Sheltie Rescues

Sheltie rescues and rescues for other breeds are located all across the country and the world. They provide an awesome service to Shetland sheepdogs and prospective sheltie owners everywhere. Despite this some people have barriers or fears about using a rescue.

Coming soon is a list of shelters by state here, these are shelters I have been able to spotlight with extra information.

My second sheltie, Miracle, came from a shelter. They were supportive his entire but short life with us.

This story among others will touch your heart. It was taken from Misty Isle Sheties rescue with their permission. Look at this poor thing.

Cammie Before Rescue

February 15, 2007 an email went out from the Sheltie Rescue of Central Indiana, asking for a Foster home for one of the most pitiful dogs I have ever seen. I looked a Carl and said, “That’s my dog.” We replied to the Foster email saying that we would like to be considered to be Cammie’s Foster Parents. To my amazement the next day we were called and told that Cammie would come to us. When I first saw her, my heart broke. She was sitting on my couch with her head hanging down. I was afraid to pet her for fear of breaking her. She proved how sturdy she truly was. With in a few weeks she had begun to fill out. You could no longer see all of her bones. I remember being amazed to see the bones in here paws. Though still bald she had become a bundle of energy. You could see the sparkle in her eyes now. She was so much fun to watch playing in the back yard with our two 9mo old pups. They were so gentle with her knowing that she could not be pulled on even though she would yank them all over the place.

One of the neatest things with the rescue is how everyone comes together to help these dogs. Cammie received more mail the first month than I did. She was sent coats, sweaters, t-shirts and of course treats. Cammie was recognized wherever we went. A lady at Pet Smart once approached me. She liked our web site and recognized Cammie from it. It was neat to see how many people followed her story.

The decision to keep Cammie came during a Foster event. While sitting there someone commented that they would be interested in adopting her. I realized that there was no way that I could let her go. She had firmly wrapped me around her paw. That day Sue, Foster Coordinator for SRCI, looked at me and asked if she was available and of course the answer was “No”.

Cammie continues to make me laugh. She is a food thief and will scale furniture to get to the table if I am dumb enough to leave anything on it. Cammie always looks for the softest place to sit. Her favorite is a pile of pillows with a fleece blanket. I think this comes from having no padding on her hips. Sitting was very hard for her then. These are the only traits that she exhibits from her ordeal.

Each season Cammie’s coat has changed. As it has grown back in it changes colors. We are looking forward to see what it looks like when it finally is all grown back. Cammie is a joyful loving addition to our pack.

But look at this furry friend now.

Thank God for Sheltie Rescues!

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