Hospice and Permanent Foster Dogs
Permanent Foster Program
Some of our foster dogs are never chosen for adoption. They could be seniors or have a medical problem that is too costly for an adopter to take on. NVSR offers these dogs for permanent fostering for the rest of their lives. It's a win-win-win program. The Sheltie has a permanent home that matches his or her needs; an NVSR foster home is freed for another incoming Sheltie; and the permanent foster provider is relieved of the veterinary expense of keeping the dog. We can even pay for the dog's food, if needed. If you're interested in participating in this program, please ask.
Lily is our newest permanent foster dog. Lily came to NVSR in October 2021 from a sad owner who couldn't keep her any longer. She was very dirty and smelly, and her teeth were in bad shape. Lily thrived in her permanent foster home with the vet care she needed, feeling (and smelling) so much better. She's another lucky dog that will stay right there in her loving foster home for the rest of her life.
We're very sad to report that Lily departed from this life in May 2023. Her sweet nature will be very much missed.
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Mickey came to us in October 2020 from a situation where he had been sadly neglected for years. But his affectionate, sociable temperament suggested that he was well-loved earlier in his life. He enjoyed meeting new people and other dogs and responded very happily to any positive attention. An extensive dental given shortly after his intake relieved him of his long-term mouth pain. We know that good care and lots of love helped him live a long life. His foster mom was so thrilled to have him in her home that she adopted him in May 2021. Mickey died in March 2022 when he was 17 years old. His last years after being rescued by NVSR were the best of his life. He will be remembered very lovingly. |
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Tori was a lovely senior girl who came to us from a sad owner who could no longer afford her health care. A gentle, loving dog that wanted only to be right where "her human" was at all times, she was also very sensitive to being touched on some parts of her body. But in spite of that, she loved to be petted. Tori lived with her very loving foster mom for the rest of her life until January 14, 2020. At 15, she had a good long life, and NVSR is glad we could help make that happen. Her permanent foster mom was with her as she departed, and we miss "Tori the Diva."
Here's Jamie when he first came to us (L) and with his loving foster mom.
Jamie, our darling little blind and deaf boy, found his permanent foster home with an older person who had been hoping for a dog to return her love. Jamie loved her grandchildren, too. Jamie was a very affectionate boy who was abandoned on city streets when he became a burden. We wrote an article about Jamie's success in our Summer 2016 Sheltie Spin. Check it out.
Jamie was lucky to have landed in a loving home for the last years of his life and he passed away peacefully on May 31, 2017. Rest in peace, Jamie. Jamie's loving foster mom also passed away in 2018, not long after Jamie died. We very much appreciate her wonderful care of Jamie.
Jamie was lucky to have landed in a loving home for the last years of his life and he passed away peacefully on May 31, 2017. Rest in peace, Jamie. Jamie's loving foster mom also passed away in 2018, not long after Jamie died. We very much appreciate her wonderful care of Jamie.
Hospice Care
A few of our Shelties stay with us until their lives end. Our hospice program eases the last months, and sometimes years, for these dear seniors or very ill dogs. We often take in Shelties that are 14, 15, 16 or even older. Very few adopters would consider them, especially with debilitating and expensive medical problems. These Shelties are kept in foster and cared for lovingly for the rest of their lives. This is our responsibility as a rescue group. We give excellent care to every dog we take in and find it the home it needs. Sometimes, that home is with NVSR.
Bandit on arriving at NVSR. Beautiful boy!
Bandit came to NVSR from a couple who could no longer keep him. A cute blue merle and something of a “busybody, ” he had the energy level of a youngster and loved to play with other dogs, cats, and kids. He also enjoyed cuddling and going for long walks. When he was new to us, we discovered on the inside of his gum that he had a few growths, which we had removed. Unfortunately, they are cancerous and metastasized to his lungs. After many cancer treatments, we lost Bandit to his cancer on October 2, 2019, after nearly two years with NVSR. The poor guy just wore out. He lived a lot longer than anyone expected, and he got all the loving care he needed from his foster parents, Donna and Dave. Rest in peace now, Bandit - no more vet visits!
Mattie looks so sad at intake (L), but much happier after getting good vet care and lots of love (R).
Mattie came to us in August 2016 as an owner turn-in to a shelter. At only seven years old, she was already very sick, and her family couldn't afford her care. After a diagnosis of several hard lumps on Mattie's abdomen, the result came back ... inoperable cancer in all her mammary glands. Mattie stayed in a loving foster home with four other Shelties for company. Her foster dad is skilled with ill dogs, and he spent a lot of time loving on her. We lost Mattie on October 24, 2016. We know she appreciated all the love and care she got, and we miss her very much. Here are photos of Mattie at intake and shortly before she died.