DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Adopted to date:
13 Precious Shelties in 1999
56 Precious Shelties in 2000
87 Precious Shelties in 2001
90 Precious Shelties in 2002
126 Precious Shelties in 2003
101 Precious Shelties in 2004
100 Precious Shelties in 2005
73 Precious Shelties in 2006
74 Precious Shelties in 2007
71 Precious Shelties in 2008
54 Precious Shelties in 2009
53 Precious Shelties in 2010
42 Precious Shelties so far in 2011

All dogs available for adoption are shown BY APPOINTMENT ONLY after receipt of your completed application.

The current available Shelties are pictured below. Please also visit our Save A Senior page.

We often have Shelties available who are not listed on our web site. Please call or e-mail for more information.

Is a Sheltie the right breed for you to adopt? Click here to find out.

Kandi - FOSTER NEEDED ASAP
Do you have a heart for seniors? If so, then maybe you are the one Kandi is looking for. Kandi's world has totally been turned upside down. The only human's she has ever loved, left her at a kill shelter to be put to sleep. Thankfully this shelter knows we do not turn our backs on seniors and Kandi was rescued asap. We are desperately looking for a family to foster Kandi; a sable headed white. You provide a safe loving home (including a fenced yard) and we provide all medical needs. Kandi's owners told the shelter she is 15 years old. Although it is obvious she is senior, even our vets feel that she may be a little younger. She can still hear and her eyes are not cloudy, like most older seniors. She has been totally vetted and has found to be in good health.

 

Squirt
Sadly, Squirts owner passed away. He had owned Squirt since she was a puppy, so the daughter decided to adopt her. Although all attempts were taken to make her a part of the family, her current dog would not allow it. Before Squirt got hurt, we were called and took her into our rescue. Although Squirt is 10 years old, you would never know it. She is an active dog who loves to go for walks and for rides in a car. She gets alot great with other dogs, but would not mind being the only dog in your life. She does not bother cats and will make someone a great companion. If you have ever considered adopting an older dog, Squirt is the one for you!!

 

Shelby
Shelby was a stray to a kill shelter in northern Ohio. When her owners never came to claim her, we took her into our rescue. Sadly, Shelby is an average size sheltie who arrived weighing 60 pounds. Needless to say she is now on a strict diet. Extra medical testing has been done on her and she has been found to be a very healthy 10 year old, just overweight. Shelby is a very loving dog who loves belly rubs and cuddling. We are looking for a foster home close to us, so we can keep her under our vet care until more weight is taken off. She will need a home with few stairs, as steps right now are hard to take. If you are interested, please submit an app (via our website) and be sure to state that you want to foster Shelby.

 

Mickey
Mickey is 6 years old and was here for almost a year before he was adopted. He was in his new home for months before he was returned for a bite wound to his owner. His owners say it was "aggression", but since we (nor any of our volunteers) have never seen any aggression in him, we are giving him a second chance. We know some shelties do the herding nip, and we feel this is what happened, as we have seen this in him. Due to his personality, we are looking for an adult home only who is very dog savvy. He is a neat dog who loves attention, would love long walks and cuddling next to you on the couch. Are you the human who is right for Mickey?

 

Niecy
Niecy was rescued from the Amish puppy mills. Although she had little human contact, she is coming around very nicely. The vets have guessed her to be about 9-10 years old, but she does not act like it. She arrived with very bad teeth and had to have them all pulled. Don't worry, she does not have a problem eating. This is her favorite time of the day. She gets along with dogs and cats and would like a fur friend to pal around with. Could Niecy be the one you are looking for to cuddle with you on the couch?

 

Peanut
Peanut was an owner surrender, due to her losing her job and not being able to financially care for him any more. She rescued him about a year earlier from an idiot owner who supposedly kicked him in his head. Surprisingly, he loves people and loves to be a cuddler. The vet has diagnosed him with Attention Deficit Disorder. Whenever he focuses on something his head shakes. Sometimes you really have to look for it to see it. He is spunky 7 1/2 year old little guy and very active, so this does not slow him down. He is just looking for a forever home who will love him for the wonderful dog he is. Could Peanut share your bed with you?

 

Oliver
Oliver was a stray to a Kentucky humane society. When his owners failed to come looking for him, we took him into our rescue. He is one of the sweetest dogs we have taken in. He loves to bounce around the yard and bark that happy bark, but we do not consider him barky. He loves attention, which is surprising since his burnt coat proves that he was forced to live outdside. Don't worry, that brown coat will turn jet black again and he will be more handsome that he is right now. The vet has guessed him to be 10-12 years old, but you would never know it. He acts younger and would make a great companion for a senior home.

