Shelties
A New Year’s Eve Miracle
Shetland Sheepdog found on Martis Peak after being lost for five weeks By: Eve Quesnel, Moonshine Ink Veering off the more travelled snowmobile trails around Martis Peak, Ben Visnye and Luke Markham headed into untracked territory on a hillside in the late morning on New Year’s Eve. Suddenly, Markham spotted a small dug out circle in the snow. From inside the hole, a small dog raised its head — its hair matted, eyes almost closed shut with fluid, and ice balls covering its body. There were no signs other than the dog — no tracks from people, skiers, snowmobilers, or [...]
Sheltie is finally home for Christmas
Heather Kennison, Elko Daily Free Press ELKO — Willie got his Christmas present a little early this year, and he’s going to be home in time for the holidays. It was a heartwarming moment for Elko Animal Shelter workers on Wednesday when the Shetland sheepdog was reunited with his family after being missing for six-and-a-half years. David and Alison Marks of Las Vegas were shocked to discover he’d been found after all this time, more than 200 miles from where he was last seen. Willie was brought in as a stray on Monday, and a microchip scan identified his owners. [...]
The Season of Sheltie Giving
This is Dora. In January Dora will be celebrating her third year as a therapy dog for Therapy Pet Pals of Texas. She sees about 150 people a month and sometimes many more. She visits a nursing home and an assisted living center. She also helps at recruiting and the special activities sponsored by TPPT. This month she is attending the UT Chill Fest where she will likely see upwards of 100 people in one afternoon. Dora is the best at this kind of work. She loves people of all ages and is the most outgoing sheltie I have ever [...]
It’s Finally Here! Sheltie Angels
We have been working hard behind the scenes this year and are finally ready to roll out the new Sheltie Angels section of Sheltie Nation! It has been a long time coming, but now there is a place where everyone can leave a lasting online memorial to their beloved Sheltie. It is 100% free to leave a basic memorial. There is also the ability for anyone in this community to leave a memorial candle for anyone else's angel. Each angel page and all memorial candles will be moderated before release, so there is no chance for spam. We are also [...]
Strut Your Sheltie!
Dearest Aunt Kelly, Dad and I are again signed up for this year's Strut Your Mutt on September 13th. Not only does it benefit Utah's homeless pets and Best Friends Animal Society, this year we're strutting as part of the Sheltie Rescue of Utah dog pack. Dad tells me there are abandoned Shelties, too. Frankly, I didn't believe it until he showed me their website. :( As you know, my cancer has returned and I'm currently going through round two of chemo treatments (I don't like them; they stick me with NEEDLES! However, the staff is extremely nice.). Dad wants [...]
