Hello

[dianelin]

We live in a small rural town, and there is a beautiful un-neutered male husky that's being held at their so-called "dog pound". Basically, it's a small block building at the local water treatment plant, and the poor dog is tied on a chain. I'm estimating the dog is about 1 year old or slightly older, since he hasn't grown into his paws yet. The city has an ordinance that they keep a dog for one week, and if no one claims it, it's put down.

We already own three Jack Russell's who live with us. But we can't bear to see this beautiful dog put down. We would like to bring him home and either find a good home for him, or (knowing my history) keep him as a member of our family. We've spoken to the people at city hall, and they've agreed to call us before they destroy the animal. At that time we'll need to know what to do. I've been out to visit him several times at the pound, and he's very loving and actually cried/howled when I got back into my car to leave. I was immediately in love. I've even thought about possible names for him.

I guess my question is, would he get along well with our Jack Russell's? We have a male who hasn't been fixed, and two females. I've been told two things ... A husky isn't good with small dogs or children, and a husky is wonderful with small dogs and children. I'm confused. While we don't have small children living here, we do have grandchildren who visit from time to time.

We live inside the city limits, but we have a large backyard that has a 5' fence around it. He'd be able to come and go freely into our house and into the yard, as we have a door we keep open during the day and a ramp we built for a former pet who had difficulty with stairs. We built it so she could go out the door to run outside in the yard.

Suggestions? I really want to save this dog.

[Grumpy Busted]

We live in a small rural town, and there is a beautiful un-neutered male husky that's being held at their so-called "dog pound". Basically, it's a small block building at the local water treatment plant, and the poor dog is tied on a chain. I'm estimating the dog is about 1 year old or slightly older, since he hasn't grown into his paws yet. The city has an ordinance that they keep a dog for one week, and if no one claims it, it's put down.

We already own three Jack Russell's who live with us. But we can't bear to see this beautiful dog put down. We would like to bring him home and either find a good home for him, or (knowing my history) keep him as a member of our family. We've spoken to the people at city hall, and they've agreed to call us before they destroy the animal. At that time we'll need to know what to do. I've been out to visit him several times at the pound, and he's very loving and actually cried/howled when I got back into my car to leave. I was immediately in love. I've even thought about possible names for him.

I guess my question is, would he get along well with our Jack Russell's? We have a male who hasn't been fixed, and two females. I've been told two things ... A husky isn't good with small dogs or children, and a husky is wonderful with small dogs and children. I'm confused. While we don't have small children living here, we do have grandchildren who visit from time to time.

We live inside the city limits, but we have a large backyard that has a 5' fence around it. He'd be able to come and go freely into our house and into the yard, as we have a door we keep open during the day and a ramp we built for a former pet who had difficulty with stairs. We built it so she could go out the door to run outside in the yard.

Suggestions? I really want to save this dog.

[Sparks]

to start with Welcome to the forum and i hope you get to save this dog :D

umm it is quite hard to say if the dog will be nice to ur current dogs, it is possible for you to take ur dogs to see him first?????

[Grumpy Busted]

Should get on with the other dogs just let them meet in a neutral place. Main thing i picked up on in your post is your fence, 5ft is not high enough to keep a husky in especially if they are left in the yard on there own. I would say 6ft minimum

[dianelin]

to start with Welcome to the forum and i hope you get to save this dog :D

umm it is quite hard to say if the dog will be nice to ur current dogs, it is possible for you to take ur dogs to see him first?????

Thanks for the welcome.

I'm sure we could take the two older dogs out to meet him. The male is the oldest and the second oldest is a female. They've both traveled all over the country with us & are very socialized. The youngest female (she'll be 3 tomorrow) is very independent and an escape artist. But she's also very loving. I think she'd be the least of our worries.

[dianelin]

Should get on with the other dogs just let them meet in a neutral place. Main thing i picked up on in your post is your fence, 5ft is not high enough to keep a husky in especially if they are left in the yard on there own. I would say 6ft minimum

If we have him, even temporarily, he'd be supervised when he was outside. I just thought it would help to have a large fenced yard so he could exercise. We could play with him & throw a ball or a frisbie so he could get some of his energy expended.

[Val (Zebedee)]

Hi, well done you for thinking about helping this little guy

I would be careful about the fence, you think you already have an escape artist - wait till you see a husky!! At worst, if you did take him in, would it be possible to have him tethered on a long leash that would give him full range to come & go but not jump the fence? Or a line across the garden that he could be connected to but that would restrict him getting into the property.

