Surrendering a Sheltie to Rescue
If a Sheltie in your care, at a shelter, or in your community needs rescue assistance, please contact SC Sheltie Rescue as soon as possible.
Contact SC Sheltie Rescue
Call us or send an email with a brief description and photo of the Sheltie in need.
If you reach our voicemail, leave a brief message with your contact number and someone will get back to you the same day.
We house rescued Shelties with foster homes throughout the state, and we almost always have room for a new rescue. We are a member of the ASSA (American Shetland Sheepdog Association) National Sheltie Rescue Network, which means we must meet certain requirements for the medical care of our rescues and for approving/screening new homes. We are always ready to provide a vet reference to anyone considering relinquishing their Sheltie(s) to us.
If you are considering working with another rescue to rehome your dog, PLEASE ask them for a vet reference. If they can't give you a vet to call who will verify that they are a good, responsible rescue, DON'T give them your dog. For every good rescue out there, there are just as many bad ones. Anyone can represent himself as a rescue person. It's up to you to check them out.
What happens when you surrender your Sheltie?
Medical care
After the Sheltie is placed in a foster home, the first thing we do is attend to the dog's medical needs: vaccinations, heartworm and fecal tests, spay/neuter, dental cleaning if needed, microchipping, and any other vet work indicated by the dog's age and condition (bloodwork, x-rays, surgery, etc.).
Behavior evaluation and adoption listing
We evaluate the dog's behavior, place them up for adoption, and begin accepting adoption applications.
Applicant screening
If an application looks like a good match, we'll conduct a vet reference check with a veterinarian who can verify that the applicant is a responsible pet owner. If the vet check goes well, we then conduct a home visit and interview.
Introductions and matching
Once an applicant is approved, we allow them to meet dogs who might be a good match for their home situation.
Adoption
If a good match is made, the applicant signs a legally binding contract and pays an adoption donation. Most people who adopt from us then become volunteers for our group.