NCSHAR ~ WVMHR
North Carolina Siberian Husky Animal Rescue
West Virginia Mountain Husky Rescue
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Please read the following information about Siberian Huskies. ADOPTERS, please fill out an application - a link maybe found below. We will be in touch as soon as possible. Please be aware, most of our foster dogs are now housed in a foster home in WV - you may need to travel a bit ot meet the dog you like.
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Huskies are not a breed for everyone, in fact few laypeople will be truely happy with a Husky for a pet.
The average husky is most definitely not like Lassie, Benji or
Rin-Tin-Tin. Here's a quick summary of common traits that may be
problematic:
1. They are independent (obedient only when they feel it's
appropriate). Huskies were bred for thousands of years to think for
themselves and actively disobey if they perceived the situation ahead to be
dangerous.
To summerize:
Not convinced? So if oyu have trouble, you know you can just turn the dog over to a shelter, after all, that is why we have shelters, right? To find homes for unwanted pets? Dead Wrong! When you release a dog or cat to the shelter, you are
essentially killing them.
Please know, I would wish everyone could adopt and appreciate a dog
like the Siberian Husky. However, it is not the dog for most families
or individuals. Some breeds of dogs require far more understanding and
infinitely more patience and work than others. More important is the
fact that adopting any dog is a commitment - a friendship that could last
well over a decade. It is not a possession, but a companion. If you
adopt a dog or cat, please do so with strong consideration, ample
background education and a solid promise to the responsibilities of having
another living animal depend upon you.
Thank you for reading and your kind attention. Remember, their lives
depend on you.
Email us at
cinniwolf@yahoo.com for more information on any of our foster dogs, or to get information on dogs too new to our program to be listed yet or privately owned pets in need.
Click here to see our Happy Tails - Siberians who have been adopted!
North Carolina Siberian Husky Animal Rescue/WV Mountain Husky Rescue is
Dedicated to Siberian
Huskies in Need.
We are now based out of West Virginis, but still assist Siberians in need thru referals in North Carolina,
but We are always looking for new members,
benefactors, and foster homes.
The following is required reading
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2. They can't be trusted off-leash (ever!). Huskies were bred
to do one thing very well - Run! Take them off lead anywhere and they
take off for Northern Canada!
3. They are very active (need a great deal of exercise and are
not good with small children since even in friendliness they can knock
them down easily). They are muscular and tough, and fiercely play the
same way. Rule of thumb: When huskies play - Get out of the way!
4. They get bored easily (and when they get bored, they may
get destructive),
5. They dig (into flower-beds, and out of kennels).
6. They are exceptionally clever, very determined and too
smart for their own good. (my husky can open doorknobs, drawers, the dish
washer, unlatch gates and even unravel chain link fence with his teeth.
And he can teach others to do the same.)
7. They have a strong prey instinct (cats, squirrels and birds
beware!),
8. They can be high-maintenance due to their heavy coats
(which leave amazing amounts of hair behind when they shed). There are
places that specialize in weaving Husky fur into hats, scarves and
coats - yes, that much fur.
9. and they are not guard dogs (they love everybody, even the
guy carrying your computer out of the house at 3 AM). Huskies do not
bark - They sing and howl and talk. Some are very quiet, but some will
drown out fire engine sirens.
1. They are a magnificent breed that needs lots of interaction, human
and dog!
2. They need room to run and play
3. They need to be happy and healthy
4. They are not a good watchdog
5. They are not as loyal as other breeds
6. They are too smart for many humans to understand. Escape and
hunting prey are probable traits.
7. They can be destructive if their needs aren't met
Strays are kept in hopes of a home.
>>Most owner
turn in dogs are killed.<<
Please keep that last image of your forlorn pet
looking faithfully after you as you casually leave them to die. You
can walk away, put it out of your mind, but the fact is, you have
sentenced them to death.
an all volunteer organization
Siberian Huskies ~ are a medium size dog, (between 35 & 60 pounds) with a thick double coat to insulate against both cold and heat. The Siberian Husky is one of the oldest breeds on earth, dating back some 4000 years. They were bred by the Chukchis people of Siberia, for speed, endurance and agility. No other breed in the world can haul a light load as fast and as far as the Siberian Husky - and on so little food.
Bred to be a part of the family clan, the happy go lucky Siberian Husky relishes the company of their human family, and when left alone with out proper containment or entertainment, will become bored, and lonely. A Bored, lonely Siberian can become very destructive!
Is a Husky the right dog for my lifestyle? No doubt about the beauty of the Siberian Husky, but the very elements that make a great sled dog can be inconvenient (at best) when transported into a very different life style. As a Siberian Husky owner, your responsibility is to understand your dog's heritage, and make the necessary accommodations to it.
IF you have any doubts about owning a Siberian (or any other breed of dog for that matter!) - DON'T. It is not fair to you, and it is *never* fair to the dog. Read more about Life with a Siberian Husky at The Homeless Husky .
Do you have Time enough in your life for a Siberian Husky? Huskies take a lot of time. Time to brush, time to train, time to play - everyday - to keep them happy, healthy, and content. A ten minute session of ball throwing is nothing to your Siberian * remember * these dogs are bred for stamina!
As a young dog (12 months and under), the more time you can spend with your Siberian, the happier and better adjusted he will be as an adult. If you are limited on time to train or socialize (with other people and other dogs) your young Siberian, perhaps you should consider an older, more settled Adult. And remember, this is a life commitment you are making- a Siberian can live for 14 - 16 years. Are you ready to commit the next 16 years to making sure your Siberian is happy, healthy, and content?
Dogs are not disposable, this is a serious commitment.
Adoptions ?
At NCSHAR we require an adoption application, references from at least three people, and from your vet. We have an adoption fee. This fee helps offset the expenses we incur in the day to day care of our foster dogs, as well as any medical care, vaccines, spay or neuter they need. All NCSHAR dogs are on heartworm preventive. Fees are as follows:
Puppies, under 9 months, $225.00
Adult Siberians $175.00
Seniors (over 7 years) $100.00
Siberians of Mixed Heritage $100.00
ALL NCSHAR fosters will be
spayed or neutered. No exceptions. On the very rare occasion a puppy is
available for adoption that is not yet old enough t be spayed or neutered,
that pup will be adopted out only with a spay/neuter contract.
This is a legal document that will be enforced!
No rescued Siberian will ever be bred. Please don't ask. We see too many good dogs die in the shelters every month because there are not enough good homes to go around.
THE ADOPTION PROCESS -
Visit our
Petfinder page to see if we have a foster dog
you are interested in. BUT, even if you don't find the Siberian you are
looking for, fill out an application anyway. We never know what tomorrow might
bring, we get calls everyday for new Siberians in
need.
There is no fee for applying, and no obligation to adopt.
We will be happy to answer
any questions you have about Siberians, or about our NCSHAR foster dogs. We
will ask question to determine which foster might best fit your lifestyle and
family. All of our foster dogs are housed in private homes. When you are
approved for adoption, you will be able to make arrangements to visit.
Please email us for an adoption application.
Feel free to email us about any of our available dogs or with questions about Siberian Huskies, their traits and needs.
Click here for a list of pets available from this rescue
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