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Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue Many of these Shelties come from shelters as strays or turn-ins by owners who can no longer care for them. Others are relinquished directly to rescue.
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Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue (NVSR) is an all volunteer non-profit organization formed to rescue, rehabilitate, and place Shelties in need of care in our service area. For answers to many common questions, please check our website at www.NVSR.org/

NVSR takes in Shelties from all over Virginia, and also helps with Shelties in West Virginia, Washington DC, Delaware, and Maryland. Reasons for r

elinquishment range from the truly tragic to the maddeningly frivolous. Most have the potential to become very loving pets, though many carry physical and/or emotional 'baggage' from their problematic pasts. Frequently, a sheltie who does poorly in one family situation will thrive when placed in a different home. Upon arrival into the rescue group, the dog receives a full veterinary examination, including spay/neuter if necessary; vaccinations and necessary diagnostic tests, including heartworm. The dog is then placed in a temporary foster home where he will be carefully evaluated. Foster families work on correcting whatever problems exist (including basic training) and provide a sense of security and stability during the transition period. Every effort is made to make sure that the right dog is placed in the right home. Each dog has its own personality and is unique in his own way. Because of this, not every sheltie will fit in just any home. NVSR is committed to finding forever homes for our Shelties.

What’s on your Sheltie’s Christmas list?  Help keep your Sheltie safe.
15/12/2024

What’s on your Sheltie’s Christmas list? Help keep your Sheltie safe.

For more ways to keep your Sheltie safe, go to Minnesota Sheltie Rescue ‘s web page and read "Prevention of a Lost Sheltie".

Be sure to print out a copy for those who will be in charge of your Sheltie's care while you are away. Be sure to get your sitter a baby gate what will fit their exit door. The number one reason Shelties go missing in the care of a pet sitter is they "bolted out an opened door".

🔗: http://www.mnsheltierescue.org/LostShelties

14/12/2024

With all of the different types of ice melts, we often get asked about which products are best for our pets. The thing is…there is no such thing as 100% pet-safe ice melts. There are only “less harmful” options. View the graphic for more information and if you have any questions or concerns, consult with your family veterinarian.

📣 Hear ye, hear ye! The Winter 2024 edition of The Sheltie Spin is here! Have you received your copy yet? Stay in the lo...
13/12/2024

📣 Hear ye, hear ye! The Winter 2024 edition of The Sheltie Spin is here!

Have you received your copy yet? Stay in the loop with all things NVSR!

🌟 The Sheltie Spin keeps our adopters, volunteers, and friends up-to-date with monthly e-newsletters featuring:

✅ Current NVSR activities
✅ Interesting Sheltie resources
✅ Adorable photos of recent intakes

Want to join our email list? Click here:
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Read this months addition here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qPKrHlmuopzAeKQdeD5wICiroegxuHa4/view

💌 Plus, don’t miss our hard copy editions! Published every June and December, they’re packed with heartwarming stories, updates on adopted Shelties, volunteer highlights, and more. Want it delivered to your mailbox? email NVSR @ [email protected]

Read past issues and get inspired! 🐶💙

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12/12/2024

🎄Christmas is 2️⃣ weeks away! Do you have a way to prevent your Sheltie from "bolting out an opened door?"

🚪The #2 reason Shelties go missing is they "bolted out an opened door." This turns into the #1 reason over a holiday such as Christmas. Shy, recently adopted & puppy mill survivors are at a higher risk of running out the door as guests arrive & leave. Even a Sheltie who has been in your home for years can and has run out an opened door.

Keep them safe as guests arrive & leave by:

🎅 Placing them in their crate and let them enjoy "their" holiday in a quiet room such as a bedroom.

🎅 Per the picture: See the options for gates that are available for various size openings to keep your Sheltie(s) safely away from opening doors.

🎅Going away for Christmas and leaving your Sheltie with a pet sitter? Buy a baby gate to fit their area before the door. Your vacation will be more enjoyable.

10/12/2024
ADOPTION PENDING!BaileyHandsome Bailey is a 4-year-old tri-colored Sheltie (black, tan, and white) with a heart full of ...
09/12/2024

ADOPTION PENDING!

Bailey

Handsome Bailey is a 4-year-old tri-colored Sheltie (black, tan, and white) with a heart full of love. He is leash-trained and impeccably house trained. He never has accidents in the house and never destroys anything when left alone. While he is crate trained, his foster mom finds no reason to confine him to a crate. Foster mom says, “This sweet boy is the perfect mix of elegance and charm.” He knows basic commands like “heel,” “stay,” “sit,” and “no.” Bailey’s health is excellent, and he is ready to bring joy to a new family.

