A COMPLETED APPLICATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ANY CONVERSATION ABOUT ADOPTING FROM OUR ORGANIZATION.  PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBISTE AT www.colliesheltierescue.org AND READ ABOUT THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS (GOOD PHONE INTERVIEW,  SECURELY FENCED YARD, FABULOUS REFERENCE FROM YOUR VETERINARIAN AND A HOME VISIT.)  I KNOW THAT SOUNDS LIKE A LOT BUT WE SCREEN CAREFULLY FOR THE SAKE OF THE DOGS.  THEY DESERVE IT!

This little Sheltie friend was named Thistle in a local shelter.  Thistle is approximately 7-8 years old, a neutered male and UTD on all vaccines.  He is basically a shy little fellow, although he does warm up, especially to women.  He needs a dental but we need to wait for a month or two since he just had a general anesthetic for his neuter.  But he needs the dental cleaning, with extractions to be sure, and we cover all the expenses.  

Shelties are shy by nature, as I bet you already know.  All five of the Shelties from this latest hoarder confiscation lacked early socialization.  That is evident.  Four of the five Shelties are young adults and coming around quickly.  Thistle will take more time and patience.  He is eating well now with some yummies in his bowl on top of the kibble.  He drinks appropriately and is peeing and pooping outside in a kennel since he has not got the hang of walking on a leash yet.  But today, he sat in the warm sunshine with his favorite volunteer, with his head on her lap.  I thought he might begin to purr.

Sheltie experience is critical for the successful placement of Thistle.  Adults who are home most of the time would be great also.  Companionable adult dogs to show him the ways of the force and where to go potty.  School age children might be too noisy and disruptive for this senior gentleman's wishes.  Have questions?  We have answers.

Please consider adding a senior dog to your household.  You will get extra sparkles in your halo for giving an older dog the chance of a lifetime.

Please begin the process for adoption by reading our Adoption Policies and, if we sound like the right group for you, fill out our online Adoption Application. From there, our receipt of your completed application will be confirmed by email. You then will receive a follow-up phone call if we feel you are a good potential applicant for the dog. Lots of good conversation with the foster family, a reference from your veterinarian, and a home visit round out the screening process. We take dog adoption very seriously.  Please put a lot of thought into why you want to adopt a dog, and help us make a good match for your family. We appreciate your taking the time to visit with us. We will look forward to hearing from you as well.

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Henry
Collie (long coat)