Permanent Foster Program
Some of our foster dogs are never chosen for adoption. They could be seniors or have a medical problem that is just too costly for an adopter to take on. NVSR offers these dogs for permanent fostering for the rest of their lives. It's a win-win-win program. The Sheltie has a permanent home that matches his or her needs; an NVSR foster home is freed for another incoming Sheltie; and the permanent foster provider is relieved of the veterinary expense of keeping the dog. We can even pay for the dog's food, if needed. If you're interested in participating in this program, please ask. We usually have at least one foster dog eligible.
Hospice Care
A few of our Shelties stay with us until their lives end. Our hospice program eases the last months, and sometimes years, for these dear seniors or very ill dogs. We often take in Shelties that are 14, 15, 16, or even older. Very few adopters would consider them, especially if they have debilitating "old-age" medical issues. These Shelties are kept in foster and cared for lovingly for the rest of their lives. This is our responsibility as a rescue group. We give excellent care to every dog we take in and find it the home it needs. Sometimes, that is with NVSR.
Your donation will help us keep these "unadoptable" Shelties happy and as healthy as possible for the remainder of their lives. Below are our current Permanent Foster and Hospice dogs.
Your donation will help us keep these "unadoptable" Shelties happy and as healthy as possible for the remainder of their lives. Below are our current Permanent Foster and Hospice dogs.
Arthur
Arthur was a stray for a long time before he wound up at a shelter in terrible condition - starved and covered in ticks. He was slated for euthanasia by the shelter, but NVSR took him without hesitation and gave him a new chance at life, along with a new name. Although Arthur is deaf and has very limited eyesight, he enjoys poking around the backyard and ... well, just looking handsome. We could not consider placing him anywhere after all he's been through. Arthur is in our hospice program and is probably about 12 years old.
Baby
Baby is a happy-go-lucky senior who had serious skin and coat problems when he came to NVSR. He's found a perfect permanent foster home with a wonderful person in an assisted living facility, and his skin issues are much better. He rides around in the wheelchair with his caregiver, meets everyone who comes to visit, and delights every person he sees. Baby is 13 now and has been in NVSR care for a year.
Krissy
Krissy is a permanent foster dog, living with a very happy older person. She loves her walks and brings joy to everyone she meets. She is an only dog in her foster home, which is just right for her, and she soaks up the attention she gets, giving back love and devotion. Krissy is now 13 years old and such a pretty, sweet girl.
Shellie Hope
Shellie Hope is in our hospice program. She's been with NVSR since August 2010, except for a short adoption period, and her arthritis has gradually gotten worse over that time. She cannot go up steps any longer and takes walks very slowly. She's happy in her foster home with other Shelties, which she "grumps" at occasionally. We're happy to keep her as healthy as possible. She's now 14 years old, a lovely elderly lady.