Sled Dogs In Need
Of Adoption...
PLEASE HELP!!!
| | This is an urgent plea to all of our great Sandy Paws Sled Dog Club members. There are so many sled dogs (Huskies, Mals and MORE) in Florida animal shelters that could be euthanized at any time unless all of us stand up and make an effort to help them. Many Rescue Organizations in the state are at full capacity and in need of sled dog lovers like US to help them foster these furballs in their homes until they are adopted. PLEASE! Can you help at all to save one of these beautiful souls? If you have the time, love and willingness to foster a sled dog, please let us know at contactus@sandypawssleddogclub.com and we will put you in contact with the appropriate rescue group. Those in the most urgent need are:
Husky Haven of Florida www.huskyhavenfl.org
Heidi's Legacy Dog Rescue www.heidislegacydogrescue.com
Florida Malamute Rescue www.alaskanmalamute.rescueme.org
Siberian Husky Rescue of Florida www.siberrescue.com
Thank you!
Sandy Paws Sled Dog Club of Tampa Bay |
ADOPT A SLED DOG!
If you are thinking of adding a new furry member to your family, please consider adopting from a shelter or rescue group. Save a life and get a forever friend.
Below are a few of the "sled dogs" in our area that need a home. Won't you welcome them into yours?
Click on the link under the photo to see more info about the dog and where he is located.
Please take the time to check out these and other furballs needing a home
www.huskyhavenfl.org
www.petfinder.com
www.siberrescue.com
www.sibrescue.com
www.petharbor.com
Dogs can be great companions for all ages. However, the selection of a dog can be a very tough decision. Every dog is a beautiful creature in its own right, but even though they are cute and fluffy, does not mean they'll be a good addition to your home. Still, adopting a dog can be a great idea. October is Adopt-A-Dog month, an annual event when many shelters actively promote the adoption of their adorable canines. Here are a few tips to show you how to pick the right dog and shelter so you will be ready for your Adopt-A-Dog month.
Decide what Kind of Friend You Want
You may have heard horror stories about adopting the wrong pet. The person most likely had to take the dog back to the shelter because it was too hyperactive, or thought the couch was a chew toy. This happens often when people do not really know what they want. Many people think that they are looking for an amiable new friend to hang out with, but expect the dog to settle down when the owner is tired; however, this does not always happen. Some dogs are very hyperactive, and require a lot of high-energy play, for proper physical and emotional health. It is a good idea to make a list of qualities and expectations that you do or do not want in your pet.
Research Dog Breeds
Once you know what you are expecting from your new friend, search online, or check out books at your local library about canine breeds. They can tell you how active a particular breed is known to be, and what kind of care will be expected for it. For instance, terrier breeds such as the Boston terrier are known to be hyperactive, but this can be controlled by taking the pet for regular walks and daily exercise. If you do not feel you have time to exercise with your pet every day, you may want to think about getting a lap dog that will be just fine lying around, or dealing with light play for a short period. Keep in mind that no one breed fits all expectations, so you may have to make a tough decision about what you can live with reasonably. You do not want the dog or yourself to be unhappy.
Visit Several Shelters
Once you have decided on which animals you want to see, call the shelters. You will want to make sure the animal is still available for adoption, so that you do not waste a trip for an animal that no longer needs a home. During Adopt-A-Dog month, some shelters experience a high-volume of adoptions and cannot always keep up with website updates. After finding that the dogs are still there, plan visits to each chosen shelter and ask to spend at least 30 minutes with each dog you want to meet. Also, look around for other animals as well. You never know when the perfect dog will have just arrived and not had its chance to be placed on the website.
Taking Care of Mandatory Vaccinations
Another question you will need to ask is about vaccinations and spaying or neutering. After selecting the dog you wish to adopt, you need to find out which shots the animal might still need and if there will be a fee to get these done. Also, talk to the shelter about how these will be taken care of. Some shelters can do this on-site; others may send you to a local veterinarian. If this is your first pet, you may also want to ask about future vaccinations so your dog can stay healthy.
Finalizing the Adoption
Make sure you have your information ready for the shelter. This will typically include your photo identification, proof of residency (such as a current utility bill), and a proof ownership of your home or landlord approval. If you have animals at home already, you may be required to schedule a 'meet-and-greet' with the new dog to make sure they all get along. After payment is made and all the paperwork is in order, the dog is yours. If there are post adoption instructions from the shelter, make sure you follow them exactly to help your dog adjust to his new environment well.
Adopt-A-Dog month can be a fun and exciting time to adopt a dog or puppy. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) holds a photo contest every year for the dogs adopted during the month, to celebrate all the dogs adopted. Shelters near you could have other contests or incentives for adopting families as well. Just remember these tips. They will insure that the adoption process will go smoothly for you and your new canine companion.
Maybe your dog saw something from a past home and it triggered an unhappy memory...or maybe he's sick...or maybe he just had a bad day...
Dogs may have different learning styles, but they all benefit from structure, routine, and consistent enforcing of boundaries. As pack animals, they're also looking to you for gentle, benevolent leadership. Yelling, hitting, and other techniques that inflict pain or fear are never the solution for any dog--they can create a behavior problem or make an existing problem worse.
From a shelter nearby or far away. I doesn't really matter, it just matters that you're saving a life. If you want a pure bred dog just look for some breeders but I think mutts are much better. They usually don't have any of the health issues a pure bred would.
