Since the veternary expenses increase as they get older, and our funds are limited, we are looking for people to help sponsor these precious little ones. For a simple $10 a month ($2.50 a week) you can become one of their sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring one of these seniors, please email secret1@fuse.net for details.

Or, if you would like to sponsor a Senior Sheltie, please send your tax-deductible donation ($10 a month) to:

Precious Secrets Sheltie Rescue
6690 Hamilton Road
Middletown, Ohio 45044-9310

We will list your name on our website with the special Sheltie that you sponsor!

Senior versus Puppy

Why in the world would anyone ever consider adopting a "senior?"

Why not would be our response! Let us introduce you to Prince. Prince is a 14 and 1/2 year old deaf rescue we took home with us recently from PSSR. We felt sorry for him and didn't want to see him spend his remaining time in an environment where he wouldn't be getting that special one-on-one attention he deserves. We had visions of this poor old sheltie lying around all day just waiting to go to the Rainbow Bridge.

Well, much to our delight, this "old man," as he is so affectionately referred to, has more energy and spunk than the other 3 shelties we have living with us. And let me tell you, he rules the roost. He is the elder of the group and what he says, goes.

We occasionally have an 8-month-old Rottweiler come to visit us. We can yell and scold and discipline that poor puppy to no avail. Prince steps right in. He barks once or twice in the Rottweiler's face, and she sits and doesn't move a muscle. Prince also walks at least one mile with us every day. In fact, he leads the pack. No, he doesn't walk - he struts his stuff all the way.

I have a 6-year-old alpha female who thought she would try to help Prince finish his dinner one night when he first came to us. WRONG! Nobody, and I mean nobody, messes with the "old man's" food. She learned her lesson and has not tried to help out with meals any more.

It's no different having a "senior" than having any other age sheltie. In fact, in many ways, it's a lot easier. He enjoys a good tummy rub and butt scratching just like the others do. Does he occasionally have an accident in the house? Sure. He's old. However, he doesn't have near the amount of accidents that a puppy would! He doesn't chew on your favorite slipper or piece of furniture. He doesn't jump up on that chair he's not supposed to. And by being deaf, he doesn't bark wildly when the doorbell rings.

He loves to play, he loves attention and he definitely is not inactive. He is an absolute joy to have in our lives. We are the lucky ones to have him with us. Prince brings an unconditional love and maturity that no puppy could ever have. A "senior" is an excellent teacher. They have the uncanny ability to teach you love, patience, compassion, how to cry and how to forgive. Those qualities don't come with a puppy.

We will love and cherish our "old man" until he crosses the Rainbow Bridge. Don't ever hesitate to bring a "senior" into your life. You'll find the love and compassion you give a "senior" far outweighs any doubts you could possibly ever have. You can't compare the joy and satisfaction you'll feel knowing that this precious furchild will be able to finish out his/her life with a loving, caring family.

So - why would you ever adopt a "senior?" WHY NOT?

	Dexter Entered PSSR on 04/26/07 At age 11 years (DOB 08/28/95) Dumped at KY Shelter PSSR # 706
	Chelsea Entered PSSR on 07/28/07 At age 13 years Surrendered by owners PSSR # 724 Fostered by the Barnharts
	Ginger Entered PSSR on 09/13/06 At age 11 years old Owner surrender PSSR # 668
	Megie Entered PSSR on 12/21/05 At age 13 yrs. Surrender by owner to shelter Lived outside all her life PSSR # 601
	Kerry Entered PSSR on 06/25/05 At age 12 years Owners-military move to Germany PSSR # 558
	Sherman Entered PSSR on 03/19/05 At age 11+ years Dumped at humane society PSSR # 534 Lost 28 teeth upon arrival
Precious Secrets Sheltie Rescue would like to acknowledge and thank the following Senior Sponsors. These loving Shelties are very special to us. One look into the eyes of these wonderful dogs tells us that we are doing the right thing by NEVER refusing a Sheltie in need. Gary & Judy Barnhart Rev. Dr. Edgar & Faith Bonniwell Dr. Robert & Linda Brown Robert & Barbara Burgett Nancy Buscher Maryann Chappelear Carolyn Cheely Wendy Cheely Barbara Chivinski Sharon Cron Patrick & Joan DiConcilio Phyllis J. Donovan Tom & Nancy Dowling James & Jan Ellison Linda Ettel Ken & Peggi Flierl Karen Glover Ken & Lesa Hamilton Shirley Harris Marianne Heider George & Connie Hill Cheryle Hunchuck Kimberly Hunchuck David & Beth Johnson Jeffrey & Carolyn Jordan Teresa Marsee Bonnie Mendenhall Janeen Nichols Deborah Oakes Earl & Mary Ann Oakes Marcia Osterhues Tom & Joni Raybuck Richard Ritzman Tami Skinner Dana & Staci Spears Tom & Sharon Sweet Evelyn Vititoe Stephanie Walton Russ & JoAnne Wiessinger Regina Williams Adrienne & Jeffery Willmeng Charles & Twila Wilt Shannon Wood Richard Young Ronald & Marilyn Young

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