In the beginning of the summer of 2000 we heard about a Sheltie that was being very neglected.  This dog had many health problems, including crooked and missing teeth that she received by being kicked in the mouth by an abusive owner.  We opened our home and our heart to this dog, and in the course of her rehabilitation she stole our hearts.  That Sheltie was LaCota, and it was because of her that the Susquehanna Valley Collie and Sheltie rescue was started.        We decided that we would accept Collies and Shelties from private homes as well as shelters and Humane Societies, as long as they were in need.  We want to save them from as much confusion, stress and pain as possible, and after all, if we would not help them because they were in a private home, they would just end up at the shelter or perhaps dumped at the roadside.  Since organizing in June of 2000 we have rescued 26 Collies and Shelties, with most of them already placed in "Forever Homes".        We have many wonderful foster homes that care for these animals until they are found permanent homes.  All of our Collies and Shelties are spayed/neutered before being adopted out, and we do require an adoption agreement, vet reference, and pre-adoption inspection before an animal is placed.        The Susquehanna Valley Collie and Sheltie Rescue is a registered Pennsylvania non-profit, recognized as a tax exempt 'Pure Public Charity' by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and has a pending application for 501(c)(3) non-profit status.  If you would like more information on adopting one of our animals, or becoming a foster home, please contact us at: info@svcsr.org