Our Rescue Kid Maddy  "Maddy" is now in her new home! Available is a sable and white female.   Contact us to inquire about the most recent availability of shelties needing a forever home.   Call ONLY between the hours of 9 AM and 8 PM at 210-653-9258. "I MATTER" You may have found me on the street or left at someone's door; You may have found me all alone on some old dirty floor. You may have found me cold and wet from being in the rain You may have found me old and sick from being in so much pain You may have found me tired and panting as I could walk no more You may have found me miles away and my paws were really sore You may have found me hours away from being put to sleep You may have found me grateful for the rescue, as in your arms I leaped You may have found me excited as you visited me at the shelter You may have found the walk you gave me peace from the helter skelter You may have found me a little sad as I knew you had to leave You may have found me knowing that in me you did believe You may have found me happy when on the internet I would be placed You may have found me surprised to see an actual picture of my face You may have found me perky, as in my heart there was a song You may have found me with foster parents and a feeling that I belonged BUT TODAY YOU FIND ME THANKFUL BECAUSE I NO LONGER FEEL ALONE FOR TODAY I WAS ADOPTED; NOW I HAVE A PLACE THAT I CALL "HOME". Author: Bernadette Oliff

What To Do For Lost or Found Animals

• Station MAGIC 105 has established a website for lost/found pets in their efforts to help pet owners who have lost or found a pet. You can list your pet on their web. Many thanks to MAGIC 105 for providing this service!
  URL http://magic1053.com/post_a_pet/ takes you directly to the Lost/Found Pet Section

• Contact all of the phone numbers listed under "Help Agencies" (listed below) as soon as possible.  Provide a clear description of your pet:  breed, sex (spayed or neutered), name, age, weight, color, surgical scars, color of eyes, any distinguishing markings, collar/tags, tatto or microchip.

• Place an ad in the San Antonio Express News.  Run over a weekend, several times if necessary.  (Ads for "found" animals are kindly provided by the Express News free of charge.)

• Contact your neighbors.

• Prepare a flier and distribute in your neighborhood and subdivision.  Put up signs where allowed.

• Walk/drive your entire area daily...keep in mind, frightened or scared animals can and do travel long distances.

• Look in culverts/drainage ditches if close to your home.

• Walk on the grass to leave a scent trail for your dog back to your home.  Animals normally cannot pick up your scent from the asphalt or cement.

• Go in person to the City of San Antonio Animal Care Facility.  Take a current picture of your animal if possible.  Also provide a flier, copies of your City License and Rabies Certificate/tags.  Leave a phone number where you can be reached.  Check back with this facility every other day.

• Take your dog's favorite treats with you during your search.  Do Not run after or at your dog...Stay Calm.  Sit down on the ground; call the name of your dog softly and quietly, encouraging the dog to you.  Place a treat out in front of you so that the dog can pick up the familiar smell.   Be Patient!  Remember that this treasured pet is frightened from its adventure away from home and family.

• Contact veterinary clinics, grooming shops and boarding facilities in your area.

• Check the telephone book yellow pages under "Animal Shelters" to determine if there is a shelter close to your home.   Call.

Do not wait to report a lost or found pet.
The sooner you notify the Help Agencies, the faster the networking operation begins!

Help Agencies in the San Antonio Area
to Report Lost or Found Animals

Sheltie Rescue:  653-9258

Animal Defense League:   655-1481
        Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday:  10:00 AM to 5:30 PM

City of San Antonio Animal Care Facility:  207-6650
        Monday to Saturday:   8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
        Closed Sunday and holidays

Humane Society of Bexar County:  226-7461
        Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
        Tuesday and Thursday:   12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Man and Beast:   590-7387 (no message recorder)
        Closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays

Responsible Pet Owners Alliance:  738-2273
        Daily 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
        Message recorder after hours, weekends, and holidays

For more information about Shelties, visit the American Shetland Sheepdog Association website at http://www.assa.org.

Sheltie Rescue Groups

Sheltie Rescue Listings

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MEMO
FROM THE DESK OF
"SHELTIE EXTRAORDINARIE"

 Let's see my veterinarian routinely and please keep my immunizations current.

 Brush my teeth and trim my nails often.

 Please have me spayed or neutered for my health and because it's the responsible thing to do.

 Give me Heartworm prevention treatment year round.

 make sure I am wearing identification (collar/tags, tattoo, or microchip) so if I'm ever lost or stolen, we can be reunited.

 Don't let me run loose in my neighborhood....I might get lost or hurt!

 Please don't leave me alone in my play yard when you are gone. I get scared when left alone!

 Keep me clean and free from fleas and/or ticks.

 Keep my play yard clean and pick up my droppings daily. Water or hose down my yard often.

 I need a quality dog food (consult my doctor) and fresh water daily.

 Please keep my home and play yard safe and secure for me. Protect me from the weather extremes too.

 If I should get lost from you, please call all the nice folks who will help you find me.

LOVE YOUR FAITHFUL PET
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