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(Rescued brothers – Brody and River)
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BAILEY ADOPTED!

Like Baileys sister Posey, Bailey hit the jackpot finding his furever home.

It was almost like Bailey has always belonged in this household.  Last week, when we arrived at Jeff and Sarah’s for a meet and greet, we walked in the house and Bailey immediately started playing with their two kiddos.  In that moment, I believed it was meant to be.

This fun sweet happy boy found his match with his fun sweet happy new family.  We couldn’t be happier for Bailey.

Thank you Jeff, Sarah, Maddox and Parker for giving Bailey exactly what he was looking for.

To see Pippin with his new family, click HERE and HERE!


PIPPIN ADOPTED!

Pippin, a 5-year-old Tri, came into Rescue on January 3rd from a family who recognized that their home was not a good match for him. They asked MSR to place him in a more appropriate home. His MSR foster mom recognized quickly that Pippin had been well trained with his sits, stays, etc. and was a delight in so many ways. Pippin is a very active dog with a bark his 2 foster Sheltie-sibs loved. Other than bringing his meds up to date, he was ready and eager for placement.

Then MSR placed Pippin in a wonderful home that unfortunately did not work out. Finding him a match that was truly perfect was our top priority. Pippin’s needs included a fenced yard, a calm sibling dog and a human that really could deal with his barky nature. We had a lot of interest in Pippin, but one really stood out that met everything that we wanted for him.

Pippin was adopted by Elaine and Lacey (Elaine’s 11-year-old Sheltie). Lacey has a nice fenced-yard that backs up on nature land. She is a calm Sheltie who will help Pippin to overcome his anxiety.  Elaine is delighted with her new family member, looking forward to taking him on long walks, playing fetch with him and finding other ways to discharge his anxiety.

We are very excited for Pippin and his new furever family!

To see Pippin with his new family, click HEREand HERE!


 

NOAH ADOPTED!

Noah was one of the Missouri puppy mill dogs.

When Noah first came to MSR for fostering, he was shut down and so very afraid to be inside, let alone be around people who wanted to show him love. For several days, his focus was escaping his pen or the fenced in back yard.

It took Noah a while to start to trust his foster parents. They would have time in the evenings trying to teach him love, trust and how to play. He was great with their 2 Shelties, but they were not having any part in teaching him. His foster parents had the pleasure of helping another foster dog, Lily, for a few days while waiting for her foster family to pick her up. She was playful, and they saw a new side of Noah! He came out of his shell and really enjoyed playing and following Lily. This was when he started to smile!

Noah looked a bit tattered and wild from his puppy mill days, but that smile was famous! His Foster Dad nicknamed him Jack Nicholson! They fostered Noah for six weeks and knew he really needed a special home that would consider fostering to adopt. Somebody with patience and dog whispering qualities! Noah needed a family that had Shelties that would play and teach him things.

MSR President, Holly, thought of Terry. Terry took the long drive from New York to meet Noah, with his two Sheltie girls, Ferra and Rosie. He had sweet Noah in his lap in no time!

Terry would email updates weekly and we could see Noah flourishing in his new surroundings. Noah was going on park walks and pack walks, meeting people and he even graduated from beginner training class! Terry works with him daily, and he tells us Noah adopted him first and Regina, Terry’s wife, was quick to adopt him also!

Noah has hit the jackpot in his forever home! We look forward to seeing Noah at our June Bark BQ and having Terry speak about Noah’s journey!

To see Noah with his new family, click HERE and HERE.


 

MYA ADOPTED!

Mya is a sweet 14.5 year old sable that came into rescue because her owners were dealing with illness.  Mya was well cared for by her owners and it showed in her sweet calm personality.  Mya loves all people and animals and wants to be close and loves snuggles and attention.

Linda happened to reach out looking to adopt a senior. There was no doubt Linda would be the perfect fit!  She has so much love and time to give to Mya!  Mya is spreading smiles everywhere!

