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 Athena 2!
Hello human. I'm Athena the Sheltie. It looks like I'm going to have to go through some changes since my dog mom can't take care of me and my brother anymore. I'm a little worried because I get nervous about new things sometimes but I'm sure that I will get through it. While I will miss my brother if we get split up, if we have to, that's fine.
I'm hoping I find a new home with someone nice. I won't mind if they have other dogs (I like to have dog friends) or even cats or kids. I'll probably be a little shy at first but I will get used to a lot of things eventually. Once I do, I really love to be with my humans, snuggling on the couch, going on walks and -- I don't know -- the things that humans love to do with dogs! It's fun, right?
So I would love to meet some people and see if maybe we like each other.
About Me
| General Color | Blue Merle |
|---|---|
| Current Size | |
| Current Age | 7 |
| Microchipped | Yes |
| Neutered/Spayed | Yep |
| Fence Required | Yes |
| Shyness Level | I get kind of scared of things at first |
| Will come when called | Eventually after I get used to you |
| Will run from you | Sometimes? |
| Will let you catch me | Yeah |
| Will let you hold and cuddle me | I like snuggling |
| Housetrained | Yes I am |
| Obedience Training Needed | I can behave |
| Exercise Needs | I like walks |
| Grooming Needs | Yes please |
| Shedding Amount | Of course once in a while |
| Reaction to New People | I'm often scared of new people at first |
| Owner Experience Needed | |
| Good with Kids | Kids are fine |
| Good with Cats | I've had a friend cat for a long time |
| Good with Other Dogs | I love other 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.)