Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue

21/01/2025

Warrenton Kennel Club

www.nvsr.org to read Tin's full Bio

19/01/2025

Did you know even small amounts of alcohol can be dangerous for pets? From alcoholic beverages and hand sanitizers to yeast dough and rotten fruits, many common items can cause alcohol poisoning in our furry friends. Watch for symptoms like vomiting, disorientation, or drooling. If you suspect your pet has been exposed, seek veterinary care immediately!

🐾 Stay informed and keep your pets safe! Check out Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota for more information.






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19/01/2025

With the bitter cold weather upon us, here are some tips to help keep your pets warm, safe, and comfortable.

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16/01/2025

https://youtu.be/bFX3cbGgOwc

Run Tin Run! Tin the puppy, is in search for his forever home. Do you have the energy to keep up with this pup?

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16/01/2025

Be mindful of “frosty paws”

🥶🐾Be outside with your Sheltie when they are pottying in these cold temps.

🧊❤️These fluctuating temps make for some cold potty breaks! Be there for them like they are ALWAYS there for you.

"an ounce of prevention" Never say never.

14/01/2025

Hi there! We’re Tin, Harley, and Espo, and we’re still searching for our forever homes! Want to get to know us better? Visit www.nvsr.org to check out our bios and see more of our photos. If you think we’d be a perfect match, please submit an application—we’d love to meet you! 🐾

12/01/2025

Winter Accessories and Pet Safety Reminder:

As the colder months approach, be cautious of winter items like gloves, scarves, hats, and socks that pets might chew on or swallow. These items can cause serious gastrointestinal blockages or upset if ingested.

Look for these warning signs of GI upset:

🐾Vomiting, especially multiple episodes
🐾Severe abdominal pain
🐾Blood in stool or vomit
🐾Unwillingness to eat for 24 hours
🐾Lethargy

If you notice any of these signs, contact your veterinarian or an emergency animal hospital immediately. Keep all winter accessories out of your pet’s reach to help prevent accidents and keep your furry friends safe!

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Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota

12/01/2025

ADOPTED

Big news for Hamish (formerly known as Espo)!

This sweet Sheltie has found his forever home, and NVSR couldn’t be happier for him! His new family is ready to spoil him with love, playtime, long walks, and maybe even some fun obedience classes

Here’s to many happy tail wags and new adventures for Hamish in his perfect new home!

Espo’s Journey: From Kennels to Cuddles! Espo is ready to search for his forever home.

Sweet little Espo is now enjoying a life of leisure and pampering in his foster home after several years as a stud dog. He bonded very quickly with his foster parents and loves to be cuddled and brushed. He happily plays and runs around the large, fenced yard at his foster home, but he wants his foster mom to go out with him. He walks on a leash outside the yard but has not had much experience being “out and about.” He is somewhat reserved about meeting strangers and seeing cars close by. More practice on leash walks will give him more confidence. He rides in the car quietly in a crate or doggie car harness.

Espo is a “Velcro” dog inside, and he follows his foster mom closely from room to room. He always assumes he is welcome to sit on the sofa with his foster parents. He is not particularly happy to share his privileged position on the furniture with the other dogs in his foster home. He does, however, expect the other dogs to share their toys with him. While he seemed to have no experience with toys when he arrived, Espo has recently taken an interest in stuffed animals after watching the other dogs enjoy playing with them.

Espo came to NVSR underweight and very much in need of professional dental treatment. He also was intact and had a tendency to mark both inside and outside. Once he was neutered, however, the marking ceased. Having lived most of his life in an outdoor kennel, however, he still needed to be housetrained just as a young puppy would. His foster parents take him outside every few hours during the day and praise him lavishly when he eliminates in the approved places. This smart little guy is catching on quickly. Espo is reliably crate-trained and never soils his crate.

Espo is very food-motivated and gained weight steadily once his teeth were cleaned and the diseased ones were removed. Perhaps because he was getting inadequate nutrition before coming to NVSR, Espo wakes up at 5am each morning barking for his breakfast. He will sometimes also try to grab treats intended for the other dogs.

