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Thank you for considering adopting one of our shelties

The adoption process begins when you submit the ADOPTION APPLICATION form to us. We cannot stress enough how It is important that you answer all the questions. There are no right or wrong answers and no trick questions. Your answers will help us match you up with the right rescue.

It is important, however, for you to understand that each of these dogs comes with its own life experiences. Some come from loving homes, whose owners may have passed away, or perhaps moved and couldn’t take their dog with them. Some dogs are given up for health or other personal reasons. Other dogs were abandoned and are looking for loving homes.

One of these dogs

Might be your ‘furever’ friend

Once SSPSNJ gets a dog, the dog is examined by a veterinarian, spayed/neutered, and brought up to date on all its shots. With all this complete, we do our best to find the right home for the right sheltie.

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Our Current Shelties

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Available Shelties

Shelties Available For Adoption

Alaska

ADOPTION PENDING.

Big rescue welcome to ALASKA! Alaska just turned 2 years old and is a double merle. He is on the smaller side at about 20lbs. He is a Special Needs dog as he is hearing impaired.

Our special needs boy ALASKA got his nueter. He was a cryptorchid and they did have to go up into his abdomen to find that retained testicle. But he did really well and now we have to keep this bouncy boy quiet for 10 to 14 days so he can heal up. That will be a challenge for sure!

ALASKA is doing really well with his housebreaking although he does still have an accident here and there. His foster mom has been working on his leash walking and now with some patience he is happily going for daily walks. He is a bit shy but is very sweet if you give him a few minutes to warm up to you. He also lets his foster mom know he is up and ready to start the day by singing to her lol. (He kindly waits until he sees she is up )

We are starting to accept applications for this special boy and he will have some requirements for his adoptive home. ALASKA is completely deaf. A securely fence is required no exceptions and no young children in the home. Potential adopters must be in NJ or reasonably close. We will also be requiring his adoptive family to have another friendly dog in the home. ALASKA is dependent on his foster mom’s dogs and does enjoy their company. Finally, ALASKA will need a home with a lot of love, understanding and patience. He is on the smaller side and is only 2 so he still has a lot to learn about. He does get scared at times because he doesn’t understand a situation but he comes around quickly. But he is a smart little guy who wants to please.

If you can open up your home and your heart to this very special boy, please fill out an application and send it in.

In Foster Care

Big Rescue Welcome to SHELLY! Shelly is a 12 year old ‘plus’ size girl. Sadly Shelly lost her home because her dad is in a nursing home now. We will be posting more about Shelly as we get to know her a little better.

Shelly

Penny

Big rescue welcome to PENNY! Penny is a 13 yr old female sheltie/American Eskimo mix. Penny is not a fan of kids and her family spent a lot of time trying to work things out. Her family loves her very much but decided it would be in Penny’s best interest to find a new home where she would have more freedom and attention than they could give her. Penny will be settling in to her foster home and as we get to know her we will share more.

Merrill

The B&B Crew: Merrill and Whitney are currently being fostered by SSPSNJ. They are not available for adoption yet. They came to SSPSNJ from a shelter in Newark after their owner was unable to care for them anymore. They have been through a lot recently, first the shelter in Newark and then in a kennel for 2 week quarantine. They are brave little shelties and are being well cared for.

Whitney’s adoption is pending.

Whitney