To see Mya with her new family, click HERE and HERE.


 

REMEMBERING NICKIE, IN FOSTER CARE

We have very sad news. Nickie, the sweet 15 year old, who was part of our fostered-bonded pair, has passed away. He was doing so well in his foster home, but then he went down hill. He was suffering. Sadly we had to let him go.

To learn more about Nickie and Cassie, click HERE and his rememberance click HERE.


 

JOSIE FAY ADOPTED!

A Missouri puppy mill dog, Josie Fay came into Rescue mid-September underweight at 21 lbs.  With generous feedings, often three meals a day, she put on a few pounds. Being a high energy dog, she had a yen to bound around her foster parent’s woodsy dog-yard. Being inside was not her thing.  During the time she was in foster care, her foster mom worked hard to get her accustomed to indoor living, learning simple commands and being comfortable around her foster family.  She loved her walks and loved being with other dogs.

Because Josie Fay needed a calm home and a family that would continue her training, her foster mom with thrilled when MSR received the application from Abby, Jessie and their dog Coby. Because of her dog sitting service, Abby has a wonderful understanding of dogs and their needs. With positive reinforcement training and a gentle touch, Josie Fay would surely blossom in their care. The bonus for Josie would be the large, woodsy fenced yard and Coby, a gentle doggy mix, to help her find her confidence.

Josie spent Christmas and New Years weeks with this family to see if it were to be a good fit.  It was! So now the adoption is complete, Josie Fay is right at home with this lovely family. Josie is in love with them and they with her. We are so happy for all!

To see Josie Fay with her new family, click HERE and HERE.



LILY ADOPTED!

When Lily came our way we knew an active home with another dog friend would be really nice for her. Cheryl applied saying she walk 3 to 4 miles a day with her mini Aussie. She’s always wanted a Sheltie and a friend for Curtis. Happy Adoption Day, Lily! We are so happy for you and your new family! ❤

To see Lily with her new family, click HERE and HERE.


 

POSEY ADOPTED!

We were asked if we could help with a year old Sheltie / Cavalier mix name Betsy. Betsy and her brother were adopted together as puppies. As they grew up they fought all the time. Their owners tried everything to help correct it. They decided that it was in Betsy’s best interest to separate her from her brother and to find another loving home.

We had a perfect home waiting, and they felt that she would be a lovely match for them. They decided to rename her Posey, so her foster family started calling her Betsy-Posey and she caught on to her new name quickly!

So Posey has been adopted!  We couldn’t be happier how this all fell into place effortlessly!

To see Posey with her new family, click HERE and HERE.


 

CHANCE ADOPTED!

Chance was withdrawn and shut down when he first came our way. He was one of the four Missouri puppymill Shelties who came to Maine in September. With the time, patience, and love he received in his foster home, Chance really blossomed!

When Haley & Josh’s application came in, we knew it was the perfect match for Chance. Haley grew up with Shelties and Josh loves them. Their adoption day was full of joy. Chance is their first Sheltie together.

We wish Chance and his new sweet family all the best!

To see Chance with his new family, click HERE and HERE.


 

PREORDER YOUR 2024 MSR CALENDER

Calendars are on their way. Preorder yours now! Calenders feature this years MSR Rescued dogs, including the Puppy Mill dogs from Illinois and Missouri! This is a beautiful calendar with beautiful dogs!  Order and Enjoy!

Click HERE!


 

LILLY ADOPTED!

Lilly (fka Freya) came to us as one of the Missouri puppy mill rescue dogs. She was a tiny little 6 lb cutestmcuddliest 4 month old sheltie puppy. Thankfully she was not shut down as were the other 3 three mill dogs were.

The very first application that came to us meet all Lilly’s requirements. Jean, Jack and 7 month old sheltie Zoey met Lilly and they immediately hit it off. It seemed like a match made in heaven. Lilly and Zoey play nonstop. After two weeks together, they seem inseparable, like they have known each other forever.

