn't sure whether I was on board with this process, but I moved forward anyway, and I'm so glad I did.
The rescue's volunteer team interviews potential adopters on the phone, visits them in person, and then matches applicants with a dog if they have one that is suitable. (If they don't have a good match, they don't force it; they keep the application on hold and revisit the situation as new dogs come in.)
I will admit up front that I would not have chosen the dog they picked for me, mainly because he was a puppy and I was looking for a dog who was 1-2 years old and housebroken. But I agreed to meet him. The puppy was beautiful, and a lot of applicants were eager to adopt him. He was recommended to me because the rescue took the time to get to know my family, see my house, learn about my expectations, and process this information with an objective eye.
It was love at first sight, which is not surprising since puppies are so sweet. We adopted him immediately. But like all true loves, this bond only grew with time. This is the absolute perfect dog for me -- his personality fits intuitively with my family. He is now 7 years old.
I also had a lot of support and help from the rescue to guide me through some of the dog's breed-specific quirks, not just for the first few weeks he was with us, but even today. I know I am a better owner as a result. Full disclosure: Because my experience was so positive, I now occasionally volunteer with this rescue as a foster home and conducting home visits as a means of giving back. I am happy to say I have been able to contribute to other happy matches as a result. Highly recommend the experience and suggest that those who are skeptical about the matching process keep an open mind: The objectivity this process lends to the selection can be underappreciated, but is truly worthwhile.
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