Max (L) and Riot (Rt):
Both in their senior years, Max was rescued by Susan from the Yolo County Shelter a few years ago. In August 2006, Susan agreed to care for the VERY shy and beautiful boy, Riot. Riot was one of 8 shelties who came into our rescue program in one day from an animal control case in Yolo County. Also pictured on this page are Puff, Sheena and Superman, three more of these extremely shy and and so-very-sweet “Yolo” Shelties who have found love and sanctuary with wonderful patient, loving and kind adopters. |
Superman (L) and Sheena White Wing (Rt):
Superman has this to say, “Have you seen the picture of Riot and his friend Max? Well, I am a kennel mate of his from the Yolo bunch. I am a shy gentleman who had the pleasure of meeting up with one of my “Yolo sisters,” Sheena White Wing, a few months ago. Would we recognize each other? You bet we did! Thank you all for supporting us recycled canines. At first I thought I would have to leave my new home, like a some of my pals. My family says I need to stay to help others find a place of peace until only the best family comes along for him/her. It has been so good to see such happy matches. Just like I found my super adopters.”
We say, “Power On, Superman.”
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When Chip was turned in by his owner, he was covered with engorged ticks. Otherwise healthy, he was adopted after a short stay in foster care. His sweetheart disposition has won him many friends and a loving home with Peggy and John in Elk Grove.
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Cody spent his first six years with a family in the country, so when he was adopted to a city couple, he struggled at first to adjust. After a few months under the loving care of John and Nancy, he has learned some new routines, which include daily walks in Golden Gate Park and accompanying his owners when they run errands. He’s also adapted to the family cat and is giving his owners as much love as he’s getting.
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Punky is a feisty little dog who had trouble relating to large men. Fortunately, his adopters Pat & Mark went to great lengths to train him to be a good citizen. He gets along well with his Sheltie companion Jewel, and thinks he has found a special home with all the loving attention he’s getting.
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Wesley is a sweet boy who came out of the Auburn shelter with very few manners but a huge heart. He loves people and dogs and wants to be the center of activity in the household. He was adopted by Richard and Lance, who report that he’s doing very well in adjusting to his new home after being on the streets.
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Luke is one lucky boy to have found the perfect adopters! Full of energy and wanting nothing more than to play, his new owners Larry & Rose keep him well exercised and entertained. He has brought them much joy and continues to impress them with his intelligence, eagerness to please, and good looks.
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Rocky was donated to Sheltie Rescue by a breeder. Although raised with other dogs, he was not socialized with people and developed into a shy, withdrawn dog with no visible personality. When adopted, he went to doggie day care and agility classes, where he met many other dogs and their owners. Eventually, he earned his Canine Good Citizen certificate and went on to become a Certified Therapy Dog through Therapy Dogs International. He now holds a part-time job at a local health care facility, where he has many friends among the assisted living, dementia, and skilled nursing patients. He also serves as foster brother for many rescue Shelties who come into his home for rehabilitation prior to adoption.
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Bo, the Golden Retriever, and Rocky, the bi-black Sheltie, serve as foster brothers to many rescue Shelties in need of vet care, rehabilitation, socialization, and training prior to adoption.
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Penny was a very shy girl when relinquished to Sheltie Rescue by her owner. She had never been socialized with people, although she tolerated other dogs. Her new owner, Kathy, reports slow but steady progress in adjusting not only to her new home but also to her 'office', her play dates, and her many outings. A lovely dog, she is becoming more confident every day and thriving under Kathy's loving care.
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Hannah (aka Salli/Mitzi) is doing very well. In the picture she’s the third dog on the right with a teal leash. Hannah is a happy and playful old girl. We’re guessing she’s around 12 years old. She is enjoying life very much right now, without a worry in the world. Her newly cleaned teeth make her feel even peppier! We recently took in another older Sheltie, a 9 year old male. His owner since he was a puppy decided that he was not getting enough attention so she called me. He’s another poor Sheltie with bad teeth. He pants and drinks much, too much water. I am worried about his kidneys, but soon he won't have a worry in the world either. We'll get him taken care of! Yes, the vet bills hurt, but they are all worth it. Take good care and keep saving all those wonderful Shelties!
