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Minnesota Sheltie Rescue
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All-volunteer foster-based rescue in Minnesota dedicated to Sheltie safety, helping Shelties and their families, and welcoming, uplifting and advocating for vulnerable, targeted and excluded people. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈✊🏾🐾💞
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❤️‍🩹 Our foster Sadie will have a bone plate to stabilize the humerus fracture.

Sadie was lost in Mora, MN for 2 weeks. After many flyers, signs, sightings, a harrowing leap off a bridge, and kind people who set out food to keep her in the area, Sadie was safely caught.

mnsheltierescue.org/donate 💜
Image of a sable and white Sheltie with text Sadie’s Surgery Day! Image of an X-ray of Sadie’s broken humerus.
December 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Not sure what #WontLookWednesday secret society this is, but we want in! 🤫🙂‍↔️🙂‍↔️
📸: recently adopted #MnSheltieRescue alum Kenai & brofur Koyuk #SecretClub #PupsUnite

#SheltieRescue
Image of a white Alaskan Malamute and a black, sable and white dog lying on cream carpet and touching front paws to form a diamond.
December 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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We have seen a big increase in the need for pet food, supplies, vet care, transportation, and housing resources. Pl. consider a #GivingTuesday donation to one of these wonderful orgs that take care of both ends of the leash: mnsheltierescue.org/resources, or offer aid directly. 💜🐾
#GivingTuesday2025
Drawing of a black, grey and white Sheltie sticking out pink tongue.
December 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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…. Meanwhile in MN …
December 1, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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We 👀 our Bluesky pals Riley & Ollie @steph1031.bsky.social , Rin @ranmama0609.bsky.social , and
MNSR alum Leo & brofur Arthur @mikefait.bsky.social 🥰🐾💓

💜 Our 2026 🗓️ is available:
www.zazzle.com/2026_minneso...

💜 Or, did you know you can order the current or past calendars with a 2026 start date?
A collage of Sheltie photos above a December 2025 calendar.
December 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Image of a sable and white Sheltie eating from a white bowl.
November 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Tail wag from Sadie! Just a quick outing outside - she much prefers to be warm inside. 🥰 We are working to schedule surgery asap for the fracture. She has pain meds in the meantime. ❤️‍🩹
November 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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#SmallBusinessSaturday Supporting local/small biz means they can support their family & the community

♥ Give directly to lift someone up
♥ Gift transportation to vet clinic
♥ Gift vet care
♥ Gift pet food/supplies
♥ Gift end of life support
♥ Gift humane training
♥ Give gift card to local biz
Image 1 of a blue heart on a white background with #ShopSmall with us. Image 2 text: Local Love - ways to help: shop your local shop websites and social media; buy a gift card; book a future event; post & tag photos of your favorite locally bought items; comment & share social media to increase visibility” on an teal background with red hearts.
November 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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GOT HER!! 2 long weeks for this girl & volunteers!
2) Her safe spot the past week
3) Watching trap set up
4) Bridge she jumped off 😱

At vet w/injured leg. Thank you to the Mora community who called w/sightings, the 2 locals who kept her close, 4 volunteers who gave out flyers, The Retrievers org!💜
Image of sable and white Sheltie with text “SAFE!!! Mora, MN” Image of a slightly raised wooden deck attached to a mobile home. Image of a sable & white Sheltie sitting in snow. Image of a bridge over a river.
November 29, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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It’s pawficial! While supporting Maisie through ruptured cranial cruciate ligament pre-op, surgery & recovery, her foster family fell in love with her. “We adore Maisie, as does her dog brother Gus & her 3 new cats! We're so lucky to have her join our family.” It was meant to be! 💞
#MnSheltieRescue
Image 1 of a black, grey, tan and white dog with upright ears sitting on a cement patio next to a tennis ball. Text: “It’s official! Maisie is home. Adopted!” Image 2 of a black, tan and white dog with upright ears outside in front of a planter with red flowers. Image 3 of a grey, black, tan and white mixed breed dog with upright ears lying on her back with front paws bent.
November 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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#WesWednesday The joy you need in your life! 🐶 🐎 🐐 🐇🥰
12yo Wes is ready to meet you! Apply: mnsheltierescue.org/adoptmain

We adopt locally in the Mpls/St. Paul area due to having very few volunteers.

#AdoptMe #BlueskySheltie #ShetlandSheepdog #adoptable #AdoptableSheltie #Shelties #MnSheltieRescue
November 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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MN meteorologist @serwewx.bsky.social strongly recommends avoiding road travel after 9pm tonight! ❄️ 💨

High snow totals in parts of ND, SD, MN, IA, WI, IL, MI, MO, OH followed by gusty winds.

And… blowing and drifting snow can create an escape ramp out of your yard:

#DogSafety #MNdogs #DogsOfMN
Image of a sable and white Sheltie named Angel Maxwell in a red, grey and black plaid jacket and faux fur hat, with text: “It’s time to move items away from the fence! •Move items away from fence •Clear snow from fence line •Leash in unfenced areas •Double-leash for safety •Secure extra leash around your waist •Accompany dog outside •Check fence for gaps •Secure gate with lock •Use paw balm or booties •Wash paws after walks •Stay off ice •Kennel or seatbelt in car •Do not leave unattended in car”
November 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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🥰 Look who’s 1️⃣3️⃣ today! 🥳 I’m a teenager! 😄🐾🎉

Shadow is in our longterm care program (not available for adoption) to provide him with medical support and continuity of care. 💜🐾

