A Message from Dogwood Sheltie Rescue

 

You are visiting this page because you care about rescues dogs and shelties in particular, thank you. You may be wondering how you can help if you can't foster or volunteer - well,  we can always use donations of dog toys, blankets, leashes, collars and of course cash. 

 

The adoption fee we charge only covers a part of the costs of rescuing a sheltie. All of our rescues are seen by local veterinarians, spayed/neutered, provided with heartworm preventative, flea and tick preventative, and what ever else the vet recommends;  . Nothing is too good for a rescued sheltie. Sometimes, a dog will cost us $300 to vet, sometimes, in cases like Dusty who was malnourished and had a severe case of heartworms, we spent several thousand dollars. Stella, another heartworm patient cost $2,000 and the list goes on and on... 

 

Dogwood Sheltie Rescue does not turn down dogs for any medical illnesses and we were happy to take 'em under our care and give them the best care possible and then find a permanent loving home for them. It is what we do…

 

Had to say good bye to a sweet boy Dogwood named Cayden.  Seriously injured and fought a brave fight right up to the end.  We know you are watching and guiding us from above, thank you Cayden for showing us unconditional love.

 

You may ask how do we do it? well, first of all, our fosters families donate time and food (as well as a lot of love and patience) to rehabilitate the dogs, we have volunteers who drive hundreds of miles to pick up and transport shelties, we have fund raisers, we apply for grants, and shamelessly ask for donations. 

 

Please consider donating to help  us help our dogs. we are a 501 c 3 organization and all donations are tax deductible (check with your accountant first!) We are also listed in the Capital Area Combined Federal campaign if you'd like to give through work. 

 

Thank you in advance

 

The Dogs of

dogwood

 

 since October, 2008

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CAYDEN 10/4/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cayden -  (meaning brave fighter)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dogwood is asking for donations of any amount to help us cover costs  incurred trying to save Cayden.  He fought hard for four days till his injuries took over his body.  We bid you farewell sweet natured one. 

 

The multiple photo’s we have are way to graphic to display.  If you would like to see them, Dogwood would gladly send them to you privately.

 

We can’t thank Caring Hands Animal Hospital enough for their dedication, long hours and countless hours of lost sleep to help save Cayden.  Words can not express how grateful we are to you.