Shelties Available For Adoption
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.
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.
One of these dogs might be your ‘furever’ friend.
Thank you for considering adopting one of our shelties.
With any dog we have in rescue, we have a process we follow when considering an adoptive home, and the dog’s needs ALWAYS come first. FOSTER HOMES, VOLUNTEERS and PRIOR ADOPTERS get special consideration. We keep applications on file and try to match the Sheltie with the best possible adoptive home. Thank you for understanding!
If you are serious about wanting to be considered for adopting any of our doges, please take the time to fill out and submit an application. That is the starting point for all adoptions. And note, foster homes always get first dibs on adoptions. We adopt our dogs to homes in New Jersey and in nearby, neighboring states. We do in person home checks for every adoption.
For Adoption...
Big Rescue Welcome to SPECIAL NEEDS Amy
AMY is about 2 years old and was trapped as a stray in the Amtrak right of way near Newark. She still only wants to interact with her foster mom “at arm’s length” although she will sometimes tolerate a few pets before she runs away squealing.
AMY may come around more, or she may not. We have no way of knowing. But we do know pushing a dog who is really afraid of human interaction is actually counterproductive and can make things worse. So we are letting her figure things out for herself as much as possible. She is always nearby her foster mom and will take treats. But touching is a no-no for now.
She recently came into season so she will be going to the vet for her spay surgery soon.
AMY is available for adoption but with her behavioral issues we are considering her as SPECIAL NEEDS.
She will need a very securely fenced yard and this is not negotiable. She is a flight risk. She had to be trapped after evading capture for 8 to 10 weeks last winter and we need to be sure she is safe. She does not walk on a leash so we transport her in a crate when she needs to go to the vet.
If you are interested in adopting AMY, an application can be found on our website: Adoption application.
Her adoptive home will need a very securely fenced yard and all exits from the home will need to be monitored. NO EXCEPTIONS. This dog is a huge flight risk and likely will be for a while yet.
Big Rescue Welcome to SPECIAL NEEDS Rocky
ROCKY came to us a few months ago when, in spite of a lot of training and effort, it was clear that he and his owner were just not a good match.
ROCKY has some pretty extreme anxiety but thanks to his foster mom (who is also a vet), and also consultations with a behaviorist vet, we have ROCKY on the right path to manage his day to day anxiety. His foster mom has been able to decrease one of his medications and he is doing quite well.
ROCKY will need a very dedicated adopter who is willing to continue consulting with a behaviorist vet as needed if his medications need adjustment. He is a dog who will need a job to help burn off some of his excess energy. Obedience, nosework, flyball, or even FAST CAT. Perhaps not agility the medication may preclude him from being on equipment. This dog is not a couch potato.
He is extremely protective of his people and would do best in a home without young children, and without a lot of comings and goings.
We adopt to homes in NJ and nearby in bordering states. We do in person home checks for every adoption.
For ROCKY, one of your references must be a trainer you are currently working with, or please share details of your training experience.
From ROCKEY’S foster mom:
He wants to be a calm boy but he needs his meds for a little help. Only on half of trazodone (down from a whole tablet), gabapentin, and sertraline… trying to use the trazodone more on as needed basis and doing well with it. He is a barky dog and would love a job to do. Very food motivated. Gets along well with our dogs. Snuggler once he warms up to you. Does well with an established, predictable routine. Loves to play with toys with his humans. Not a huge fan of being outside unless you are out there with him. Leash walks just fine.
If you are interested in adopting ROCKY, an application can be found on our website: Adoption application.
SPLASH
SPLASH is a 5 year old color headed white girl. She is sweet and a little bit shy. She will be getting a dental and her spay surgery very soon. SPLASH is good with other dogs. SPLASH will require a securely fenced yard for adoption.s a sweet sable girl. Check out the heart on her face! She is a little shy but warms up quickly.
WINDY
WINDY is a 7 year old female bi black sheltie. She is smaller. WINDY is shy and sweet. She will be getting caught up on her vaccinations and vetting very soon. Will share more as we get to know her.
