"Eight Below"

With the movie "Eight Below" featuring some very cute Siberian Huskies & Malamutes, shelters around the country are once again concerned that people will rush out to buy their own without realizing the commitment and work involved in actually owning one. It has happened before: “Snow Dogs” and “101 Dalmations” were two of the more recent dog-centric movies that resulted in lots of the featured dogs being purchased, only to wind up in shelters 9 months later when they weren’t so cute & cuddly anymore.

Many shelters, including ours, are therefore attempting to get the word out early: think twice before you buy! We are tabling at the theaters and pet stores with breed information, as well as showcasing any Husky or Husky-mixes that are at your local shelter in need of a home.

The above graphic is an ad some concerned Husky rescue groups put out in Dog Fancy a few years ago. It does a wonderful job of showcasing some of the more, hmmm, undesirable traits of a Husky. I absolutely adore my Tasha, but she is what we call “a lot of dog”. Please, help spread the word that a lot of thought needs to be done before purchasing/adopting any dog, but especially for this particular breed. If you’ve done your research and feel ready for one, please consider adopting one from a shelter or rescue & saving a life.

PS: Cotton, the 3-legged dog has been adopted. Yay!