Minnesota Sheltie Rescue

Halloween is a fun event for kids, but generally not for Shelties. Shelties are a breed with a high flight risk and frequent opening of doors increases the chances for an accidental escape. Even the more social Shelties may react out of the norm at the appearance of people in costumes. The best thing for your Sheltie is to keep him or her in another room with the door closed and a yummy Kong until the trick or treating is done.

Read these Halloween Safety Tips:

The Adoption Option, Eau Claire Humane Association Event: Saturday, October 9th, 11 AM to 3 PM at the Eau Claire County Expo Center

October is national Adopt-A-Dog month. Meet adoptable dogs from shelters and rescue groups from all over Western WI. Learn how to care for your new pet and watch Flyball demonstrations by the Chippewa Valley Wuff Pack. Representatives from local veterinarian clinics, trainers and groomers will be giving advice on how to care for your furry friends.

Jan Thiel
Jan Thiel was a long-time volunteer for Minnesota Sheltie Rescue, assisting with many administrative tasks, including beautifully handwritten thank you notes to our donors. She was a key volunteer at many events, including the annual reunion where she helped staff the merchandise area the last couple years. She fostered many shelties, and adopted four of her own: Gopher, Jacob (who passed to the Rainbow Bridge in 2006), Maddie and Lindy. Her superb organizational skills and can-do attitude contributed so much to our organization. She not only touched the lives of the many Shelties that came through her door, but she is counted as a dear friend to us all. Jan passed away in September 2010, and will be greatly missed by the Minnesota Sheltie Rescue family.

It's hard to believe it, but 2010 is drawing to a close...which means it's time to start thinking about the 2011 MN Sheltie Rescue Calendar!

So, get out your cameras and start snapping some shots of your Sheltie! Take a peak at our 2010 calendar for a little inspiration (http://www.cafepress.com/mnsrstore.82406529) and then send in your Sheltie photos to be considered for the 2011 calendar.

Submissions:
Email to: blueflowerpup AT gmail DOT com

CONFESSIONS OF A RESCUE SHELTIE:
{Looking in on the world of a rescue Shetland Sheepdog}

By “The Bruce’s Robby of the Burns” (or just plain”Robby”)

[A Note to the Reader] – I want you to know that my human Dad is helping me with this story. You see, because this story is meant for humans to read, I need his help with human language and the special ways they have of looking at things. He is pretty good at translating “dog” into “human”, and so I am using him to help tell you what I am thinking and what I want you to know. So, here goes.

Looking for an easy-keeper? Then Prince is your man. Prince has been well cared for his whole life. He is a happy, well-adjusted Sheltie boy just waiting for his forever family. He loves going for walks, riding in a car, running and playing outside in a fenced yard, and playing fetch with his toys. Prince is a loyal companion and would prefer to be your only pet. Prince has been patiently waiting for his forever family, and we're all a little stumped why this great guy has had to wait so long...he's truly a prince among Shelties!