Why adopt a rescue Sheltie?Each year NorCal Sheltie Rescue places 55 to 65 Shelties. There is a need for both adoptive families and foster homes for beautiful purebred Shelties that have become displaced through no fault of their own.Shelties lose their homes due to owner relocation, illness, divorce and a variety of other reasons. There are almost always Shelties available to a good home. Shelties ready for adoption have all been spayed or neutered, are current on their shots, heartworm tested and come with all medical attention cared for. These Shelties are all fostered in our homes and evaluated for temperament so that they can be matched with the ideal new family. It is very rewarding to know that there are great homes waiting for Shelties which might otherwise be put to sleep, abandoned at an animal shelter or left to run loose in the streets to be crippled or killed in traffic.What are the requirements for adopting?The main requirements for adopting a Sheltie are simple. We ask that you have a fenced yard, that you keep the dog as an indoor pet, and that you will treat the dog lovingly - as a full fledged member of the family.

These are basic needs that all dogs deserve. The Shelties that we rescue may not have been lucky enough to have had a secure home in the past. When a rescue dog is treated with kindness and respect, it usually becomes more loyal and devoted than a dog raised in the same home from a puppy-hood.How do I apply to adopt a rescue Sheltie?We have provided an online application for adoption or fostering which you can fill out and submit online. CLICK HERE for the application. We may want to send a volunteer over to do a home check and we may check with your current vet for references.What does it cost?The adoption donation varies with the age of the Sheltie. Shelties under 3 years old are $450, with adult Shelties usually $400-$350. Senior dogs have a suggested donation of $200. Sometimes we may ask more depending upon individual circumstances. Rescue funds are kept in a separate checking account. Donations received apply only to the care and successful placement of our rescues. Our volunteers are not compensated for their rescue work.

What kind of dog will I get?All Shelties are evaluated prior to adoption. The foster home will have a very good idea of the type of home in which each dog would be most suitably placed. Shelties can come in many colors, sizes and personalities, so our application asks a number of questions designed to give us an idea of your lifestyle, and what you are looking for in a pet. Jujubes T ShirtMost of our rescued Shelties are purebred adults, but on the rare occasion we will have a purebred puppy or a Sheltie mix.Ionic Window Cleaning System For SaleHow do I start?How To Light A Valor FireplaceWhen your application has been completed and sent to our Rescue Coordinator, you will be called or emailed when a possible match is available. You can then visit the foster home to meet the dog and decide if it is the dog for you.

You should keep in mind that Shelties are often reserved with strangers, and until you and your new dog have created a bond, it may act shy and distant. A good way to decide if you like the dog's personality is to watch how it interacts with the foster owner. This is a good indication of how the Sheltie will be with you, once it has "adopted" you!What do I do when I find the dog I want?When you find the dog that is right for you, you will be asked to sign an Adoption Contract. This contract basically states that you will make the dog a member of your family for the rest of its life. It also requires that if you are unable to keep the dog, that you will contact Sheltie Rescue for our assistance in placing the dog in a new home. We require that you immediately put an identification tag on your new Sheltie with all your contact numbers on it. We will often place the dog with a temporary ID with our contact numbers on it too.What do I do if it doesn't work out?The adoption contract offers a two week grace period during which you may return the adopted dog for a full  refund, if you are unable to keep the dog for any reason.

Sheltie Rescue will accept the dog for relocation at any time afterwards if needed.Fostering a Sheltie for Sheltie RescueWhat is a foster home? When a Sheltie loses their home or is rescued from a shelter, an interim home is required while the dog is evaluated for health, temperament, and behavior. The foster home keeps the dog until it is adopted. Foster homes are the backbone of any rescue group. Without people who are willing to open their hearts and their homes to these homeless Shelties we would be unable to keep saving lives. To learn more about fostering for us, please visit our Foster page by clicking here.Other ways to help homeless SheltiesCan I make a tax deductible donation to "Sheltie Rescue? Sheltie Rescue welcomes donations of all kinds. Indeed, we need them to keep helping homeless Shelties.Make checks payable to �NorCal Sheltie Rescue.�  Mail to NorCal Sheltie Rescue, P.O. Box 581934, Elk Grove, CA 95758-0033. Veterinary care is always our highest expense, even with the discounts we receive.

We are a charitable rescue and a 501(c) (3) non profit. Donations are tax deductible.I can't keep a dog for long periods of time, but I'd still like to help ... What can I do? Short-term rescue volunteers are always valued. These volunteers travel to pick up dogs from homes and shelters, and keep them for a few days until a foster home is open. You do not need to commit to the dog for the entire foster period, but you may be saving the life of a homeless Sheltie just the same! Call a rescue coordinator if you feel you may be able to assist in short term foster care. NorCal Sheltie Rescue, Inc. & Shetland Sheepdog Companions Rescue of No. California - a 501c3 non profit.Dogs For AdoptionArizonaShetland SheepdogAdoptionPetsDogsExplore Sheltie Australian, Australian Shepherd, and more!Puppies For SaleAussie Puppies For SaleMiniature AussieAussiesAussie PuppiesFor SaleAustralian ShepherdPuppysTexasMiniatureCrossesPoshies ( Pomeranian X Sheltie) All Poshies now qualify for AKC Canine Partners and Carolina Toonie Registration

