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Daisy - Daisy came to us from Harker Heights where she had been surrendered by her owner. Daisy is a sable and white 6 year old, spayed, stands about 16 inches and when she came to us she weighed more than 64 pounds. She is now up to date on all of her shots but when we tested her for heartworms we found that is heartworm positive and will have to go thru the long and rough treatment. And to make matters worse, because of her weight we will have to help her get that weight off before she can start the treatment. Daisy has been in our program since the first of June and is now down to 54 pounds, she is accomplishing this by with regular exercise and a lots of green beans and carrots. Daisy’s foster family proclaims her the sweetest, most loving sheltie around. She will be starting her heartworm treatment soon.

Sierra - Sierra came to us from a concerned citizen along with Mariah. Sierra is 6 years old, up to date on all of her vaccinations, spayed, and heartworm negative. She stands about 15 inches tall and weighs 27 pounds. She is a sociable little girl that is hungry for attention. She walks well on a leash and gets along with other dogs. More as we get to know this sweet girl.

Mariah - Mariah came to us along with Sierra. She is 4 years old, spayed, up to date on all vaccinations, and is heartworm negative. Mariah is a small sable and white sheltie, she stands about 13 inches tall and only weighs 13 pounds (she could gain a couple). She is learning to walk on a leash but she loves attention and hugs. Mariah also gets along well with other dogs.

Adoption Pending!

Mickey - Mickey is a handsome tri-colored sheltie who came from an animal shelter in San Antonio. He is approximately 5 yrs old and is a small sheltie who stands 13.5 inches tall and weighs 20 lbs. He is a healthy boy and has been neutered and brought up-to-date on all vaccinations. He recently had some dental work done and also had his rear dewclaws removed. He tested heartworm negative and is on heartworm preventative.

Mickey is housebroken and is the perfect houseguest. He likes to follow his foster mom around the house and is always in the same room with her. He is a very sweet and sociable boy with a mellow disposition. He is well behaved and comes immediately when called. He walks well on a leash and enjoys his walks. He also enjoys car rides and is an excellent rider.

Mickey recently attended our annual picnic and was around a lot of other dogs and children and did extremely well with everyone. So, he would do well in either a home with other dogs or he would be fine as the only dog. He has not been around cats, but because he is so mellow and has not shown any signs of aggression, he would probably get along with cats.

Mickey is a lovable fellow who would make the perfect canine companion and is ready for his 'furever' home.

Lance - Lance is a 9 year old sable and white, neutered male sheltie that came to us because his owner had to move into a medical facility. Lance is about 15 inches tall and weighs about 28 pounds. Yep, he’s on a diet and encouraged to exercise by keeping the squirrels out of his foster backyard, he’s doing a real good job too. Lance gets along with everyone; cats, dogs, people, etc., he’s a little shy at first but warms up quickly. Lance has thyroid problems, as do many shelties, and is currently on an inexpensive medication twice a day. Lance is up to date on all his vaccinations, is heartworm negative, and is on heartworm preventative.

Adoption Pending!

Danny - Danny is a sheltie/pomeranian mix. Is he really that cute? Nope, he’s cuter. The 4 year old little fur ball was found as a stray with flea bites everywhere, a very matted coat and smile that melts your heart. He is 15 inches tall, neutered and brought up-to-date on all vaccinations. Last time he was weighed, Danny was 14 pounds but he probably weighs a bit more than that now with regular eating and care.

The little imp loves car rides, naps, eating, more naps, toys and following his human. He does well on a leash, is quiet as a mouse, and his tail is constantly wagging. Danny is housebroken and knows how to use the dog door. The only mess Danny makes is when he takes every toy out of the toy box and he either scatters them around the house or piles them next to his bed. He gets along fine with the resident sheltie too.

Danny is heartworm positive and will not be available until May.

Honey - Meet Honey.  She was found wandering a street in San Antonio and rescued by a dear couple who brought her to Austin Sheltie Rescue.  Honey is between 5 and 8 years old, about 25 pounds and is just as sweet as her name.  Sadly, she has been diagnosed as heartworm positive.  She will begin her treatments very soon and will be available for adoption as soon as she completes her course of treatment.  She also has a low thyroid condition that has caused her coat to be sparse but the condition is easily treated with medication.  She will have a beautiful honey-colored coat once it begins to grow back in.  More to come as we get to know this little girl.

