What is N.A.B.C.R.N.?

What is N.A.B.C.R.N.?

The North American Border Collie Rescue Network, Inc. is a nationwide support network for Border Collie Rescue in Canada and the USA. Rescue volunteers are linked together by Mail, Telephone, Fax and the Internet. Our goal is to provide wider access to Rescue resources. Members do Rescue work as individuals or as local groups and come from all segments of the Border Collie community.

Members may do rescue work or provide an array of services that vary by individual or by local groups:

Referral Service Volunteers: When someone calls with a dog to give up, a referral volunteer provides phone numbers of people looking for dogs, or refers the person to a rescue person in their area.
Foster Care Volunteers: Foster Care volunteers provide a temporary home, veterinary evaluation, vaccination, neutering or spaying before placement, evaluation of temperment and herding ability, counselling, education, and training to owners so that they may keep a healthy and happy dog.
Education: NABCRN provides educational material to Rescue volunteers and the general public in the interest of the Border Collie breed.

What we cannot do.

NABCRN representatives cannot go into an alleged abusive or neglectful situation and remove a dog. Every state has its own laws concerning abuse, and only legally appointed officers can remove animals.

We cannot be held responsible for a dog if the owner has not truthfully reported aggressive behavior or other temperament or behavioral problems. Likewise, dogs with serious health problems may not be able to be placed.

Get on the NABCRNet

NABCRN maintains a computer listing of those involved with Border Collie Rescue in North America. People phoning NABCRN or any member, will be referred to an appropriate Rescue person on the list.

In addition, NABCRN has a newsletter, maintains a library of other Rescue material and resources, and provides educational material to Rescue people and the general public. Looking to the future, This Web Site provides lists of Border Collies in need, people looking for Border Collies, and homes willing to provide Foster Care, all for much faster placement.

If you become involved in Border Collie Rescue, you will want to join the North American Border Collie Rescue Network, Inc.

In order to be listed, write or phone NABCRN. A questionnaire will be sent to you. You must fill it out and return it in order to be listed. It indicates the services you provide so that our records will be correct and referrals be appropriately made to you. Listing is free and you will receive our bimonthly newsletter and updated rescue lists. To be a voting member and be covered under our liability insurance (when we get it) you must pay annual dues of $10.

NABCRN Rescue Information
607-659-5868
Box 843
Ithaca, NY 14851

NABCRN keeps a list of Border Collie Rescue volunteers by State and Telephone only. For a list of numbers and services, please send a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope to:

NABCRN Rescue List
Box 843
Ithaca, NY 14851

Donations are needed for the Rescue Fund to be drawn upon by Rescue volunteers for extra-ordinary expenses. Please send donations and dues to our treasurer at:

NABCRN Treasurer
242 Joel Road
Oliver Springs, TN 37840

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