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Adopt a Sheltie
Find your nearest Sheltie rescue; our listings cover the US, UK, and Canada. Please don't discount adopting an adult dog—they need your love too.
You can also find Sheltie puppies for sale from a dedicated breeder; our directory extends across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and NZ.
Remember, never buy pet store puppies or deal with puppy farms as these fuel the inhumane puppy mill trade.
Questions
If you have a question about Shelties, you might find the answer you're looking for at 20 Questions & Answers About Shetland Sheepdogs. If you're new to the breed, download my ebook Shelties: The Complete Pet Owner's Guide.
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If you have any issues downloading Shelties: The Complete Pet Owner's Guide, email me at becky [at] sheltieplanet[dot]com with the details.
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Becky, Pete, Howard and Piper
Becky Casale is the creator of Sheltie Planet and Science Me. She's gained a vault of knowledge about Shetland Sheepdogs through hands-on experience, breeders, trainers, pet owners, and science journals. She lives in New Zealand with Pete, Fox, Kea, and Piper.
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