"Gracie" - First generation, 1/2 Toy Sheltie 1/2 Pomeranian "Mica" (Onyx/Hansel)- Second generation 3/4 Toy Sheltie 1/4 Pomeranian "Mello" (Onyx/Hansel) 3/4 Toy Sheltie 1/4 Pom "Wiley" (Onyx/Hansel) Second generation 3/4 Toy Sheltie 1/4 Pom Birthday Boy "Toby" (Onyx/Hansel) At Fox Point Farm we stumbled across one of our greatest finds searching for Toy Shelties one night. I found a Poshie for sale in Louisiana! Read Freeing Gracie to get the whole crazy story! A darling girl had a toy sheltie female and had crossed her with her mom's tiny pomeranian and the result was cuter than anyone could have imagined! Since we got our Poshie, Gracie, I have received letters from Poshie owners all over the country curious about others who have this neat cross. I decided to add a page here to showcase the Poshie and give people a spot to post their pictures and stories. If you have a Poshie, please send me pics and anything you would like to share and I will include you here.

The Poshie is a 'new designer breed' that crosses the Pomeranian with the Shetland Sheepdog. The 'first generation' cross will be 50% pom 50% sheltie, but 'second' and 'third generation' crosses could have 75% or more of either breed. The characteristics are those of the two breeds but tempered by one another. These are athletic, friendly dogs who never meet a stranger. They are outgoing and playful. The shyness of the sheltie is made brave by the pom, the pushiness and yappiness of the pom is tempered by the sheltie. It creates this beautiful friendly companion! They do not have the herding obsession many shelties do, but are super smart and want to learn everything you can teach them. The 'hybrid vigor' that crossing two completely unrelated breeds decreases the possibility of recessive health problems that now occur in both breeds from 'line-breeding'  (in-breeding).  I have a darling 4 lb Papillon male with very long silky hair. I have crossed him with my Poshie female and produced the most darling TINY (2lbs at 12 weeks) puppies!

I think using tiny Papillons with great long silky coats, will further improve the breed by decreasing the need for grooming (the pom gene gives a very dense undercoat that needs much grooming), an occasional brushing is great but you won't be obligated to  brush daily. Size and color vary. The size of the Poshie is completely dependant upon the size and genes of the parents.  Our Poshie is TINY but so were both of her parents. An average size sheltie will produce a much larger Poshie, so knowing the parents is very important to predict mature size. Color is also dependant upon the gene pool of the parents. Most Poshies are solid colored red/sable or black, the most popular I have found are the 'sheltie-colored' Poshies, either sable with white or tri colored. All colors can occur and are darling! I'd love to see a merle Poshie! Big coats are a huge draw to the breed! Shelties can have sparser coats when they are young, not reaching full coat until around 3 years of age. Female shelties that are unspade can keep this sparse coat until they are fixed.

By adding the pomeranian, you get a huge coat nearly from birth! The puppies don't go through that gangly 'hairless' stage. But the sheltie gives the cross a smoother silkier coats less prone to mats and in need of less brushing to keep full and beautiful. Any way you look at it, the cross is a good one with lots of fans! Let's get together and get the word out there! When you are looking for a Poshie, request to see the parents, to get an idea of mature size. Expect to pay more for ones colored like shelties; and as both shelties and poms, expect to pay more for smaller ones. Sizes can go from 5-40 lbs, so do your homework to find the perfect fit for your family! Our tiny Poshies start at $750. Gracie Cannon, our first Poshie Gracie is a precious Poshie (pomeranian sheltie mix) tri female. Although not an AKC recognized breed, her personality burst out of her and we had to give this new 'designer dog' a try! The youngest of our family, Gracie is bouncy and exuberant in everything she does!

with a HUGE gorgeous coat, we are excited about the big coats she can add to our program! We are totally in love with her tiny face and cannot wait to see her fully mature in all her glory! Gracie promises to be even tinier than Maggie; she is only 7" and 5 lbs, so we are looking forward to more teeny tiny poshies for you! Gracie's mom was a tiny (10" and 10 lb) sable sheltie that looked like a tiny Bella; her dad was a smokey black tiny (4 lbs) pomeranian. Bred to Hanzel, puppies will be 3/4 sheltie 1/4 pom and should be tiny bundles of sheltie-looking fun!  was stolen from our farm and was killed. back to her breeder to get her sister to be able to continue raising Sister of Gracie's, Onyx, we will be breeding and loving her to continue our line of friendly, outgoing, adorable Poshies! Onyx is a gorgeous black and white Poshie female. weighs 6 lbs and is about 10" tall. She is the most precious tiny soul! We purchased her from Gracie's breeder.

We wanted 'another Gracie'. is a perfect, wonderful girl, all herself! She lives in nobody'sShe is super friendly, incredibly loving and attached to Tommy and me, and incredibly athletic! She can easily jump on and off a 5'She comes easily, learns quickly and is an absolute joy! Her puppies are amazing! We are thrilled to have her and have the opportunity to continue this great line! Whimsy is the culmination of what we have strived to develop with the Poshie cross, a perfect, tiny, sheltie-look-a-like, with huge coat, refined face and super confident,She is 10" and 6-7lbs. She is a daughter of Onyx (1/2 Sheltie 1/2 Pom) and Bullet (AKC toy-size Sheltie). puppies are fabulous and 7/8 Toy Sheltie! What an amazing cross these PoshiesThe best of both worlds in a tiny, healthy, long-lived package!We are still raising full siblings to her, she is from Onyx's second litter. Be still my heart..... meet Twinkle One look at this little girl Twinkle, and it was love at first sight!