NEWS YOU CAN USE
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Adopt A Husky, Inc. |
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"Saving one dog won't change the world, but surely the world will change for that one dog." |
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NEWS YOU CAN USE |
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March/April 2006 |
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Come Hike With Me Woo Woo and Yippie! I just love when our Husky Hike comes around. For those of you who have never attended this spectacular event before it’s a tail-waggin and howlin’ good time that can’t be missed. This is our opportunity to help raise funds for some of the expensive major medical cases we receive (like broken jaws, hips, legs, etc.). We get to pull our owners around a 3 mile trail (shorter if you are just a pup, if your older or your owners don’t want to be dragged that far), play games, watch and participate in various demos, get great goody bags with lots of stuff for us to eat and play with (they even put stuff in there for our owners), visit the chuck wagon (of course begging here is a must), visit with exciting vendors, get your nails clipped (personally I’m not in favor of this one but my owners seem to really like it) and best of all sniff hundreds of Siberian Husky butts! There is also an opportunity to walk our foster friends that haven’t been adopted yet so they too can find their forever homes soon. Maybe you would like a brother or sister to play with at home…start working on your owners now. So here’s what I need you to do. Both the Minnesota and Illinois/Wisconsin hikes will be held on May 20th so I need you to scratch (or paw) that date on your calendar now before you forget. All of the registration forms, posters and information are available on our website, www.adoptahusky.com. Have your owners sign up today. Also, please beg your owners to help us and volunteer for a shift or two at the hike. There are a ton of jobs that need to be done (descriptions and times are listed on the website) and if each family could sign up for one that will help to move things along more smoothly. Have your owners print out a few posters and hang them in pet stores, vets, doggy daycares, etc. because I just love meeting new friends. So starting begging for those pledges, and get your paws ready (and noses too) for the best husky event ever! I’ll sniff you there. - Breeze, Foster Failure Extraordinaire
Heartworm Preventative Spring has arrived, has your dog been tested this year for Heartworm? Have you talked to your vet about purchasing and using heartworm preventative? Don't let your dog fall victim to Heartworm! Now is the time to make an appointment with your vet! Click here to read an article on Heartworm, (reprinted courtesy of www.ThePetCenter.com) and learn why heartworm preventative is a MUST for every dog. (Adobe Acrobat required to view the article.)
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR |
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IL EVENTS April 8, PETCO, Rockford, IL April 8-9, PETCO, Lake Zurich, IL May 13, Multi Shelter Pet Expo, Wheaton, IL May 20, Husky Hike 2006, Wadsworth, IL MN EVENTS May 20, Husky Hike 2006, Plymouth, MN June 3, Canine Carnival, Forest Lake, MN |
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HAPPY TAILS |
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Recent fosters that have found their
forever homes. Midnight Blue (MN) 2/1 Ireland (IL) 2/6 Jupiter (IL) 2/18 Galatea (MN) 2/23 Adrianna (WI) 2/25 Gus (MN) 2/25 Solomon (IL) 2/26 Ophelia (IL) 3/4 Mars (WI) 3/5 Isabela (WI) 3/5 Mercury (IL) 3/11 Bradford (WI) 3/11 Monet (IN) 3/12 Leda (OH) 3/18 Nenanna (IL) 3/22 Bear (MN) 4/2 Snowquest (MN) 4/2 |
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The Working Pack Dog Siberian Huskies are part of the working class, and one of the many activities your Siberian may enjoy is hiking with you, their favorite human. Hiking is a great way to give your furry friend some exercise, not to mention it's good exercise for humans too. |
Hiking to earn miles towards their Working Pack Dog Title.
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You can do something as simple as take a
stroll around the neighborhood, to doing a day hike at your local forest
preserve or state park. If you prefer a longer hike, then plan a trip
and turn it into a vacation that you can enjoy with your four legged family
member.