...Frank and Lucie, No. California |
| PUFF This from Puff's adopter: "I want to tell you a story about Puff. Yesterday my grandchildren were over to decorate my Christmas tree. Stacey (shown in the photo) was in my bedroom playing with Puff. She faked a fall down on the floor. Puff went over and pawed her and she stayed real quiet. When she did not respond, he came rushing and barking into the dining room where I was and ran back to Stacey so I would follow him. He thought Stacey needed help. Just like Lassie! She started laughing but it really warmed my heart to know he is so smart and caring and he knew there was a possible problem. We are all enjoying Puff so much. . .He is barking more -- just to get me trained -- and to let me know what he wants whether it is outside or food. Of course he thinks he should have food every time I go into the kitchen. I do give him small treats sometimes. He loves the tiny raw carrots. I never knew that dogs would eat carrots until I read your articles. He knows when I start getting ready for bed so he jumps up on the bed and waits for me. What a wonderful companion you allowed me to have. I just can't thank you enough... Have a Merry Christmas and New Year... God bless you for your work with Shelties. Always, Mary" (Fresno) |
HARLEY is an 8 year old neutered sable and white male Sheltie. He gains a new little Sheltie sister in his new Benicia home with Judy and Brian.
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ARROW (formerly Rosie) is a happy girl in Folsom. Here's what her new family writes us, "Arrow is doing great. We just love her! She is a happy, gentle dog. So good with kids and with our Border Collie, Tippy, too. Nine year old Joseph has taken her to three obedience classes and they both are doing great. His big goal is to do agility with her. I'm sure she'll be super. He was the star of the week in his class this week and made arrangements with his teacher for me to bring Arrow into the class to meet everyone. She was so calm. He demonstrated her sit, down, recall and shake hands. He showed his classmates how he's been training her to focus on him using a clicker. She never took her eyes off of him. I've taken her to the dog park with Tippy and met our other dog buddies there several times. She mixes it up with the robust Aussies no problem. I think she's a natural herder. She runs out, circles around the other dogs and then cuts and weaves in front of them all the way back in. She's very "prancey" too. I've got her all brushed out now. I did it little bits at a time with lots of love, praise and treats and thinning shears. She's so happy to be brushed now pain free. You'll be glad to know she enjoys it and even lets Joseph brush her! Arrow has definitely found the right home. We just love her!!
Thanks for everything. If Joseph's twin brother catches the bug and starts saving for his own dog, I'll be in touch! All the best, Tish" (Folsom)
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| SCOOTER is a wonderful success story. He came into Rescue with a badly fractured front leg. We worked with the wonderful folks at Blue Ravine Animal Hospital in Folsom, to have it surgically repaired. He was lovingly fostered and rehabilitated physically, mentally and emotionally in the very special foster home of Clif and Terry. Scooter is gradually gaining the confidence to use that leg again with the loving encouragment of his new adopter guardians, Kevin and Carol of Santa Maria. |
| JOE came to us in cooperation with Cattle Dog Rescue. Joe's owner's new bride thought it would be better for Joe to find a new family, so Joe went into foster care with a great guy named, Jon, and his family. We found Joe through the wonderful networking that happens in the rescue world and Joe found his new mom in Johanna, seen here cuddling Joe, who has been officially renamed JoJo. Joe knows he has truly gone to "Sheltie Shangri La," with his great new mom and dad and forever home in Newport Beach. |
| The beguiling 12+ year old KYRIE has found her forever home with John and Joan in El Dorado Hills. She is the pampered darling of the household and is looking forward to her promised dental work so her "pearly whites" will feel better and her breath will be kissing sweet. (We've been told that Kyrie is an expert with soft Sheltie kisses.) She was rescued from certain death at the Peninsula Humane Society due to the proactive intervention of her fairy godmothers, Vicki and Nicola. Vicki, Kyrie's foster mom, was diligent at spoiling Kyrie with lots of good things to eat in the effort to put some meat on her skinny little frame. Kyrie is now filling out and looking even prettier. While she has been grateful for the warm hospitality of Vicki and Bob and their two bi-black Sheltie girls, Kyrie now basks in the warm love from her new family. |
12 1/2 year old PRINCE was pulled out of the night drop box at the Yolo County Animal Shelter. We know his name and age due to his microchip. The original owner could not be located due to outdated contact information, so little 13 lb. Prince entered our foster care program. He had walking pneumonia and horribly decayed teeth and infected gums. The pneumonia has cleared up and his oral surgery is done. All of his remaining (14) teeth had to be extracted, but his sweet spirit wasn't daunted.