Bailey does best in a calm, peaceful environment due to his sensitivity to loud noises. A home with a securely fenced yard and a female Sheltie companion to play with would be ideal. Bailey is partial to female humans but will bond with men, too, if they are gentle and work patiently to gain his trust. Because of boisterous children in his past who teased him, he avoids kids and would be happiest in a home with no young children.

Bailey is a very affectionate dog who asks for cuddles in the morning and loves to sleep on his humans’ bed where he feels warm and safe. You won’t need an alarm clock with Bailey in the house. He is ready to go out every morning at 6:30am and is very vocal about it. He does have a loud bark which he uses to alert his humans to any indoor threats or important upcoming events like breakfast and dinner. His playful nature shines in the right environment where he feels safe and loved. Bailey loves to sit on the couch and watch TV with his family.

Bailey has been neutered and brought up to date on all vaccinations and preventatives. NVSR gave him a professional dental cleaning, so he now boasts shiny white teeth to go with his shiny coat. This wonderful boy will do best in a patient, experienced home where someone is home most of the day. He is a very social dog who needs to be near his humans. He will not thrive in a home where he is left home alone all day while the humans go off to work or school. His intelligence and loyalty make him a fantastic companion, and he is eager to find a family that matches his gentle, loving nature.

Bailey is . . . . . 4 years old, weighs 25 pounds and is 17 inches tall. His adoption fee is $350.

Grady has been adopted!Guess who’s off to live his best life? Sweet Grady! 🎉 This lovable pup had one wish for Santa—a f...
08/12/2024

Grady has been adopted!

Guess who’s off to live his best life? Sweet Grady! 🎉 This lovable pup had one wish for Santa—a family to call his own—and boy, did Santa deliver! 🎅💝 Grady’s heart is bursting with joy as he starts his forever adventure with his new family. 🐾✨ Dreams really do come true! 🌟🎄

Baby it’s cold outside! Protect your pet from the cold weather.
05/12/2024

Baby it’s cold outside! Protect your pet from the cold weather.

As temperatures drop, make sure you have what you need to protect your pets from the cold weather! Here’s a winter clothing guide for dogs to help dog parents determine what their dogs need, depending on the temperature!

More info here: https://aercmn.com/winter-clothing-guide-for-dogs

UPDATE as of 12.3.24No sightings of Ella in the last 24 hours but tracking dogs indicated Ella's scent was staying/conce...
04/12/2024



UPDATE as of 12.3.24

No sightings of Ella in the last 24 hours but tracking dogs indicated Ella's scent was staying/concentrated in particular area of N Arlington, VA in the area that she was last seen.

Sheltie and all pet owners please be on the look out for Ella. Ella is likely in survival mode, very scared she will not likely come to anyone.

Please share this post. Let bring Ella home!



Arlington, VA friends, Ella is lost. Last seen Lorcom LN and Military Rd. Please share this post for Ella’s family and be on the look out for Ella.

 Arlington, VA friends, Ella is lost.   Last seen Lorcom LN and Military Rd.  Please share this post for Ella’s family a...
30/11/2024



Arlington, VA friends, Ella is lost. Last seen Lorcom LN and Military Rd. Please share this post for Ella’s family and be on the look out for Ella.

NVSR volunteers hope you have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving.
29/11/2024

NVSR volunteers hope you have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving.

Great advice Lost Shelties MN
26/11/2024

Great advice Lost Shelties MN

🛠🧰 Do you have a repair person coming to work in your home? Tuck your Sheltie safely in their crate while the work is being done. Don't leave it to the repair person, even if it's someone you know, to keep your Sheltie from not bolting out an opened door.

"an ounce of prevention" Never say never.

26/11/2024
🐾 Today is Thankful for My Dog Day! 🐶💖 Because life is simply better with a wagging tail, a cold nose, and unconditional...
25/11/2024

🐾 Today is Thankful for My Dog Day! 🐶💖 Because life is simply better with a wagging tail, a cold nose, and unconditional love by my side. My Shelties remind me every day what pure joy looks like—whether it's their happy spins, their "talking," or their knack for finding the coziest nap spots. 🛋️✨

Drop a 🐕‍🦺 if you're as thankful for your furry best friend as I am! Let's share the love and celebrate the pups who make our lives PAW-some! 🐕💕



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