Home For Disposable Pets/ Sheltie Shack Rescue

"LEGEND"

There is an Indian legend which says, when a human dies there is a bridge they must cross to enter into heaven. At the head of that bridge waits every animal that human encountere during their lifetime. The animals, based upon what they know of this person, decide which humans may cross the bridge..... and which are turned away.

"WHY THE NAME"

The pets on my site are by no means disposable. Some people however, believe they can throw them away like a used tissue. My home is a temporary home for some of these unfortunate souls. That's how I decided on the name; Home For Disposable Pets. I'm not implying that all people think this way, but some do. Some people just can't keep their pets any longer for what ever reason. They do the right thing by bringing them to the shelter, instead of dumping them somewhere to more then likely die of starvation or injury. I just wanted to clarify the reason for the name, since I have been receiving nasty e-mails about it. I am very picky about where my pets go, and I do have contracts to make sure that these pets are not considered disposable.

"WHO WE ARE"

We are a licensed Rescue Shelter in the state of Kansas. Most shelters are overflowing with too many animals. This means many animals will unfortunately be euthanized. Even though we try very hard to save these animals, many wonderful pets will be left to die, this is the bitter truth. We are a group of animal lovers that volunteer our time and talents to help homeless pets find new homes. We also list animals that are still with their owner but for one reason or another can no longer keep them. All of OUR dogs & cats are home fostered, not in a shelter. You won’t have to wonder if they are good with kids, other dogs or cats, you will know if they are based on our foster home evaluations. We work on housebreaking and basic manners as well. All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, heartworm checked (treated if positive), up to date on vaccinations and on monthly preventatives. Dogs that require additional medical care, including dentals, lab work or additional surgical procedures are also done as necessary

"Why adopt a rescue dog?"

Dogs who have been uprooted from their happy homes or have not had the best start in life are more likely to bond very completely and deeply with their new people. Those who have lost their families through death, divorce or lifestyle change go through a terrible mourning process. But, once attached to a new loving family, they seem to want to please as much as possible to make sure they are never homeless again. Those dogs that are just learning about the good life and good people seem to bond even deeper. They know what life on the streets, life on the end of a chain, or worse, is all about, and they revel and blossom in a nurturing, loving environment. Most rescues make exceptionally affectionate and attentive pets and extremely loyal companions.