WELCOME!!!

... to our NVSR website! We hope you'll find it interesting and helpful, whether you're looking for a Sheltie to adopt, need to rehome a Sheltie, or just want to read about us and "our" Shelties. Bookmark us and check in whenever you can.
YES!! We had a picnic this year after missing out for the last three years. It was on October 7th and we had a great time. Check out the photos on our "Events and News" page.
Our next Sheltie event is marching in the Old Town Scottish Walk in Alexandria, Virginia. It takes place on December 2. Shelties (Shetland Sheepdogs) are definitely Scottish and very proud of it. Bring your Sheltie and march with us. Let us know you'll be there and we'll tell you where the "line-up" location and time will be.
We had our Shelties at two fun events in September!! We were "stars" among the "Dogs of Scotland" at the Virginia Scottish Games, September 2-3 and also at the Scottsville Creatures Great and Small Festival. The details are on the "Events" page.
Snuffle mats for sale! Don't know what they are? Check out the Sheltie Shop page and your Sheltie will love you for it.
Our winter 2023-24 issue of The Sheltie Spin will be out SOON. In mid-December, you can read it as a PDF on our Events and News page along with many copies of our previous newsletters. Read wonderful stories about our Shelties and how to care for yours. If you want to be on our mailing list, let us know.
If you are interested in adopting ... start at our "How to Adopt" page, as it explains our process and expectations. Our adoption application is linked at the bottom of that page.
Our 2024 calendar is for sale!! We still have a few copies left. Order yours by emailing shop@nvsr.org. The price is $22 each, mailed to you within a week.
Here's our 2024 cover girl "Willow" playing with her favorite ball, along with some pages from our beautiful calendar full of gorgeous Shelties. |
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Who we are ...
Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)(3), all volunteer organization established in 1999 to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome Shelties and Sheltie look-alikes.. Most of these Shelties have been relinquished to NVSR by owners unable to keep them. Others are found in shelters, because they are strays or have been abandoned. All our Shelties are fostered lovingly in NVSR volunteers' homes (we do not have a shelter), and medical needs are addressed promptly and fully, including spay or neuter. They are then eligible to be adopted to carefully chosen homes, where they will be loved, well cared for and protected. For the remainder of the adopted dogs' lives, NVSR stays in touch with the adoptive families.
Here's a wonderful video that helps to explain our mission.
Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)(3), all volunteer organization established in 1999 to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome Shelties and Sheltie look-alikes.. Most of these Shelties have been relinquished to NVSR by owners unable to keep them. Others are found in shelters, because they are strays or have been abandoned. All our Shelties are fostered lovingly in NVSR volunteers' homes (we do not have a shelter), and medical needs are addressed promptly and fully, including spay or neuter. They are then eligible to be adopted to carefully chosen homes, where they will be loved, well cared for and protected. For the remainder of the adopted dogs' lives, NVSR stays in touch with the adoptive families.
Here's a wonderful video that helps to explain our mission.

NVSR is a proud affiliate of the National Sheltie Rescue Association. Individuals can become members, too! Check it out and join as a member to help Shelties in need anywhere in the USA and Canada. You'll learn about all the Sheltie rescue efforts across the nation.
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