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You're Invited ... to the 2016 NVSR Picnic!
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 Put September 19 on your calendar right now and plan to come to our FABULOUS annual picnic and reunion. We always have a memorable time with lunch, games, contests, demonstrations, and much more. Shelties (and Sheltie wannabes) everywhere!
Last year, 175 two-legged and 120 four-legged attendees had a wonderful time celebrating NVSR's 15th anniversary. This year ... our 16th year rescuing Shelties!!
Here's what we'll do at this year's picnic:- Free lunch! (noon to 1pm) and great dessert treats for sale
- Silent auction - several VERY enticing things
- Raffle with lots of fun things to win + 50/50 raffle
- GAMES! (we won't reveal what they are, so you can't practice!)
- Photos of your Sheltie (and you?) that you can take home that day
- Demonstrations: agility (and your Sheltie can try it), grooming, Sheltie nourishment and care, therapy dog work, how to train a challenging trick, nose work, and more
- Foster Corral with all the current foster Shelties
- Our ever-growing-longer Adopter Parade
- And, the popular Sheltie Shop with lots of items for sale, including our brand-new 2016 calendar.
Same place - Curtis Memorial Park in Hartwood VA. Here are the directions. Look for us at the usual Shelter #7 - all the way at the end of the road. Bring a chair, bring your sense of fun, and bring your Sheltie(s)! We look forward to seeing YOU there.   
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Come See Us!
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Friday, September 4th, Old Town Warrenton VA: Dog Days of September, 6-8pm. Enjoy charming Main Street of Old Town Warrenton and bring your Sheltie (or Sheltie wannabe). Visit our booth and say hello. Taste the offerings from various restaurants and enjoy the music. More info ... 
Sunday, October 11: Barrel Oak Winery, noon-4pm, Delaplane VA. We'll be back at our favorite dog-lovin' winery for a lovely October day. Purchase a tasting from us, and we'll get $5.00 of that. Stop by our table before you go in. See you there.
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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.
Casper (NVSR 2008) is a committed therapy dog and a real favorite everywhere he visits. Here's what his adopter, Kathe Conrad says:
 "'Casper is the sweetest dog ever,' according to one of his fans at the Leewood Nursing home. Casper, along with other Fairfax Pets On Wheels (FPOW) and their human coaches, brighten the day of senior citizens here. Casper sees it as his way of 'giving back' for all that NVSR did to save his life back in 2008, plus he gets lots of attention and treats!" Casper even has his own trading card.
There are many opportunities to volunteer with FPOW, with or without your pet. Check out FPOW or call 703-324-5424. If you walk your dog near a pond or other large body of standing water, be aware that pond scum can be harmful. Something else to worry about this summer! Read more ... The Center for Pet Safety (CPS) has completed a study of crash-worthiness of travel crates and carriers. This is very important information for knowing how to keep our pets safe while they're in a vehicle. The CPS study of seat belt harnesses is also worth reading, especially to see the videos of the "crashes" in the tests. If you haven't already taken your dog's (and cat's) safety in the car seriously, you should check into these studies. They will convince you. Keep your Sheltie safe! Sheltie summer fun! 
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Dog Treat of the Month
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Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Treats
 2 1/2 c. whole wheat flour 2 eggs 1/2 c. canned pumpkin 2 tblsp. peanut butter 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Add just enough water to make a dry, stiff dough. Roll out into a 1/2" thick roll. Slice into 1/2" pieces and put on parchment lined baking sheets. Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees until hard. Definitely worth doing a nice "sit" for.
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Training Tips
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Training your dog never ends. Even "old dogs" can learn - and they love to. Here are some links from Smart Dog University to encourage you to keep on training your Sheltie. Here's a secret that dog trainers know and use that only a few dog owners take advantage of. The power of "yes!"
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Get the Poop Bag Ready!
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We left this little piece to the end, and we hope you've finished your lunch before you read it.
On the humorous side, here's a "tale" from Mary Ellen Jones, NVSR volunteer, about that last "out" of the night.
"I took Emma out for her last potty of the evening. Not wearing my glasses, I almost stepped in a small pile of poop that I'd apparently missed earlier in the day.
"I got the scooper and picked it up, then looked up to call Emma, but when I looked again, I (thankfully) noticed the pan was empty and I almost stepped in it again! I picked it up a second time, and must have twisted the pan, because it fell right out. (Fate was determined that I should get this on the bottom of my shoe!)
"Getting annoyed, I scooped once more, very carefully this time, and kept the paddle on the pan to prevent the turd's rolling out. As I quickly turned to dispose of it, imagine my exasperation as I watched the turd escape a third time--over the side of pan! Feeling rather incompetent and  aggravated with myself, I went after the turd a fourth time with determination...and couldn't capture it! Toads or turds, who can tell the difference in the dark and without glasses?"
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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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of your dog's poop/stool/feces.
Beth, F, 7 mo. 
Maggie, F, 2yo 
Renny, M, 12yo 
