Image of a sable and white Sheltie mix on a red leash standing in deep snow and covered in snow. Text: “Leash equals Love. Blowing snow can be disorienting”

⚠️Wind is increasing!💨
•Lock gate
•Secure exit doors
•Check fence/gate b4 dog goes out
•Monitor dog while they’re outside
•Leash in unfenced areas
•Make sure dog has ID
•Tightly grip leash
•Watch for snow drifts near fence

📸: #MnSheltieRescue alum Ruby😍

#LostDogPrevention #DogSafety #LeashYourDog

Image of an older black, tan and white Sheltie with text: “Senior safety. Don’t let them wander out of your life. Secure them with a leash when in areas not contained by a fence.”

#SeniorSafety #SeniorSunday 🐾 Even if they never wandered off before, as dogs age, they can become confused, and diminished senses makes it more difficult for them to find their way home. Leash your Sheltie in unfenced areas. Never say never. Leash = 💚

#SeniorDog #LostDogPrevention #DogSafety

Image of a black, brown and white Sheltie with text: “Bringing home a new dog? Fence check, Sheltie safety, baby gate, harness, limited slip collar, ID tags, leash; Sheltie safety should start before you bring them home.”

Congrats! 🐾 Prioritize safety:
🦮 Leash up in unfenced areas.
🚪 Block access to exit doors via baby gates.
🔒 Secure fence gate.
🔎 Check fence for gaps often.
✌🏼Double-leash: 1 leash to collar, 1 leash to harness, esp. w/a new to you dog.
🏷️ ID tag on collar & harness.
💉Microchip.

#LostDogPrevention

Image of a sable and white Sheltie mix and a black and white Sheltie mix with tongue out on a sofa. Text: “Show your love for us by keeping us safe! Leash us in unfenced areas; Put gates across exit doors; Fix or block fence gaps; Lock the gate; ID tags & microchip; Double-leash to properly fit harness & collar”

Celebrate #InternationalDogDay by spending time together safely! Safety = 💜

#LostSheltiesMN #DogSafetyTips #LostDogPrevention #SheltieSafety #DogSafety

Spotting a Sheltie “in the wild” is a great start to the day. And by “in the wild” I mean a sighting of a Sheltie safely leashed for an early walk before the heat/humidity. 🦮🥰Leash = 💜

#LeashYourDog #DogSafety #LeashLaw #LostDogPrevention

Image of a black and white Sheltie mix wearing a blue bandanna and ID tags, with text: “Random Fireworks. Stay prepared. Watch for debris. Double leash on walks. Schedule last potty break early.

💥Continue to take safety precautions! MANY lost animals the past few days due to fireworks and firecrackers. 😔 Debris may be harmful - check you yard and watch for it on walks.

#LostSheltiesMn #LostDogPrevention #DogSafety

Images of senior Sheltie under chair, sable and white Sheltie sleeping on a person’s shoulder, sable and white Sheltie licking whip cream out of a cup, sable and white Sheltie with a chew. With text: “Provide us with a comfy safe spot or allow us free access to our self-chosen safe spot. Comfort us, please. You cannot ‘reinforce’ fear. Give us a treat after every boom. Boom, then treat, boom, then treat. Give us a long lasting chew, lickmat, food puzzle or frozen Kong. (DIY with ice cube tray.)”

MN Sheltie Rescue #fireworks prep plan: ✅🔐 on gate ✅ collar with ID 🪪 fits securely ✅ hourly leashed 🚽 break til dusk ✅ adjust if the💥have started early 🙄 ✅ safe place ready ✅ enrichment games inside ✅ medication as needed 💊 ✅🚪&🪟& blinds/curtains closed ✅ central & room fans on 💨 ✅ sound 🆙 on 📻/📺/🎵 ✅ Comfort Zone plugged in ☺️ ✅ 🥩🍗🧀 & chews/Kongs/lickmat prepped ✅ 💥, then 🥩; 💥, then 🥩 ✅ COMFORT as desired by 🐕 🤗 📸: MNSR Shelties Missy, Toka, Becker & Honey want all to be safe 💜🐾💜

Please take extra precautions and plan for unexpected scary noises anytime. Many dogs are lost this time of year due to firecrackers. 😔

#MnSheltieRescue #DogSafety
#LostDogPrevention #LostSheltiesMN

Image of fireworks with text “Random fireworks are more frequent. Keep them safe. Leash = Love. •Leash in unfenced areas

Please take extra precautions and plan for unexpected scary noises anytime. Many dogs are lost this time of year due to firecrackers. 😔

#MnSheltieRescue #DogSafety
#LostDogPrevention #LostSheltiesMN

Image of a black, brown and white Sheltie against a green background with text “Sheltie Safety: Older dogs may become confused and disoriented, and may unintentionally wander off and become lost, Please use a leash to keep them safe.”

Don’t look away from senior #DogSafety 🖤
It’s heartbreaking when we hear of a lost senior #Sheltie esp, if the assumption is that they went to look for a peaceful place to cross over (a dangerous myth) and no one is searching.
Senior dogs are vulnerable - let’s protect them. 💓

#LostDogPrevention

A sable and white Sheltie in a car is wearing a blue bandanna stating “Maxwell” and “Sheltie safety”.

#NationalPetTravelSafetyDay tips from our #LostSheltiesMn volunteer:

#MnSheltieRescue #DogSafety #BlueskySheltie #Shelties #ShetlandSheepdogs #ShetlandSheepdog #sheltie #SheltieOfBluesky #SkySheltie #Shelties #BlueskyShelties #SheltiesOfBluesky #SkyShelties #SheltiesOfSky
#LostDogPrevention

A sable Sheltie dog in a red harness vest on the sidewalk with one leash attached to collar and one leash attached to vest.

First walkies for #MnSheltieRescue foster Sunshine! She’s #DoubleLeashed b/c pulled out of collar is a common reason #Shelties are lost, ESP. a new to you #Sheltie. 🐾🐾for safety!

#BlueskySheltie #SheltieOfBluesky #SkySheltie #SheltieOfSky #BlueskyShelties #SheltiesOfBluesky
#LostDogPrevention