In Rescue, a potential owner can seek out the temperament they are looking for. Some Border Collies are born with little to no herding instinct, many of these types make excellent pets as they don't have the high drive that most Border Collies have. If you are looking for a working Border Collie, or something with a lot of drive, again, you can seek out that temperament via Rescue channels. This very characteristic is why many Border Collies end up in a rescue situation. They have been living in homes that are inappropriate for their temperament and energy level.
Many Rescue dogs go on to successfully compete in obedience, agility, flyball and other sports.
Your Border Collie Rescue volunteer can, like a good breeder, help match you up to the Border Collie that is perfect for you. With Rescue you are helping a living being continue on with a long, loving life. Recently, we have seen some breeders make a donation to Border Collie Rescue by way of their litters. This is a fair price for a loving companion. It is also the responsibility of the new parents to pay the shipping charges and the price of the crate to get their new companion to them.