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# Austin Sheltie Rescue

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- [Dogs & News](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/dogs-news/)
- [Darla - Adopted November 2023](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/darla/) - Say hello to Darla! She is a beautiful 4-year-old girl who was an owner surrender. She had a wonderful home but unfortunately, she has some severe allergy issues that require a lot of special care. Darla is not available for adoption yet. We need to work with our ASR vet and determine exactly what she
- [Meet & Greet Event - July 29th](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/meet-greet-event-july-29th/) - Pico and Parker can't wait to meet you all!! Join us at Tech Ridge Tomlinson's on the 29th from 12pm to 3pm to get some cuddle time in and meet these wonderful available babies. When: July 29th, 12pm-3pm Where: Tomlinson's Feed Tech Ridge500 W Canyon Ridge Dr Suite B200 If you already know you want
- [Cowboy - Crossed February 2026](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/cowboy/) - Another trip north to secure an owner surrender. The ill health of the owner brings Buddy, now Cowboy, to Austin. Very shy and scared, he's spent a lot of time with fleas and in a crate. Some of that crate time was his choice. He's 4 years old, up to date on vaccinations, being neutered
- [Molly - Adopted August 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/molly-adopted-august-2025/) - Look at this cutie we just picked up. Her name is Molly, about 6 1/2 years old, 16 pounds, birthday is Feb 28, 2018. She is intact, so she will need to be spayed.
- [Miss Murphy Chowder - Adopted January 2026](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/miss-murphy-chowder/) - An elderly gentleman in Kerrville passed away, and his senior sheltie was being boarded at a vet clinic in Kerrville. The vet clinic manager contacted us about accepting her into our program. Of course, we said yes and went looking for a permanent foster. Her name is Miss Murphy Chowder, and she has been well
- [Ranger - Adopted February 2026](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/ranger/) - I'd like to introduce Ranger. He's about 7 years old and so sweet. Takes a little time to get comfy with you...maybe an hour or less. He is an owner surrender, his mom passed away and everything has just been too much for his dad so he asked us to find him a new home.
- [Rico - Crossed February 2026](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/rico/) - We had to let our sweet Rico go earlier this week. He had been slowing down and we thought it was just age. He saw the vet 3 weeks ago who told us it appeared to be age-related arthritis. Tuesday night, he collapsed in pain after walking up the stairs. He lost all use of
- [Patsy - Crossed December 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/special-shelties-patsy/) - December 11, 2025: Patsy Belle rode her last rodeo this week. My hubby always called her Patsy Belle, Rodeo Queen. She was found as a stray in Live Oak, TX, running around with a Malamute, and released to ASR in January 2019. Our best guess was that she was 10 years old. Such a sweetie,
- [Riley - Adopted December 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/riley/) - Riley came to us from the Flower Mound Animal Center. He had been surrendered to the shelter because his owner was in poor health. Riley is a 9-year-old sheltie that has been neglected. It appears he has thyroid issues, a dry brittle coat, is overweight, and that telltale yeasty smell. He has worn marks on his
- [Charlie - Adopted November 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/charlie/) - Charlie came from the Converse Animal Shelter, just outside of San Antonio. a wonderful, small, non-profit, no-kill shelter. He's 5 years old and super sweet. He was an owner-surrender due to a growth on his gums, which is about the size of a large grape. His owners couldn't afford the surgery or care. He has
- [Biskit - Crossed November 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/biskit/) - From Biskit's Mom:When you adopt a dog you know they will not be with you forever but you will never be prepared. November 1st was the absolute hardest, gut-wrenching day when I had to say goodbye to my best friend. I feel like part of my heart is gone forever. When I rescued Biskit 7
- [Marty - Adopted August 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/marty/) - Just picked up Marty, bi-blue, from the Austin Animal Center, he came in as a stray about 10 days ago!. He's about 4 years old, weighs 35 pounds, and stands about 16 inches tall. He is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, heartworm negative, very polite, walks well on a leash, and friendly.
- [Dougal - Crossed August 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/dougal/) - Today is the day that Dougal didn’t want to catch the ball anymore with me, and that let me know it was his time to cross the bridge. He came in to us more than a year ago with failing kidneys and had a good year. He LOVED playing ball. Loving dogs is hard sometimes.
- [Roxie - Crossed April 2024](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/roxie/) - Roxie (was Pippa & Peggy Sue ) – Adopted November 2015 With a very heavy heart, I wanted to let y'all know Roxie decided this morning (April 10, 2024) it was her time to cross the Rainbow Bridge. She was in pain, but she got snuggles last night and was doted on this morning at the
- [Georgie](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/georgie/) - UPDATE: Georgie has a carcinoma on his nose; he has met with an oncologist, and it was decided we didn't want to put him through 6 to 8 weeks of daily radiation and chemo. Georgie will remain in his foster home getting tons of love and time to bark at all things. Georgie loves to
- [Daisy - Crossed June 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/daisy-crossed-june-2025/) - Sorry to report that my beloved Daisy crossed the rainbow bridge on Friday. She brought so much joy to us in the short 5 1/2 years that she was with us. I would not have survived the pandemic lockdown without her and getting me to go outside for her much loved walks. When her latest
- [Sully - Adopted June 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/sully/) - An owner has come to Austin Sheltie Rescue and asked for help with rehoming her 6 1/2 year old sheltie, he was born 11/03/2023. Here is her approved posting. This is one of the hardest posts I’ve ever had to write. We are heartbroken, but we’ve come to the painful decision to rehome our beloved
- [Casey - Crossed May 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/casey/) - A week ago one of our long term foster families, Bill and Brandy Barton, had to let go of their permanent foster Casey. He had been having issues with eating, sometimes he would, sometimes he would vomit what he ate, and at times would be very lethargic. After a week or so of nausea meds,
- [Annie - Adopted May 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/amy/) - Annie came in with Daisy, Sadie, and Pennie (but they are not bonded) when one of their owners passed away and the other became overwhelmed with all that goes on with losing a family member. when one of their owners passed away and the other became overwhelmed with all that goes on with losing a
- [Daisy - Adopted May 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/daisy-2/) - Daisy came in with Pennie, Sadie, and Amy (but they are not bonded) when one of their owners passed away and the other became overwhelmed with all that goes on with losing a family member. Daisy is terribly shy and unsocialized, but is taking to a leash quickly and is house trained. She is 2
- [Pennie - Adopted May 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/pennie/) - Pennie came in with Daisy, Sadie, and Amy (but they are not bonded) when one of their owners passed away and the other became overwhelmed with all that goes on with losing a family member. She is 4.5-years-old (birth date 12/28/2020), spayed, leash trained, and house trained. Pennie is also up to date on vaccination,
- [Sheltie Meet & Greet](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/sheltie-meet-greet/) - Join us at Tech Ridge Tomlinson’s on the 20th from 4:30pm-6pm to get some cuddle time in and meet these wonderful available babies. When: May 20, 2025 - 4:30pm-6pm Where: Tomlinson’s Feed Tech Ridge500 W Canyon Ridge Dr Suite B200
- [Sadie - Adopted May 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/sadie-2/) - Sadie is one of the 4 shelties who were turned over to ASR because the owner could no longer take care of them. She is a sable female who just turned 6 years old (born 5/3/2019). She is 14 inches tall and weighs 26 pounds (needs to lose at least 6 pounds). She is in good
