It would appear from the paper records that the Border Terrier Welfare first came into being in 1981.  A lovely article written by A.K. Wiltshire and F.G. Baldwin appeared in the 1985 Year Book and tells us how it all started:

"In November 1981 the Southampton PRO Dogs Secretary telephoned me to say she was looking after two Border Terriers found roaming the city, and as she had several other dogs, could I take them off her hands as they were unclaimed.  I had several enquiries for puppies and a call to one of the families prompted them to visit the dogs and offer them both a home.  A donation was given to PRO Dogs and the two Borders settled happily into their new home.  This was the beginning of Border Terrier Welfare.  Several more Borders came my way and when Gwen Baldwin heard how many dogs were needing new homes we joined forces to cover our area of Surrey.  Other Border lovers joined us and soon we had a small band of enthusiastic, voluntary helpers covering a much larger area"

That is where it all begun and how far we have travelled since...