Long Island Shetland Sheepdog Rescue, Inc. is a not-for-profit group comprised of volunteers who give of their time, ability and even their homes to help place Shelties where they will be well cared for and loved.  Our main goals are to protect Shelties in need and to educate and/or help any Sheltie owner who requests it.

The birth of LISSR came in response to the need to find good homes for Shelties that are abandoned, lost, or mistreated and that are in dire need of a new lease on life.  We also help those who, due to extreme circumstances, find themselves in the unfortunate position of having to give up their dogs. 

We feel that the responsibility for caring for lost, neglected, and abused Shelties must rest with those who know and love the breed.  LISSR is made up of individuals who have many years of experience with this breed and understand the needs of the dogs.  What better reward could there be than knowing that dozens of Shelties which otherwise might have been euthanized, abandoned or turned out on the streets, are instead living peacefully in loving and caring homes!