ASR's Available Shelties

Teddy

Teddy - Adoption Pending

Hi! My name is Teddy and I am a big handsome fellow 2 years old. I didn't have a lot of contact with humans while I was growing up so I am pretty timid but I am coming along. My foster family has done a lot of work with me but I will still need lots more work. I really like to be outside but I am learning to come in when I am called. It is nice to have another dog to play with. And I like to go for walks. Teddy will still need diligent work and commitment in order to reach his full potential. He should continue to work with a professional trainer. He will probably always be somewhat timid. He requires a home with experienced Sheltie/dog owners. Another dog in the home would be an asset.

Kobe

Kobe - Adoption Pending

Hi- My name is Kobe and I am one year old. Im looking for my forever home- this place is pretty nice but I still would like to find one that is forever. I lived with my breeder for quite a while and didnt see a lot of humans so I am kind of shy but my foster folks are working hard with me and I am learning. I still am sort of shy with new people but am OK when I have time to check them out. I dont much like riding in the car but I do like to play with toys and other dogs. If you give me lots of pats and rubs, I will stand beside you for hours. I need to go to school so I can learn lots more things. I might do better when there is not a lot of kids running around and being noisy! I would be happiest in a home were I am not alone for long periods and perhaps there is another dog to play with.

Kobe is fostered in Edmonton.

Katie

Katie - Adoption Pending

Meet sweet little Katie. Rather chubby but doing very well. We are just evaluating her for placement now. She is almost 8 years old. In excellent health. Friendly and social. Katie unfortunately had to be surrendered by her owner who had to move into an assisted living facility that would not allow dogs. She has given us the responsibility of finding her best friend a new home. Although Katie is comfortable with children she is used to being the only dog in a one human household and travelled everywhere with her owner. She will do best in a quiet home where at least one person is home most of the time - perhaps a semi retired or retired individual who can give her the same kind of attention. She will not do well if left alone for long periods.

Katie is fostered in Calgary

Sassy

SASSY is almost 11 years old. She was surrendered to ASR because of persistant peeing in the house. A vet assessment prior to surrender showed that a large lump on her chest ( recently discovered by owner,) was a mast cell tumor and that she would probably not live more than a year. The owner would have withdrawn his request to surrender the dog but ASR preferred to take her into permanent foster care Sassy is a lively, friendly girl who solicits petting, enjoys being outside and going for walks and has not yet peed inside. Additional testing has been done including ultrasound. Her teeth are very bad but it is risky to give her an anaesthetic. She has an abnormal kidney which may have another tumor inside. Because of her medical diagnosis she is not available for adoption.

You can help by making a donation to Sassy's veterinarian care : she has already had an ultrasound and needle biopsy and will probably require intermittent antibiotics to contol any infections related to her bad teeth. In time she may need medication to control pain. If you would like to help Sassy please go to our website: www.albertasheltierescue.ca - and click on DONATIONS for the address. We want to ensure whatever time Sassy has left - whether it be long or short - is happy and comfortable and loved.

Sassy update December 2011: Sassy has lost a significant amount of weight over the past few months but other than that it would be hard to know anything is wrong .High calorie supplements have been added to her diet; she continues to be her usual lively, friendly self.

Sassy is located in Calgary, Alberta.