Siberian Husky Rescue
Dear Siberian Husky Owner,
Thank you for contacting the Siberian Husky Club of the Twin Cities, Inc. (SHCTC) to inquire about placing your dog in Siberian Husky rescue.
Unfortunately, our club does not have an official rescue program. Due to the small size of our membership and the large amount of liability and expenses incurred with rescue programs, the SHCTC does not offer this service at this time. Many of our members cannot have another dog, even temporarily, due to community laws restricting the number of pets.
If you can no longer keep a Siberian purchased from a breeder, we suggest first and foremost that you contact the breeder. Most responsible breeders, like our club members, sell dogs with the stipulation that if you EVER get to the point where you can no longer care for the dog, you contact the breeder first. A good ethical breeder is there for the life of the dog.
If you have tried this without success, your next step may be to place an ad in the newspaper for awhile. With the large number of dogs of all breeds in shelters and rescue programs, it may take some time for the right family to come along. Try to ensure that your Siberian Husky goes to a good home that understands the uniqueness of the breed, and will be willing to keep and love the dog for the remainder of his years so that he is not looking for a new home again soon. The most important thing that everyone should know before considering owning a Siberian is that this beautiful, friendly, gentle creature enjoys chasing small animals (including cats) and running, running, running for the sheer joy of it. Siberians must be confined to a fenced yard, kennel, or on a leash at ALL times -- NO EXCEPTIONS!
We suggest that you do NOT give the dog away. It is generally believed that people apply little or no value to something that is free. The new owners must understand that owning a dog is a responsibility that comes with some financial obligations attached. After all, you have invested money of your own into the purchase and upkeep of this dog, including normal veterinary care, and you have every right to expect some compensation for that. Consider asking at least $100.00. The most important factor in finding the dog a new home is his health and happiness. If you find the perfect family, but the price is a problem for them, then you might consider taking payments, lowering, or eliminating the fee.
Another matter you should take into consideration is that there are people who will want to acquire purebred dogs purely for the purpose of breeding and selling puppies. If your dog is not neutered or spayed, beware of the person who seems especially interested in using a dog for breeding purposes. There are already far too many litters of puppies being bred and sold with little or no forethought to the health or correct qualities of the breed.
As a last resort, you can take your dog to a shelter, humane society, or private rescue program. We recommend Pet Haven, phone number: 952-831-3825. When you call, you will likely get their voice mail, so leave a message. Please be aware that Pet Haven has very limited space because all of their boarding is done in volunteer homes. One option they will discuss with you is the possibility of you keeping the dog and bringing it to their Adoption Days. They will send out a schedule of Adoption Days with locations. It generally takes an average of 3 or 4 Adoption Days over a period of 4 to 6 weeks to find a home for a dog.
Another excellent rescue organization is Adopt a Husky of MN. Their phone number is (612) 986-2244 or email them at [email protected].
You may also check out the Siberian Husky Club of America. This may give you some additional help or ideas in placing your dog in a new happy home.
The Siberian Husky Club of the Twin Cities, Inc. has a Referral Coordinator as a service to our club members only. This person maintains a list of SHCTC members who may have puppies or adult dogs available. Anyone interested in acquiring a Siberian Husky as a pet or show prospect may contact the Referral Coordinator, who will refer them to our members. Please do NOT contact this person about rescue. We wish you the best of luck in placing your Siberian Husky and hope that these tips will help you to do that.
Sincerely,
The Members of The Siberian Husky Club of the Twin Cities, Inc.
Thank you for contacting the Siberian Husky Club of the Twin Cities, Inc. (SHCTC) to inquire about placing your dog in Siberian Husky rescue.
Unfortunately, our club does not have an official rescue program. Due to the small size of our membership and the large amount of liability and expenses incurred with rescue programs, the SHCTC does not offer this service at this time. Many of our members cannot have another dog, even temporarily, due to community laws restricting the number of pets.
If you can no longer keep a Siberian purchased from a breeder, we suggest first and foremost that you contact the breeder. Most responsible breeders, like our club members, sell dogs with the stipulation that if you EVER get to the point where you can no longer care for the dog, you contact the breeder first. A good ethical breeder is there for the life of the dog.
If you have tried this without success, your next step may be to place an ad in the newspaper for awhile. With the large number of dogs of all breeds in shelters and rescue programs, it may take some time for the right family to come along. Try to ensure that your Siberian Husky goes to a good home that understands the uniqueness of the breed, and will be willing to keep and love the dog for the remainder of his years so that he is not looking for a new home again soon. The most important thing that everyone should know before considering owning a Siberian is that this beautiful, friendly, gentle creature enjoys chasing small animals (including cats) and running, running, running for the sheer joy of it. Siberians must be confined to a fenced yard, kennel, or on a leash at ALL times -- NO EXCEPTIONS!
We suggest that you do NOT give the dog away. It is generally believed that people apply little or no value to something that is free. The new owners must understand that owning a dog is a responsibility that comes with some financial obligations attached. After all, you have invested money of your own into the purchase and upkeep of this dog, including normal veterinary care, and you have every right to expect some compensation for that. Consider asking at least $100.00. The most important factor in finding the dog a new home is his health and happiness. If you find the perfect family, but the price is a problem for them, then you might consider taking payments, lowering, or eliminating the fee.
Another matter you should take into consideration is that there are people who will want to acquire purebred dogs purely for the purpose of breeding and selling puppies. If your dog is not neutered or spayed, beware of the person who seems especially interested in using a dog for breeding purposes. There are already far too many litters of puppies being bred and sold with little or no forethought to the health or correct qualities of the breed.
As a last resort, you can take your dog to a shelter, humane society, or private rescue program. We recommend Pet Haven, phone number: 952-831-3825. When you call, you will likely get their voice mail, so leave a message. Please be aware that Pet Haven has very limited space because all of their boarding is done in volunteer homes. One option they will discuss with you is the possibility of you keeping the dog and bringing it to their Adoption Days. They will send out a schedule of Adoption Days with locations. It generally takes an average of 3 or 4 Adoption Days over a period of 4 to 6 weeks to find a home for a dog.
Another excellent rescue organization is Adopt a Husky of MN. Their phone number is (612) 986-2244 or email them at [email protected].
You may also check out the Siberian Husky Club of America. This may give you some additional help or ideas in placing your dog in a new happy home.
The Siberian Husky Club of the Twin Cities, Inc. has a Referral Coordinator as a service to our club members only. This person maintains a list of SHCTC members who may have puppies or adult dogs available. Anyone interested in acquiring a Siberian Husky as a pet or show prospect may contact the Referral Coordinator, who will refer them to our members. Please do NOT contact this person about rescue. We wish you the best of luck in placing your Siberian Husky and hope that these tips will help you to do that.
Sincerely,
The Members of The Siberian Husky Club of the Twin Cities, Inc.