SANDY
7 year old SANDY is a sweet sable girl. Check out the heart on her face! She is a little shy but warms up quickly. SANDY is good with other dogs. SANDY will be getting her dental and spay surgery soon and will require a securely fenced yard in her adoptive home.
SNICKERS
Big Rescue Welcome to one of our Fun Size Candy pups, SNICKERS! Snickers is an almost 11 month old tri color female, about 25lbs.
Snickers was surrendered by her breeder as she had too many dogs and was worried about the dpg limit in her township.
Snickers is quite shy and we will need to evaluate her yet. She is housebroken but does not know how to walk on a leash.
We will post more about Snickers as we get to know her. She will be getting her spay surgery soon and then will be available for adoption to an age and activity appropriate home. FENCED YARD WILL BE REQUIRED. We adopt dogs to NJ, or in nearby surrounding states. We do in person home checks for every adoption and we will not ship dogs.
We are grateful the breeder reached out to rescue for help as she really wanted the best for for the pups.
We love you already SNICKERS!
REESES
Big Rescue Welcome to one of our Fun Size Candy pups, REESES!
Reeses is an almost 10 week old sable female. She will likely be 25 to 30lbs as an adult. She is a littermate to TAFFY.
Reeses was surrendered by her breeder as she had too many dogs and was worried about the dog limit in her township.
Reeses is a little bit shy at first but warms up quickly. She is not housebroken and will need to learn all the things that puppies need to learn.
We will post more about Reeses as we get to know her. She will be getting her vaccinations and then will be available for adoption to an age and activity appropriate home.
If she is less than 6 months at the time of adoption, she will be adopted on a spay contract and the adopter will be responsible for taking care of this.
FENCED yard will be required. We adopt dogs to NJ, or in nearby surrounding states. We do in person home checks for every adoption and we will not ship dogs.
We are grateful the breeder reached out to rescue for help as she really wanted the best for for the pups.
We love you already REESES!
TAFFY
Big Rescue Welcome to one of our Fun Size Candy pups, TAFFY!
Taffy is an almost 10 week old sable female. She will likely be 25 to 30lbs as an adult. Taffy is littermate to Reeses.
Taffy was surrendered by her breeder as she had too many dogs and was worried about the dog limit in her township.
Taffy is a little bit shy at first but warms up quickly. She is not housebroken and will need to learn all the things that puppies need to learn.
We will post more about Taffy as we get to know her. She will be getting her vaccinations and then will be available for adoption to an age and activity appropriate home.
If she is less than 6 months at the time of adoption, she will be adopted on a spay contract and the adopter will be responsible for taking care of this.
FENCED yard will be required. We adopt dogs to NJ, or in nearby surrounding states. We do in person home checks for every adoption and we will not ship dogs.
We are grateful the breeder reached out to rescue for help as she really wanted the best for for the pups.
We love you already TAFFY!
BETSY
Big Rescue Welcome to BETSY!
Her owner is now in a nursing home and the family reached out to rescue for help for Betsy and Lady.
BETSY is 8 years old. The family says she is a sweet girl who just wants to be with her people.
We will post more about Betsy as we get to know her better.
We adopt to homes in NEW JERSEY or NEARBY in neighboring states. We do in person home checks for every adoption.
No worries Betsy, you will be well cared for and we love you already!
In Foster Care...
Dogs in Foster Care are not available for adoption at this time. They are lovingly
cared for as their medical, behavioral and social needs are evaluated.
LUNA
Big Rescue Welcome to LUNA! LUNA is a pretty 5 year old tricolor who weighs about 25lbs. LUNA is a worrier but had been doing okay with lots of walks and exercise. Unfortunately, some family with very young children had to move into the home and the Littles are making LUNA even more anxious and worried. So her owner thought it best to send LUNA to rescue where we can find her a quieter home.
We will post more about LUNA as we get to know her, she is not yet available for adoption. She will be seen by our vet in the next few days, and get caught up on some vaccinations that she is due.
No worries little LUNA you are safe with rescue and we love you already.