The ideal home for Espo would have at least one loving human who is home most of the day and prepared to spend a lot of time playing with him, taking him for walks, teaching him basic commands and perhaps enrolling him in a basic obedience course. He could be very happy as an only dog but would also be fine with another dog that was not too domineering. He does love to run off leash and thus needs a fenced yard. He is also fine with cats. He has little experience with children and is somewhat afraid of them. Because he is so small and slender, we do not recommend him for a family with small children who might inadvertently injure him.

We do not really know Espo’s age. He has been owned by at least two breeders and was said to be about nine years old. His experienced foster parents suspect he is younger, however. He races easily up and down stairs, leaps gracefully up on furniture, and is very playful and energetic. As his experienced foster mom says, “Espo is a lovable little gentleman who deserves to have a wonderful home. He is a sweetheart!”

Espo is …………..around 7-9 years old, weighs 17 pounds, and is 15 inches tall. His fee is $350.

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09/01/2025

Please check your fence line, it only takes one small leap.

Remember to check your fence line!

09/01/2025

Great advice

If your Sheltie goes missing, hand a flyer to your Postal Carrier and all delivery people (food, parcels, newspapers, etc). They are in the area almost daily and most likely will keep an eye out. 👀📩

08/01/2025

Shelties: the ultimate guardians of the universe, even from 500 miles away!

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07/01/2025

January is National Walk Your Dog Month! This month-long observance encourages dog owners to kick off the new year by staying active with their furry companions. Walking your dog has numerous benefits for both you and your pup, including:

Benefits for Dogs:

🐾 Physical exercise to maintain a healthy weight.
🐾 Mental stimulation from exploring new sights and smells.
🐾 Behavioral improvements from burning off excess energy.
🐾 Strengthened bond with their owner.

Benefits for Owners:

🐾 Improved cardiovascular health.
🐾 Stress reduction from spending time outdoors and with your pet.
🐾 A sense of routine and mindfulness.

Since January can be chilly, here are some tips for walking your dog in winter:

🐾 Dress for warmth: Invest in a dog coat or sweater for breeds sensitive to the cold.
🐾 Protect paws: Use paw balm or booties to shield against ice, salt, and snow.
🐾 Stay visible: Shorter days mean more walks in low light, so use reflective gear for you and your dog.
🐾 Shorten walks if necessary: Opt for shorter, more frequent walks to prevent overexposure to the cold.

Are you doing anything special for your Shelties during National Walk Your Dog Month?

07/01/2025

A dogs unconditional love and silent support can be incredible. It's a touching reminder of why dogs are often considered a person's best friend.

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07/01/2025

Sheltie winter wonderland: snowflakes, smiles, and tails wagging in the frosty fun!

06/01/2025

Winter Weather Pet Safety Tips from Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota

As temperatures drop and the snow falls, keep your furry friends safe with these tips. Stay proactive and keep your Sheltie cozy and safe this winter!

03/01/2025

If you’re ready for endless tail wags, puppy kisses, and a loyal companion, then meet Tin, the sweetest little bundle of joy looking for his forever home!

Are you hoping to start off 2025 with more fun in your life and maybe a really rewarding challenge? Adopting little Tin might be the answer for you. This little guy is one of the most wonderful puppies to come into NVSR in many years. Extraordinarily well-socialized, Tin loves all humans and all dogs and adjusts quickly to new situations.

Tin’s foster mom, NVSR’s “puppy expert,” has fostered dozens of puppies and still marvels at Tin's special attributes. She finds Tin
to be a highly intelligent Sheltie who learns quickly and delights in training sessions. He is motivated easily by both food and praise. Foster mom notes, “Tin will need firm but gentle leadership from someone experienced in the way a Sheltie thinks to keep his exuberance channeled properly.”

Tin is fast and agile and loves to run, cut around obstacles, and do vertical leaps. He must have a large, fenced yard, and an active canine playmate would take some of the pressure off his humans to exercise and entertain him. Foster mom says, “It is hard to tire him out. I can see him racing through an obstacle course, home or professional, with unlimited joy.” When playing chase with the much bigger dogs in his foster home, he has no difficulty keeping up and often outlasting them. He is a very promising candidate for dog sports when he grows up.

