New Puppy!!---(Pictures included)

[*sled_dog*]

Hey everyone! Yukon, as you may know, I had rescued him from my local shelter when he was about 4 months old. He is now a bit over a year old. I have been trying to work with him since I adopted him, harness breaking, pulling small logs, letting him run with another dog or two, etc. Well even now he just wants nothing to do with pulling. I get the harnesses out and he alot of times will hide in his dog house while the other dogs go crazy, lol. So anyways, I have decided to let him go to a different good home (I really think he will make someone a good companion ). (relative probably)

BUT, I will still have 8 Huskies. Just the other night (1/3/07) I got a new Siberian Husky pup, Kodiak. Here are some pictures of him.......

[critter crazy]

OMG!! He is just so adorable!!! I love that last pic with all the stuffies!!!

[kimlovescats]

The new pup is adorable. Can't you just keep Yukon for a pet though? Does he have to be a sled dog???

[BC_MoM]

Oh, how cute! Welcome Kodiak! You're going to have lots of fun with your new Mommy!

[*sled_dog*]

Can't you just keep Yukon for a pet though? Does he have to be a sled dog???

Actually, yes, as I do run sled dogs, that is why I got him. To train him, etc. I would LOVE to keep him, but he is not working out the way I had hoped. All my dogs are like just a pet, but I have a hobby with each of them (training, sledding, running, agility, obedience....) I just don't want to feel like I don't give him enough time, ya know Taking out the other dogs for a run, and him being left behind. Not that he isn't happy here, but I think Yukon will be happy with someone to have him as a pet, he is very friendly and loving . (hope that made sense)

[kimlovescats]

I see. Good luck finding Yukon a wonderful home! He sure is a handsome boy!

[pitc9]

Prayers for Yukon and finding him a new home.

[Glacier]

Well, I was trying to keep my mouth shut on this one, but I'm loosing the battle. Attitudes and actions like this are the single biggest problem in the mushing world. Rehoming/dumping dogs that "aren't good enough" is the reason why I have 23 dogs in my yard. Almost everyone of them wasn't good enough for someone else. Their loss, my gain! It's the reason why over 3000 huskies a year die in the Fairbanks, Alaska shelter. Almost every one of those dogs is a working sled dog that didn't meet their mushers' standards. That doesn't count the thousands more that never make it to a shelter or never have the chance to be rehomed. It's the reason why I will never be a serious, competitive musher. The attitude disgusts me.

My dogs live and die with me, regardless of their interest in pulling. Of the 23, only 15 pull. My retired leader is currently lounging on the couch. Heyoka, who should have been a great freight dog but hates to work, is running around the yard, playing with Mac. I gave Heyoka's harness away last year, never considered giving the dog away! If you had adopted Yukon from the shelter I work with and then rehomed him, you immediately go on our Do Not Adopt list and would never get another animal from us.

And now I'm going outside to take my not good enough sled dogs for a 20 mile run.

[borzoimom]

Holy Cow!!! 3000??? I DIDN'T know that!! ..

[Lori Jordan]

Lovely picture i love the one with all the stuff animals !

[DrKym]

OUCH! I think the new pup is gorgeous! (and I do remember months ago you saying you would be adding more to your life ) as for Yukon, I am so glad you took the time to think of his life. It takes so much to look past our own wants and see what will truly be best for someone/thing else. Knowing him better than anyone else, you were unselfish enough to see past what you wanted from him and what would make him supremely happy. Being a companion. I am certain he will excel in it as he had so much time and love from you during his puppyhood! Lucky new Mom and Dad! Keep us posted as to how he is enjoying a pampered life(probably watching watching the Iditarod and giggling to himself while lounging on the couch ) Good luck with Kodiak, and would love to see new pics of the team! *hint hint*

Kym

[tikeyas_mom]

Well, I was trying to keep my mouth shut on this one, but I'm loosing the battle. Attitudes and actions like this are the single biggest problem in the mushing world. Rehoming/dumping dogs that "aren't good enough" is the reason why I have 23 dogs in my yard. Almost everyone of them wasn't good enough for someone else. Their loss, my gain! It's the reason why over 3000 huskies a year die in the Fairbanks, Alaska shelter. Almost every one of those dogs is a working sled dog that didn't meet their mushers' standards. That doesn't count the thousands more that never make it to a shelter or never have the chance to be rehomed. It's the reason why I will never be a serious, competitive musher. The attitude disgusts me.

My dogs live and die with me, regardless of their interest in pulling. Of the 23, only 15 pull. My retired leader is currently lounging on the couch. Heyoka, who should have been a great freight dog but hates to work, is running around the yard, playing with Mac. I gave Heyoka's harness away last year, never considered giving the dog away! If you had adopted Yukon from the shelter I work with and then rehomed him, you immediately go on our Do Not Adopt list and would never get another animal from us.

And now I'm going outside to take my not good enough sled dogs for a 20 mile run.

ALL I have to say is.. Touch'e.. I wish Yukon could come live with me.

[Husky_mom]

despite the sadness Yukon didn´t work, I hope he now can get all the attention he deserves without having to do something he didn´t enjoyed (I KNOW he is very loved andit is not fair to leave him behind). he can now be the couch potatoe he might want

as for the newbie.........now I definately have to go visit you!!!..........adn come back with a stuffed suitcase

how lovely I want to steal him!!!...........

[BC_MoM]

Wow, GREAT post, Glacier.

[Husky15]

I have to agree with Glacier on the Yukon topic. Boy, I wish I could take Yukon, I always thought he was gorgeous.

Congratulations on Kodiak. He is such a cute puppy!