A few helpful tips to remember when planning a hiking trip:
The Siberian Husky Club of America has a program that Siberians can earn a Working Pack Dog Title. Rescue Siberians can take part in this program by registering for an Indefinite Listing Privilege with the American Kennel Club. Click here to learn more about the Working Pack Dog program. For additional information on hiking with your dog: Visit www.wolfpacks.com : they sell equipment for working dogs, provide information on properly fitting a pack, brief info on training Read the book A Guide to Backpacking With Your Dog by Charlene LaBelle Visit Traildog Headquarters to join an email list for people that hike with their dogs. Visit Uberpest.com : has information on hiking with dogs and has links for additional info on planning trips, training, gear & equipment, trails, etc. See you on the trail! - Jen M., IL Volunteer
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Foster Spotlight: Simone, IL Foster Looking for a "Furever" Family Simone, a lovely red and white husky with two blues eyes, is a 10 year old girl who doesn’t act her age! In fact, most people think she's only about 2 or 3 when they meet her! Simone originally came into AAHI as an owner abandonment in a shelter – they said they were just tired of paying to get her out of the shelter when she kept running away and left her there. Unfortunately, she has also shown signs of being mistreated in the past. |
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But she is a girl who is still just full of life! She loves to play (especially chasing tennis balls and playing tug-of-war), she’s good with other dogs and enjoys playing with them. Though she’s definitely not cat friendly, she's low key around the house and will lay around like a cat until you're ready to play. Simone would do great as an only dog or can be with other dogs. Simone was diagnosed with Insulinoma, which is cancer in the pancreas, and had part of her pancreas removed last year. She hasn't had any indication of any problems at all. She’s very happy and healthy - very easy to take care of. Other than the surgery, she's had no medical problems to speak of. And while she does require two insulin shots per day (one after each meal), she is so well-trained (and food motivated), she’ll just stand there while you give the shot and wait patiently for her treat! Simone is totally housebroken and will let you know when she needs to go out. She stays out of the crate at night but is crated when her foster parents are gone. She is crate trained (loves her peanut butter in a Kong!), very food motivated and trainable. Simone has a very happy personality. She’s affectionate and just loves meeting new people. She's very good with children as well and loves to play with them! She also knows commands like sit, down, and speak. There is lots of personality and spirit in this girl! She had a hard life before she came into the group - her owners left her alone in the yard most of her life and (from her reactions in some situations) didn’t treat her very well at all. Simone is looking for a good home with a very special family. To learn more about Simone, click here. Interested in adopting a Siberian, please read our adoption process and fill out our online adoption application.
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Jen and Behr demonstrating a proper down stay.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Jen A., IL Volunteer
Name:
Jen A.
Hometown: Originally Foley MN, now Downers Grove IL, spent time in St. Cloud MN, Duluth MN and Madison WI in between Family (including pets): Me, husband Mike and Behr. We are expecting our first "people puppy" in Aug. Yes it's a planned litter ;) the vet... I mean Dr. assures us there is only one in there. We plan on raising it ourselves, until it's old enough to take care of itself.
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How did you get involved with AAHI? Behr convinced us that we owed something back to AAHI for all the help they gave us after we adopted him.
Favorite AAHI moment:
1st (for both Mike and I)
adopting our dog of course.
2nd reading the adoption story,
and knowing I had something to do with saving that dogs life. My funniest AAHI volunteer
moment has to be the home visit when I asked the question, "Are there any
other animals that's important for the dog to get along with," and I had a
cute little 4 yr old girl look me straight in the eye and say, "goldfish."
She was so serious. I said, "I don't think we fish test the dogs, but
I'll make note of it on the application." I somehow kept a straight
face, but get a smile every time I think about it. That's what makes
home visits so much fun, you never know what you'll find! What are your interests/hobbies outside of Siberian rescue? Running (yes, Behr has trained for 3 marathons with me, but gets mad when they won't let him run the race), also, hiking, skijoring, cross country skiing, carting, dog sledding with Behr's friends (http://gv-dd.com/info.htm ), teaching Behr new tricks, organic gardening, astronomy, ham radio, severe weather spotting/storm chasing, singing, reading and crochet. (I had to get a husky, few other breeds could keep up with me.) If you won the lottery tomorrow, what would you do? Build my dream house and observatory, get my PhD and fund my own research. The house and observatory would of course have to be someplace with lots of trails for running and dog sledding. Favorite Vacations Destination: Anyplace with Mountains. My last 4 vacations have been to run marathons someplace interesting. It's a great way to see the country! One thing we don't already know about you: The one thing that nobody would ever guess about me? I was interviewed, and used as a reference for a Harlequin Romance Novel. Behr says if you sponsor him for $5 for the hike this spring, he'll even tell you which one.... Did I mention he's a very cunning dog ;) What would you like to say to your fellow AAHI volunteers? Thank You for all your hard work and dedication. I am truly honored to be associated with such a great group of caring individuals. Thank you Jen, Mike and Behr for volunteering your time to help save Siberian lives!!!!!!!
