SSCBC RESCUE

Who We Are:

SSCBC Rescue is a volunteer effort by dedicated individuals. The dogs in our rescue program appear as Shelties, most of whom were surrendered by owners who have had life changes that have forced them to give up the dogs. Very few of our dogs are from animal shelters.

Because our expenses exceed our income, we exist on discounts, adoption donations, fund raising and direct donations from adopters and benevolent individuals.

Who Are The Dogs?

The majority of the dogs in our program are 5 years or older. Many of our rescued dogs come from homes where they were the pets of elderly people. We try to place each dog in a home that offers the comfort level they enjoy.

We place only spayed and neutered dogs that appear as Shelties through our program. We do not give registration papers with the dogs. Our adoptions include: spay or neuter; grooming; dental cleaning and dental extractions if needed; behavioural evaluation; fostering in a pet home environment for at least one week; house training if needed; continuing support for the rest of the dog's life.

All dogs coming into rescue are evaluated for behaviour and health issues. Steps are taken to initiate corrective training if deemed appropriate. Some rescued Shelties can be shy, noise sensitive, or spooky. However, aggressive dogs that have bitten people are not eligible for placement through SSCBC.

Adopting A Friend

Our goal is to get the dogs into qualified (screened applications) homes that match them as soon as they have been fully evaluated and healed from their spay/neuter and dental. Every extra day spent in a foster home complicates the transition for the dog.

If you are interested in adopting a rescue Sheltie, please contact: Nina Holmes

Sorry . . . No Puppies

We never get puppies (up to 1 year) in rescue. If you want a puppy, we suggest that you connect with the Sheltie Breeders in our Club through our Club Secretary

Purchasing from a Breeder

Our service is only for dogs that have been surrendered to SSCBC Rescue. We do not do direct referrals, but you can connect with Club members who may have puppies or dogs available for private placement by contacting our Club Secretary

CROSS Breeds

Sheltie rescue handles ONLY dogs that appear as Shelties. If you are looking for a mix, please contact an all-breed rescue or animal shelter.

SOME SHELTIES PLACED BY SSCBC RESCUE   

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