- [Alani - Crossed May 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/alani-crossed-may-2025/) - From Alani's mother: It’s with the heaviest of hearts that I must tell you we had to say goodbye to Alani early this morning. His health was declining rapidly this week. We took him to vet Thursday and got bloodwork but no results yet. But we had to take him to ER this morning because
- [Millie - Adopted April 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/millie/) - Let's all welcome Millie, a little female border collie. She was found as a stray in Round Rock and has spent the last few days at the Williamson County Animal Shelter. She's about a year old, 28 pounds and probably about 15 inches tall.... A little shy at first but quick to become social and
- [Willow - Crossed May 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/willow/) - Update May 3: Godspeed Willow. You were only with us a short time but we loved you so much. Willow came to us as an owner surrender in November 2024, actually she was dumped with a friend of a friend and we helped with the rescue. When she came in, our vet found she had
- [Beau - Crossed April 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/beau/) - Beau crossed the rainbow bridge last night. Went to the vet had him checked out because he'd stopped eating and didn't have the strength to get up on furniture they said he had kidney failure or liver cancer. He was 16 years of age and still going for walks in the park till his health
- [Hardy - Adopted March 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/hardy/) - This is Hardy, an owner surrender. He's almost 3 years old, weighs 26 pounds, and is tall. Sweet as they come, up to date on everything, neutered, heartworm negative, and on preventive. Gets along with other dogs and probably gets along with cats, also. He's a little skittish but is very friendly. He's what they
- [Sally - Adopted March 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/sally/) - Sally and Georgie were found with their deceased owner and six other dogs, doodles, and mixes. Sally is a 1-year-old strawberry sable and white, 16 inches tall, and weighs around 25 pounds. She's up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, and her spay is scheduled. She is very sweet but shy, so she takes a
- [Wendy - Adopted February 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/wendy/) - Last week we had a new girl come in, Welcome Wendy. She a spry little 3 year old that loves snuggles and her 'people'. Wendy is up to date on everything, heartworm negative (she will need to be retested in 6 months because she has not been on preventive) and is now on preventive. She
- [Chewy](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/chewy/) - Available February 2025 Picked up a senior gentleman sheltie named Chewy today. Chewy was adopted from Austin Sheltie Rescue in July 2022. His owner passed away recently and the family returned Chewy to us. Chewy was born in November of 2012. He has a little arthritis but is healthy and happy otherwise. His hearing and
- [Allie - Adopted February 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/allie-2/) - ADOPTION PENDING Allie came to us when her human passed. She is a 12-year-old, 25lb, tri girl. She is fixed and up to date on vaccinations. Like all shelties, she follows you around the house and keeps you company. She has a great personality, is house-trained, and loves car rides. She does will with other
- [Shine - Adopted February 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/shine/) - This weekend brought us 2 new male shelties (Shine and Buster Brown) from a family in the South that needed some help, illness in the family and care needed to be taken. This is Shine, he's 3 years old, about 16 inches tall, and weighs around 25 pounds. He is very outgoing and friendly. He
- [Juliet - Adopted February 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/juliet/) - Let's all give Juliet (aka Juu Juu), a very big welcome. Her owner passed away and she was taken to a nearby shelter by Animal Control. A very caring neighbor stepped up and called us in to help her out. It took a village to get her from North Texas to Austin, Thank You Julie
- [Thor - Adopted December 2024](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/thor2/) - New guy came in this past week, an owner surrender. This is Thor, 7 years old, up to date on everything, heartworm negative, happy, healthy and house trained. He's about 26 pounds and 7 years old.
- [Rosie - Adopted December 2024](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/rosie/) - How about a Mini-Aussie with a tail? Rosie said she could act like a sheltie if we wanted her too. Rosie was abandoned near the Emancipet office behind Austin Animal Center last week. When she was found the heat was taking its toll on her. AAC was able to cool her off and get her
- [Buster Brown - Adopted January 2025](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/buster-brown/) - This weekend brought us 2 new male shelties (Shine and Buster Brown) from a family in the South that needed some help, illness in the family and care needed to be taken. This is Buster Brown, he's 2 years old, about 16 inches tall, and weighs around 18 pounds. He is a little shy but
- [Jeffrey - Adopted December 2024](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/jeffrey/) - December 2, 2024 PUPDATE - Jeffrey has been adopted!! July 1, 2024 PUPDATE - After Jeffrey was in his pending adoption status we discovered that he was loaded with bladder stones. Jeffrey is now back in our program as a Special Sheltie, he will be having surgery to remove the stones and will be on
- [Daisy Mae - Adopted October 2024](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/daisy-mae/) - Daisy Mae is 3-year-old owner surrender and was in a situation she wasn't made for…..she was too friendly and not protective enough. She is now up to date on all vaccinations and tested heartworm-negative. She will be treated for some flea dermatitis and is scheduled for a spay. Sweet girl is on the road to
- [Claire - Crossed Oct 2024](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/clair-crossed-oct-2024/) - Claire made her trip to the Rainbow Bridge on October 14, 2024. She was adopted by the Barton's on December 14, 2013 after being rescued from the Bastrop Animal Shelter. When she was about to cross the Rainbow Bridge her family just wanted to tell her thank you again and again. “Thank you for helping
- [Sugar - Crossed October 2024](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/sugar-crossed-october-2024/) - Sugar came to Austin Sheltie Rescue as a scared 5 pound, 3 month old puppy in March 2009. She spent the next, almost 16 years with the foster failure family. She was know as the 5 pound bag of Sugar, Sugar the Wench, a friend to other foster dogs, and a subtle charmer of young
- [Brownie - Crossed Aug 2024](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/brownie/) - Dearest Brownie, to every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. In the time that you were with us, you touched our lives deeply. You simply blossomed here and knew that this was your forever home. In typical Sheltie style, you quickly mastered the doggie door, learned how
- [Max - Adopted August 2024](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/max/) - Max is a 7 year old, mahogany sable and white owner surrender. He has a low-keyed personality. He weighed in at 57 pounds and needs to lose a few, but he is a big sheltie so it's not as bad as it sounds. He and Jeffrey came in together after their owners could no longer
- [Ellis - Crossed Nov 2022](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/ellis/) - In Memorial November 2022 In memory of our precious Ellis 11/3/2022. Our home was full of life, love, and joy. We enjoyed every moment with him, and will cherish every memory he left for us. Our morning walks and all the cuddle time he gave everyone. Best fur baby ever. Adopted September 2017 Ellis is
- [Ariel - Crossed Nov 2022](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/ariel/) - In Memorial – November 2022 Ariel was my first ASR rescue after her previous owner passed. She joined Beau, Bailey, and me six and a half years ago and once she warmed up she took charge of the house! She was always smiling and loved her butt scratches and pretty much any treat you wanted
- [Chloe Cruz Nicholls - Crossed Dec 2023](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/chloe-adopted-july-2022/) - In Memorial - November 2022 Chloe blessed our family for only a brief moment in time, but she left a legacy of fun and laughter with all of us.. She was full of energy and realized that whatever she decided to do that day, that her brothers, Scotty, Andrew, and Barnaby, would give her all
