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Since our beginning, we have depended completely on volunteers. Their dedication has helped rescue and rehome almost 1,500 Shetland Sheepdogs since 1999. Every foster placement, transport run, home visit, adoption event, and educational post happens because someone chose to step in and help. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to support Shelties in need, we’d love to welcome you. Volunteering with NVSR means making a real, direct difference in a Sheltie’s life. Whether you foster, transport, conduct home visits, help at events, raise awareness, or lend your skills occasionally, your time helps ensure each Sheltie finds a home where they are truly cherished. You don’t have to do everything. Caring enough to help with some part of our work is all it takes. Ready to learn more?
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We depend on the generosity of our donors to cover the costs of our work. Your gift goes directly toward veterinary care, medications, grooming, training support, and other critical needs that help Shelties heal and thrive in foster care. We welcome you to see the positive impact of our donations and read our Annual Report. NVSR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We welcome your donation by check or by the PayPal link below. No gift is too small, and each one is needed. Without our donors, we could not be here for the Shelties who need us.
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Mailing AddressNorthern Virginia Sheltie Rescue977 Seminole Trail, PMB 314 Charlottesville, VA 22901
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