Minnesota Sheltie Rescue

06/20/2026

Seeking a dog sports home in the Twin Cities for this cute 2 year old little prospect! Contact [email protected] for more info about Stormy or apply at http://mnsheltierescue.org/adoption. Her bio will be posted soon.

06/20/2026

We follow these safety precautions when a Sheltie comes into MNSR and review them with adopters. Even if they have the skill, a newly acquired Sheltie should not be walked, if feasible, for several weeks, until you learn what scares the dog and how they react, and until the dog feels safe with you. It’s very common for new dogs to be lost while walked. Read more:

KEEP YOUR NEW DOG SAFE

A dog transitioning to a new home or visiting a strange place can be a high flight risk.

We get many appeals for help finding dogs that have bolted from a new foster or adopted home -- or going missing while they're visiting a strange place. Most dogs are stressed when transitioning into a new family, or whenever traveling. It can take weeks, months or longer before they realize they’re safe.

Here are some tips on how you can help keep your new dog safe and secure. Please share this with your friends and neighbors.

On the first trip home:
• No potty breaks!
• Keep the dog crated or leashed in the car
• Pull into the garage (if possible) and close the garage door before removing your dog from the car
• No garage or crate? Don’t open the door until the dog is securely leashed. Then use your body to block any escape attempts. Double leash, both securely around your wrist.

The first two to three weeks:
• Check your fence and gates for gaps before your new dog arrives, then weekly.
• Do not leave your dog unattended while in the yard
• Double-leash your dog on walks, using a martingale collar and no-pull harness — no retractables!
• Avoid outings and trips away from home. He won’t feel punished – he’ll feel safe!

The first three months: And Beyond!
• Continue weekly fence checks and be alert to the dog’s sense of security
• Be careful while opening doors for visitors. This can be exciting and an easy opportunity to dash out the door
• Screen windows will not stop a dog determined to get out.
• Always check gates to make sure workers or visitors have closed them securely. Use locks when possible.

Use these guidelines to help create a safe new home for your pet!

06/19/2026

“Juneteenth is not a day off for you, white and non Black person. It’s a day of service + labor for Black people. Activation to get involved in the Black community. And supporting Black liberation, joy, and rest.”

Enslavement is currently happening. Join us in the work: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1--lR3S6_iTGWFIclRZCenCvr_evVQ_o11veWp33eJyg/mobilebasic

06/19/2026

💖ADOPTED💖
to when I was employed as a before my retirement! 👔💼 I loved it and am happy to freelance my furapy services for you and your loved ones. 🥰 See my contact info below. - Mackie 🐾 (MacPherson pawficially)

06/18/2026

14 years ago our Lost Shelties MN FB page began to bring awareness to lost and found Shelties in MN & surrounding states, to share search tips, and to guide dog lovers on safety risks and lost dog prevention! 🐾💜 Give us a follow!

Lost Shelties MN provides lost Sheltie prevention safety tips and posts lost/found Shelties in MN, ND, SD, IA & WI.

06/17/2026

Thinking of adding a new furry family member? Read up on safety:

NEW DOGS ARE HIGH RISK

The Double Leashing Rule and The Rule of Threes are great guidelines!

* Double leash with martingale collars and no-pull harnesses until you’re sure she understands where she belongs.

The Rule of Threes:
* Three Days: 24/7 at home, on leash and no visitors. He won't feel punished, just safe!
* Three Weeks: Leashed in the yard, and never outside unattended. Neighborhood walks only, double-leashed.
* Three months: Gradually introduce new people, places and experiences.

Adjust these practices to your situation. Many high-risk dogs will always be fearful and require extra care. Others may seem “At-home” seemingly overnight!

06/16/2026

If you dog doesn’t love it, wouldn’t choose it, isn’t completely safe, happy and comfortable, can’t leave, and if you haven’t thought through every scenario and are not comfortable being direct when advocating for your dog, they are best off at home:

06/16/2026

We monitor for scammers in comments. Never click on links in the comments from other “people”. Just report & block. Tag us if you see it on our posts so we can block them from our page. They do this on a lot of pages.

06/15/2026

“What might my dog be experiencing right now?” Read more ⬇️

Curiosity will take you further in your relationship with your dog than any command ever will.

Commands can change behavior in a moment.

Curiosity changes the relationship underneath it.

So many guardians are taught to look at behavior through the lens of obedience:

“How do I stop this?”
“How do I fix this?”
“How do I get my dog to listen?”

But what happens when we stop looking at behavior as defiance, stubbornness, manipulation, or “bad habits” and start asking a different question instead?

“What might my dog be experiencing right now?”

The barking starts to sound less like “being difficult” and more like uncertainty.

The pulling starts to look less like an inconvenience and more like urgency, stress, or overwhelm.

The dog that cannot settle may not be “high maintenance.”

They may be carrying a nervous system that has not felt safe enough to exhale yet.

Curiosity slows us down enough to notice the small things.

And when you begin to see those moments, you stop working against your dog and start working with them.

Trust is built not through control, but through understanding.

Dogs do not need guardians who can dominate every behavior.

They need guardians willing to listen to behavior.

Follow for more insights 🌟

06/15/2026

Drop off clean, gently used towels or blankets in the deck box by the front entrance at Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota: 1160 Helmo Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128. Check with clinics and shelters in your area if they need towels or blankets.

When pets stay with us for emergency or specialty care, a soft blanket or towel can make a stressful experience a little more comfortable.

We're currently accepting donations of:
✔️ Gently used towels
✔️ Blankets
✔️ Fleece throws
✔️ Bath towels

Your donations help us provide warm, clean bedding for the many dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and exotic pets that receive care at AERC every day.

Donations can be dropped off at our Oakdale hospital and left in the deck box outside our main entrance.

Thank you for helping us care for Minnesota's pets.