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So just what happens after a dog is adopted from a rescue program, from a humane society or from a city shelter? Sheltie Haven has a club for rescued Shelties. As our program grows, we hope to find all kinds of new things to do with and for our shelties. We hope to have fun days and mini-seminars. Perhaps some of our guys will want to help network to spot lost dogs. We want to offer discounts on Sheltie calendars and who knows what else.

And most of all, we just want to share stories about our dogs. Some stories may be fantastic, like the agility career of Sophie, the wonder agility dog. Maybe, though, it will be the funny antics of a dog who's smarter than his own good! You'll find lots of that right here, on the Alumni Association page.

Want to register for the association? If your Sheltie came from a rescue situation, contact us at Sheltie Haven. Or write us at Sheltie Haven, 2637 San Marcus, Dallas, Texas 75228-3151.

It's free, and we plan to have lots of fun.

Molly came to Sheltie Haven from an owner who said she was at the age she just didn't want any more dogs, and her husband had brought home this large sheltie. Now she wanted to find her a new home. Molly had a little bump in the road when it was discovered she had heartworms, and she had to go through treatment. But now Molly has found herself not only a new home, but also a new career!

Adopter Laura Hadd is a dog trainer who called Sheltie Haven looking for a Sheltie she could adopt to become a therapy dog. Molly, with her sweet disposition and loving but playful attitude was the choice. In short order, Molly has glowed! Early in September 2003, less than a month after her adoption, Molly passed her Canine Good Citizen test and also her certification to be a therapy dog with the Delta Society. This picture will be on their picture badge.

Posted 092503

Hello,

I adopted Ranger Rick (Ricky to me) about 2.5 years ago. He is my best buddy! When I adopted him he had been a "wild dog" found roaming east Dallas over by I 30 and Jim Miller. The Humane Society picked him up and called DFW Sheltie Rescue where I adopted him.

He had no vocabulary, nipped relentlessly and tore up furniture, didn't know how to play games, walk on a leash or anything else. With all that, he stole my heart. I put a dog door in which gave him the running room he needed. With a lot of love and the tremendous help of Tia and Susan at Dog's Play (a doggie day care), he has turned into a great young man ... a regular gentleman.

Ranger is 45 pounds, 20" tall but not at all heavy. He isn't my first sheltie. I had a pure Sheltie growing up so I know that he is at least part Sheltie as the mannerisms are so similar. He has a favorite red ball that he "herds" around the yard and even runs across the yard bouncing it off his nose.

I would like to register for the Sheltie Rescue Network. Please note, we are not entirely sure if Ricky is full sheltie, in case that matters.

... Patti Logan

Patti:

Welcome to the Alumnae Association. As our numbers grow, I hope there will be someone who will step forward and become chairman of the group. There is so much we can do together - and so much fun to be had with out dogs!

As for Rick being a mix - he sure doesn't look like it! Shelties can be as big as 50 pounds or even more. Remember, they have collie in their background. And that face - how can you miss giving it big kiss!

Of course, if he is a mix - well, Shelties tend to show through in any combination. That temperament just shines. So if Ranger Rick has something else in there, well, he isn't telling!

Posted 020503