Lauren Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hi everyone, It's great to meet everyone, and man am I glad I found this site. Me and my family are adopting a 2yr old red and white siberian husky from our local animal shelter. So I decided to do some research. When I found out that our new family member might be able to jump our stone wall I went online to find ways that would keep her in our backyard. And that's how I found this site. We haven't gotten our new little furry family member, but we will in about a week. Altough we are still deciding a name for her because we all want to try and name her and there's five of us. A little about me and my family Well my name is Lauren, I am 18 and live with my parents when I'm home in Southern California. I am going to be a sophmore in college. The college I go to is in an isolated area of Wisconsin, 2 hours away from Milwakee. My brother is 25 yrs old, and just finished his last year in college at a small isolated school as well but in West Virgina. Right now he is in an intership project in New York, so trying to communicate with him for a name for our husky is difficult. lol. My dad is 65 yrs old and has 2 jobs. My mom Debbie, is 60 and takes care of my grandmother who is now living with us and has been since late January. My grandmother is 85 yrs old and does have some problems with mobility but loves to have a dog around to be able to talk to or pet, or just have around. Since I've been born we had 2 dogs but both had passed away. We had a golden retriever, german shepered, and a 'coyote?' mix. We had to put her down The day of or after New Years of 2009. And our other dog was a black labrador, 'damlation?' mix. She had died from a heartache/stroke around Novemeber of 2010 when I was away at college. We had both dogs for 15 years. My parents had several dogs which they had grown up with and also before me and my brother were born. Um that's all I can think of at the moment lol. If anyone has a suggest for how to entertain our new furry friend, other than anything that has to do with snow because it doesn't snow here in Southern California where I live. And I live in an semi heavily populated city with around 50,000 people in just my city and with many other cities around. Thanks for any suggestions. There should be a file uploaded but I'm not sure if it did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Wolf Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 hi Lauren! Welcome to the pack! <3 I'm sure you will have a wonderful time here congrats on adopting your husky, looking forward to some pictures ^^ see you around! -Sakura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tan J P Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hi Lauren and welcome along! thank you for giving your girl her forever home:D have a good look round the site you'll will find just about anything and everything you may need to know any questions just shout up,someone will be able to help! more importantly dont forget pics when you get her home:click: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 hi and welcome we need lots of pic's when you get her, there is always some one here if you need any help xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hi Lauren, welcome to the Forum:yahoo: I love reds If you have any questions, let us know, there is always someone around to help. Well done on doing your research before she arrives, a week should give you enough time, so you will at least have an idea what to expect. Did the shelter give you any inormation on her? Was she found wondering around or did someone perhaps hand her over? That would be useful information to have. It will also be a good idea to find out what they are feeding her, Sibes have very sensitive stomachs and it will be good to know what agrees with her and what does not. Good luck They are the most awesome animals in the world to have around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hi Lauren, welcome to the Forum:yahoo: I love reds If you have any questions, let us know, there is always someone around to help. Well done on doing your research before she arrives, a week should give you enough time, so you will at least have an idea what to expect. Did the shelter give you any inormation on her? Was she found wondering around or did someone perhaps hand her over? That would be useful information to have. It will also be a good idea to find out what they are feeding her, Sibes have very sensitive stomachs and it will be good to know what agrees with her and what does not. Good luck They are the most awesome animals in the world to have around. well, no one handed her over and was found on the street. There isn't much information about her because of that but she's getting all her shots and vaccines. I will get the info about what they were feeding her while at the shelter, but if i am correct it's probably not the best stuff for her because the shelter gets alot of food donations and they are not always the same food. Also we plan on feeding her dry dog food. Thanks for the info though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamz Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hi lauren welcome to the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpups Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hi and welcome to the pack, good on you and your family for rescueing her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hi Lauren. It's a wonderful thing your family is doing, rescuing a Husky from a shelter. They so deserve the best after going through that ordeal. Our Eisa is a rescue, and we are fortunate that she is a wonderful dog. If you do change her over to a better food, best to do it gradually, over a week or so, and not cold turkey. Huskies can have very sensitive tummies, and making a switch in food too abruptly, can cause problems. Good luck on choosing a name. And of course, you'll be posting pics when you get her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 welcome to the pack - shes gorgeous - well done on giving her a home whilst she MIGHT be able 2 jump ur wall theres a chance she might not even try to anything u need feel free to post up - we all try our best to help out where we can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hi, Lauren, welcome to the pack What a great thing to give her a new forever home, you sound like you have had quite a mixed bag with your past dogs! She looks a gorgeous girl, thanks for the pic. but keep them coming, especially when she finally arrives home with you:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Welcome to the pack. Well done for providing her with a forever home Any questions you have just post up as there is always somebody to provide advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranormal Wolf Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hello there and welcome to the pack. So glad to hear another lucky dog is getting saved from a shelter. Here's wishing you lots of luck and happiness with your future furry friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hi and welcome to the pack So nice your giving her a new lease of life - bet you can't wait Look forward to seeing you around the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid&BellaNTX Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Welcome to the pack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Hi and , Lauren! There's a lot of information on what foods people have had good luck with in the Food and Diet section, if you're interested. Congratulations and good luck with her - can't wait to see some more pics! Good job for rescuing her AND for doing some research! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charley Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Welcome to the forum, so glad you've decided to rescue a husky and give her a forever home. Theres tonnes of useful info on the site and everyone is really friendly and helpful here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Welcome! Looking forward to hearing more once you get her home! Thanks for giving a shelter dog a home!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraxxx29 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Hi and welcome. As others have said look around the site there is so much information. The best advice I can give at Mo is before you take her into your home give her a good walk around and let her sniff ect. Well done to you all for taking her in. look forward to seeing your new furbaby and your family around the forum. just shout if you need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Got some pictures of my new pup. Her name is Kyra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Welcome, well done for adopting your girly have a read of this http://www.husky-owners.com/forum/threads/thinking-of-getting-your-1st-husky-read-this.6842/ it gives a general overview of life with huskies, and tells you about the differences between Huskies and "other" breeds. Good luck. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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