HATTIE (2000-2013)

Tearfully, we said farewell to Miss Hattie on 4/6/13.  She had battled complications of kidney disease since June of 2012 with an enduring will to live. Hattie entered our lives and our hearts in August 2004 followed a week later by her “brother” JJ.  She took the lead, as always, teaching JJ the tricks of being in charge of the home front.  Their “cousin” Capper, an adopted greyhound/lab mix, soon joined the fun providing us many laughs through the years.  Sweet Hattie stole our hearts from day one and we will miss her so.  JJ still goes to her “old” spots in the house and it is evident he misses her. His ears perk up when he hears her name. Hattie was a smart sheltie with a will to please, but a mind of her own. We long for the day she greets us with a wag, her sweet and trusting brown eyes, and her soft bark. We thank Drs. Hecker and Brown for all they did for her through the years and a special thanks to Linda and the Sheltie Shack for saving these special dogs who deserve a special life.

GRACIE (2013)
Gracie, the beloved family companion of Steve and Beth Arnold, Gurnee, IL.

Charlie (7-6-10 to 9-28-13)

Well, I hope I can get this typed. Charlie came to us after he was saved by Homeward Bound. Sadly he had been tied behind a garage and just forgotten. But thankfully he was saved and then came into our lives when he was just a year old. Oh he was SUCH a happy puppy considering what he had been though. Charlie brought a joy into our live because it happened just after we had lost Taeo. He greeted everyone with such excitement!!! We then rescued him a fur-brother, Riley. They were constant companions. So for two years we watched his silly little habits, laughed at some of the silly things he'd do, and watch as he and Riley would laid down for the night side by side. You just couldn't help but smile. We are comforted by the knowledge that Charlie's two years with us, were happy & carefree. With lots of love, the companionship of Riley, and no fear of being mistreated. Buster and Taeo, I'm sure, met Charlie at Heaven's gate.

We will always love you, Charlie!!!

Mom (Carol) and Dad (Opie) Allen and Riley (SSR Sheltie)

HANNA

~~Hanna: Born 7/30/14, Chosen/Adopted at Sheltie Shack 9/30/2007, Crossed to the Rainbow Bridge 6/10/14.
 
My sweet Hanna crossed to the Rainbow Bridge at the age of 12 years 10 months and 10 days.  She leaves behind her human Mom, Sheltie sister Hailey and Nori cat.  Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives.   After searching for almost a year,  the moment I saw her picture on the Sheltie  Shack Rescue of Kansas web site I knew she was the Sheltie for me.  Traveled from Tulsa, OK to Sheltie Shack just to get her and what a happy day that was.  From a frightened little 9 pound sheltie, Hanna became a happy little girl who love to sit on my lap and be petted, with time she perfected the fine art of the sheltie smile and puppy bow.  Hanna never weighted more than 11 lbs. 6 oz. so caught the attention of everyone.  She loved her Spa days and would stand so still.  She loved to take walks. She loved her "cookie" (treat).  She loved her crate (always her safe place).  She was a happy little girl, my sweet Hanna.
She will be forever missed and will always be remembered and loved.  She lives on in the memories we made and the time we shared.  My sweet little girl....Hanna
 
Gerry Ann Williams

RANGER (11-18-99 to 3-13-14)

BELOVED FURCHILD OF BRUCE AND DEBRA ANSLEY

~~Ranger Ansley 11-18-99-3-13-14.  Ranger AKA Handsome Man came to us when he was 4 years.   He was nervous at first but eventually warmed up to Ruby.  However,  he never really warmed up to Grampy and made us laugh when he would ""charge" him!;)  He was such a good boy who went with the flow...he loved walks but not his bath.:)  He is greatly missed by his fur siblings Roxie and Reggie and mostly Grammy as he became my boy/buddy in the last few years.  We were very fortunate to have him for almost 10 years and know he is running with Ruby and all the other special Shelties Auntie Linda saved!:)  Miss and love you Handsome Man!