Northern California Sheltie Rescue

NorCal Sheltie Rescue, Inc.

NorCal Sheltie Rescue, Inc. - Sponsor a Special Needs Sheltie

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Almost every dog who comes into our program requires at least some medical care and some require a lot more than others. Many are seniors, who are deemed unadoptable because of their age and/or medical issues and they are placed in our hospice care program. Others may need medical attention until they are able to go up for adoption, or need medical attention on a long-term basis.

So how can you help? You might want to help one of our shelties but cannot adopt, or are unable to foster for various reasons. Until very recently, we didn't have a program in place to allow individual dogs to be sponsored by one or more people. We now have a sponsorship program that allows you to participate in the care of one of our shelties by providing either a one-time donation to sponsor a particular dog, or by donating a specified amount on a regular basis. If you are no longer able to contribute, you will have the option to cancel at any time. You will then be a proud sponsor of a very grateful rescued sheltie. (All donations to NCSR are considered unrestricted for accounting purposes)

Teddy came into our Special Needs program at 4 months of age due to a severe congenital heart defect which will significantly shorten his life span. This condition, severe subvavular stenosis, is treated with medication, reduced exercise and monitored with periodic echocardiograms. His long term caregiver, Nancy, is on board with going through the challenges of Teddy’s puppyhood and medical challenges.

TEDDY

One of a pair, Buddy is a 13 year old being treated for kidney disease with monitoring and

prescription food. He recently lost his senior owner when she passed away. He is bonded

with his sister, Bonnie, who is in the same foster home. We are so fortunate they were able to

stay together with foster mom, Jean.

BUDDY

Bonded with Buddy, Bonnie is in pretty good shape for a 13 year old geriatric girl.

She had bladder stones a few years ago so she’s on a prescription diet. She’s

adapted well to her new long term caregiver, Jean. Being able to stay with Buddy

has made the transition easier.

BONNIE

This darling little man is 12+ years old. He has liver disease, severe osteoarthritis, a mild heart

murmur and is such a sweetie! His Special Needs foster mom, Paula, and his veterinary support

team are taking great care of him!

BOOMER

Snickers came to NorCal Sheltie Rescue after his “stray hold” at a Bay Area shelter was up. His most serious health concern is a diseased gall bladder, called a “mucocele.” His gall bladder needs to be removed. Since that will cost thousands of dollars we need an influx of donations or we won’t be able to help this little guy. Please donate if you can.

SNICKERS

Please note: Although we have special needs sponsorships all donations received for sponsorships are considered unrestricted funds for tax and accounting purposes. As a small non-profit it is very time-consuming tracking funds for any one particular dog. When a dog crosses the Rainbow Bridge, we must then return the restricted funds donated for that dog. Having unrestricted donations, we are able to use the funds on all rescued dogs. Thank you for your unrestricted donations. If you have questions, please contact us.

Ten year old Gabby came to us with her “sister” Brigid when her owner died. Gabby is a

highly intelligent, rather anxious girl who is deeply bonded with Brigid. Gabby is on medication

for anxiety, skin allergies and incontinence. She is prone to pneumonia. That said, she has

adapted well to her foster mom, Lynn, and to her changed circumstances.

GABBY

Hershey is a sweet senior boy with a very sensitive digestive system. Through trial and error

his foster mom has learned that he is can’t tolerate chicken in any form. Hershey and his

sibling, Snickers, came to Rescue from a local shelter when they were picked up after what

appeared to be days of running loose.

HERSHEY

Sequin is a lovable 13 year old senior girl. Her owner passed away leaving Sequin in need of great home.

SEQUIN