The Storm Shelter Sled Dogs Sanctuary and Rescue

11/11/2025

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Today is Veterans Day, a day to honor and thank all the brave people who have served and sacrificed for our country. We also want to recognize and appreciate the special role that animals play in the military and in the lives of veterans. Animals have been loyal companions, helpers, and heroes for soldiers throughout history, providing comfort, support, and protection. 🐾

11/10/2025

Business folks will usually recommend to rescues to not promote other rescues because it can take away from their success. I don't believe that to be true. I think that most all of us support the others and want to see them succeed. 🐾💖
If you don't follow Shannon at Emotional Rescue LLC, I strongly encourage you to do so. She takes a lot of dogs that are special needs/medical cases. They either heal and thrive or she makes their remaining time on this planet the best time possible and they pass with love and dignity. What she does is quite amazing. 🐾💖

Hello new people! Let me introduce Noodle, who came as a 4 week old puppy, covered in glue. She lost her eye sight and was in quite a bit of pain but got to ride around in my bathrobe like a baby Kangaroo. She's MUCH too big to fit now but still snuggles in. She's a permanent Sanctuary Dog and we invite you to follow us to see her daily adventures with her Special Needs friends.

11/10/2025

Good morning. I forgot to add in my post yesterday that Benny is about 5 years old, within a year of two of Millie, so we are hoping for a long and healthy friendship for them. 🐾💖 Since most of our dogs have their own theme song, of course Benny's is Benny and the Jets by Elton John.

11/10/2025

Some of you may remember Benny, the little pug/bulldog mix that we were fostering for Dr. G. Benny's owner had passed away fairly suddenly there was no one to take Benny. He had some skin issues and a few other possible health issues. So Dr. G was kind enough to take him and start trying to solve the health problems that he was having.
Even though a pug or pug mix is not the type of dog that we usually choose, we did adopt Millie from an animal control in the cities a couple of years ago. We believe Millie to be a pug/boxer(?) mix. Because Millie is slowly but surely going blind, she mostly stays upstairs where she won't blunder into a sleeping big dog. So when Benny came here we thought that we would put him near Millie. Millie is pretty selective with who her dog friends are, so we were keeping our fingers crossed. Happily they not only hit it off, they have become pretty good friends. One of the first few days that Benny was here, Millie had an upset tummy and was definitely not feeling well. Benny crawled out of his big, cushy bed to hang out next to his new buddy. Millie has even, at times, counted on Benny as her "seeing eye dog".
So, after a lot of discussion, Benny will be staying with us and becoming a Nelson! 🐾💖🐾💖 Obviously we were not looking for another dog, but we could not deny the bond that they have formed. Welcome Benny!! ❤🐾

11/09/2025

Happy Sunday! 23 and flurries here this a.m. 😊
I just wanted to take a moment to thank the people who are making donations to our pack. We have a few friends/family that send a check or donate to our paypal when they are able. We have a few people who collect old blankets and towels for us. A friend recently donated dozens of hard boiled eggs for the dogs - what a treat, we have them in the freezer for special days. A few weeks ago a friend was camping nearby and brought us some supplements and treats she had found that had been marked down, she is always watching for sales for us. This last week, a friend drove up from Minneapolis and met us in Duluth with kibble, canned food, treats and chews that she has been buying for us. Fundraisers are also helpful. And we always appreciate shares and your comments on our posts. Sometimes I get so busy, caught up in the care of all of these dogs, that I forget to say thank you. So thankyou to you all. 🥰🐾💖🐾
Things are tough in the rescue world right now - so anything that you can do to help out your local shelter, rescue, sanctuary or transport will be so appreciated. The price of dog and cat food and litter has risen drastically and pet food banks are running low or out. Everyone is doing what they can to help people be able to keep their pets during these difficult times.
So thank you again and have a great (snowy) Sunday. ❤🐾

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11/09/2025

We drove down to Hayward today to pick up some supplies that we found on Marketplace. Tato was our co-pawlot. 🐾💖

11/08/2025

11/02/2025

A rescue friend of ours needs all of your help........ She has been fostering these two wonderful dogs since last spring. She has put so much time and energy into being their savior. But she has no where to keep them over the winter. Before coming to Sandy, they were strictly outdoor dogs at a mushing kennel. But now they have learned how nice it is to come into the barn for the night or during bad weather. They have adapted wonderfully to being pets and she believes that they will make great indoor/outdoor dogs. Please, if you have been thinking about a dog, consider Rocky and Little Bit. And please share them with anyone that you can think of that might be looking for a couple of great companions. 🐾💖🐾💖
Please contact us and we will put you in touch with their foster mom. 🐾💖

10/30/2025

GMA needs to STOP praising Michael Vick- convicted animal abuser and all around ass. I read the court reports, he is a monster. 🤬
I just sent a message to GMA and encourage you all to do the same.

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10/27/2025

More happy dogs.......... 🐾💖🐾💖

10/27/2025

The pack was REALLY enjoying the sunshine today! 🐾💖🐾💖