- [Party - Crossed Nov 2022](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/special-shelties-party/) - In Memorial - November 2022 As Willie says.... 'Turn out the lights, the Party's over'. Our little Party left us in her sleep last night. She came visiting way back in August of 2012 and never left. One story was she was found wandering in a field in San Antonio and another was she was
- [Toni - Crossed Sept 2017](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/toni/) - Toni in the story of the little one with scabies was rescued in January 2009. Here is a couple of pictures of her, one when she was rescued in San Antonio and the other when we first received her. A family waited patiently for her to be cured before they adopted her. The little girl
- [Mia - Crossed Dec 2021](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/mia/) - The Rainbow Bridge welcomed a special angel today. Mia has been our spunkly little Angel for over 7 years, thru that time she has shown the true sheltie spirit running, barking and playing with a twisted spine. The twist from spondylosis never slowed her down, she mostly ran on 3 legs. Last week she had
- [Jocee - Crossed Aug 2021](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/jocee/) - Jocee is a 13-year-old senior sheltie we received when her owner was moving into assisted living. Jocee is a larger sheltie, 17 inches tall and around 36 pounds. She is spayed, up to date on all vaccinations, heartworm negative, and on heartworm preventive. Jocee has always been an only dog but gets along with other
- [Macha - Crossed Feb 2021](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/macha/) - Macha is a spayed Sheltie mix, probably a bit of Husky but without the bark and talkativeness Huskies are known for. She is 10 years old, about 17 inches tall and weighs 37 pounds. Macha is up to date on all vaccinations, heartworm negative and on heartworm preventive. She is house trained and leash trained
- [Wallie - Crossed Sept 2020](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/wallie/) - We got a call from the San Antonio shelter requesting our help with a very senior little stray they received. They were calling her Walter due to 2 lipomas in her groin area. Our vet confirmed she is a spayed female. Ms Wallie is probably 13 or 14 years old and only weighed around 13
- [Mack - Crossed Nov 2019](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/mack/) - Mack is an owner surrender due to owners health situation. He is a very senior sheltie, about 15 years old, with a sweet attitude. He is about 15 inches tall and weighs 27 pounds. He is neutered, up to date on all vaccinations, heartworm negative and on heartworm preventive. Mack is very friendly, gets along
- [Robin - Crossed Sept 2019](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/robin/) - Robin also came from a North Texas Shelter and was shaved down before coming into rescue. His coat is growing in and it is looking great. He is between 6 and 8 years old and is a good weight. He is neutered, up to date on all vaccinations, heartworm negative and on heartworm preventive. He
- [Jackie - Crossed Apr 2019](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/jackie/) - Jackie is an owner surrender due to health problems. Jackie is around 12 years old and is spayed, up to date on all vaccinations, heartworm negative and on heartworm preventive. She has recently had a dental Jackie is a loveable girl that is what we call a Velcro dog, she loves to be with her
- [Wrigley - Crossed Apr 2024](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/wrigley-2024/) - Wrigley (was Danny 2) – Adopted September 2011 Yesterday ( April 29, 2024) we had to say goodbye to our Wrigley. His kidneys failed him. He was always the happiest boy you would ever meet.
- [Chloe - Crossed Dec 2023](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/chloe-2017/) - Adopted February 2017 Chloe 3 - Chloe is a 8 year old owner surrender due to the family moving. She is up to date on all of her vaccinations, is heartworm negative and is on heartworm preventive. Chloe is spayed and she recently had a dental where she lost 2 or 3 teeth. Chloe is 14
- [Taffy - Crossed May 2023](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/taffy/) - Adopted March 2016. Crossed the Rainbow Bridge May 2023. In Memorial Taffy was a beautiful spirited little girl. She was a mischievous and smart little girl. Bright eyes and an infectious happy attitude. We will miss her forever. - Taffy's mom and dad Taffy's Bio Taffy came to us from Universal City, she was a
- [Taz (was Jackie) - Crossed Mar 2023](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/taz-was-jackie/) - In Memorial - March 2023 Adopted March 2009 Taz (formerly known as Jackie) was found wandering the streets of Harker Heights in early 2009 and was turned over to ASR. We fostered Taz and then adopted him a few months later. We quickly discovered that Taz already knew alot of commands and liked to learn
- [Howdy - Crossed Apr 2019](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/howdy/) - Howdy was a stray and his family never came for him. He is about 10 or 11 years old, up to date on all of his vaccinations, neutered, and micro-chipped. When we tested Howdy for heartworms, we found that he is high heartworm positive and that he will have to go thru treatment, so sad
- [Cindy 2 - Crossed Feb 2019](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/cindy-2/) - "Cindy Loper"- Cindy came to us from the Williamson County Shelter. It appears she may have been neglected but is on the road to a better life. Cindy is around 16 inches tall and may be between 8 and 10 years old. She is now up to date on all vaccinations, spayed, heartworm negative and
- [Sophie - Crossed Jan 2018](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/sophie/) - Sophie was adopted last year and has come back into the program. Sophie likes to bark, after all she is a sheltie, and it just didn't work out for her family. Sophie also gained about 10 pounds during this time. Sophie is 6 years old, will be 7 in November, 2017. Sophie is up to
- [Travis - Crossed Oct 2017](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/travis/) - Travis is a 10 year old owner surrender. He is 10 years old, neutered, up to date on all his vaccinations, heartworm negative and on heartworm preventive. He has had a recent dental and lost many of his molars but that doesn’t stop him from eating or enjoying life. Travis is house trained, leash trained
- [Cassie - Crossed Sept 2017](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/cassie/) - Cassie came to us several months ago from the local shelter. She had been picked up as a stray several times and we were asked to take her after the last trip. Cassie is about 11 years old, a bit overweight, up to date on all vaccination, heartworm negative, and on heartworm preventative. She is
- [Dottie - Crossed Jul 2017](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/dottie/) - Dottie was a 13 year old female sheltie that was found on the side of a very busy highway in San Antonio. The finder tried to find the owner but was unsuccessful and asked us to take her. Dottie was a small girl with a sassy attitude, house trained and walked well on a leash.
- [Buddy - Crossed Apr 2017](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/buddy/) - Buddy came to us from the shelter in Williamson county. He was a little mix of sheltie and possibly springer spaniel. Buddy got along well with everyone except for kittens. He came into the program originally in 2010 and was later adopted by a senior citizen. Buddy was her trusted companion for several years until
- [Lucky - Crossed Apr 2017](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/lucky/) - Lucky was a sable merle owner surrender from the hill country. His owner had lost her husband and was having to move into an apartment in another state and could not take Lucky with her. Lucky was a larger than normal sheltie and many apartment complexes prefer only smaller dogs. Lucky loved to take walks,
- [Lassie - Crossed Jan 2017](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/lassie/) - Lassie and April came to us after their owner passed away, he had included the request in his will. Lassie is a 12 year old (born 3/1/2004) sable and white sheltie. She is spayed, up to date on all vaccinations, has recently had a dental, is heartworm negative and on heartworm preventive. Lassie is 16
- [Sparky - Crossed Dec 2011](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/sparky/) - Sparky came to us because his owner had to move into a nursing facility and was unable to take care of him. Sparky was 12 to 14 years old and loved to be snuggled and hugged.
