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Being a celebrity has its privileges!

The famous Lucy Blue in her little pup tent at the recent St. Louis Sheltie Rescue picnic!LucyblueShe travels in style, Janice!

If you would like to learn more about Lucy’s amazing story, you can read her book:

“The Diary of Lucy Blue: A Puppy Mill Survivor’s Story”

“Nominated by Dog Writers Association of American for Best General Interest Book in 2002″

Lucy Blue arrived at Second Chance as a survivor of a “puppy mill”, a filthy facility where the “business philosophy”. is to give breeding dogs as little care as possible in order to make as much profit as possible from their puppies.

Puppy mill dogs often live out their lives in tiny cages, suffering from disease, injury, and near-starvation. Those who survive physically are often psychologically scarred: fearful, suspicious, frightened, stressed animals who alternately hide from, or lash out at, a world that they can’t understand.

When Sheltie Rescue took Lucy in, the obvious question was, “Who would ever want a dog like this?” The answer: Janice Mitchell. As Lucy began the long process of healing in body and spirit, Janice started a diary to record Lucy’s progress, to note information that might be helpful to other rescuers, and sometimes, by her own admission, “to keep from pulling my hair out!” This is the story of Lucy, the dog no one would ever want, and of Janice, the woman who never gave up on her.

Second Chance Sheltie Rescue, Inc., is a not-for-profit organization.

100% of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to the medical care of the Shelties in their program.

This book would make a great Christmas present & is a wonderful way to support Second Chance Rescue!

 

Rescue Sheltie update!

PuckByron & Robert adopted Puck, a 3 legged blue merle from Holly Fent at Kennebec Sheltie Rescue in Maine a few months back.

Here’s a new photo of Puck, the “love sponge”. 

We also adopted Laddie, who is very active and fun. Here they are  in our rose garden. We encourage everyone we know to rescue and if possible, adopt Shelties!

Laddie3

Hugs to you Byron and Robert for adopting these beautiful boys!

A Sheltie’s love & gratitude

Nina opened up her home & rescued Bizkit.  Here he is at their Annual Rescue Sheltie Picnic, getting his rescue rosette! Nina could not imagine life without this little furry soul; my bet is that Bizkit couldn’t either.
Bizkit Such a heartwarming photo, Nina!

9 pounds of Sheltie cuteness!

Megan poses by beautiful Puget Sound in Washington.

She’s a tiny girl, just 9 pounds of Sheltie cuteness & came from Middle Tennessee Sheltie Rescue.Megan1 She was posing nicely but then wanted to “shake” for a treat.
Megan2 That one is even cuter, Debbie!

Peaceful sleep

Charlie was recently rescued & adopted.   He has made himself right at home sleeping on the couch.
Charlie5 Hugs to you Jen for adopting!