How do I contact the shelter about Olly?

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

Can I adopt Olly if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Ballymena 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.

Is Olly 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 Olly 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 Dogs Trust Ballymena early rather than rehoming privately; they know Olly 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 (EN). 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.

← Back to results

Available

Olly

Border Collie · Male · Young · 3 years

This handsome boy is a friendly three-year-old Collie Crossbreed who is looking for a home that will spend plenty of time working at his pace. Olly has been with us here in Ballymena for most of his adult life, and he has formed fantastic relationships with all of his handlers as they have taken the time to work out what makes him tick! We are incredibly proud of how far Olly has come while in our care, and we can’t wait for him to take that next step and finally find the home he deserves. Olly is a firm favourite here at the Rehoming Centre with all the staff, this is because of his happy personality and that super cute face that makes us all smile, we have no doubt he will do the same for his new family. If you think you could offer Olly his forever home, please follow the steps below and don't forget to favourite him in your application. Olly is a fantastic young man with so much love for people and a big zest for life. He is energetic, sweet natured to his core. With some dedicated and patient owners, Olly will make an amazing companion to his special someone. Olly would thrive in an adult only home in a quiet, rural location without much traffic passing by. His adopters should be able to be at home most of the day at the start until he is settled and leaving time can be built up. Olly has been doing really well at building his confidence around the other dogs at the Centre, but we feel he would be best suited as the only dog in the home. Sometimes he does enjoy saying hello to other calm, friendly dogs when out and about but quieter walking areas are much less stressful for him. Olly has some behaviour quirks that he will need to work on with his adopters and the Centre Training Team, so his new family will need to be ready and dedicated to this process! His adoption process will involve multiple meets here at the Centre, followed up by visits to the home with the Training Team. Olly has lots of energy for playtime and silliness! He loves to play with water and zoom around wide-open spaces. Therefore, he will need a secure outdoor space to enjoy throughout the day. Another awesome thing about Olly is that he is the smartest boy who loves to learn! He is always challenging himself to add more tricks and skills to his list. He would be an amazing dog for someone with an interest in training, or enrichment activities such as scent work, as he just loves to keep his brain busy.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇬🇧Ballymena

Shelter

Dogs Trust Ballymena

Living with Olly

✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

Create free account to contact →

Free account — 10 contacts included

Cared for by Dogs Trust Ballymena · Ballymena Learn about Border Collie →

More dogs in Ballymena →More dogs in United Kingdom →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Olly home

What you'll need for Olly in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Olly

What life with Olly looks like

Olly is a large young adult border collie dog waiting at Dogs Trust Ballymena in Ballymena.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Requires behavioral training support, needs quiet rural environment, cannot be left alone initially

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

Ballymena, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Olly, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Olly?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Ballymena handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Olly on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Olly if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Ballymena 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Olly 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 Olly 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 Dogs Trust Ballymena early rather than rehoming privately; they know Olly 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 (EN). 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.