- [Abigail - Crossed Mar 2015](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/abigail/) - Abigail wound up in the San Antonio Animal Center through no fault of her own. When she came into rescue we saw the large knot/growth on her forehead. We did x-rays on her head and it was determined that the knot is a growth in her skull that may be cancerous. It caused severe drainage in
- [Clay 2 - Crossed Nov 2011](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/clay-2/) - Clay was a stray and even though his pictures showed up all over Facebook, his family never came looking for him at the shelter. He is about 10 or 11, up to date on all vaccination, neutered and micro-chipped. His heartworm test came back as high positive. He also has a cough that was caused
- [Lizzie 2 - Crossed Nov 2014](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/lizzie-2/) - Jeff and I said Farewell to Lizzie today as she rode off into the sunset to wait for us at the Rainbow Bridge. Lizzie came into rescue just about a year ago, no hair, rotten teeth, very poor health and probably 15 or more years old. She had been through some really bad times...but that
- [Olive - Crossed Oct 2014](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/olive/) - Olive was found as a stray and was released to us after her owner could not be located. She is a sable and white 11-year old female who is appx 15 inches tall and weighs 28 pounds. She probably needs to gain 5-6 pounds to be at her ideal weight. Olive came to us in
- [Sadie 3 - Crossed Jan 2014](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/sadie-3/) - Sadie came to us as an owner surrender in June of 2013. She had a beautiful thick black coat, a super sweet disposition. We noticed some health related problems and had our vets give her a thorough exam. We discovered Sadie had bladder cancer. She stayed with her foster mom and became a permanent foster
- [Molly 3 - Crossed May 2013](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/molly-3/) - Molly was rescued from TLAC, the Austin Animal Center, in October 2010. She was 12 years old when she came to us, she had been surrendered to the shelter for euthanasia because she was 13 and had lumps all over her. Molly stayed in our program for 3 years and passed gently to the Rainbow Bridge
- [Kozi - Crossed Aug 2012](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/kozi/) - Kozi was dumped in a family’s yard out in the country. They kept her for a couple of weeks trying to find her home but were not successful so they contacted us. Kozi is a gentle 10 or 12 year old sable and white sheltie, she weighs 25 pounds and is about 14 inches tall.
- [Duke - Crossed Mar 2013](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/duke/) - Duke came to us in December 2010 from TLAC, the Austin Animal Center. He had been picked up as a stray and his owners never came for him. Duke was a well-mannered older gentleman that was adopted, or rather he picked out his new family, in February 2011. Duke lived the high life with his
- [Honey - Crossed May 2012](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/honey/) - Honey was found wandering the streets of San Antonio by a good samaritan in March of 2010. She was infested with heartworms but was a loving and gentle girl. She was also suffering from cognitive issues, would lose her way around the house and forget what she was doing. But through all of her problems
- [Mr. C - Crossed Mar 2012](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/mr-c/) - Mr. C or Mr. Cuddlesworth was a stray at the Williamson County Shelter when he was rescued in September 2011. We gave him the name of Mr Cuddlesworth because he was such a loving and cuddling little fellow. He spent his last few months loving and being loved by his foster mom until his heart
- [Lance - Crossed Jan 2012](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/lance/) - Lance was a 9 year old sable and white, neutered male sheltie that came to us because his owner had to move into a medical facility. Sadly, he lost his battle with cancer in January 2011.
- [Sadie - Crossed Jan 2014](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/sadie/) - Sadie was a stray picked up by TLAC, the Austin Animal Center, in March 2008. Sadie was a beautiful 4 year old sable merle. Sadie was adopted by her loving family shortly after she came in to rescue. Her family said she was the perfect dog, very special, extremely gifted, and wonderful companion to her
- [Dixie - Crossed Oct 2011](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/dixie/) - Dixie was turned over to rescue because of a family situation she had no control over. Dixie was 12 years old, sable and white, and enjoyed being close to her human. Dixie loved lying with her back legs spread out it was her favorite position. Dixie was an owner surrender in September 2009 and was
- [Clay - Crossed Nov 2011](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/clay/) - Clay was left by his owners at the local shelter because of a move. Clay was 12 years old and full of love and happiness. He greeted his rescuer with a smile on his face and a happy tail. Clay loved everyone; children, cats, and other dogs. Clay came in to rescue in February 2007.
- [Pounce - Crossed Feb 2011](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/pounce/) - Pounce was left at the local shelter with a note that they didn't have enough time for him anymore. Pounce is almost 11 years old and is a sweet fellow, a love sponge. He is neutered, weighs 22 pounds, is up to date on all vax, HW negative and on HW preventative. Pounce may have
- [Bear - Crossed Oct 2010](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/bear/) - Bear (was Otto) was a loveable sheltie with a gorgeous sable coat and impeccable manners. He was a polite 13 year old gentleman that gets along great with other dogs as well as cats. He also loved children and hanging out on the couch with you.
- [Indy - Crossed Aug 2010](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/indy/) - Indy was picked up as a stray and taken to the local shelter. He was so frightened that he didn't move for a day or two but then began taking treats from one of our rescuers. When the rescuer picked him up from the shelter, he was even more frightened by all the goings on
- [Chappy - Crossed May 2010](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/chappy/) - Chappy was a stray that was picked up by our local animal shelter. He was a 12 year old tri, black, brown and white, neutered, male sheltie that was very happy to be out of the shelter. Sadly, during a routine dental cleaning, Chappy passed away.
- [Sonny - Crossed Feb 2010](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/sonny/) - Sonny (used to be Honey) was turned over to our group after his owner passed away. He loved his humans and followed them from room to room, he got along great with the resident shelties and his foster mom declared him a real sweetheart. Sadly, Sonny passed away from a serious prostate tumor, keeping his
- [Shadow 2 - Crossed Oct 2009](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/shadow-2/) - Shadow and Duchess were owner surrenders because of a family life style change. Shadow is a 7 year old tri (black, white and sable) male. Shadow weighs 19 pounds and stands about 14 inches tall. He is neutered and up to date on all vaccinations. Shadow is also heartworm positive. Shadow is a calm gentle
- [Simon - Crossed Feb 2019](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/simon/) - Simon was found wandering in a neighborhood in North Austin. His finder posted signs but no one ever called to claim him. Simon was a real snuggler, when the rescuer took him to the vet he promptly jumped into her lap and made himself comfortable, always loving to cuddle. Adopted June 2006
- [Lucky - Crossed Apr 2017](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/lucky-2/) - Lucky was found as a stray wandering around an elementary school in Bastrop. She was over 14 years old when she was rescued, and she had a few problems as any senior lady would have. She was a small sheltie, only about 17 pounds but she had her hearing and her sight and was a
- [Hank - Crossed Jan 2008](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/hank/) - Sunne told me that rescue had sweet older male dog with health issues that was in need of a foster. Hank only stayed with us for the weekend because I didn’t think I could provide him the special attention he deserved. I couldn’t get him out of my thoughts and by the next weekend he
- [Callie - Crossed Sept 2007](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/callie/) - Sweet Miss Callie. She came to us in May of 2006 with a list of problems; bad teeth, a bladder full of stones, so many that she could only hold about a tablespoon of urine, and digestive problems. Liz took her into foster care and working with Dr. Culp gave her special diets, lots of
- [McGee - Crossed May 2007](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/mcgee/) - McGee was a rescued sheltie that came to Austin Sheltie Rescue as a stray. He was found in Georgetown, wandering down IH 35 with wire tangled in his coat. McGee had heartworms and probably many other unknown problems. He was such a sweet and gentle fellow and it was hard to imagine that no one
- [Vette - Crossed Sept 2006](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/vette/) - Vette came into rescue from the Crist-Yoder shelter in Buchanan Dam in June of 2005 as Yvette. She was such a mess; matted, nails that grew back into her pads, a mass on her chest (turned out to be benign tumors), gaunt, difficulty walking and climbing, mostly deaf, and heartworm negative, Crist-Yoder had had to cut
- [Franklin - Crossed Sept 2006](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/franklin/) - Franklin was found wandering the streets of Georgetown this past February. He spent several days in the Georgetown shelter waiting for his family but no one came. They contacted Austin Sheltie Rescue to see if we had a place for this dear gentle dog. Karen, a really special lady with a big heart for the older
- [Penny - Crossed Fall 2018](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/penny/) - December, 2004. Penny was a sweet, elegant, and gentle 12 year old female who was rescued from an Austin area shelter. She was adopted into a loving home in time for the holidays, and she had a new sheltie sibling in her forever home. Sadly, Penny developed a problem with her kidneys and she crossed
- [Little Tucker - Crossed July 2006](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/little-tucker/) - November 2005-July 5, 2006 In the short time Little Tucker was with us, he was a very special guest. He was such a little love and warmed my heart. Although he wasn’t ever a dog full of excitement or playfulness when he had that small burst of energy he resembled a little lamb jumping in
- [Tilly - Adopted May 2024](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/tilly/) - Update: Tilly has had her spay surgery and is ready for adoption. This cuddly little girl will need a lot of love and attention. ------------------- Tilly came to us with Mable. She is a 23 lb, 2.5-year-old, female (possibly mixed with cattle dog). Both girls were owner surrenders and appear to have been outside dogs.