UPDATE:
Honey is just finishing up her heartworm treatment and coming along very well. As we've gotten to know her better through fostering and additional trips to the vet, we now believe she's closer to being 9 years old.  Honey has what is considered a mild cognitive disorder that causes her to wander a bit at times but that has actually improved since coming in to foster care through a more scheduled routine and administration of dog sensitive pheromone treatments.  Honey's ideal home is low activity with attentive care and patience available for her as she gets older.  She's a quiet girl who loves to be near her family but is most content just to have a comfortable place to nap or to have ear scratches.  However, she will get rambunctious around breakfast time and when she's ready to get out of the crate in the morning.  She's also shown a mischievous side that quietly sneaks into the pantry to raid a snack in the dog food container or from the lowest shelf available for her to reach.  If you're interested in a companion that will look at you with big brown eyes that just say "love me", Honey is the pup for you.
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Buddy 3 - Buddy is a sheltie mix that came to us from a local animal shelter after he was surrendered by his owner.  He is about 6 years old, stands about 15 inches tall and weighs 25 pounds.  Buddy is housebroken, knows how to use a doggie door, gets along great with other dogs and is a people dog…he loves his people and wants to be close.  Buddy is neutered and up to date on all of his vaccinations, is heartworm negative and is on heartworm preventative.  He’s a very friendly companion and would love to have a home without cats or kittens.

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Rowdy (was Fonzie) - Rowdy is a handsome sable sheltie who came to us from the Brownwood animal shelter. He is a 4-year old male who stands about 16 inches tall and weighs 50 pounds. He has been neutered and brought up-to-date on all his vaccinations. Rowdy had Heartworms and successfully completed his treatment in February.

Rowdy is housebroken and has been a very good houseguest in his foster home. He is a sweet and lovable boy who wants to snuggle. He will put his head on his foster mom's lap when he wants attention. He enjoys tummy rubs and shows his contentment by laying down and 'talking'. He is a real "Love Bug"!! He loves people and is the most affectionate dog the foster family has ever had.

RRowdy is a happy, energetic, and playful boy who likes to romp around with the three shelties in his foster home. Rowdy walks well on a leash and enjoys rides in the car. Rowdy is easily trained and already knows the "Sit" command; he is ready and eager to learn other basic commands. Rowdy would probably do best in a home where he would have a companion dog about the same size that he could play with. He would be lonely if left alone all day and would be bored. He would also do well as an only dog with a family who is home during the day. Rowdy does well with young children, he enjoys their attention and pets. At a recent rescue picnic several children gathered around him to pet him, his tail was wagging the whole time.

This sweet and friendly dog is ready to fall in love with his new 'furever' family!

Dixie - Dixie was turned over to rescue because of a family situation she had no control over.  Dixie is almost 11 years old, spayed, up to date on all of her vaccinations, heartworm negative and on heartworm preventative.  She is sable and white, stands about 13 inches tall and is a bit overweight at 35 pounds, yes, a diet is in her near future along with exercise.    Her foster dad says he has lots of deer and squirrels for her to chase.  We will be doing a teeth cleaning on her in the very near future.  Dixie is also hypothyroid which is easily controlled with a simple, inexpensive supplement given daily.  Dixie is a sweet lady that enjoys being close to her human and gets along very well with other dogs.  And the picture of Dixie with her back legs spread out, she isn’t uncomfortable….that is her favorite position.

Bear (was Otto) - Bear is a loveable sheltie with a gorgeous sable coat and impeccable manners. He is a polite 13 year old gentleman that gets along great with other dogs as well as cats. Bear also does well with children. He is housetrained and loves to just hang out with you. He is 16 inches tall and weighs about 35 pounds. He is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, heartworm negative and on hw preventative. He recently had a dental cleaning and a full blood workup and came back with a clean bill of health.

Clay - was left by his owners at the local shelter because of a move. Clay is 15 years old and full of love and happiness. He greeted his rescuer with a smile on his face and a happy tail. Clay loves everyone; children, cats, and other dogs. All of his vaccinations are up to date and he is neutered, heartworm negative and on heartworm preventative.