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Minnesota Sheltie Rescue

Circle Pines, MN 55014

About

Minnesota Sheltie Rescue (MNSR) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization. Since 2003, MNSR has found the best and last home for over 800 Shelties in need. We are an all-volunteer foster-based rescue organization, meaning that we do not have a central shelter where dogs are housed. Instead, all of the dogs in our program live with families in temporary foster homes while they await their forever homes. All dogs in our program are fully vetted prior to being adopted. This includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, and any other veterinary care they may require. We take in Shelties from many different situations. We work with animal shelters that have Shelties in need, allowing them to provide a spot for another waiting dog. Shelties are a shy breed and often do not present well in a shelter environment. We also work directly with owners who are no longer able to keep their Shelties. Donations from the surrendering owner are encouraged if financially able, but not required. If our numbers are high and our foster homes are full, dogs from impound or shelters facing a questionable future are given highest priority, while families looking to surrender their dog may be asked to keep the dog until we have room. We obtain appropriate legal relinquishment forms (shelter release, owner surrender) and we obtain as much information related to temperament and health history as possible. Owners must indicate whether the dog has ever bitten anyone and sign a statement saying the information provided is truthful. If an owner surrenders a dog that was purchased from a reputable breeder, we try to notify the breeder.

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Adoption process

1. Currently, our volunteer base enables us to adopt to areas within Minnesota, Eastern North and South Dakota, Western Wisconsin, and Northern Iowa. We are limited by distance as we cannot process an application if we don't have a volunteer close enough to do a home visit. We also work in cooperation with other Sheltie rescues and are happy to refer you to these organizations when they are logistically closer to your location. We encourage everyone outside of those areas to look for a local shelter or rescue group from which to adopt. The majority of our foster homes are located in the Twin Cities metro area and Fargo, North Dakota. Please keep in mind that if you apply to adopt a dog and your application is approved, you will be asked to travel to the foster home(s) to meet the dog(s) of interest prior to an adoption. To find a Sheltie rescue group near you, please visit The National Sheltie Rescue website. 2. When your adoption application is received by MNSR, we will send you a confirmation letter. 3. One of our adoption team volunteers will contact your veterinary and personal references, and we will then make arrangements with you for your home visit. This part of the process usually takes about 2-3 weeks (sometimes longer if you live outside of the Twin Cities metro area). 4. After the home visit, your application is reviewed by the adoption team and discussed for approval. 5. Once approved, we will make recommendations of Shelties for whom we feel your family and your home life are a good match. 6. After approval and recommendation of potential matches, you will be able to speak to the foster family and arrange a meeting with the foster Sheltie. 7. Finally, the moment you and your dog have been waiting for: Arrangements are made to finalize the adoption and we celebrate another happy ending for a Sheltie in need!