- [Adopted Shelties - 2004](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/adopted-shelties-2004/) - Missy (was CiCi) - This adorable little girl was picked up as a stray by Lago Vista Shelter near Austin. After she remained unclaimed, Austin Rescue pulled her and transported to HSS. Cici is about 8-10yo, a shaded S/W. Everyone who meets her describes Cici as very sweet, obedience and crate trained, loves to play with toys
- [Adopted Shelties - 2005](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/adopted-shelties-2005/) - Angel – Angel was found evacuating New Orleans on her own out I-10 by two fellows that were also evacuating because of Katrina. They picked her up and brought her to Austin along with their own 4 dogs. They turned her over to rescue for proper care and placement with the request she be named Angel.
- [Adopted Shelties - 2006](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/adopted-shelties-2006/) - Abby is a small tri-colored female that recently came to us from the local shelter. Abby is 2 years old, stands about 15 inches tall and weighs 21 pounds. She is spayed, up to date on all vaccinations, HW- and on heartworm preventative. Abby is a snuggly, loving little girl that loves to climb into your
- [Adopted Shelties - 2007](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/adopted-shelties-2007/) - Scout is a 1 to 2 year old sable & white male sheltie mix that came to us from the local shelter. He wound up there after being picked up as a stray. Scout is a bouncy fellow with a curly tail and winning personality. He is about 11 inches tall and weighs about 14 pounds.
- [Adopted Shelties - 2008](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/adopted-shelties-2008/) - Robbie 2 is a 7 ½ year old shaded sable sheltie that just came to us along with Hamish and Lucy. Robbie is about 16 inches tall and weighs 47 pounds, yes, a diet and exercise is in his near future. He is neutered, up to date on all of his vaccinations, heartworm negative and on
- [Adopted Shelties - 2009](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/adopted-shelties-2009/) - Bandit (was Boots) is a young energetic boy who came to us from a family in San Antonio who did not have time for him. He is a very handsome sable and white neutered male who is appx 19 inches tall and weighs 25 pounds. He is 20 months old. He has been brought up-to-date
- [Adopted Shelties - 2010](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/adopted-shelties-2010/) - Suki (was ChaCha) is a gorgeous sable & white sheltie who was an owner surrender. She is 2 yrs old and is an average sized sheltie who stands 16 inches tall and weighs 30 pounds. She is a true beauty with her sweet face and tipped ears. She is a healthy girl, spayed, and up-to-date
- [Adopted Shelties - 2011](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/adopted-shelties-2011/) - Sam 3 - Sam is a very handsome sable and white male who was an owner surrender. He is 5 years old and stands appx 14.5 inches tall and weighs 22 lbs. When Sam was turned in to our group, he received a thorough exam and was brought up-to-date on all vaccinations. He tested heartworm negative
- [Adopted Shelties - 2012](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/adopted-shelties-2012/) - Reina - What's the size of a 10 pound bag of sugar and just as sweet? Meet Reina, a 3-4 year old bi-black female looking for her forever home. Reina is heartworm negative and current on all of her shots. Reina is also heartworm negative and is on heartworm preventative. Her coat is a little burnt and
- [Adopted Shelties - 2013](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/adopted-shelties-2013/) - Scout 3 - Scout is one of 6 shelties that were surrendered to Austin Sheltie Rescue after their owner passed away. Scout is 8 years old and is a neutered tri-colored male. He is 16 inches tall and weighs 22 pounds. He is up to date on all of his vaccinations, is heartworm negative and is
- [Adopted Shelties - 2015](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/adopted-shelties-2015/) - Peggy Sue (was Pippa) – Peggy Sue was a family surrender after her owner passed away. The family would have liked to have kept Peggy Sue but a family member is highly allergic to dogs and cats. Peggy Sue is a 5 year old blue merle with perfectly tipped ears. She is 16 inches tall and
- [Adopted Shelties - 2014](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/adopted-shelties-2014/) - Rowdy 3 – Rowdy is a recent owner surrender due to a death in the family. He will be 4 years old on 12-25-2014 and he is a charming young man. Rowdy stands about 13 inches tall and weighs 25 pounds, we’d like to see him loose a few pounds. Rowdy is current on all of his
- [Adopted Shelties - 2016](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/adopted-shelties-2016/) - Soddikha - Soddikha is a 7 year old female border collie who is looking for a new home. Her owner passed away and the family would really like to see her find a new home. She is up to date on her rabies vaccination. Soddikha is a super sweet, somewhat laid back her with impeccable house
- [Adopted Shelties - 2017](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/adopted-shelties-2017/) - Arrow - Arrow is a surrender from Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center. His owners surrendered him to the clinic after he had suffered a fall from a moving golf cart, his pelvis was broken in several places and his left rear leg was also broken. He underwent reconstructive surgery and is on the mend. Arrow
- [Adopted Shelties - 2018](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/adopted-shelties-2018/) - Charlie - as Duke (he didn't like Duke and was just not going to respond) was a foundling in the Canyon Lake area. The finders took him to a vet clinic in New Braunfels who contacted us. Charlie is probably 10 years old and has some hearing loss. He is now up to date on vaccinations,
- [Adopted Shelties - 2019](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/adopted-shelties-2019/) - Katy - Katy is a tri-colored sheltie that was rescued from the New Braunfels shelter. She was found as a stray and the finder took her to the shelter, hoping her owners would show up. Katy is up to date on all her vaccinations, spayed, heartworm negative and on heartworm preventive. Katy is about 15 inches
- [Adopted Shelties - 2020](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/adopted-shelties-2020/) - Peyton - Peyton is a 6 year old owner surrender, older couple that could no longer take care of her. PeyPey weighs 26 pounds and is 15 inches tall. She is spayed, up to date on all vaccinations, heartworm negative, and on heartworm preventive. When our vets ran blood work on PeyPey they found her liver
- [Loki - Adopted May 2024](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/loki-3/) - Loki was surrendered to ASR because a family move meant that Loki was in a crate in an apartment all day and the family knew he deserved a yard to run and play in. He's a 3-year-old, 34lb cuddle bug. He is leash-trained, house-trained, and knows how to come and sit (maybe more). He is
- [Mable - Adopted February 2024](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/mable/) - Mable came to us with Tilly. She is a 39 lb, 1.5-year-old, female. Both girls were owner surrenders and appear to have been outside dogs. They have begun housetraining and leash training. Both are very sweet but a bit unsure of the recent changes. They are up to date on their shots and are heartworm-negative.
