Originally Posted by *sled_dog*
Okay, this is really going a bit to far and getting really tiresome. This post may be long, but it could be longer...... This is not *sled_dog*--this is her mother. I don't normally ever come into this website, but she has let me read what has been being sent. This is HER fun web to visit. I cannot believe some of what I see (on this thread). It is pathetic and really ridiculous!!! In fact I feel really stupid that I feel to respond, but I am going to try and set some facts straight. I am not going to use any names but hope to some how reply to them as they have responded.
To start out. It really doesn't matter what anybody thinks or does with their lifestyle. To each their own!! There are no wrongs or rights. Everybody is entitled to their own opinions for everything. That is certainly not going to change the way somebody else might feel. OPINIONS--strong word. That's what gets me in this thread. Sled_dog was not asking anybody for any opinions, but all of a sudden that's what was thrown at her. What happened. Some very understanding ones--thank you all for that, and some negative-bashing ones. Very uncalled for here. If that is what you are going to do. Then why didn't you make your own thread. Because it certainly does not fit into this one, what so ever. Sled_dog was simply sharing her new puppy with you all. In spite of some of you not acknowledging that and jumping on her about Yukon. I will have you know that she is still very excited about having Kodiak, lets not try and spoil that. It is a losing battle. That's what this thread is about!! But at the same time she shared with you that Yukon is going to a new home. Grant it, maybe she should have made it separate by the looks of it---so unbelievably ridiculous what this has become.
For some of you that may think it is your business, after reading some replies. Getting her new puppy has nothing what so ever with getting rid of Yukon. Just so happens to be close to the same time. It could have been a month ago--or a month later, give or take. She has been planning to have Kodiak. And she would like to add a couple more pups to be trained for her team in the next year or two. And it is impossible to replace a year old Husky with a 8 week old puppy! Come on now. She looks at it as adding Kodiak to the team someday, not replacing Yukon. Just so happens that Yukon is not a sled dog. I repeat (Yukon is not a sled dog) she has found out. None of you would know that because none of you have had the honor to work with him or watch him or simply see how he acts. This does not make Yukon a (not good enough dog) he is a very wonderful dog. Thats why she is making sure he goes to a wonderful family. Which will fit the needs of both.
Some relatives as Sled_dog has stated. She has a certain relative that has been teasing her and hinting about wanting that dog! For about the last few months. Sled_dog kept telling him he could not have him. She had no intension on actually getting rid of him--but just keep working with him. But now after that long and seeing that he is not a bred sled dog, she has made the decision to let him go. It was not an easy one to make. She would, before going to bed many nights say, I don't know what to do ma!? And was not a very happy girl. I and her Dad think she made the best decision possible. For herself and for Yukon, (lucky dog!) Whew, now we are all happy. So, as it has been put in replies. She is not dumping Yukon. Sled_dog has, and works with pulling/running huskies. SO WHAT!! Thats one of the things she loves to do. And thats what all of her huskies love to do. You should see them when they see her come walking with the harnesses. It is unreal, how excited they get :) . They are all, each and every one of them her pets. But they all get that training and running time with her. Where as Yukon wants nothing to do with it. She just hates leaving him behind and not including him. So why not put him somewhere she knows he will be having more -one on one- fun time.
And as far as Kodiak, what if he doesn't pull, and getting rid of him. Sled_dog doesn't think that way when she gets a puppy, just as she did not think about when getting Yukon. She gets her Huskies when still pups, as she loves to train them herself. She is a natural. She has been doing this for almost seven years. This is the first husky that has not worked out. Keep in mind. She did rescue him from a shelter, they had husky mix on his record, and he really did look like a husky when a pup. But you can't always go by that. Some rescue shelters are not always right when finding a dog. Believe me, we have our reasons for saying that. He was brought in because somebody found him abandoned on a road. Sled_dog adopted him, yes, hoping to add him to her team and very excited about it. Only to find out that he is not a sled dog but a fun and loving pet. Sled_dog gave him the chance for life and gave him a very good home, taught him everything he knows, well mannered, to trust people, etc. Now he is ready to make someone else very happy.
Okay, if you read this far, hope you have a little more understanding to why sled_dog is getting rid of Yukon. (Not that it should have really mattered to anyone in the first place! ;) ) It is really no big deal. To sum this all up---Before anyone judges any other person, if the thought is needed--you should first know the circumstances and not jump to conclusions so quickly. Sled_dog is absolutely most far from asking anybody for sympathy. I think after reading through this thread. Well, it just made absolutely no sense at all. Could have been avoided all together. After all, it was mainly for introducing Kodiak. Not to scwabble about Yukon. There is nothing wrong with him, he is very happy. So there is no need to feel sorry for him. Thats up to you. Anyways, hope you enjoyed Kodiaks pictures, I know we do at home here. I am sure there will be more. And thanks again, to you all that understood, after this all got started?? :)
