Oh, dear God, no....missing

**Glacier** · 03-08-2006, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by Maya & Inka's mommy

No news yet??

No, nothing since Monday.

**Pawsitive Thinking** · 03-09-2006, 05:38 AM

Originally Posted by Glacier

No, nothing since Monday.

more positive thoughts heading your way

**Ginger's Mom** · 03-09-2006, 06:29 AM

I am so sorry, Glacier. Prayers continuing for you and Delta.

**Cessa's Mom** · 03-09-2006, 07:31 AM

Prayers still coming for Delta's safe return. Come home Delta!!!

**sasvermont** · 03-09-2006, 07:32 AM

Glacier, can a dog live on its own up there? It sounds as though Delta is having a good old time running the hills and fields. Is this typical of husky mixes? It almost sounds wonderful, to be a free spirit. I wonder where Delta is getting food? Do you think Delta is eating with other dogs, at their homes?

It is "spring break" now, for all the college kids. Maybe Delta needed to spend some time doing what doggies do best - running!

I surely hope you find Delta soon. I am glad you are fairly sure you have had Delta sightings.

It must be so frustrating.

Delta, go home - be a good doggie!

**Queen of Poop** · 03-09-2006, 10:00 AM

Still thinking of you and Delta and wishing he'd come home.

**lv4dogs** · 03-09-2006, 10:05 AM

Oh sweetie, I feel so bad for you. Yous are all still in my thoughts & prayers every day. hugs

Come home sweet Delta boy, we miss you.

**pitc9** · 03-09-2006, 10:09 AM

just wanted to let you know that I'm still praying for Delta to come home!

**Glacier** · 03-09-2006, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by sasvermont

Glacier, can a dog live on its own up there? It sounds as though Delta is having a good old time running the hills and fields. Is this typical of husky mixes? It almost sounds wonderful, to be a free spirit. I wonder where Delta is getting food? Do you think Delta is eating with other dogs, at their homes?

It must be so frustrating.

Delta, go home - be a good doggie!

Depends on the dog. A small, lap dog type wouldn't have a chance. If Delta can avoid the wolves, he's got a good chance. The wolves are really the only predator he needs to worry about. I'm not at all worried about his ability to cope with the elements. He has a phenomonal coat and is made for winter. There are lots of places he could find shelter like overhangs, fallen trees ect.

One thing working in Delta's favor is that he is essentially feral to start with. He has no use for humans and could survive without human contact. Doesn't work in my favor as it makes catching him even harder. I imagine that after 2 weeks on his own, he's lost any progress I'd made with socializing him.

There are places around where he could be stealing food; Houses, other mushers yards. He's also a pretty good hunter. He could easily catch mice and squirrels. The grouse are out right now. They are stupid birds and pretty easy prey. He could eat enough snow to keep himself somewhat hydrated.

Yes, this is very typical of huskies and husky-crosses. They have no recall. They've been bred for thousands of years to run as far and as fast as they can in front of the humans. They have no homing instinct.

It is frustrating, aggravating and profoundly depressing!

Thanks again everyone. I appreciate the on-going support.

**Karen** · 03-09-2006, 11:32 AM

I still hope he comes home soon, and has some memory of love and care!

**Pawsitive Thinking** · 03-09-2006, 11:41 AM

Cling to the thought that dogs are pack animals - Delta must know that he is part of a team

**finn's mom** · 03-09-2006, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by Glacier

Yes, this is very typical of huskies and husky-crosses. They have no recall. They've been bred for thousands of years to run as far and as fast as they can in front of the humans. They have no homing instinct.

It is frustrating, aggravating and profoundly depressing!

I remember having a husky in the house...and, prior to that, I did as much research as I could, and, discovered quickly that if you take the husky off leash, he's outta there.

We never unleashed Nikolai for that reason, we knew he'd run forever and ever, then stop, and, not know how to get home. I'm so sorry that you're still having to deal with this, and, it sounds like Delta is fine out there, but, it's very sad that he's not home, yet. I'm still thinking of you from down here in South Carolina. And, praying for Delta to come home.

**cyber-sibes** · 03-09-2006, 01:56 PM

He may yet return, wouldn't he still consider your dogs as his home pack? I'm sure he's hunting down plenty to eat. From my experience, huskies have that prey drive for a reason! If Star ever got out, I really wouldn't worry about her going hungry, either. We'll keep praying for him, that he stays safe and sound, and decides to come home for a little loving. ((((((((hugs))))))))