Much as he loves to be outside and to run, Tin is also a very affectionate puppy who enjoys being held and snuggled by anyone from neighbors to veterinary staff. Given appropriate toys, Tin has shown no tendency to chew belongings of others, to dig in the yard, or to be destructive in any way inside or out. His foster parents always supervise him, but they seldom have to correct him. He loves to explore and to be in the center of any action. While he is learning many commands, “come” is the one instruction he often resists because he is reluctant to give up his investigations and come inside for a nap. Because his original owner taught him to eliminate inside on “puppy pads,” Tin has also been reluctant to make the transition to eliminating outside. Following the model of other resident dogs, however, he is gradually learning that only outdoor elimination earns lavish praise and treats.

Tin is now ready to continue his puppyhood with a loving forever family. He must have a large, securely fenced yard and at least one human who is home most of the day and prepared to spend a great deal of time continuing his training and teaching him proper boundaries. Carefully supervised children over the age of five would be welcome, and an active canine playmate would provide a happier life for Tin and an easier life for the humans. As his foster mom notes, “The beauty of Tin is that working with him pays off immediately in so many ways.”

Tin is…14 weeks old, 11 pounds, and 12 inches at the shoulder. His adoption fee is $450.

Visit www.nvsr.org for more information.

02/01/2025

Winter Safety Alert for Dog Owners! 🐾

As winter sets in and icy conditions become a concern, many of us use salt or de-icing products to keep walkways safe. But did you know that some of these can be harmful to our furry friends?

Here’s why you should be cautious:

🧂 Chemical Burns: Salt and other de-icing chemicals can irritate or burn your dog’s paw pads, causing pain and discomfort.

🐾 Ingestion Risks: Dogs often lick their paws after walking, which could lead to them ingesting harmful chemicals, potentially causing stomach upset or more severe health issues.

👣 Traction Troubles: Salt crystals can lodge between their toes, making walking painful and increasing the risk of slips or falls.

How to Protect Your Pup

1. Pet-Safe De-Icers: Use dog-friendly, non-toxic de-icing products around your home.

2. Booties or Paw Wax: Protect those paws with booties or a paw wax barrier before heading out.

3. Paw Check & Clean: After each walk, rinse and dry your dog’s paws to remove salt or residue.

4. Keep Fur Trimmed: Trim the hair around your dog’s paws to prevent ice or salt from clinging to it.

Let’s keep our pups safe this winter while enjoying the season! Share this post to spread awareness and help more dog lovers protect their furry friends.






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02/01/2025

National Pet Travel Safety Day, celebrated on January 2nd, is a great reminder to keep our furry companions safe and comfy when hitting the road, skies, or trails. Whether you’re heading out on a weekend getaway or a cross-country adventure, your pet’s safety should always be a top priority.

Here are some practical tips to make traveling with your pet a breeze:

🐾 Buckle Up: Use a cozy, well-ventilated crate or a pet seatbelt to keep them secure. It's not just safer— It keeps them from wandering into your lap while you drive and protects them if you need to stop suddenly.
🐾 Pack Like a Pro: Don’t forget their favorite toy, some snacks, water, and any meds they might need. A touch of home can ease travel jitters.
🐾 No Solo Adventures: NEVER leave your pet alone in a car. Too hot? Too cold? It’s always too risky.
🐾 ID, Please!: Double-check their tags and microchip info. If they wander off, you’ll want a quick reunion.
🐾 Vet-Approved: A quick check-up before a big trip ensures they’re healthy and ready for the journey.
🐾 Stretch & Sniff Stops: Plan pit stops for potty breaks, a quick stroll, and maybe a sniff of the fresh air. Always double leash your pet—one attached to their collar and one to a harness—for extra safety!

Traveling with pets can be a wonderful bonding experience. With just a little extra planning, your next adventure can be a safe and tail-wagging success!

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