Burner02
10 years ago

Hey Burner... I'm thinking Louie Dog needs a friend and want another Husky... Huskies are hard enough to train... Harder with a rescue?

teedubbya wrote:




T,

A lot will depend on the respective dog and how much time you are willing to invest. In most cases the Husky's I have seen that come through a true rescue are normally crate trained and know the basic commands. In some cases the dogs have spent time with foster families and picked up some desired traits.

I think in South Carolina that one of the Husky Rescue organizations works in partnership with the prison system and their dogs are completely trained by prisoners.

Our Red knows the very basics and not really interested in doing what we want. Part of this may be due to him being an escape artist and runner. He is a good dog but some what hard headed.



teedubbya
10 years ago
I'm looking at RU on this page but have a couple concerns..

http://www.siberianrescue.com/midwest.htm 
teedubbya
10 years ago
And I am truly sorry about your loss.... as I said, I absolutely love her just from the picture
DrafterX
10 years ago

I'm looking at RU on this page but have a couple concerns..

http://www.siberianrescue.com/midwest.htm 

teedubbya wrote:




are you pissed at the neighbors cat..?? 😕
teedubbya
10 years ago
Bullmastiff
10 years ago
Truly sorry for your loss, they leave a hole in your life when they depart...but glad you were graced with her companionship for such a long time! Also glad your next one will be a rescue too; you're 100% right there are too many of them without homes! I pledged many years ago that I'd open my home only to those dogs that no one else wanted, the ones without a chance of being adopted out because they're too old, sick, too big, etc. Since then, I've been blessed with three of the most loving and loyal creatures on four legs. Three big ole ugly-girl mastiff & Staffordshire mixes, who've each utterly won my family's hearts. Dogs that otherwise were deemed unfit / un-socialized / dangerous...and they proved the naysayers wrong and have been cuddling up on my 8-yr old daughter's bed for her whole life.
Burner02
10 years ago

I'm looking at RU on this page but have a couple concerns..

http://www.siberianrescue.com/midwest.htm 

teedubbya wrote:




RU is a good looking gal and has that mischievous gleam in her eyes. What are your concerns? Is it the rescue, adopting a rescue, or killing the cat?

Have you been to see her in person?

Before we adopted Big Gal in early 2010, we had an afternoon play date for the three to get acquainted and see if she would defer the Alpha female role to Ol Gal who was her senior by seven years and smaller by 25 pounds. We also brought her home for a weekend just to ensure that she would fit in prior to the final adoption. The first play date also allowed the rescue rep to see that we were equipped to take care of three Husky’s.

An in home visit could very well answer your concerns. Or reduce the neighborhood cat population.
Burner02
10 years ago

Truly sorry for your loss, they leave a hole in your life when they depart...but glad you were graced with her companionship for such a long time! Also glad your next one will be a rescue too; you're 100% right there are too many of them without homes! I pledged many years ago that I'd open my home only to those dogs that no one else wanted, the ones without a chance of being adopted out because they're too old, sick, too big, etc. Since then, I've been blessed with three of the most loving and loyal creatures on four legs. Three big ole ugly-girl mastiff & Staffordshire mixes, who've each utterly won my family's hearts. Dogs that otherwise were deemed unfit / un-socialized / dangerous...and they proved the naysayers wrong and have been cuddling up on my 8-yr old daughter's bed for her whole life.

Bullmastiff wrote:




👍 👍 👍
teedubbya
10 years ago
I've sent an email with questions but haven't heard back yet. I'm concerned with the fact it seems to be a home rather than a rescue, but also about the cat. I also have questions about if she's been an inside dog, been around kids or dogs, has any resource guarding issues, destructive issues etc... things I think I could more easily correct if she was a puppy or if a foster family was working with her....


I'm also looking in to Juliette

http://www.adoptahusky.com/available-dogs/illinois-wisconsin/juliette 

the visit is an great idea... even if in a dog park with Louie and my girl.
Burner02
10 years ago
Juliette is also a great looking gal. Also seems that their site answers most of your concerns which are valid. Any reputable rescue should be able to answer your concerns on any of their dogs up for adoption. As far as cats go, all of our Husky's ignored the cats when they where in the house.

Ol Gal was best buds with one of our cats when they were both inside. But with that being said, I did not like the cats chances if one of them wondered into the back yard when we were not present. The pack mentality is extremely strong when you have two or more Husky's together.
Burner02
10 years ago
Wife just saw Juliette's pic said that is the one for you to adopt and if it does not work out we will take her off of your hands.

Guess it is a done deal
teedubbya
10 years ago
lol ru is closer to me but Juliette looks and sounds like a nice pup 🙂
teedubbya
10 years ago
fine print on Juliette..... will not locate outside of Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Counts me out. The bassards.
Burner02
10 years ago
Sorry to hear.
teedubbya
10 years ago
I'll still talk to them. Who knows?
fiddler898
10 years ago
Looks like a sweet pup. So sorry, we've been there too.
Burner02
10 years ago

I'll still talk to them. Who knows?

teedubbya wrote:





Have you tried www.petfinder.com. May show more that are available in your area but some of the dogs will be in rescues that are not Husky specific. Not that would matter but may require more questions from your end.

Worth a try.
itsawaldo
10 years ago
Oh **** dude so sorry to hear this.
Doggies are great, I miss my DD dog so much, glad you still have some "family" around to help everyone with thier grief.
figurado
10 years ago
i know the feeling too well.rescue, and know that she is smiling down from the bridge glad you will have another.i've rescued English Springer Spaniels and it makes my life whole!
tamapatom
10 years ago
All dogs go to heaven.
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