All pets
are up to date with routine shots, have dentals if needed and are already house and crate trained unless otherwise
stated. No pets will be available for adoption until they are spayed or neutered. Please read
our Home page, it will answer most of your questions.
If you are interested in one
of our Shelties, please fill out and include an Adoption Application. It will help us to know which of our dogs will fit your family and life style. Many
of our dogs are not placed on the available page or are adopted within a day of being on the available page because we have
the perfect home approved and waiting.
See our home page for just
a few of the reasons we do not approve buried electronic fencing.
If
there is a notation under the dog's name that says "***Adoption Pending***" the dog is on a two week trial at
a new home. If the trial doesn't work out our webmaster will remove that notice ASAP. If you are interested
in a dog that is adoption pending please wait for that to change before inquiring about the dog.
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Sadie
Sadie is a gorgeous sable merle sheltie
that just turned 1 yr. old in July 09. She is still very much a puppy and is a very active little girl. We think Sadie is
a good performance prospect and would love to learn agility or obedience. Sadie loves to play with adults, children,
and other dogs. She does tend to play a little rough and can make a pest of herself at times, but with patience, a lot of
love, and obedience training, she will be a wonderful companion sheltie. She's doing very well with her leash
training. Sadie always wants to be in your lap or at least touching you when she sleeps. This little girl desperately
wants to find that special person or family to love and make their home her forever home.
If you can make Sadie's
dreams come true, please contact Gail at gail@sheltierescueetn.com
UPDATE 11-11-09: Sadie has been tested
with sheep and shows great interest in herding but would love agility, obedience, fly ball or any of the performance or competition
activities. Her long legs and speed make her a natural. If you are looking for a dog
to perform and compete with Sadie is your girl! She's a diamond just waiting to for the right person to help her sparkle.
Lisa
Lisa is aprox 7 years old, 16 inches and about 28 pounds. She tries very hard to do what she
is asked to do, but she doesn't always know what that is. That is because she was used as a breeder in Missouri until she was five. She
now likes going for walks on a leash, doesn't mind riding in the car, and explores the home if we go for a visit. She
moves from room to room to be close to her people when they change activities. She loves sitting on the couch, crates easily,
and likes being groomed. She is housebroken, gets along well with other dogs, and she probably will ignore
cats. She will be a fine companion for someone who needs a quiet pet and who can offer her a quiet home.
Each day she becomes more affectionate and responsive, and the reward for working with this Sheltie will
be great.
UPDATE: Lisa
is returning to us after Thanksgiving and will be available soon. Her info will be updated after we have a chance to evaluate
her again. For more information about Lisa contact Joyce: joyce@sheltierescueetn.com
Koda/Kona
Koda
was turned out by his former owner and hit by a car. When a neighbor tried to return him, his owner refused
to take him back so he was taken to a vet who in turn called rescue. He had to have surgery to repair a
broken leg but his vet says he will be as good as new in a couple of months. He is a beautiful shaded sable
and white boy. Koda’s large for a Sheltie at about 21 inches tall and a bit thin at 36 lbs but at
3 years old he is fully grown. His size just means there is more of him to love.
Koda is
a very loving boy that has never met a stranger. His loving nature and good humor has been apparent even
when in severe pain. He loves interacting with his foster family and really wants to play but that will
have to wait until his vet says his leg is healed. He isn't neutered yet but will be as soon as possible
and before being adopted.
We’ll add updates as he progresses so come back and check on him often. Koda
is being fostered in the Lenoir City area. Contact Brenda at brenda@sheltierescueetn.com for more information on him.
UPDATE 01-27-2010: Hi, Koda/Kona here. I’m crated at all times while my leg heals, except
to be leash-walked on a 4 ft. lead to be pottied. Therefore foster mom only gets little glimpses of who
I am. But she says I should tell you some things about me that she thinks should help find my perfect home.
I love every person I meet. Including little kids, but she thinks I'm going to be
too energetic and would be too rough and overwhelm little people. I love toys and visit the toy box every
chance I get. I’m gentle with the toys and just like to carry something in my mouth between the crate
and the door. Given a chance, if allowed to I would gladly chase anything that runs...Anything! But
my love for people doesn't necessarily extend to other dogs; foster mom says it may be because I haven’t been neutered
yet. That may change when my hormones have a chance to subside. Well, that’s what
I heard foster mom say but I don’t even know what a “neuter” or a “hormone” is.
Foster mom says I don’t need to know but I’m a smart and curious boy soooo; anyone out there want to explain
that to me? Anyway, for now I have a tendency to guard my space. It seems I have “NO
manners”. I’m not sure what “manners” are either but it sounded important so I'm
just letting you know. Foster mom says I’m very bright. She says I am the brightest
dog that she has ever fostered. I learn things- good and bad- in a heartbeat. When I’m
better and able to be out of my crate, I will be going with foster mom for some training and again I don’t know what
that is, but foster mom says “the sooner, the better” so I guess it’s important too.
A Note from Koda’s/Kona’s foster mom: This
is a dog born to be in competition. He could be in the top ten in competition nation-wide in any dog sport
that you could name, except for conformation. Koda/Kona would not be a good companion for a retired couple
who just want a dog to walk with.
Exercise alone will not be enough him; Koda/Kona needs a job that involves his mind
as well as his body.
Riley Riley is approximately 8 months old and full
of energy! He's 15 inches tall and on the thin side but that's understandable at his age.
Riley is Sable and White. He is very friendly and will cover any ear within reach with bunches of kisses. He's good with
other dogs and would be great with older children. He barks at the dryer buzzer but his foster mom is teaching
him house manners and working on his house training. His greatest wish for a forever home is to have someone
to play with. Because of his high energy he will do best in a home with older children, 6 years old or
older and a young dog that can match his activity level. He's not neutered yet but will be before being adopted. Riley is being fostered in the Maryville area. Contact Brenda at brenda@sheltierescueetn.com for more information. Please accompany your inquiry with an Adoption Application.
Jackie
Jackie is an 8 year old ball
of fire. She's aproximately 13 inches tall and a bit over weight at 30 lbs, but her foster mom has
her on a diet and she's doing great. Jackie is Shaded Sable and White.
Her foster mom says she's "sassy"
but eager to please and very smart. She loves playing with other dogs and is very affectionate.
Jackie is crate trained and house trained. She is having a dental the first week of March and then
she will be ready to find her forever home. You can see a video of Jackie playing with her foster bother
and sister here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k-6rfERAJQ and here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpGm14etnsw Jackie is the "middle step" playing with her foster brother, Jimmy, and foster sister,
Jadie, is the little sprite doing all of the barking. Jimmy and Jadie are not up for adoption.
Jackie is being fostered in the Knoxville area.
Contact Brenda at brenda@sheltierescueetn.com for more information. Please accompany your inquiry with an Adoption Application.
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