SSR Alumni: Alex, Skye and Breeze Griggs (Hutchinson, KS) "Story Time in Oz Photography" (Salina, KS)
A bit of history and bragging about our beautiful 2011 Christmas models above. Although it may be hard to imagine looking at this photo of such calm little souls "WAITING FOR SANTA", all three of these precious boys are survivors of commercial breeding facilities often dubbed "puppy mills". ALEX, probably the most damaged at just the tender age of only two when SSR found him dumped at a shelter destined to be euthanized, although still shy, he now competes in Rally Obedience and is a Therapy Dog in training. SKYE, also very damaged upon arrival at SSR was purchased at a breeder auction and it took a couple homes to find the perfect family to help him discover TRUST. Amazingly, he's totally left his past behind, loving any activity he can participate in with his Mom, to include Agility, Rally Obedience and being a Therapy Dog. The very recent addition to the family is BREEZE, who also came from a commercial breeding facility; however, although not socialized at the young age puppies should be, was rescued as a puppy and is having a grand time working his way into the family, to include his buddy Louie, the family Cat, with some of the best love and training expertise. Bill and Sylvia Griggs are the wonderful parents of these sheltie boys as well as one of our much appreciated volunteers.
Happy New Year from our Shack to Yours !
We’ve had wonderful adopters and supporters that help the Sheltie Shack continue our quest to find homes for the wonderful shelties that find themselves in less than positive, sometimes horrendous situations. Since we don’t turn any sheltie away due to age or health problems sometimes their wait for furever homes takes longer than we would like, but all have a place to be safe and loved until that time comes.
To those of you that have lost beloved pets this year, we send our sincere condolences. We understand the hole in your heart that is left, but please remember all the love and laughter that you shared in the time you had together. We hope in time, you'll contact us to help mend that broken heart with a sheltie that needs you more than you might need them.
If you are thinking about a gift that keeps on giving for Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries or to honor or remember a Loved One, consider making a donation to Sheltie Shack Rescue of Kansas. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, your donations are tax deductible and a note of thanks will be sent to you, along with tax documentation as well as a thank you and recognition to the recipient of your thoughtfulness.
Sheltie Shack Rescue of Kansas, Inc.
c/o Linda Kotapish
2517 8th Rd
Blue Rapids, KS 67411
We would like to take this time to thank all of our adopters and generous supporters for the help they have given us this year. We couldn’t continue our "DREAM" of having no homeless or unwanted shelties without you.
May the New Year bring you love, happiness and a new furkid to enrich your life.
Thank you, Linda Kotapish, Volunteers & our Available Shelties.
Our Veterinarians are the BEST!
We could not save all the dogs we do without the generosity of these fine Veterinarians.
We recommend the following hospitals and doctors for the best care you will receive!
Prairie Valley Veterinary Clinic
Don Musil, DVM ~ Nicole Porter, DVM
821 Highway 9 ~ Blue Rapids, KS 66411 ~ 785-363-7903
Kolde Vet at Tail Wagger Inn
Barbara A. Kolde, DVM
Offering Spay-Neuter-Vaccination Clinic on-site each Tuesday and Friday
Vaccination Clinic ~ Saturday mornings
8550 East Hwy 24 ~ Manhattan, KS 66502 ~ 785-556-1980
Sheltie Shack Rescue is an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) public charity – contributions are tax deductible.
