Springfield, MO: Husky Mix's May Be Euthanized Today

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Husky Mix in Springfield, MO

If you would like to adopt this dog, please call the Humane Society at 417 833 2526

His stray hold is up. He's not doing well in that environment. He can't hear anyone approaching and can barely see so he just stays hanging back, timid and doesn't interact with the public. That's not truly his personality though, it's just that he's stuck in the kennels that he doesn't act like himself. He learned to sit and shake in one day with hand signals so I know he's got an active brain in there!

Rachel S. Campbell, Director

WinterPaws Arctic Breed Rescue
MDA License #RQ-8264
www.winterpaws.org
(417) 773-6014

Springfield, MO: Husky Mix's Time is Up

If you can help or have contacts I can make, please reply to Rachel at winterpaws@sbcglobal.net

I'll try to keep this short, but you know how rescue stories are...

I had a client who asked me to find him a Husky back in October. Seemed like I could never find the right one for him. In November, someone found a stray, forlorn, little Husky mix puppy boy in Joplin, MO. Skin and bones and in rough shape. She reached out to me, but we only take purebreds into our program. But after passing along his story and pictures to my client, he decided he wanted the dog and we made an agreement that I would go pick him up and I would act as an intermediary for him to acquire the dog.

I went and picked him up for my client and delivered him. Very quickly I realized that he was not puppy at all, but an adult of about 2-3 yrs - maybe older. To top it off, he's deaf. I could tell that the new owner was not happy with this discovery, but he took him anyway. On 12/22, the owner called to tell me the dog had escaped his back yard. He was ultimately found on 12/29 (he had wandered INTO a Wal-Mart), and was taken to the SW Mo Humane Society, who contacted me because I had posted lost & found ads around. He did not have the collar and tag on that I had provided the new owner. The owner does not want him back (and I'm not sure the guy didn't just let him loose to get rid of him). It shames me that I went against my instincts and that this has happened.

He is sitting in the HS and his stray hold is about up and even though the owner doesn't want him, I cannot in good conscience leave him there without first doing everything I can to help him. We cannot accommodate a long-term foster or a special needs dog right now and I would like to try to find him a special needs rescue if possible or a foster home situation or permanent home.

Being deaf, he is scared to death in the kennels and the shelter manager advises me that he will not make a good adoption candidate because he hangs out in the corner, not being able to hear anything. He doesn't appeal to the general public, even though he is a sweetheart once given the chance to interact. He startles easy, of course, and needs to be taught hand signals. He learned to sit and shake in one day. He has an interesting throaty bark (maybe due to the fact that he can't hear himself?). He's wonderful with the shelter staff that he now knows. He's UTD on shots, heartworm negative and other than being thin with a dull coat, is in relatively good condition. He is not neutered. He's very laid back and easy going and will make an excellent house pet. He IS an escape artist though and needs a watchful eye. I am willing to provide some sponsorship funds to a rescue who can take him and help with transport.

His stray hold is just about up and he's about out of time. I have been advised that due to his needs, he will be one of the first on the euth list should the space be needed. If you can help or have contacts I can make, please reply to winterpaws@sbcglobal.net or to this post.

Thank you!

Rachel Campbell
WinterPaws Arctic Breed Rescue
winterpaws@sbcglobal.net

Buffalo, NY: Blind and Possibly Deaf Husky Needs Help

Old Boy was picked up on the road by a caring animal control officer. With his injury, he was taken to the vet. The vet feels Old Boy he is around 10 years old. He is blind, and may possibly be deaf. No one is sure if his blindness was caused by his injury, or if it was the other way around. He has touched our hearts, and our hope is that a kind soul or a rescue will step up for him and will give him the love and attention he deserves.

Old Boy is oblivious to dogs that are around him. He was found with that gash on his head which they say is old and they left it open. He also has a round sore on his back which the vet says is a tumor that popped. He doesn't seem in pain with it, and doesn’t seem to have arthritis. He is a sweet boy and obviously has had a rough time of things, but definitely seeks out a person and whines for them if he can smell them. He has a great appetite as well! With any blind dog, there is a period of adjustment, but it is felt that once he can get used to familiar surroundings, he will adapt.

We hope that a kind soul or a rescue will step up for Old Boy, and will give him much love and a warm place to live for whatever time he has left. But if a rescuer or adopter cannot be found, he will be held in loving arms when he goes over the rainbow bridge.

If you can give Old Boy lots of love and a soft, warm bed to lie on for the remainder of his golden years, please contact Kathy at KathyRN1983@yahoo.com.

Baltimore, MD: Husky/Shep Mix Time'll Run Out

Our local shelter has a beautiful husky/shep mix. I have a hold on him until tomorrow am. However I can not take him as I already have 3 dogs. The dog is about 6-7 years old and deaf. He seemed very sweet, quiet, well behaved, liked other dogs at the shelter. I really wanted to try to find someone to take him that may be able to adopt him out to a family suitable for a deaf dog. Please let me know if you are able to help. Call Ellen on her cell phone: 410-977-9351