- [Buddy - Adopted March 2024](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/buddy-2/) - Say hello to our newest Sheltie named Buddy!!! If Buddy looks familiar it's because he was in our rescue program before and was adopted by a family in the Houston area in Dec 2018. Unfortunately the family will be moving to another state and they cannot take Buddy with them. Buddy is a 9 1/2
- [Phantom - Adopted March 2024](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/phantom/) - IMPORTANT: Phantom is not with Austin Sheltie Rescue but is available for adoption with a donation to ASR. To adopt Phantom please contact John Watson. We are relatively certain (though no DNA evidence) that Phantom is a double-blue merle. He hears (selectively like all puppies) well and has been to an eye specialist for an
- [Indy - Adopted January 2024](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/indie-adopted-january-2024/) - Indy is a 5-month-old puppy who came to us from a breeder.
- [Milo (now Apollo) - Adopted January 2024](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/milo/) - Milo came to us with Maggie from an all breed rescue in North Texas. They were brought to the shelter from a backyard breeder by animal control and then taken in by the rescue. Milo is about 2 years old, 10 lbs, and extremely skittish. He has not been socialized, house-trained, or leash-trained. We'll update
- [Apollo - Adopted December 2023](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/apollo-2/) - Apollo is a really sweet fellow, is 5 years old, weighs 30 pounds (but doesn't feel heavy), stands about 16 inches tall, is up to date on everything, is neutered...and all that good stuff. His owners are getting up in age and just felt like they really couldn't handle him anymore along with their health
- [Maggie - Adopted December 2023](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/maggie/) - Maggie came to us with Milo from an all breed rescue in North Texas. They were brought to the shelter from a backyard breeder by animal control and then taken in by the rescue. Maggie is about 2 years old, 10 lbs, and extremely skittish. She has not been socialized, house-trained, or leash-trained. We'll update
- [Roux](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/special-shelties-roux/) - Roux came to us from the Austin Animal Shelter. A cute little stray found on the street. Roux is about 4 years old, he is a mix of 50% chihuahua and 50% of a lot of other dogs. Roux is up to date on all vaccinations, neutered, heartworm negative and on heartworm preventive. He weighs
- [Leo - Adopted September 2023](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/leo/) - We welcome Leo, an owner surrender due to his owner passing away and the other owner going into Assisted Living. Leo is 10 years old, happy, healthy , and up to date on all vaccinations and tests. Leo is beautifully house trained, leash trained, and crate trained. He gets along well with other dogs and
- [Jake - Adopted September 2023](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/jake-2023/) - IMPORTANT: Jake (from State Farm) is not with Austin Sheltie Rescue but is available for adoption with a donation to ASR. To adopt Jake please contact John Watson. I didn't name him - that's all Kathleen. Jake has beautiful markings and a very distinctive strut. Original Post: 4.5 month old Sheltie puppies to re-home! Currently located
- [Cookie - Adopted September 2023](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/cookie/) - Owner Surrender just in, and available for adoption. Her name is Cookie, she stands about 16 inches tall and weighs 40 pounds...yep weight management food (sounds better than diet) is in her future. She's 6 years old, up to date on vax, negative on heartworms, spayed and having her first dental. She's got an ear
- [Parker - Adopted August 2023](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/parker/) - Parker is an owner surrender and what a love bug he is! He is an active and healthy 10-year-old male sheltie mix. He has a few pounds to lose but he is incredibly sweet and gentle and loves to please. He is a great leash walker and an overall really happy boy. He is scheduled
- [Pico - Adopted August 2023](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/pico/) - This little guy (6lbs with some room for a couple more) was found as a stray in Leander and wound up at the Williamson County shelter. He came as Novel and is very novel, but Pico seems to fit him better (and he already recognizes his name). He's a busy little fella, about a year
- [Rocky - Adopted May 2023](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/rocky/) - Rocky is a 3 year old Border Collie mix that came in with Amanda as an owner surrender. He is up to date on all vaccinations, heartworm negative and on heartworm preventive. Rocky stands about 17 inches tall and weighs 31 pounds, we are adding a bit extra to his bowl as he could use
- [Bella (was Mariah)](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/bella-was-mariah/) - In Memorial - May 2022 Bella (formerly known as Mariah) and her mother Sierra came into ASR from a backyard breeder with a puppy mill. Bella was 4 years old and very shy when we adopted her in 2010. At that time, we already had Taz. Since he was a very independent dog and liked
- [Shadow 5 - Adopted April 2023](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/shadow-5/) - Shadow 5 is an owner surrender from the San Marcos area. He is a year old bi-black that weighs 18 pounds and is about 15 inches tall. He is neutered and up to date on all vaccinations. Shadow is heartworm negative and on heartworm prevention. Shadow gets along great with other dogs and with cats,
- [Trevor - Adopted April 2023](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/trevor/) - Trevor got a home!! Trevor is an owner surrender, family will be traveling out of the country. He’s 10 years old and appears to be happy, healthy, and up-to-date. His new family met him on the transport from Midland and fell in love with him. They waited for him to get fully vetted and a
- [Amanda - Adopted April 2023](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/amanda/) - Amanda is a 9 year old, born 1/20/2014, spayed bi-black sheltie. Amanda is up to date on all vaccinations, heartworm negative and on heartworm preventive. She came to us along with Rocky after her owner passed away. Amanda is house trained, crate trained, leash trained and she gets along well with other dogs. She is
- [Toby](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/toby/) - Toby is a tri sheltie, anywhere from 6 to 8 years old. He was surrendered to the local shelter for euthanasia after being brought in as a stray. He's HW-, on preventative, and is up to date on all his vaccinations. Tommy is a very sweet and gentle soul who likes children and playing fetch. He
- [Hemingway](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/hemingway/) - Hemingway is a 15 inch 20 lb mahogany sable with partial white collar, and slightly tipped ears, about 10 years old. He has blossomed in his foster home and isn't as sad as he appears in the pictures taken right after he was rescued. He is a beautiful very sweet, very quiet, gentle boy and
- [Chester](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/chester/) - June, 2004. Chester was a beautiful, sweet 12+yo mahogany sable boy turned into TLAC shelter in Austin. We brought him into our program in February. Chester was adopted, but several months later became gravely ill. He was brought him back into the program only to find he was dying from liver failure. Fran took care
- [Goldie](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/goldie/) - Goldie was a stray in nearby Harker Heights, a young dog with a beautiful gold and white sable coat. Goldie was a happy girl that always had a smile on her face.
- [Bo](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/bo/) - Bo was turned in to TLAC because his owner passed away. Bo was 14 years old, heartworm negative and up to date on his vaccinations. Bo was a fine older gentleman that smiled at everyone and gave wonderful snuggles.
- [Happy](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/happy/) - Our search for the perfect pet started with Austin Sheltie Rescue and ended at the Houston Sheltie Rescue about 3 years ago. Our “Happy” (formerly Pappy) had fled New Orleans just ahead of Hurricane Katrina and upon the family’s return – they discovered they had no home. Their pets went into shelters. Happy’s time with
- [Lacy](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/lacy/) - Lacy came into the program from TLAC. Found as a stray, unfortunately, no family came looking for her. Lacy was 12 years old, and was very friendly and dignified. She liked all people, and was amazingly spry for her years. Even with some health and vision problems, she blended well with the others in her
- [Missy](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/missy/) - In Sept 2004, a small sheltie was found on Lake Travis in a cove out in the middle of nowhere. The boater that found her brought her to PAWS in Lago Vista. The Houston Sheltie Rescue group was notified and agreed to pick her up in a couple of days. Since the sheltie was in
- [Bandit](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/bandit/) - Adopted April 2005. Loved by the Cooksey Family.
