Sheltie Rescue of East Tennessee is affiliated with the American Shetland Sheepdog Association's national rescue group.  We are a small group of dedicated volunteers in the East Tennessee area that find loving, safe homes for displaced Shelties.  When a Sheltie comes into our rescue he/she is placed in a foster home.  While there, the physical needs, personal characteristics, and emotional stability of the dog is assessed.  Foster parents work on any training that’s needed such as basic obedience and manners, crate training, socialization, and housebreaking.  To help insure good matches, all adoptions include a two week introduction period.  If for any reason during that time you decide a good match has not been made, the dog is to be returned to us and your adoption fee will be returned.

Unfortunately, we've had to raise our standard adoption fees due to increased vet and transportation costs.  Our new fees range from $250 for puppies and young dogs 0-3 years of age to as low as $100 for seniors and special needs dogs.  Special discounts may be made on a case by case basis.

Sending us an Adoption Application is the first step.  Instructions are at the top of the Adoption Application page.

All Shelties placed through us are required to be inside dogs and must have a fenced area for exercise.  Buried, electronic fences are not acceptable.  Although they will contain some breeds, they don’t work well for Shelties nor will they keep dogs or other animals out of the fenced area.

Special Needs Shelties

Information on our special needs dogs can be found on our You Can Help page.

Our Shelties are up-to-date on shots, Heartworm negative, started on heartworm preventative, have dentals if necessary, and are spayed or neutered before being placed.

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