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Come See Us!
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Saturday, May 2, 10am-4pm: Pet Fiesta, Reston Towne Centre. We NEVER miss this event, pack  ed with vendors with every imaginable dog item. Our favorite feature is the huge number of rescue group  s. We have one of the most popular booths. Come by and say hello to our friendly volunteers and even friendlier Shelties! We'll have Sheltie items to sell, too! Here's the information. Don't miss it!
May 25 - June 6: Dog Wash Fundraiser at Weber's Pet Supermarket at Fox Mill, 2599 John Milton Drive, Herndon VA 20171, 703-476-3536
 During these two weeks, NVSR receives $10 for every bath given, every day. We have done this for a few years and receive this windfall of more than $600. So, the more people who bathe their dog(s) at Weber's Fox Mill store, the more money we make. Take your dog in for a self-wash, and donate to NVSR at the same time. Look around the store, too - lots of good bargains on high quality pet supplies. Here's the location ...On Saturday, June 6, the last day of our benefit dog wash period, we'll be at Weber's to meet our friends and would-be adopters. There will be lots of Shelties - all nice and shiny clean. Catch the last day to bathe your dog - and help NVSR!
Saturday, June 6, 10am - 2pm: Bark in the Park, Jefferson Memorial Park, Charles Town, West Virginia
Enjoy a nice drive to lovely Charles Town for this fun event. It's a small park, but there is lots  to do - and eat. (Barbecue!) The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County (WV) sponsors this event with demonstrations and contests - Best Tail Wagger, Best Trick, and much more. Last year, our rescue Sheltie won Best Trick! More information ...
 Sunday, June 21, noon - 4pm: Barrel Oak Winery, Delaplane
We're invited again to one of our favorite places to enjoy Shelties and great wine. Look for our tent and come pet some Shelties before you step in to the winery for a tasting. We'll have coupons that will give us a portion of what you spend on your tasting, so stop at our tent first and get one or more! Bring your dog! More information ...Saturday, September 19, 11am - 4pm: NVSR Annual Picnic, Curtis Memorial Park, Hartwood VA  Put the date on your calendar right now and plan to come to our fabulous picnic and reunion. We always have a wonderful time together with lunch, games, contests, demonstrations, and much more. Shelties everywhere! More details as the date gets closer.
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Photos for the 2016 Calendar
|  It's time to collect photos for our 2016 calendar, one of our ways to celebrate our Shelties - and make money for NVSR, too. Click here for the rules for submission of your photos. We love action shots, pensive moments, funny costumes, and any other beautiful pictures of your Shelties. We have a special section for Shelties that have passed away during the last year, so send us those, too, indicated that they are for the "Rainbow Bridge" section. |
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News and Notes
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Looking for one of our e-newsletter articles or links from past issues? You can find them in the e-Spin archives.
Here's the link.
Did you know that two things that will give your Sheltie a longer and healthier life are very easy?
 Brush your Sheltie's teeth every day (with doggie toothpaste). We see so many dogs come to us with terrible teeth, which affects their appetite and general health.
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 Keep your Sheltie slim. You should be able to feel ribs, backbone and hips easily. Feed high quality food, and just enough of it. Keep treats tiny and infrequent.
 The nose knows! Ever wonder how a dog's nose works and why it means to much to them? Click here for a great article and video about the canine nose. You'll be envious! This website also sells music written and played specifically for our canine and feline friends.
Does your Sheltie look uncomfortable or even growl around other dogs when she's on a leash? Read this interesting article about dogs' reactions to other dogs while they're on a leash. Sounds a lot like us - we don't like to get too close either. Some of us even growl!
 It's tick season, if you haven't noticed ... yuck! Check your Sheltie regularly for ticks, especially the tiny deer ticks, which can carry Lyme disease. There are several other tick-borne diseases, so get those ticks off your dog as soon as you find them! There are some new tick preventatives on the market, too. Check out the Seresto collar and Nexgard. Here's info on removing a tick.
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Dog Treat of the Month
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Sardine Treats
 1 can sardines in oil 1 "sleeve" graham crackers 3 eggs Chop everything up fine and mix well. Spread thinly on a greased cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Your Sheltie will jump through hoops to get these! We guarantee it.
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Quotations We Love
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Some people talk to animals. Not many listen, though. -- A. A. Milne, "Winnie-the-Pooh" My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. -- Edith Wharton 
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Unknown Everything you do for a dog to help them age well, you should do with them. -- Elizabeth Head, Ph.D. They say it takes only a minute to find a special dog, an hour to get to know him, and a lifetime to forget him. --Anonymous We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare, and love we can spare. In return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. -- M. Facklam Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful. -- Ann Landers |
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Donate to NVSR through CFC
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NVSR is on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterist!
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Our volunteers, Gregg Bender, Theresa Jackson, Kathy Hook, and John Winslow, update these sites. Thank you!
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Donate to Help NVSR
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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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Cane, M, 10yo
Cody, M, 13yo
Honey, F, 13yo
Porter, M, 7yo
