New Puppy!!---(Pictures included)

[husky 1]

what a gorgeous little boy, just stunning.

[Alysser]

While the puppy is cute, I don't think this fair for Yukon at all. You keep Meeko as a pet, isn't there just the slightest chance you CAN keep Yukon?

[husky 1]

Yes it is a shame for yukon , could he not stay as a pet, my sibe bitch mishka dosen't like running in a race harness either so i don't mind , she came to us as a pup so stays here as i don't like to rehoime dogs unless it was an emergency or i had lost my home , god forbid.

[Chilli]

The pup is cute.
I agree with what others have stated, though.
Especially Vela and borzoimom.. both of them made very good points.
Maltese_Love also pointed out a good point. Eventhough Meeko is your mum's dog, if I remember right, why is their room and time for him in the family and not Yukon? I know huskies are considerably larger than pomeranians. I find that even just letting your dog play with another dog can help fill the time that you're unable to spend with them. In fact, our Husky mix likes to play with our foster pug more than he likes to play with us humans!

A dog comes into a home as not only a responsibility, but also as a family member. They rely on you. They believe in you that you'll always be there for them.

Don't take this as a bashing.. as its not. Like others, I just can't see why you are unable to keep Yukon.

[*sled_dog*]

I'm sorry I didn't think Yukon would be a problem, I think some of you may have misunderstood, I should have given more detail. Yes I love Yukon very much. Meeko is not my dog, yes he is my moms. Therefor I don't feed him, train him, etc. And when I say finding a home, he may be going to some relatives of mine, which makes it easier for me to let him go. I am not just going to give him to some strangers. And I have been training and running sled dogs for about 6 1/2 years now and my brother used to run them when he was younger, so I know how to work with them. I know some mushers who have even asked me if I wanted one of their dogs, do to not pulling/retired. And as some of you are saying him being "replaced" with a new dog......I am NOT replacing him. I have been planning to get a Husky pup(in the future I am sure I'll get more to run). So whether Yukon pulls or not I would still have Kodiak! Also I know Kodiak will pull. Yes Yukon is only a little over a year(look at Maya and Thunder they are 7 months and pulling already. most the time they want to pull and having fun!) and I want him to have a happy life with someone who will give him the "pet" time. I love training, running, etc. with my dogs. I go to school, work, and I want him to have someone to give him the time I cant.

borzoimom: the shelter I got him from, you dont have to give them back, just let them know is all.

Vela: I try not to think about them getting hurt, if they were to, I hope for them to mend .

Again, I dont think some of you are getting the "point" I didn't think it would cause negative replys when I am trying to do the right thing for him.

[borzoimom]

I was just hoping there was another training technique you could try with Yukon..I have had several times a different dog that needs a different technique to get the same results.

[Karen]

Well, Yukon can go to someone who always wanted a husky, but who couldn't deal with most huskies' incessant need to pull ... We are glad that you rescued him initially, and have worked with him this long. We all know you want what's best for him, and as a rescue, we'll never know what abuse he may have suffered as a young pup - which may be why he'll never be a 'sled dog' but can still be a perfectly good dog for someone.

[Kfamr]

Tamara, I am so glad there are people like you in this world. You are actually one of the first people I thought of when reading this.

This thread has made me shed tears. To be a shelter dog and then get shifted around because he won't work. So very sad for Yukon. Like I said, hopefully his new family will give him more than a year.



Hopefully your new puppy meets all of your expectations.

[applesmom]

Cogratulations on the new pup! And for having the insight to understand that Yukon will be better off in another loving home. A place where he will have even more love and attention than you are able to provide with your busy schedule.

Decisions like this are never easy, and you will miss him. But when these decisions are made with the lifetime benefit of the dog in mind, it's a kind and unselfish decision.

[*future vet*]

Cogratulations on the new pup! And for having the insight to understand that Yukon will be better off in another loving home. A place where he will have even more love and attention than you are able to provide with your busy schedule.

Decisions like this are never easy, and you will miss him. But when these decisions are made with the lifetime benefit of the dog in mind, it's a kind and unselfish decision.

I agree applesmom! Congratulations on the beautiful new pup! I'm very happy for you!
I think some of you are getting a little unfair. *sled_dog* loves all of her dogs VERY much, and takes good care of them. She has worked with Yukon on pulling, and he wasn't as interested in the sport.
Like she said, she may be giving him to some relatives, not just anyone. She's experienced with dogs. This isn't fair for her because she just wanted to share a new pup with you and many of you are pointing your finger at her for "not loving Yukon."
Please just be happy for her, and know Yukon will get a loving home!

[borzoimom]

I am glad he is going to relatives- at least you can still see him. Pardon me- but I didn't see that listed in the beginning posts..

[*future vet*]

This is *future vet*'s mom....
As a third party reading all of this, I just feel a need to state my opinion.
I've had the pleasure of getting to know *sled_dog* and can honestly say that she loves each and every one of her dogs. The mere fact that she is going to find Yukon a new home with LOVING family members speakes volumes about her. As written in a couple of other posts, it's never an easy decision-she is not taking it lightly.
She is a very responsible person with an immense love of animals. I respect her decision for finding Yukon a new home and hope she continues to follow her dreams.

[ShihtzuBeauty]

He's simply Stunning! I too love the one w/all of the stuffies, too cute!

[Beki]

Huskies are my favorite dog! same with alaskian malimute. (sorry if spelling is incorrect) i always wish to have one someday! just as a pet, not even to pull! i should get going! Kodiak your're beautiful! what neat eyes! wow~! bbyes for now. keep kodiak updated please. bbyes.

[borzoimom]

Also- here if you take a dog from the shelters- you have to give the dog back.. You can not adopt out.. Becareful and read your contract..