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Minnesota Sheltie Rescue

Dog rescue in Circle Pines, MN

We are an all-volunteer 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to supporting Shelties and their families in Minnesota. Follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

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P.O. Box 395
Circle Pines, MN 55014
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Adoptable pets at Minnesota Sheltie Rescue

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Shadow

Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Circle Pines, MN

Rescue FAQs

We adopt locally to the Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN metro area.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Home Check
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Please read our Frequently Asked Questions at FAQ prior to emailing us.

If you are interested in adopting a Sheltie, the first step is to submit the application. All of our Shelties reside in foster homes. We will contact your references and visit with you at your home. Our process helps us to know which of the Shelties in our program may be a good match for your family, your home set-up and your lifestyle. Upon adoption, the contract is signed.

In most cases, a secure wood, vinyl, or chain link fence, with secure gates and no gaps, and with direct access from the house is required for the dogs in our program. Shelties are a high flight risk, and many of the dogs we take into our program may be shy. When we have a Sheltie in our program that can go to a home without a fence, it will be noted in the dog's bio. For ALL the dogs in our program, our adoption contract requires that the dog will ALWAYS be on a leash whenever the dog is not in a securely fenced area.

Our adoption fees are based on the Sheltie's age: $450 for dogs 0-3 years, $350 for dogs 4-8 years, $250.00 for dogs 9 & older. All our Shelties are altered and appropriate vet care is provided while they are in foster care. Our veterinary expenses generally exceed the adoption fee. Donations are always appreciated!

Adoption application

http://mnsheltierescue.org/adoption

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