- [Zippy](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/zippy/) - Zippy was an owner surrender to the Lockhart Animal Shelter. Zippy loved to go places with his foster, loved riding in the truck, and frequented Home Depot and did clean-up work on the deck at Opal Divine’s.
- [Meggie](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/meggie/) - Meggie was a beautiful blue maltese sheltie, imagine a dark steel blue. She came to ASR from a breeding farm out of state via a long transport. She was very shy, as many puppymill dogs are, but she loved mealtime and treats. She was loved in her adoptive home and lived with five Sheltie siblings
- [Ricky](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/ricky/) - Ricky was adopted in February 2008. Although our time with him was short, Ricky filled our home with love and companionship. From his excitement, in anticipation of a walk while we put our tennis shoes on to when we'd come home after being gone for a while he'd act as though he hadn't seen us
- [KVUE Pet of the Week - Robby](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/pet-of-the-week-robby/) - Robby was a stray dog and was taken to an animal shelter in Odessa, Tx. Through the coordinated efforts of many volunteers, he was taken out of the shelter, examined by a vet, and then flown to Austin by Pilots N Paws. Robby is a male sheltie who stands 14 inches tall and weighs 27
- [Thor](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/thor/) - Thor was a Momma's boy and adopted an elderly lady at Mills Pond. Every weekend we would walk, he looked forward to visiting Grandma Jean.
- [Daisy](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/daisy/) - From Daisy’s Furever Mom: Daisy was a wonderful dog. She was an excellent ambassador for the residents of my apartment, loving people, children and the other dogs. She was featured on CNN for her weight loss and told our story too. She is missed very much. There is such a huge hole in my heart
- [Misty](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/misty/) - Misty came to us from the Lockhart shelter in February 2013 along with her lifelong mate Shadow. After we had her in rescue for a while we found that she had bladder cancer. Misty was loved and cared for by her foster dad and watched over by Shadow. She took her last ride to the
- [Kristi](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/kristi/) - Kristi was a beautiful, loving, shy sheltie that only wanted to love and take care of her family. She came to us as a stray, scared, shy, and very wary of everything and everyone. With the help of her foster parents, new owners, and potato chips now and again, she blossomed into a loving dog
- [Prince](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/prince/) - Prince came to us when he was 10 yrs old from a Nacogdoches animal shelter where he was surrendered after his owner passed away. He was a sable & white male sheltie and in relatively good health when he entered our rescue group. Prince had a 'special' personality and after a few years, we decided
- [Shadow 4](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/shadow-4/) - Shadow and Misty came to us from a local shelter after they had been surrendered. Their owner was moving in with family and there just wasn't room for the 2 additional dogs. Shadow is a sable and white, neutered male. He is around 13 years old but don't tell him that cause he acts more
- [Cassander](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/cassander/) - Cassander aka Kernal Sanders aka Bubba crossed the Bridge 9/16/2016. Bubba came to us about a year ago. He was 14 at the time and his owner had surrendered him to the San Antonio Animal Shelter. We pulled him and Andrea and Dan Ten Eyck have been fostering him, loving him, and giving him a
- [Marcus](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/marcus/) - Marcus came to us in 2006 and was adopted in 2007. He crossed the Rainbow Bridge in May 2016. His adopter had this to say "My sweet Marcus left this world today. His struggles are over, and he is running pain-free. I will miss his clownishness, his ability to tell time (It's time to eat, It's
- [Annie](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/annie/) - Annie came to us in October of 2012 and left us May 1, 2016. She had been found wandering in San Antonio in 2012. The finder kept her for a while hoping to find the owner before she released her to rescue. Annie had a list of medical issues; thyroid, heartworms, bladder cancer, spondylosis, and
- [Killer Bs](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/killer-bs/) - These sweet dogs came to us at two different times in our lives. Mz B, on the right, came to us when we decided to foster in honor of the first female Sheltie we owned. After her passing, it just seemed fitting that we do something to remember the love she shared with us. Mz
- [Loki](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/loki/) - We recently said farewell to our dear Loki. He came to join our family in March 2007. Loki was truly a "cuddle bunny" and LOVED to play ball and tag with his buddy Kitsune, (adopted from Houston Sheltie sanctuary in January 2007). He brought much joy to us and will be greatly missed! We will
- [Loki 2](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/loki-2/) - Loki 2 is an owner surrender due to many changes in his family and they felt he needs a more stable life style. Loki is 10 years old and overweight at 65 pounds, he only stands about 16 inches tall. Loki is neutered and is up to date on all vaccinations, heartworm negative and on
- [Agnes](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/agnes/) - Agnes is a 15 year old senior girl from out of town. She is a sheltie mixed with border collie, stands about 14 inches tall and weighs around 30 pounds. Her owner passed away and the family could not provide for her. She is up to date on all vaccinations, has recently had a dental,
- [Buffy](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/buffy/) - Buffy is a 13 year old owner surrender because her health care has become too much for her senior citizen owner. Buffy has a variety of allergies that require medication and frequent baths. Buffy is a darling sable and white sheltie. She weighs 28 pounds and is 14 inches tall. She is house trained, gets
- [Lucas](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/lucas/) - Lucas is a sheltie mix that came in to the local shelter as a stray. He was found wandering around the lake and had a terrible case of sarcoptic mange. He has been thru treatment.
- [Sweet Pea](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/sweet-pea/) - Sweet Pea was a sweetie. She tried to please me every chance she got. When I wanted to take a nap, she would too. When I was on the couch she would jump up on the couch for some cuddling. Sweet Pea would only bark at her boyfriends (she had two) and played (or tried
- [Wolfie](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/wolfie/) - Wolfie is an owner surrender due to the health status of members of the family. He is 14 years old, neutered, and an adorable, laid back blue merle sheltie. Wolfie is about 14 inches tall and weighs 25 pounds. He is up to date on all of his vaccination, heartworm negative and on heartworm preventive.
