| Tributes to Shelties We Have Loved |
"He loves his groceries" was the description we
got for Riley when we were looking to adopt
another senior. Riley had a way of lighting up a
room with his smile. He soon became known to
all as "Smiley Riley". He had more facial
expressions than any little guy we'd ever seen.
He always seemed so happy and content. Not
very agile, playing fetch was not his strong
point, but he could magically bring a room full of
people to laughter with his "howling for jelly
beans" routine, or pirouetting in an effort to
bring attention to his "need for a bean". He
didn't exactly have a show-dog prance-more like
a comical waddle, but he'd melt your heart when
he poured on his special charm in his warm
greetings to everyone he'd meet. That waddle of
got for Riley when we were looking to adopt
another senior. Riley had a way of lighting up a
room with his smile. He soon became known to
all as "Smiley Riley". He had more facial
expressions than any little guy we'd ever seen.
He always seemed so happy and content. Not
very agile, playing fetch was not his strong
point, but he could magically bring a room full of
people to laughter with his "howling for jelly
beans" routine, or pirouetting in an effort to
bring attention to his "need for a bean". He
didn't exactly have a show-dog prance-more like
a comical waddle, but he'd melt your heart when
he poured on his special charm in his warm
greetings to everyone he'd meet. That waddle of
his won him 2nd prize in our vets annual "Howl-O-Ween party and the prize was right up his
alley, home made dog treats from Auntie Katherine. He captured everyone's heart at the
event, patrolling the goodie table, making quick friends with his precious smile to anyone
that had a cupcake. He came to our doorstep with all he owned in this life, a small bit of food,
a little squeaky toy, his little hand-shake trick and a big, happy go lucky joyful heart. He would
love to go to the cabin, lay on the deck and catch all the cool breezes. Lying beside me on the
floor with his favorite rawhide treat, was his way of topping off a wonderful day. We miss you
so Riley. Until we meet again my loving, faithful friend. ... Al and Sue
alley, home made dog treats from Auntie Katherine. He captured everyone's heart at the
event, patrolling the goodie table, making quick friends with his precious smile to anyone
that had a cupcake. He came to our doorstep with all he owned in this life, a small bit of food,
a little squeaky toy, his little hand-shake trick and a big, happy go lucky joyful heart. He would
love to go to the cabin, lay on the deck and catch all the cool breezes. Lying beside me on the
floor with his favorite rawhide treat, was his way of topping off a wonderful day. We miss you
so Riley. Until we meet again my loving, faithful friend. ... Al and Sue
We moved to Arizona from Michigan when our sole Sheltie, Tyler was
just a youngster. Leaving behind family was especially hard for Tyler. He
needed a buddy. That was our first introduction to the AZ Sheltie
Rescue. As soon as we got settled in our new house, I just couldn't wait
to call. "We've got an older fella that's real quiet and gently, very
loving". Not exactly what we'd had in mind, but we thought maybe he
would work. Spencer's first introduction went well, in spite of him lifting
his leg on our kitchen chair-Bill Ferrell was mortified, I'm sure. I just
wasn't prepared for what happened next. He absolutely stole my heart!
He had no outstanding handsome features, but that wasn't where his
qualities lay. He was so completely devoted to me, everyone knew that
where I was, Spencer was also. I'll never forget the first time we took
Spencer and Tyler for a walk together. Tyler wasn't even watching
where we were going, he was so excited and intent on watching
Spencer. As if to say "can we keep him, can we keep him" They quickly
became best of buddies. Spencer was my "super glue dog". He wasn't
begging or anything, just to be near where I was, was good enough for
him. I love these older guys. Many would pass them up for younger
dogs, but these older fellas are content with the simpler things in life.
Time together, a loving home, kind words and touches. They bury their
scars from whatever led them to your doorstep and concentrate on
helping you to heal yours. Until we meet again Spencer...... Al and Sue
just a youngster. Leaving behind family was especially hard for Tyler. He
needed a buddy. That was our first introduction to the AZ Sheltie
Rescue. As soon as we got settled in our new house, I just couldn't wait
to call. "We've got an older fella that's real quiet and gently, very
loving". Not exactly what we'd had in mind, but we thought maybe he
would work. Spencer's first introduction went well, in spite of him lifting
his leg on our kitchen chair-Bill Ferrell was mortified, I'm sure. I just
wasn't prepared for what happened next. He absolutely stole my heart!
He had no outstanding handsome features, but that wasn't where his
qualities lay. He was so completely devoted to me, everyone knew that
where I was, Spencer was also. I'll never forget the first time we took
Spencer and Tyler for a walk together. Tyler wasn't even watching
where we were going, he was so excited and intent on watching
Spencer. As if to say "can we keep him, can we keep him" They quickly
became best of buddies. Spencer was my "super glue dog". He wasn't
begging or anything, just to be near where I was, was good enough for
him. I love these older guys. Many would pass them up for younger
dogs, but these older fellas are content with the simpler things in life.
Time together, a loving home, kind words and touches. They bury their
scars from whatever led them to your doorstep and concentrate on
helping you to heal yours. Until we meet again Spencer...... Al and Sue
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| Corky |
Corky was an unplanned addition to our family in October of
2002. A co-worker encouraged us to volunteer a few hours at
an Arizona Rescue adoption event. We volunteered with the
Sheltie Rescue booth because we'd had a Sheltie before and
are quite fond of the breed. Upon our arrival we were asked to
walk Corky, a ten-year old, around the area and hand out
informational fliers encouraging people to come and take a
look at the various pets available for adoption. Walking Corky
was a pleasure. He was so well behaved, didn't try to chase
other dogs, obeyed commands-in a word-a "gentleman".
Within a half hour we had fallen for him an decided to adopt
him ourselves.
Corky died September 8, 2006 just short of his 14th birthday.
We could not have asked for a more gentle and loyal
companion. Although he was with our family for only 4 years, it
felt like we'd had him for a lifetime and losing him was difficult.
We also acquired two Bichons a year ago and true to his
sheepdog instincts, Corky was constantly trying to round them
up and corral those two little guys, giving them a sharp bark if
they didn't cooperate. We are so grateful to Bill and Annmarie
Ferrell, and other Rescue people like them , who won't let a
healthy dog, even and older one, be put down,. Without
Sheltie Rescue, we would have never had Corky and the
happy times we had with him, as well as the good
memories....Hank and Holly
2002. A co-worker encouraged us to volunteer a few hours at
an Arizona Rescue adoption event. We volunteered with the
Sheltie Rescue booth because we'd had a Sheltie before and
are quite fond of the breed. Upon our arrival we were asked to
walk Corky, a ten-year old, around the area and hand out
informational fliers encouraging people to come and take a
look at the various pets available for adoption. Walking Corky
was a pleasure. He was so well behaved, didn't try to chase
other dogs, obeyed commands-in a word-a "gentleman".
Within a half hour we had fallen for him an decided to adopt
him ourselves.
Corky died September 8, 2006 just short of his 14th birthday.
We could not have asked for a more gentle and loyal
companion. Although he was with our family for only 4 years, it
felt like we'd had him for a lifetime and losing him was difficult.
We also acquired two Bichons a year ago and true to his
sheepdog instincts, Corky was constantly trying to round them
up and corral those two little guys, giving them a sharp bark if
they didn't cooperate. We are so grateful to Bill and Annmarie
Ferrell, and other Rescue people like them , who won't let a
healthy dog, even and older one, be put down,. Without
Sheltie Rescue, we would have never had Corky and the
happy times we had with him, as well as the good
memories....Hank and Holly
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