Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie

Smiles is about 5 yrs old now. She is one of the 11 shelties rescued from a Lancaster puppy mill breeder in September 2007. She had only been in rescue for 12 days ~ escaped [pulled out harness when 'spooked' by something] and was on her own all through winter/early spring 2008. But she must have finally tired of all that freedom ~ because on March 30, 2008 she allowed us to capture & return her to safety !!!

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UPDATE April 30th: Smiles is doing great. She runs up to her foster mom without hesitation and is going outside with the "other girls" for play & pottying.

A securely fenced yard is REQUIRED for Smiles' adoption. She will do best in a home with other dogs since she has never been without canine companionship ... and she will continue to learn from resident dogs ~ how to play, how to trust people, how to "be a pet".

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Please note that we do NOT adopt to homes with children under the age of 8. Herding dogs, especially shelties, tend to chase whatever/whover is running & they often will nip at the back of legs in their attempt to gather everyone into a neat, manageable area.

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Visit our our 'sister website' for more pictures of fosters, news, events, suggested reading ~ and much much more .......

http://www.njsheltiefostermoms.com/

If you cannot adopt but would like to sponsor one of our seniors or special needs dogs, please e-mail a.frey@asdc.net