Eriphos Farm

"Where Every Animal Is Special"

Border Collie Rescues

Please read the following information about our rescue program, then scroll down for more information about individual available dogs.

Occasionally, we have rescue dogs up for adoption. These dogs are Border Collies that would have been forced to live in a kennel without a social life or destroyed. Many times, these are mistreated dogs that have been very neglected, nutritionally and socially. We only place dogs that we feel are capable of being rehabilitated and adopted into a forever home.

 The dogs are a part of our family from the moment they arrive. We first evaluate the dogs and decide what problems they have, both physically and emotionally. 

When we get these dogs, we complete any medical treatment that is necessary. They will have all vaccinations, been de-wormed, microchipped, and spayed or neutered.

As soon as the dog comes to our home, we begin house training, which includes house breaking and our house rules. The dog learns not to jump on people, to not rush through the doors, etc. By the time the dog is ready for  adoption, they are ready to happily live in your home.                      

After we feel that the dog is healthy and emotionally stable, we begin basic obedience training. The dogs are trained to sit, heel, down, stay,  stand, and come. They are trained using treats and much praise. Many times, the dog needs confidence to get over emotional problems, and obedience training is often the best form of this.

Often, we will begin agility training after obedience training if the dog is over one year old.

We try to have each rescue complete a session of 4-H training and have been shown in at least one 4-H show before being put up for adoption. We believe this is good for the dog because it provides a fun filled atmosphere in which the dog is not only trained, but also is socialized to other dogs and people. Due to 4-H being seasonal, this is not always possible.

After the dog completes its training, socialization, and any medical treatment, and is capable of being a good house dog, we put them up for adoption.  Adoption fees vary depending on the individual dog. If you would like to inquire about adopting a dog, please email us

We are now a Missouri State Department of Agriculture licensed dog rescue. This means that potential adopters can be assured that we:

Because our rescue dogs live in our home with our personal dogs, it is impossible to separate the expenses incurred by each dog; therefore, we are not a 501(c)3 (not for profit). As such, we are required by the State of Missouri to charge a 5.975% sales tax on all rescues adopted.

This is our adoption contract, please click to enlarge.

We do not have any rescues available at this time. If you are in search of a rescue be sure to check out MO KAN Border Collie Rescue. We also have older pups available on our Border Collie puppy page.

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