#BlueskySheltie #SheltiesOfBluesky #ShetlandSheepdog #Shelties #SheltieOfBluesky #BlueskyShelties #MnSheltieRescue
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Foster #Sheltie Pinkerton would like to order more ☀️days, please! He hopes they are not on back order until May.😬 #MerleMonday

Not ready for adoption yet - please check back: mnsheltierescue.org/available

#BlueskySheltie #ShetlandSheepdog #BlueskyShelties #Shelties #MnSheltieRescue
Image of a grey, black, tan and white Sheltie lying on beige cushion on a cement patio.
November 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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• ID on collar/harness
• Secure dog in backseat in hard travel carrier or via dog seat belt
• Securely shut crate door
• Use cable tie/carabiner to keep crate door from popping open
• Window up; child locks
• Attach leash b4 opening door
• Double leash at stops & rest areas
• Scout ER vets on route
November 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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#ThankYou 💜🐾 dear Bluesky community! You helped us to raise $38,000! Last year our veterinary costs exceeded 40k so your generosity makes a big impact on our ability to care for Shelties in need. You make a difference in the lives of rescue Shelties! Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude! 💜🐾💜
Collage of Sheltie photos surround a message of: “Minnesota Sheltie Rescue & the fosters Thank You. Your generosity will help us continue medical care & love for Shelties in need. Minnesota Sheltie Rescue - Helping Shelties and their families since 2003.”
November 21, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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That’s a wrap on #GiveToTheMaxDay 2025! Thank you all for your shares, donations, support, and kind comments! We’ll update the total tomorrow after some much needed 💤 and 5 cups of coffee! ☕️😁

#SheltieRescue #sheltie #ShetlandSheepdog #MnSheltieRescue #GTMD25
#SheltieFundraiser
3 images of a grey, black, tan and white mixed breed dog with upright ears: one with eyes open, one with eyes closed, one lying on her back with front paws bent.
November 21, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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That’s quite the top 2️⃣ combo! 🐾 The Retrievers are helping us with the lost Sheltie in Mora, MN. It’s Power Hour! Your donation gives us a chance to win $1,000-$3,000! www.givemn.org/organization... #ThankYou 💜🐾

#GTMD25 #GiveToTheMaxDay
Screenshot of a leadership board showing Minnesota Sheltie Rescue and The Retrievers in the top two spots.
November 21, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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Veterinary care that we provide:

✔️ Exam 🩺
✔️ Vaccinations 💉
✔️ Tick & heartworm tests 🪲🪱
✔️ bloodwork 🩸
✔️ Spay/neuter ✂️
✔️ Dental 🦷
✔️ Microchip 💉
✔️ Flea/tick/hw meds 💊
+ other diagnostics/vet care as needed

2024 veterinary costs alone: over $40,000.00

www.givemn.org/organization... 💜🐾 #ThankYou
Images of an older sable and white Sheltie named Chewie and a sable and white Sheltie named Fawn.
November 21, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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Surprise! It’s here! Our 2026 #MnSheltieRescue calendar 🗓️ featuring lots of our Bluesky #Sheltie pals! 😍🐾

www.zazzle.com/2026_minneso...

#BlueskySheltie #SheltiesOfBluesky #ShetlandSheepdogs #Shelties #BlueskyShelties #SheltieOfBluesky #ShetlandSheepdog
Image of a calendar with two sable and white Shelties in red and black plaid coats.
November 21, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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“Sunshine came into my life at a time I really needed a companion. I was a widow, and my home had become far too quiet. She’s truly the Sunshine of my life. Is it odd that I like videotape her eating a dog treat because her crunching on it is so cute?”

www.givemn.org/organization... 💜🐾 #ThankYou
Mirror image of two sable and white Shelties with mouth open. Text: “Double Your Donation With Sunshine!”
November 21, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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Our goals:
1) Keep Shelties in their home with the people who love them.
2) Adopt Shelties to loving families.
3) When ongoing medical or behavior care make 1 & 2 unlikely, we offer permanent care in our program. 💜🐾

#ThankYou for helping us to meet their needs 💜🐾

www.givemn.org/organization...
Image of a sable and white Sheltie named Honey, a grey, black, sable and white Sheltie named Baylee Blu, a grey, black, sable and white Sheltie named Shadow, a sable and white Sheltie named Foster, a black and white Sheltie named Noche, with text “Special Needs Long-Term Care: Did you know that 100% of your donation to Minnesota Sheltie Rescue goes to the needs of the Sheltie in our care?”
November 21, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Thanks to your support, Maisie’s Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency is managed, and she has a life without pain ahead of her after CCL surgery on her knee! www.givemn.org/organization... 💜🐾 #ThankYou

And 🥁…while supporting Maisie through recovery, her foster family has fallen in love with her! 💞🥰
Image of a black, grey, tan and white dog with upright ears sitting on a cement patio next to a tennis ball.
November 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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We aim to be kind & compassionate in our approach to, and the language we use about, animals who come into rescue, whether found, or transferred to us by a family. People love their animals and it’s systems that fail them. Biscuits is, and always was, dearly loved. 💞

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Mirror image of two sable and white Shelties with mouth open. Text: “Double Your Donation With Biscuit!”
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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What happens to 26 Shelties in need at once? 😳😱 As a small, foster rescue, we were overwhelmed! We coordinated w/the local breed club & National Sheltie Rescue Association for placements. Megan (CCL), Ali & Noche (cancer) had significant medical needs and are with us. www.givemn.org/organization...
Images of a grey, black, sable and white Sheltie named Megan outside on a cement patio, an older sable and white Sheltie named Ali with a chew in her mouth, and a black and white Sheltie named Noche.
November 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM