How do I contact the shelter about Alpha?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Border Line Collie handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alpha on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Alpha if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Border Line Collie will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.

Is Alpha already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?

Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.

What happens if Alpha isn't the right fit?

Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Border Line Collie early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alpha and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.

Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?

TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (FR). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.

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Alpha

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 5 years

Alpha (F)- 2,5 years - Looking for BLC adopters Characteristics Date of birth: 13/08/2021 Sex: Female Registered with LOF/LOSH/ISDS: No Disabilities: No Child friendly: Yes Dog friendly: Shy at first, ok with the responsible's dogs BLC Cat friendly: To be tested Other friendly: No Character Alpha is a smart, clean, and attentive dog. She is walked off-lead, has a good recall, and is calm in the car. She knows the crate. She likes to learn. Has a very good recall. Energetic, she loves freedom. She was tested in a flock and loved it, she just wants to keep learning. It's clear that she has the abilities to learn to work and use her mind. A true little farm dog, not too cuddly. She knows cani cross and hikes. She knows how to be alone. Story The owner realized she couldn't offer her what she needed and asked us to find what she needs to be fulfilled. Suitable home Alpha would be very fulfilled learning to handle a flock. She has a great need to use her mind in addition to her physical abilities. A person who does flock work, maybe a sheep farmer? (Not tested on cows, but her parents worked on a farm). Borderline Collie is a non-profit organization. In order to continue our work of welcoming and retraining Border Collies, we ask for a contribution to adoption fees for the dogs we rehome. Adoption Neutered/spayed: Yes Vaccinated: Yes ID: 967000010384872 Address: Wierde, Namur, Belgium Contribution to fees: 250€ Contact person: NATHalie Tixhon-de Spa via messenger Email: Share on PinterestShare with your friends Your Name Your Email Recipient Email Enter a Message I read this article and found it very interesting, I think you might like it. This article is called "Alpha (F)- 2,5 years - Looking for BLC adopters " and is located at the following address:

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Alpha (F)- 2,5 ans -Cherche adoptants BLC Caractéristiques Date de naissance: 13/08/2021 Sexe: Femelle Inscrit au LOF/LOSH/ISDS: Non Handicaps: Non Entente enfants: Oui Entente chiens: craintive au départ, ok avec les chiens de la responsable BLC Entente chats: À TESTER Entente autre: Non CaractèreAlpha est une chienne intelligente, propre, à l’écoute. Elle est promenée en libre, a du rappel, Elle est calme en voiture. Elle connait la cage Elle aime apprendre A un très bon rappel Dynamique, elle aime la liberté A été testée au troupeau et a adoré, ne demande plus qu’à apprendre. Il est clair qu’elle a les capacités pour apprendre à travailler et utiliser son mental. Une vraie petite chienne de ferme, pas trop câline Elle connait le cani cross et les randonnées. Elle sait rester seule. HistoireSa propriétaire se rend compte qu’elle ne sait pas lui offrir ce dont elle a besoin et nous a demandé de lui trouver ce qu’il faut pour qu’elle soit épanouie. Foyer recherchéAlpha serait très épanouie à apprendre la conduite au troupeau. Elle a un grand besoin d’utiliser son mental en plus de son physique. Une personne qui fait du troupeau, peut être un éleveur de brebis ? (N’a pas été testée sur vache, mais ses parents trantaillaient en ferme). BorderlineCollie est une association sans but lucratif. Afin de poursuivre notre travail d'accueil et de réadaptation des Border Collies, nous demandons une participation aux frais d'adoption pour les chiens que nous replaçons. Adoption Castré/Stérilisée: Oui Vaccin: Oui Identifiant: 967000010384872 Adresse: Wierde, Namur, Belgique Participation aux frais: 250€ Personne de contact: NATHalie Tixhon-de Spa via messenger Email: Share on PinterestPartager avec vos amisYour NameYour EmailRecipient EmailEnter a MessageJ\'ai lu cet article et je l\'ai trouvé très intéressant, je pense qu\'il pourrait te plaire. Cet article s\'appelle \"Alpha (F)- 2,5 ans -Cherche adoptants BLC \" et se situe à l\'adresse suivante:

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇫🇷borderlinecollie

Shelter

Border Line Collie

Living with Alpha

✓Neutered
✕Good with kids

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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Alpha home

What you'll need for Alpha in week one.

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About Alpha

What life with Alpha looks like

Alpha is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Border Line Collie in borderlinecollie.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Alpha, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Alpha?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Border Line Collie handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alpha on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Alpha if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Border Line Collie will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Alpha already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Alpha isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Border Line Collie early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alpha and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (FR). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.