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NVSR 2013 Calendars Are Going Fast!
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We still have calendars available! You get 15 months of beautiful rescued Sheltie photos, along with tributes to our wonderful dogs that have passed away, and plenty of room to write reminders of your dogs' birthdays, HW pills, etc. Click here to order yours today!Only $18 each plus $1.50 postage. (We'll calculate postage for you if you order four or more.) Give one to your dogwalker, your vet clinic, your grandchildren, your Sheltie to decorate her crate.
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Shopping with Shelties in Mind
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 Our NVSR "Sheltie Shop" is open for holiday business, so think of us when you're looking for Sheltie-themed gifts. Tazley and Ruffy, our Sheltie Shop Shelties, will be taking orders, and our fulfillment volunteers (Anna and Brian) are ready to ship your purchases quickly.
We have the new 2013 Calendars, microfleece polos, sweatshirts, tumblers, and ornament  s available for immediate shipping - guaranteed delivery by Christmas. New this year we have child-sized microfleece polos for the kids and grandkids. We can also do custom orders, so let us know if you need a special article made with a Sheltie on it. Order early! 
When you do your holiday shopping online, go through iGive or GoodSearch and designate NVSR. We'll get a donation from them, and it won't cost you an extra dime!
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Come and See Us!
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 March with us in the Scottish Christmas Walk though Old Town Alexandria, Saturday, December 1. We'll be parading proudly with the Potomac Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club. Line up is at about 10 am near the intersection of Wilkes and South St. Asaph Streets. Step off is at 11 am. Wear your tartan woolies and "tam," and bring your Shelties, of course. The more, the merrier! More info ... |
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News and Notes
|  Holiday Dangers ... Beware of the danger of pancreatitis in your Sheltie especially during the holidays. With all the tempting foods on our human tables, it is also tempting to include your Sheltie in these treats. Pancreatitis is caused by too much rich food and a drastic change in diet. It can be fatal, so keep Laddie and Princess on their regular diet. You can add a bit of turkey (not the greasy skin) or stuffing to their food, but just a tiny bit. No bones!! Veggies are fine, but not prepared in a rich fashion (like that wonderful sweet potato/marshmallow casserole). Stick to plain veggies. What is tasty for us might be bad for our dogs.
Be careful with plastic wrap and aluminum foil - Shelties have been known to eat these right along with stolen leftovers. The front door opens and closes with lots of guests visiting. Keep an eye on your Sheltie so he doesn't slip out. To be safe, put him in a quiet room or keep him on a leash. Consider giving your Sheltie a quiet place where she can retreat if things get too loud or intense for her. _____________________
Want a new holiday treat for your Sheltie? Instead of worrying about those treats made in China, make your own. Here's a good recipe for Molasses Peanut Treats.
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup quick oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
1 tablespoon molasses
350º oven. Combine all ingredients until a firm dough forms. On a floured surface, knead the dough until it is firm. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutter and place on baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Turn off heat; let cookies stand in oven until hard, 1-2 hours. Sit! Down! Good Boy!!
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The Chicago Therapy Dog Club puts on a fabulous Holiday Nutcracker with their dogs. Click here for the article and video. Get ready to laugh out loud and shake your head at these wonderful dogs doing their "Paws de deux."
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Give yourself (and your Sheltie) a wonderful gift this year by subscribing to Whole Dog Journal. This monthly magazine is dedicated to canine health, training, food, and behavior insight. No advertising means complete honesty in recommendations and evaluations of products. If you subscribe, you will have access to all their archived issues, as well. You'll enjoy learning about how to keep your Sheltie healthy and happy.
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 Did you know that your vet can order a titer to check your Sheltie's immunity for various diseases like distemper, parvo, etc., rather than give a vaccine? Titering for immunity may cost more than giving that regular shot, but if your Sheltie is already immune, why load another vaccine on, especially if your dog is getting up in years. Ask your vet about doing a titer for immunity. _______________________
Another reason to avoid corn in your Sheltie's food... Because of the drought in corn growing regions, some of the crop is infected with a fungus called Aflatoxin. Pet food contaminated with this fungus is normally recalled promptly, but avoid it and its horrible effects by not purchasing dog food containing corn. More info ... |
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New Arrivals
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These beautiful Sheltie newcomers are on our website. Check there for updates about them and when they'll be available for adoption.
Chip, M, 1 yo
Missy, F, 7 yo
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Donate to NVSR through CFC or CVC
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NVSR is a listed charity with the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) and the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC). If you work for the Federal or Virginia government, please consider signing up to give to NVSR through payroll deduction. Our designation numbers are on the logos above. Many thanks!
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Learn More About Canines
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 If you haven't already read Control Unleashed, put it on your "must read" list. It's a wonderful book by Leslie McDevitt, CDBC, MLA, CPDT. Check it out!The intent of this well-written book is to help you create a focused and confident dog. It's full of illustrations and exercises for and about all kinds of dogs. Leslie McDevitt also demonstrates lots of her exercises on her YouTube channel.
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Check out The Whole Dog Journal for great tips on training, quality dog food, canine health and dog activities. No advertising, only solid, reliable information that really makes sense!
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NVSR is a 501(c)(3) organization, and your donation is fully deductible. Donate through PayPal or send a check (address below). We appreciate every dollar we receive - and every dollar goes to help our Shelties!
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703-912-4002
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