Dogs Available Now
As of 2/4/2010
           
ZOEY
is12 years old and was surrendered due to changes in the family's lifestyle -- new grandchild in the household and moving to low income housing which doesn't allow pets. Zoey is extremely overweight, but she has a thyroid condition that is now being properly managed so her weight should be dropping off quickly. She is quiet and just looking for a retirement home.		   GRACIE
has an interesting story. She was found on the side of the road about six years ago in Muskego Wisconsin, after apparently just having birth. No one knows where she came from or where her puppies ended up. The family that found her were unable to locate her owners and placed her with a family friend who called WSR for support. They were getting ready to leave for a 2-week vacation, so I boarded her and got her spayed while they were gone. They took her back and had her for the last six years. Recently, the owner has had some major health problems and has decided that she is unable to keep Gracie, so she's here again and looking for a retirement home. She is probably about 9 years old and a very pretty bi-blue. She rarely barks and you hardly know that she's in the house. She gets along with other dogs and pretty much minds her own business.		   **ADOPTION PENDING**
BAILEY
just turned 3 in June. He is an oversized tri color male who was surrendered for not bonding with the men in the family. There were also three children in the house, which always makes for a nervous herding dog. He was purchased as a puppy, but his pedigree shows a lot of the same breeders who sell dogs at the Thorpe Dog Auction so that probably accounts for his lack of social skills. He's a timid guy, doesn't say much and would definitely need a fenced in yard or he'll bolt on you. A single woman or a house where the man isn't looking for a cuddly dog for himself would be great. The family recently got him neutered, but it's not a cure-all and with time, hopefully he'll gain more confidence and become more loving. Right now, he just wants to have some space and time to figure things out.
 
Note to potential adopters:
While most dogs who come into Wisconsin Sheltie Rescue are posted on this page, a few go right to success. The dogs who went directly to success went home to pre-approved adopters.

You can become a pre-approved adopter by completing an adoption application, even if you don't see a dog on this page you like (yet!) -- this will give you the opportunity to express your preferences for the kind of dog who will fit into your life and family. (please note - all adopters are required to complete an application)

Our mission is to find the best home for the dogs in our program, in order for them to make a smooth transition to Leading the Sheltied Life in their forever home. Having an approved application on file is the best way for you to know of all the dogs in the WSR program, as well as for us to know of the greatest opportunities for the dogs in our care.
How to donate to WSR:
Adoption fees typically do not cover the entire cost of preparing dogs for their new forever homes. WSR also relies on the generosity of donors to help cover vet fees, food, etc. If you would like to donate, click on the button at right. Thank you for supporting the shelties in our care!
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