There are 10 rescue groups for the Sheltie with a public listing, in 9 states. They are listed by state. A breed rescue usually keeps its dogs in foster homes, so there is often no kennel to visit: call or write first.
Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.
Sheltie rescues by state
Rocky Mountain Collie and Sheltie Rescue, Inc.
Mountain High Collie and Sheltie Rescue
Kansas City Sheltie Rescue
Sheltie Rescue of Southern Maine
Triangle Shetland Sheepdog Rescue of North Carolina
ZsaZsa’s Sheltie Rescue of Oklahoma
Heart's Promise Sheltie Rescue
Sheltie Rescue of Utah
Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue
Dog rescues and shelters in these states
Buying a Sheltie puppy instead?
We list 59 Sheltie breeders across the United States, by state and city.
Questions
Where can I find a Sheltie rescue near me?
We list 10 rescue groups for the Sheltie in 9 states: Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Maine, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Utah and Virginia. Many of them place dogs in neighboring states too, so call the closest one even if it is not in yours.
How much does it cost to adopt a Sheltie?
Each rescue sets its own adoption fee, which normally covers vaccines, a microchip and spaying or neutering.
Are there Sheltie dogs in general shelters?
Yes. Most purebred dogs given up by their owners end up in general animal shelters, not in breed rescues. Ask the shelters near you and tell them the breed you want.