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ABOUT HUSKY RESCUE
Husky Rescue Southern Africa is a non-profit organisation that specialises in the rescue and re-homing of huskies and other Nordic breeds of dogs.
With the popularity of the Siberian, Malamute and other Nordic breeds increasing over the last couple of years we have found a dramatic increase in the number of lost and abandoned dogs.
Families have seen movies like Balto and Eight Below and dog lovers are captured by the beautiful white coats and gorgeous blue eyes and puppies were purchased by the dozen.
An increase in demand results in an increase of supply and as a result irresponsible backyard breeders have flooded neighbourhoods with puppies without educating people on the very specific needs of these breeds of dogs.
Families have found themselves unable or unwilling to accommodate the needs of the dogs and dogs are found roaming the streets, abandoned or even worse; abused. Hence the need for an organisation like ours
It has become evident that people are ill-informed and ignorant to the very specific needs of the breed.
To compound the issue of ignorance, back-yard breeding has increased the number of husky puppies available to the public and husky owners are purchasing pets with bad bloodlines and genetic defects.
Husky Rescue SA has developed a rescue program to accommodate these unwanted, abandoned and very often abused dogs.
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With the popularity of the Siberian, Malamute and other Nordic breeds increasing over the last couple of years we have found a dramatic increase in the number of lost and abandoned dogs.
Families have seen movies like Balto and Eight Below and dog lovers are captured by the beautiful white coats and gorgeous blue eyes and puppies were purchased by the dozen.
An increase in demand results in an increase of supply and as a result irresponsible backyard breeders have flooded neighbourhoods with puppies without educating people on the very specific needs of these breeds of dogs.
Families have found themselves unable or unwilling to accommodate the needs of the dogs and dogs are found roaming the streets, abandoned or even worse; abused. Hence the need for an organisation like ours
It has become evident that people are ill-informed and ignorant to the very specific needs of the breed.
To compound the issue of ignorance, back-yard breeding has increased the number of husky puppies available to the public and husky owners are purchasing pets with bad bloodlines and genetic defects.
Husky Rescue SA has developed a rescue program to accommodate these unwanted, abandoned and very often abused dogs.
read more...
FACT FILE
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Contact person
Contact Number Email address NPO number Bank details |
Jasper van Jaarsveld
083 231 2290 jasper@huskyrescue.co.za NPO: 075387 PBO: 930039377 Account name: Husky Rescue SA Bank: Standard Bank Branch: Cape Gate Branch Code: 02 39 10 Account number: 271 474 092 |
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What are the criteria looked at when evaluating for a prospective adopter?
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Describe the ideal owner and environment for your breed.
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Huskies need a lot of exercise and outdoor space, which is why we advise that the new owners join Sled Dogs Unlimited (SDU).
The new owner is required to sign a legal binding contract ensuring that the animal is always kept in a good condition & is provided with food, water & medical treatment. At any point if the new owner decides to surrender the animal, it must be returned to Husky Rescue. |
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Does the adoption fee include Sterilisation?
What is the adoption fee? Are the dogs dewormed at the time of adoption? Does the adoption fee include a physical check up by a vet prior to adoption? Do you give the client as much history as you have ? Do you sort out any behaviour problems before adopting? How do you make assessments as to a dog's compatibility to children and non canine pets? If the adopter has existing dogs do you arrange for an introductions to assess compatibility? Do you do subsequent home checks once a dog has been adopted? What other support is provided to the adopter after a dog has been adopted? If the adoption is not successful that you would take the dog back? |
Our adoption fee includes sterilization, deworming, vaccination & a microchip.
Our adoption fee is R850,00 for an adult & R1000,00 for an puppy, which includes sterilisation at the age of 6 month. Our adoption fee includes deworming All our dogs receive a full medical check-up from a Vet when coming into the program. All new owners are given the full available history on the dog. Any behaviour problems that landed the dog in the shelter or that we picked up on have been attending to are disclosed and new owners receive information on this. Where possible we test the dogs reaction to other dogs, cats and children to determine suitability All introductions are done by a Husky Rescue member who will monitor the compatibility of all animals before adoption. Husky Rescue does follow-up home checks after adoption to determine how the dog is doing.. Husky Rescue provide support like advice & training in difficult adoptions. We believe in a successful adoption which means all animals must be happy. If after all efforts have been made we find that the adoption is not working, then we will take the dog back and find a more suitable home. |