Senior confirmed
Maggie
Maggie is a sweet and gentle girl with a soft fuzzy white-and-black coat and the kindest eyes. She was found with a long-neglected injury to her front…
Wright-Way Rescue • Morton Grove, IL
Senior Border Collie dogs in Illinois
Senior Border Collie dogs for adoption in Illinois
Meet 4 adoptable senior Border Collie dogs (age 7+) in Illinois. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready for a calm, loving home.
Older Border Collies in Illinois are often passed over for puppies, yet they're usually house-trained, settled in temperament, and ready to bond right away — and because they're fully grown, you already know their size and personality. Adopting a senior Border Collie in Illinois means welcoming a calm, grateful companion who can settle in from day one.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Senior confirmed
Phoebe
Phoebe is a Border Collie mix who is being re-homed by her owners due to her reactivity to another dog in the household, and the concerns of the owner…
Come Bye Border Collie Rescue • Highland, IL
Senior confirmed
Brie
Brie is a 9-year old BC/Rat Terrier mix who is in need of a forever home due to allergies of the newborn child of her owners in her current home. She …
Come Bye Border Collie Rescue • Highland, IL
Senior confirmed
Shaka
Meet Shaka – Your Future Best Friend! Are you looking for a loyal, loving, and intelligent companion? Shaka is a beautiful Border Collie Mix who’s rea…
Come Bye Border Collie Rescue • Highland, IL
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Adopting a senior Border Collie in Illinois — FAQ
What counts as a senior dog?
Most shelters and vets consider a dog "senior" around age 7, though large breeds often age sooner and small breeds a little later. Every dog listed here is 7 years or older.
How do I adopt a senior Border Collie in Illinois?
Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them in Illinois, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance simply gathers senior Border Collies in one place so they're easier to find.
Are there always senior Border Collie dogs available in Illinois?
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior Border Collie in Illinois right now, check back soon or browse nearby states — new dogs are added regularly.
Can I adopt a senior Border Collie from Illinois if I live elsewhere?
Often, yes. Many rescues and shelters in Illinois arrange or help coordinate transport for the right adopter, while others prefer a local meet-and-greet first. Open a dog's profile and ask the organization directly how their out-of-area adoption process works.
Know a senior Border Collie in Illinois who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.