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It's Almost Here! NVSR Picnic -
September 24th
Don't miss it!!
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The NVSR Annual Picnic will be here in just a week! We're going to have a barkin' good time, as usual - and we're hoping for a beau tiful, cool sunny day. We hope to see all of you there to share, show off, learn, visit, and have fun. This year, we're planning on lots of time to get to know one another. All friendly dogs are welcome, too, so bring your Sheltie's friends, canine AND human.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Here's just some of what you can expect:
 Demonstrations in agility, grooming, massage. Games - always popular for fun-loving Shelties and humans. (Hint for Shelties: practice sitting in a hula hoop.) Live Auction and Raffle - a few of the outstanding items are listed below. 50-50 raffle, too. Sheltie Shop - the brand-new 2012 NVSR calendar will be featured, along with beautiful new shirts, notecards, tumblers, grocery bags, and other great Sheltie items. Do your holiday shopping early!! Foster Corral - always so popular - we love to show off our beautiful foster dogs. Perhaps YOU'RE interested? Adopter Parade - it gets longer and longer every year.
Microchipping - free for NVSR alumni; $25 other dogs.
Photographs of your Sheltie and friends, canine or human. AND ... Food! Yes, this year, hotdogs, chips, drinks, and watermelon are FREE! Dessert goodies for canines and humans will be for sale. We're serving from 1:00 to 1:45. Goodies on sale all afternoon until they're all gobbled up.  The Live Auction and Raffle will include lots and lots of very tempting items: unique gift baskets, artwork of many kinds, Sheltie-themed items, wood crafts, and much more. This Sheltie quilt will be auctioned off, along with these beautiful items.    
Bring your checkbook (or cash) - we can take credit cards only by using PayPal (for example, on a SmartPhone).
Come help NVSR celebrate another successful year rescuing needy Shelties. We're looking forward to seeing YOU there! Woof! |
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News and Notes
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We'll be at the Vesuvius, Virginia, Heritage Day on October 1. It's a day full of scenery, wine-tastings, trains, farm machinery, bake sales, art, crafts, and much more. Come and see the countryside - and our Shelties.
Be careful to check where your dog treats are made. Read the label carefully. We've heard of dogs poisoned by treats made in China. Look for "Made in U.S.A."!
Along the same line, read about the FDA warnings about feeding your dog chicken jerky. 
Dare and his human came to visit from Colorado in late August, and two of our lucky volunteers got to dogsit him while his mom was in a business meeting. Dare is a remarkable two-legged Sheltie who has charmed his way into hearts everywhere. Here he is (far right) with his new friends, Pennie and Benton. 
Watch for the October hard copy Sheltie Spin. Here's Anneka perusing the last edition. It gets boring around the house with "Mom" studying all the time. And, that cat, Chloe, just isn't too much fun. 
September 17th is Puppymill Awareness Day Take some time to read about puppymills and why they should be eradicated. Tell anyone you know who is planning on purchasing a puppy to go only to reputable breeders. They can be found through AKC. Never purchase a puppy from a pet shop or a "Puppy Cottage". All these puppies come from puppymills, no matter what the proprietor says. No reputable breeder would ever sell puppies in a pet shop. Ask your vet about the puppymill pups he or she has treated.  Interested in a new doggie door? If you purchase from Hale Pet Doors, we'll get a portion of your purchase -- and you get a discount, too. Here's the information and a coupon. 
Have you seen the YouTube video of the surfing bulldog? Well, that's NOTHING! Take a look at Twig, the skateboarding Sheltie. Down steps, and all ... and, here he is surfing! 
Saturday, October 22, is the huge Brooklyn Bridge Pup Crawl to benefit animal shelters and rescue groups. At least 500 "pups" will participate.
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| The 2012 Calendar is hot off the press! | |
The gorgeous NVSR calendar for 2012 is ready! We'll have a big supply at the picnic, so you can buy yours there. The price is still only $18.00. Just think - a full year of beautiful Shelties smiling and having fun! The calendar will be listed on our website after the picnic, along with lots of other Sheltie items. Can't come to the picnic? You can order one (or more!) by e-mailing us or sending your order and payment directly to NVSR, PO Box 10802, Burke VA 22009. The cost is $18 plus $1.50 shipping for each copy. If you want four or more - let us know - we'll give you a cost for mailing them.
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$1 Off at Sheltie Shop!
|  Remember that helpful little book we gave you when you adopted your darling Sheltie from NVSR? It's called "Second Hand Dog: How to Turn Yours into a First-Rate Pet."
If you've read it and don't need it any longer, please bring it to the picnic, so we can give it to another adopter (and save us a little $$). Bring yours to the picnic, and we'll give you $1 off coupon at our Sheltie Shop.
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New Arrivals
| Watch our website for these cuties when they're available.
Charlie, M, 3 yo
Gracie, F, 5 yo
Jamie, M, 10 yo
Jasmine, F, 4 yo
Riley, M, 8 yo
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