The Shetland Sheepdog Club Of Victoria - RESCUE is run by Bethia Tennyson & Beth Bubniw. We are two long standing members of the S.S.C.V. Inc. and both sheltie breeders since 1959.

We have also served on Committee for many years.

We started the RESCUE Service 12 years ago, when we were contacted by a lady who had found and fed a sheltie for some days but could not keep him herself.  It then became apparent to both of us that there must be other lost shelties needing help, so we approached the Committee for permission to set up a Rescue Service.

We have had help from several members who cannot keep another dog, but are willing to collect one for us if it is in their area and we are unable to do so and the situation is urgent.

We bath and groom all of our Rescue dogs and have them checked by our vet and treated if necessary.  They are then kenneled in our own Kennels until a new owner is found, which gives us time to assess personality, temperament, etc. They are then de-sexed and immunized if necessary.

After these dogs go to a new home with a Rescue Tag on them, we give them time to settle in and then check to make sure the dog and owner are both happy.  New owners have the option of returning the sheltie to us if for any reason they are unwilling or unable to keep it. They are also encouraged to keep in contact with us should any problems arise or if they have an queries.

How Can I Help?

It is sometimes necessary for us to boost our RESCUE funds with raffles or other fund raising efforts.  If and when this becomes necessary, any help you can give will be greatly appreciated.  

We will keep you advised regarding future efforts. 

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DONATIONS

are always greatly appreciated.. Please contact for more information..

S.S.C.V.  Rescue

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F.A.Q.'s

Is there a charge for Rescue dogs?

Yes - Depending on the situation and whether we have had to pay to get the sheltie released from one of the Shelters.  Each case is judged on its merits.

What ages are the shelties for adoption?

The ages vary considerably.  There is no way of knowing what shelties will pass through our hands from time to time and some ages are difficult to ascertain.  When a dog is surrendered by its owner, we know the age and a little of its background.

What colours are available?

Again we have no control over this and we take whatever comes along. We have had the three most popular colours - Sable, Tricolour and Blue Merle. We have even had a mismark which was 75% white and only had one eye - needless to say we named him "Nelson".

Do they take much looking after?

They leave us in a well groomed condition and we ask new owners to keep the dog in the same condition, or we encourage them to take the dog and have it professionally groomed and if this proves to be too expensive, then bring it back to us to be groomed.

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