As for the Jack Russells and children, a large percentage of huskies I've come across can have issues with smaller dogs, unless they are introduced when the husky is still a pup & grows up with them, even then, I would keep a watch on them. As for children, the worst thing I've heard a husky do to a child is knock into it because they are very boisterous & jump around a lot.

You don't know how this guy is with other dogs yet, so it is a good idea to take yours to meet him on neutral ground, there can be no territory wars then!

PLEASE LET US KNOW HOW YOU GET ON, XX

[HuskyCouture]

poor boy glad you're gonna take him..make sure they meet in a neutral area, so i would take your 3 to meet him first before you take him in case he is animal aggressive, from not being properly socialized. mine is fine with jack russells, mostly ignores them but if they're friendly he will play wuth them

[Andy]

Wow, thanks for contacting us first.

A Husky is a huge commitment, see this thread.

But well done for thinking of Helping this poor guy.

As the others have said, take your Jack Russels out to meet him first.

If they get on and you do decide to take him on then, re-introduce them somewhere neutral a local park perhaps.

then take them all for a nice long walk, this will help socialise them together

and let them get used to each others smells etc. and end the walk going into the home.

Good luck

[BingBlaze n Skyla]

aww well done on you for wanting to help this guy - i rly hope u save him

my skyla loves small dogs but anything bigger than her and she starts giving it attitude - take ur dogs 2 meet him see how they get on take them for a long walk 2geva when u pick him up and bring them all in2 the house or garden together

also welcome to the site

[dianelin]

aww well done on you for wanting to help this guy - i rly hope u save him

my skyla loves small dogs but anything bigger than her and she starts giving it attitude - take ur dogs 2 meet him see how they get on take them for a long walk 2geva when u pick him up and bring them all in2 the house or garden together

also welcome to the site

Thanks for the welcome. We ARE trying to find him a home, though. So if there's anyone in the Midwest (we're in SW Iowa) who'd like to adopt him, please let us know.

[SarahNukka&Shadow]

Bless you for saving this boy! And welcome to the husky family!

Like the others have said so long as their properly introduced they should be fine together... both mine are great with kids and this is usually the case with Huskies, smaller dogs can jsut be down to the individuals if your JRT's are all well socialised with larger dogs this will most certainly help! I'd just keep an eye on them for the first few days, this should be able to see how well they get on and if their might be any probs!

[dianelin]

Bless you for saving this boy! And welcome to the husky family!

Like the others have said so long as their properly introduced they should be fine together... both mine are great with kids and this is usually the case with Huskies, smaller dogs can jsut be down to the individuals if your JRT's are all well socialised with larger dogs this will most certainly help! I'd just keep an eye on them for the first few days, this should be able to see how well they get on and if their might be any probs!

Our females are no problem at all. They just want to hug & cuddle. The male JRT has only taken down a big dog once, and that's because the big dog (I believe it was a lab) was threatening him. They can be vicious, even though they're smaller dogs.

[SarahNukka&Shadow]

Our females are no problem at all. They just want to hug & cuddle. The male JRT has only taken down a big dog once, and that's because the big dog (I believe it was a lab) was threatening him. They can be vicious, even though they're smaller dogs.

Oh I knooooow JRTs can be mean Iv seen enough of them... I have even helped to socialise a dog aggressive JRT with my two huskies who are very good my girl especially. I would most definaty keep a close eye on your boy with this husky boy especially since they are both un neutered, that could create some problems for top dog in the house and as you say your looking into getting him a new home anyway so shouldnt be too much trouble for a few weeks/months while you search out a good home for him!

[dianelin]

I just got word from the City that the original owner isn't someone they want to give the dog to, for whatever reason. So it looks like we have a young male husky who needs a good home. Any takers?

[dianelin]

Oh I knooooow JRTs can be mean Iv seen enough of them... I have even helped to socialise a dog aggressive JRT with my two huskies who are very good my girl especially. I would most definaty keep a close eye on your boy with this husky boy especially since they are both un neutered, that could create some problems for top dog in the house and as you say your looking into getting him a new home anyway so shouldnt be too much trouble for a few weeks/months while you search out a good home for him!

lol Top dog in our house isn't the male. It's the next oldest female. She's a lover, and she's very social, but she can whoop the male in no time flat. No question about the pack leader here among the three. Sara is definitely the dominant top dog.