Product Spotlight
Trick or Treat! Join the Sheltie Forums for a chance to win a great book!
What, you are not yet a member of the Sheltie Forums? What are you waiting for? A friendly atmosphere of knowledgeable Sheltie owners, breeders & experienced show people are await you! Now is the best time to join the fun... and it is free! Sign up to become a member of theSheltie Forums & enter to win a chance for a copy of this beautiful and heartwarming new book! DOGTOWN: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption. The book follows the stories of desperate dogs and their dedicated caretakers at Dogtown, the Best Friends Animal Society shelter in Utah that believes [...]
Sheltie Angel Ornament: A great way to support rescue!
Is your Sheltie an Angel on Earth? Have you ever loved a Sheltie who has gone to the Bridge? Regardless of your reason, this is a must have for anyone who has ever loved a Sheltie! "Sheltie Angel" is an exquisite collectible Christmas Ornament, designed exclusively for The American Shetland Sheepdog Association and it's endorsed Rescue Groups. The ornament is available in 6 colors, all of which are handcrafted in the USA by the artisans at Incolay. What a wonderful gift for yourself or for the Sheltie lover in your life. The ornaments sell for $24.95 each, with 100% of [...]
Win a book! One Nation Under Dog
After journalist Michael Schaffer and his wife adopted Murphy, a mistreated St. Bernard puppy, in rural Pennsylvania, Schaffer found himself being drawn into the significant options and spending for pet care, so he decided to go deeper into the lives of people and their pets. The result is not only a very happy and healthy Murphy but also a fun, eye-opening, and touching examination of America’s pet obsession, ONE NATION UNDER DOG: Adventures in the New World of Prozac-Popping Puppies, Dog-Park Politics, and Organic Pet Food, by Michael Schaffer. ONE NATION UNDER DOG introduces us to people who will spend [...]
Sizing up Shelties: Finding the Right Furniture
When it comes to purchasing items such as a travel crate or a dog bed, the one concern that most owners have is whether it will fit their best friend. Picking the right size the first time is important because most pet stores, whether online or retail, won’t let your pet try out their products first and won’t accept returns if there are signs that it has already been used. Sizing up Shelties can be especially tricky, as they can fall between small and medium depending on their size and the measurements of the product. In this article, we’ll explain [...]
Product Warning: Pimple ball with bell by Four Paws, Inc.
WARNING: A few images posted in this article may be difficult to look at for some readers. On June 22, 2008, my 10-year old lab mix, Chai, sustained a severe injury from a product that the company Four Paws, Inc., produces. The toy I'm referencing is the pimple ball with bell (Item #20227-001, UPC Code #0 45663202279). While chewing on the toy, a vacuum was created and it effectively sucked his tongue into the hole in the ball. From speaking with my vet, this likely occurred because there is not a second hole in the ball preventing the vacuum effect from happening. [...]