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Could this happen to you? Read one adopters story that shows the importance of updating contact information with Adopt A Husky and how a microchip reunited him and his four legged family member.
March 11, 2006
TODAY IS A GOOD DAY!!! Brie is a blessed dog
and I am happy to say home again. As I write this, she is resting
peacefully in her bed in her home. She does seem a bit drained from a week of
stress and uncertainty; but I expect that will subside as she returns to
her routine. She was lost Monday morning and home again Saturday
afternoon - too damn long for her and for me!!!!
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Thanks to her microchip, Brie's happy to be reunited with her family. |
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After spending the afternoon
posting "lost dog" notices throughout the neighborhood, at 5:15pm, I
received a call from a very excited lady named Sue in Hollywood, FL (12
miles from my house) saying she believed she had my dog and was calling from
the Hollywood Animal Clinic where her and Brie were and that Brie was a bit
stressed out, but safe. I of coarse drove to the HAC at a very high rate of
speed (never felt 80mph go so slowly). Many tears were shed when I saw my baby safe and no worse for wear on the outside. I could see stress in her eyes, but she did provide me with many recognizing licks to assure me she knew her Daddy had at last come for her. The story seems (only Brie will know all the details) that Sue saw Brie running loose this afternoon and doing her best to avoid traffic. Stressed and disoriented, Brie willingly came to Sue's calls and gentle invitation to enter the back of her SUV. Sue then took Brie to HAC where she was checked out and scanned for a microchip. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your practice of microchipping all your adoptees. I will recommend this practice to all my friends and strongly encourage them to chip their dogs ASAP! How did Brie get 12 miles from home? I can't imagine. Note though, she was not wearing her proper collar and another collar had been put on her. Someone, had planned on keeping a dog that was not their own - I pity such a person. Thank God for the chip. The Husky's propensity to run when unchecked will always be their weakness; yet in the end was her saving grace - for a person not aware that you must always keep one eye on your Husky will eventually find them gone at the slightest open door or gate. My baby took that opportunity and broke free to seek out a way and a person that would get her home. Home Again Retrieval provided the technology, Adopt A Husky provide the foresight and a wonderful person in Hollywood, FL was the good Samaritan to provide Brie the help when she needed it the most. Brie and I will both sleep long and well tonight. For what once was taken from me is now returned and I thank God for bringing her back to me safe and sound. Thank you all for your help and positive thoughts for my baby's safe return. I am proud to have all of you for friends and caretakers for Brie and I both. She is sleeping so deeply now, and I am sure she knows she is safe and home. Thanks again! Mack - AAHI adopter Attention Adopters: Update your contact information with AAHI Have you moved and forgotten to update your contact information with Adopt A Husky? Do you have a new phone number or email address? If so, now is the time to update it. Email us at adoptahusky@adoptahusky.com with your name (include maiden name), dog's name (if you have changed your dog's name since adopting, please include old and new name), new address, phone number and email address. Please also include 2 names of alternate contacts and their phone numbers. Updating your contact information with us is a MUST, as this is the only way we will be able to get a hold of you if the unthinkable happens and your dog escapes and is lucky enough to be found. Mack was reunited with his dog, because he updated his contact information with us. Make sure you do the same.
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Good Search Please help Adopt A Husky raise funds for their rescued Siberians, by searching the web with www.goodsearch.com Good Search is a search engine that gives money to charitable organizations every time a search is done from their website. It’s just like using Google, MSN, Yahoo, etc to search the internet. To start searching and to raise money for AAHI, please visit www.goodsearch.com. The first time you use this website you will need to select which organization you are supporting. We are listed as Adopt A Husky (Salem, WI).
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Cafe Press!
AAHI has new items for Siberian lovers everywhere
at the Adopt A Husky Cafe Press store!
Everything from clothing with various AAHI logos to items such as
coasters, clocks, pillows, aprons and much, much
more. Proceeds directly benefit Adopt A Husky's rescued Siberians.
To visit the store and start shopping please visit www.cafepress.com/adoptahusky
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