- [Jazmin](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/jazmin/) - Jazmin was adopted in 2013 after being surrendered by her family. Jazmin, loved catching toys mid-air, herding chickens and chasing water from the water hose. She was always so happy when we got home and loved to snuggle with her humans on the couch and bed. There are no words for how much we will
- [An interview with Sunne Wiginton (2010)](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/an-interview-with-sunne-wiginton/) - Sierra, one of our rescues adopted in 2010, participated in a photo shoot with Patty Mora Photography. They needed a blond longhaired dog and thanks to Beth’s friend, Cindy, they heard about Sierra. This is one of the photos of Sierra and Katelyn. They also wanted to know about Austin Sheltie Rescue and sent me a
- [Chaz - Adopted May 2021](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/chaz-adopted-may-2021/) - Chaz came to us from the Austin Animal Shelter where he was found as a stray. He is about 13 inches tall and weighs 21 pounds. We think he may be a 2 year old papillon mix. What we do know is that he is house trained, crate trained, gets along beautifully with other dogs
- [Bobo - Adopted August 2021](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/bobo-adopted-august-2021/) - Bobo was an owner surrender to us because of a change of lifestyle. Bobo is a 4 year old mahogany sheltie that is currently intact, neutering is on the schedule for him. He weighs 27 pounds, stands about 15 inches tall and loves to smile. He is up to date on all vaccinations, heartworm negative,
- [Scout - Adopted August 2021](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/scout-adopted-august-2021/) - Scout 4 is a 3 year old tri-color owner surrender. He was released to us due to change in living arrangements. Scout is about 15 inches tall and weighs around 30 pounds. He is up to date on all vaccinations, neutered, heartworm negative, on heartworm preventive, crate trained, house trained and microchipped. He gets along
- [Mazie - Adopted December 2021](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/mazie-adopted-december-2021/) - Mazie is a very shy 10 year old mahogany sheltie that was surrendered into our program. Mazie is up to date on all vaccinations, spayed, heartworm negative and on heartworm preventive. She weighs about 16 pounds and is about 14 inches tall. She has had a recent dental and has been working hard on house
- [Abby - Adopted January 2022](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/abby-adopted-january-2022/) - Abby 2 (was June) and Luna were owner surrenders to our local animal shelter because the elderly owners could no longer care for them. Abby is about a year and a half old, weighs 33 pounds, and stands about 16 inches tall. She is spayed, up to date on all vaccinations, heartworm negative and on
- [Luna - Adopted January 2022](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/luna-adopted-january-2022/) - Luna and Abby 2 were owner surrenders to our local animal shelter because the elderly owners could no longer care for them. Luna is about a year old, weighs 24 pounds, and stands about 15 inches tall. She is spayed, up to date on all vaccinations, heartworm negative and on heartworm preventive. Luna had always
- [Toby - Adopted January 2022](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/toby-adopted-january-2022/) - Toby came to us from Waco, he had been left crated in a motel room. Toby appears to be a sheltie - golden retriever - corgi mix. He was about 8 months old when he came into our program. Toby is a darling little guy, he loves everyone, is a bit goofy, and loves to
- [Liberty - Adopted February 2022](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/liberty-adopted-february-2022/) - Liberty was a 5 year old mini-aussie owner surrender because the owners were moving and she was having accidents in the house. Liberty made a trip to our vet to verify she was spayed and up to date on vaccinations and heartworm preventive. We also had them check on the urinating accidents in the house..
- [Roxy - Adopted April 2022](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/roxy-adopted-april-2022/) - Roxy 2 was dumped out of a car neat McKinney Falls State Park, some people saw it happening and quickly rescued her. What is it with people who do that to a 12 year old, loving, sweet sheltie right after Christmas? Roxy came into rescue happy and healthy, we updated all her vaccinations, made sure
- [Kylie - Adopted September 2022](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/kylie-adopted-september-2022/) - Kylie came to us as an owner surrender, her big dog brother was not happy with her and was making her life uncomfortable. She came into the program at 12 weeks old, up to date on vaccinations and still intact. She went into our foster program and when she was old enough she was neutered,
- [Lily - Adopted September 2022](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/lily-adopted-september-2022/) - Lily (was Mysti) was an 8 month old owner surrender because she didn't travel well and needed a new home. Once into rescue we found that she was intact, up to date on vaccinations and heartworm negative plus she had a terrible skin condition. We did tests to be sure the skin issues were not
- [Summer - Adopted September 2022](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/summer-adopted-september-2022/) - Summer was a little mix that came from the Austin Animal Center. She came into our program as a stray 11 week old puppy that needed vaccinations, heartworm preventive, to be spayed, and lots of training. She proved to be a snuggler and cuddler that loves other dogs and cats. She has been adopted by
- [Louie - Adopted September 2022](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/louie-adopted-september-2022/) - Louie 2 is an aussie sheltie mix that came to us from the Austin Animal Center. He came into our program with a broken front leg and needed medical attention. Louie came into rescue up to date on all his vaccinations but was low heartworm positive and intact. He came into our program at about
- [Chloe - Adopted August 2022](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/chloe-adopted-august-2022/) - Chloe 4 came into our program as an owner surrender, her owner passed away and the family could not keep her. We found that Chloe was really an aussie cattle dog mix but we knew she needed a safe place to land. Chloe is a 12 year old, up to date, super sweet and mellow
- [Bella - Adopted January 2023](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/bella/) - Say Hello to Bella, a sheltie aussie mix. She was an owner surrender to Austin Animal Center when it was determined her owner could not care for her anymore (a victim of dementia). She is 7 years old, about 15 inches tall, and weighs 25 pounds. She is so sweet and easygoing, up to date

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- [Available Shelties](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/available-shelties/) - Apply to adopt (or foster) any of our amazing available shelties! They are listed in the order they arrived (longest time waiting to shortest).
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- [Permanent Fosters](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/special-shelties/) - Sometimes we have dogs that cannot be adopted due to major medical issues or advanced age complicated by medical issues. We keep them in permanent foster care as special care shelties and cover all of their medical expenses for as long as they need us.
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- [About Us](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/about-us/) - Austin Sheltie Rescue is a 501(c)3 corporation. Our mission is to place homeless shelties into forever homes with loving families. Since January 1, 2006, we have rescued over 400 shelties from local shelters, surrendered from owners, and found as strays. We have been able to do this because of the wonderful network of volunteers that
- [Available via Referral](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/referrals/) - These Shelties are (or were) adoptable from outside agents with a donation to the Austin Sheltie Rescue. Read the post carefully to learn how to adopt these Shelties.
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## Testimonials

- [Karen P](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/testimonials/karen-p/) - I had a great experience adopting Poppi* from Austin Sheltie Rescue. I had recently lost a dog to an illness and Glenda and Sunne understood the trauma and joy that comes with the transition to a new pet. They were kind and patient with me, but also protective of Poppi. After a thorough interview and
- [Kimberly K](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/testimonials/kimberly-k/) - We truly enjoyed our experience with the Austin Sheltie Rescue Group. Beth and Sunne are two wonderful people! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to adopt. Thanks again Ellie Mae is doing wonderful! From Facebook.
- [Sophie V](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/testimonials/charlia-bensen/) - I adopted my perfect angel, Penny, from Austin Sheltie Rescue and it was a fantastic experience. Sunni made sure that I could adequately care for a pet and ensured that Penny would be going to a good home. The organization was prompt and professional and I'd recommend them to anyone! From Yelp.
- [Brittany J](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/testimonials/lian-hen/) - I adopted my Sheltie, Ginobili, from Austin Sheltie Rescue in January 2012. I began working with them in early December 2011 and brought home the furry love of my life January 9. I feel very lucky to have Austin Sheltie Rescue in my life. Here's why: I adopted the best dog ever: at 5-years-old, Ginobili
- [Gayle L](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/testimonials/gale-mart/) - I am so greatful for this rescue group. Sunne was my contact and she is very professional and very dedicated to this breed of dog. I had to give my sheltie up- she was 9 years old when I received her and she had a quirky personality- I was hoping I could get closer to

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- [Permanent Fosters](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/category/special-shelties/) - Sometimes we have dogs that cannot be adopted due to major medical issues or advanced age complicated by medical issues. We keep them in permanent foster care as special care shelties as long as they need us.
- [Rainbow Bridge](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/category/rainbow-bridge/)
- [Referrals](https://www.sheltierescuetx.org/category/referrals/) - These available Shelties are adoptable from outside agents with a donation to the Austin Sheltie Rescue.