Lilly is living her best life with her new family and we couldn’t be happier for her. Thank you to Jean and Jack for making Lilly part of your family.

To see Lilly with his new family, click HERE and HERE.


 

WE HELP RESCUE SHELTIES FROM PUPPY MILLS!

MSR has joined other Sheltie Rescue is rescuing Shelties from PuppyMills.  Click on these links to read the stories:

Click HERE to read about rescuing the Missouri Shelties from the Puppy MIll.
Click HERE to read about bringing the Missouri Shelties to Maine
Click HERE to read about rescuing the Illinois Shelties from the Puppy MIll.


 

CASH ADOPTED!

Cash came into Rescue from Vermont in May, 2023 as a bouncy, 4 year old, tri-colored Sheltie, weighing 42 lbs. Through fostering, with proper diet and exercise, Cash now weighs 33 lbs.

Knowing how much Cash loves to be with his person and stay active, an application was received from newlyweds Mitchell & Mallory that matched Cash’s needs. The excited newlyweds made the 5 hour trip to meet Cash and instantly fell in love with him.

Cash now lives happily in Maine with Mitchell, Mallory and his new Sheltie sister, Daisy.

Best wishes to Cash and his sweet family.
To see Cash with his new family, click HERE and HERE.


MYLA ADOPTED!

Myla/nee Mollie (6) came into Rescue from Vermont on September 1. This beautiful Sheltie weighed over 52 lbs., was dirty and full of fleas (itchy scratchy!).  She was immediately vetted and groomed. Though she is 52 lbs., she should be about 30 lbs. Otherwise, very healthy!

Myla is the very happiest girl! Always smiling, has a ready tail-wag and happy for a scratch behind the ears. She settled right into her foster-home, hardly having any adjustments to her new situation (unusual for a rescue!). She was very friendly with her foster dog-sibs and cats!

Myla is on a weight loss program. She lost a few ounces just in this short time she was in foster care:  Her well deserved treats very small.  Holly says a Sheltie will do about anything for almost nothing.  This is true for Myla. She is such a good girl!

A former adopter, Connie, who had adopted a Molly-dog from us in years past, inquired about adopting another dog from MSR.  Myla seemed the perfect fit, so we introduced them! A love fest! So Connie and her two boy Shelties, Liam & Gideon, adopted Myla into their furever home!

We hope you join us in being very excited for this lovely Sheltie family!

To see Myla with his new family, click HERE and HERE.

 


TEDDY ADOPTED!

Teddy has quite a back story. It’s amazing that he’s such a happy little fella!

A MSR member saw a post on Facebook requesting a home for a small, older Sheltie, most blind, who had been rehomed in several different homes in his short lifetime. She reached out to the adverstiser, who was delighted, because she could not keep him. As it turns out,Teddy is a very easy going boy! He even liked his Foster Mom’s Collies! This is quite amazing since he’s been rehomed so many times. Good news is that his teeth are amazing for his age. It’s a guess that he’s 9 or 10. We are so fortunate we did acquire Teddy’s vet info.

As a MSR foster, Teddy was evaluated, neutered, and updated.

On June 3, 2023, in Eliot, ME at the Annual BBQ, Teddy was transferred to a different MSR home in Maine as there was a potential adopter in the Greater Portland area. That did not work out.

On June 22, 2023, MSR received an application from Lois in Vermont who was looking for an older, small sheltie for companionship. There was no hesitation on her part that Teddy’s vision was limited by cataracts. Having had many shelties in the past, Lois’s most recent Sheltie had been deaf.  She was eager to meet Teddy!

So, on July 5, 2023, Teddy met Lois, was adopted and returned to Vermont to his new furever home!

In each home, Teddy had been very loved. That is reflected in his good nature!  We could not be happier for Teddy and Lois.  Such a good little dog!

To see Teddy with his new family, click HERE and HERE.