 

Joey and Petey
Joey and Petey are 2 years old (DOB 03/09) and were dumped at a kill shelter by their breeder. The shelter deemed them "unadoptable" since they were so scared there. Once they got here, their fear of death was gone and they came out of their shell. If you are looking for a great fun loving duo, these two spunky boys are the ones for you. These two are crazy about each other and there is no way we will split them up. Since they love to get outside and run like the wind, they definitely need a fenced yard. Are you the one they have been waiting for?

 

Zippy
Zippy, a one to two year old, is a bundle of pure love and energy. She was rescued from a breeder who has gone out of business. Unfortunately, Zippy never received the proper socialization as a puppy so she tends to be afraid of loud noises. Therefore, Zippy must be adopted into a home with a fenced yard. Singing “Zip-A-Dee –Doo-Dah” to her makes her forget everything negative and she becomes a wiggling puddle of playfulness. Zippy is currently in a foster home near PSSR where she is learning what a wonderful dog she can be. She loves other dogs and really needs a playful furfriend to help boost her confidence. Will you promise to sing to Zippy every day?

ADOPTION PENDING

 

Gina
This little sweetheart is just too cute. She came to us from a breeder who was going out of business. Gina will be 9 years old on Oct. 17, 2011. Gina is very food motivated and will do most anything for a treat and a hug. She loves other dogs, gets along great with cats and has a wonderful personality. She would make an excellent companion for a senior home or anyone who just wants a loving little girl to come home to each night.

 

Ginny
When Ginny arrived here she was scared to death of everyone. After a couple of months of pure love and devotion, she now knows that the people who come to PSSR are all good people. Ginny came to us from a breeder going out of business. She was born on Jan. 8, 2004 and is a sweet little girl who wants to be loved and cared for like the angel she is. Do you have the time to spend teaching Ginny what love is all about?

 

Kit
If you think Kit is a cutie, her sweetness is just as cute. Kit was born on May 17, 2000 to a breeder that is now out of the business. She loves attention and really loves feeding time! She is currently in a foster home in Columbus that has several other shelties for her to play with. We would love to place her into a home to be a constant companion to a senior because Kit is a “velcro” dog. Do you have enough love in your heart for our little Kit?

 

Bryce
Bryce came from a back yard breeder who simply used him as a stud dog. He has had very little human contact and needs someone special to work with him and teach him what the good life is all about. Bryce was born on 05/24/03 and will do best in a home with a very friendly and confident dog that will teach him how to be a loving companion. He will not be adopted to anyone with young children and he must have a fenced yard.

FOSTERED IN CINCINNATI

 

Lance
Lance was found by a good samaritan. Since they did not want to take him to a kill shelter, we took him in. All attempts to find his owners failed, so he is now looking for a new loving home. The vets are guessing him 4-5 years old. He seems to have a wonderful personality and he will make a great addition to any family.

 

Buddy
This sweet guy is a Sheltie mix. We are not sure what he is mixed with, but he has the loving personality that Shelties have. We were told by the shelter that his owners refused to fix their fence and he kept escaping. After being picked up by the dog warden several times, the owners finally decided not to pay the fine to get him out and left him there. Buddy is 1.5 years old and he lives to play and get attention from anyone who will pet him. He seems to get along with other dogs and he loves cats. Even though he is not a purebred sheltie, he is still a great dog and would make someone a wonderful companion.

 

Calvin
Calvin is 6 years old (DOB 05/18/05) and surrendered to us by his breeder when they no longer wanted to breed him. Sadly, this handsome man lived outside his entire life and never got any human contact. Therefore, he was scared to death of people. Calvin has been with us a year now and finally learning how to be a dog. He needs to be adopted by someone who is dog savvy and willing to work with him. He definitely needs a fenced yard and a home without young children. Are you that special person Calvin has been waiting for?

 

Champ
Champ was one of over 250 dogs that arrived in Ohio, via a transport run, from puppy mills in Missouri. Seeing all these dogs in one place, being rescued by different rescue groups, is an experience we will never forget. Champ, who is under a year old, lived his entire life in a cage. When he arrived here, his life truly began. For the first time ever, he got to walk on grass, he no longer had to fight for food and he has learned what love is. Although he still needs to learn some manners, he has come a long way and ready to find a forever home. Does Champ sound like the dog for you?

Champ recieved his name in memory of a very loved Westie who was attacked and killed by a coyote. Please watch your pets carefully and keep them inside as much as possible, Coyotes are killing our pets state wide; even pets inside fenced yards. In this one subdivison alone, several dogs and cats have fallen victim; some being killed right in front of their owners. One dog weighed 65 pounds! Please do not leave your pets outside. Your pet could be next.

Currently being fostered in Dayton, Ohio.

 
ADOPTION FEES
0-1 years - $325.00
1-7 years - $250.00
8 and over - $150.00

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