Please note that Nebraska Sheltie Rescue requires that a placement home has a completely fenced yard in order to be considered. There are too many horrible stories about dogs getting out and having bad things happen. (For more on NSR's fence policy, see here.)
Meet Spike!
Hi I'm Spike! My sister Buffy and I are both deaf. I don't know what that means though. I'm like every other puppy. I eat, then poop, then play, then sleep, then do it all over again! I love to run around in the grass outside. It's even better when the big dogs play with me! Humans are a lot of fun too. Especially the ones with the really long hair. It's great to grab a piece of hair with my mouth and swing by it! I think the human is having fun too, because it's mouth opens really wide and once water came out of its eyes! Anyway, I know some people may hold this deaf thing against me. But we've been told that it's pretty easy to teach dogs sign language. In fact, when the humans in this house are talking to the other dogs, they do motions with their hands all the time. Sometimes they just do the motion without talking and the grownup dog does something! I have a lot to learn, and I'm pretty smart!
About Me
| General Color | Blue Merle |
|---|---|
| Current Size | 5 pounds |
| Current Age | 10 weeks |
| Microchipped | Yes |
| Neutered/Spayed | Not yet |
| Fence Required | Yes |
| Shyness Level | I love people! |
| Will come when called | Yes |
| Will run from you | Yes but I will come back because it's a game! |
| Will let you catch me | Yes |
| Will let you hold and cuddle me | Yes |
| Housetrained | I'm pretty young to be housetrained, but I do very well in a crate! |
| Obedience Training Needed | I don't know what that is yet! |
| Exercise Needs | I run a lot. And then I sleep. Then run some more! |
| Grooming Needs | Moderate eventually |
| Shedding Amount | Moderate |
| Reaction to New People | Good |
| Owner Experience Needed | Experience with deaf dogs is a plus, but eagerness to learn is also great! |
| Good with Kids | Yes |
| Good with Cats | Cats just seem like big dogs that walk funny to me |
| Good with Other Dogs | I love the big dogs! |
| Adoption Fee | $450 |
Fill out the online application and let the NSR people know you are interested in me!
Adoption Application
If you are interested in adopting one of our Shelties—either an available one or one that may come in the future—please fill out our online application form. If you are interested in a particular dog, there is a place to enter the doggie's name. If you are interested in being considered for any of our dogs—either ones we don't have yet or because one you are interested in is no longer available—fill out an application anyway. We will try to let you know when new dogs that match your interest become available.
Adoption Contract
When people adopt a dog from Nebraska Sheltie Rescue, they are asked to sign our adoption contract. This is so we can feel comfortable that our dogs will be going to good homes, be safe, and treated well.
Even if you are not ready to adopt a dog yet, you can view this contract to find out and decide if this is something you are willing to do. (To be honest, if you really care about doggies, none of this will come as a surprise.)