Prince is such a darling little guy his foster mom and dad fell completely in love with him and adopted him to permanently join their family. He also gains two Sheltie brothers. Prince can be found doing "zoomies" now and then through his new forever home. He's feeling good and knows he's loved!
If you would like to participate in our foster care program, please contact our rescue coordinator at rescue@sacshelties.org |
| GINA is living happily in Fairfield with her new family including two new brothers -- one human and one Sheltie! |
HOLLY: Out for a walk one day, Liz and Jim spied a tiny face peering out from among rock outcroppings. Upon further investigation, they discovered a wary and possibly injured Sheltie. Every day Liz brought food and water and kept the little dog company, but one day the dog disappeared. A few months later, the dog reappeared in the same neighborhood, hiding during the day and searching for food during the night. When she saw the dog in her side yard, Liz put out food and water for her but could not get close enough to catch her. Finally, Liz and a neighbor were successful in capturing her, but the cornered and panic-stricken dog bit the neighbor during the process. They took her to the Auburn Animal Shelter, where she was quarantined for a week and labeled a "biter."
Fortunately, the Shelter contacted Sheltie Rescue, who quickly placed the dog in foster care and assessed her temperament and suitability for adoption. Six weeks later, following a vet checkup, spay procedure, two baths, regular meals, socialization, and lots of TLC, Holly was adopted by Liz and Jim, the couple who originally befriended her. A thoroughly sweet and affectionate little girl, Holly (renamed Sheldon) has found a wonderful forever home with the kind couple who first noticed her plight in the fields around Folsom Auburn Road in Folsom and later got her the attention she so desperately needed. |
| CAGNEY came to us when his owner had to move to an apartment, fortunately he found a wonderful home with Carol who's giving him a country home complete with ducks, horses and other critters to keep him company! |
BUDDY This in from Buddy's new mom, "Just wanted to say hello, send you some recent pictures, and give you an update on Buddy! He has done so well with housebreaking and he is so well behaved that we no longer crate him at night! Buddy likes routines and does well with the morning potty routine that we established. He knows so many commands already. He knows sit, stay, wait, leave-it, down, "bang" (lie on his side), shake, "other hand" shake the other hand), turn left (turn in a circle to the left), heel, "go to bed". Next we'll teach him to turn a circle to the right! We've taught Buddy to stay in the kitchen doorway when I answer the door so that he won't run off while I am at the door or scare a small child. People are always so impressed to see him sitting so nicely while I am at the door. He won't leave unless we put a leash on him. He is well mannered: doesn't steal food, doesn't jump on people. He doesn't like to fetch, so we are able to take him onto the tennis courts with us. Buddy is happy just to play with the kids. Any other dog would be in a frenzy watching all the tennis balls go by! Buddy's weight is just perfect and we brush his teeth often. Buddy's not sure how he feels about his teeth getting brushed, but we are slowly getting him used to it. My dad loves dogsitting when we are away. He walks Buddy twice a day and gives us an update while we are gone. All the older people in the neighborhood stop to pet Buddy and my dad is as proud as can be to show him off. He's the one who couldn't bear to crate Buddy at night. That's how we found out that Buddy has become completely dependable. Hope all is well with you." Gwen C. and family, Burlingame
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| TIM and SMOKEY got to stay together when the Jolly family in Sacramento decided two is always better than one! |
| OLIVER was adopted by Pat and her husband in Sparks, Nevada. He even got a little Sheltie brother in the bargain! |
