Winter Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 I have one husky. I have room for one husky. I have enough money for one husky. But, I've happened upon a situation that has resulted in me having two huskies. Sasha is a little over a year old and was bought as a puppy by a family near me. A couple of weeks ago, Sasha got out of the backyard, and found the neighbor's elderly cat in the front yard. Bad things happened. The neighbor made some pretty nasty threats, so that family asked me if I would keep her for a week, until things settled down. After 5 days, the cat died, and the neighbor filed a complaint with animal control who gave them a citation for not having the dog on-leash or contained, but said there was really nothing they could do about a dog attacking a cat. So, the neighbor suddenly remembered that Sasha also bit him twice while he was trying to get the cat away from her. He said it did break the skin, but had healed. So, animal control insisted that I surrender her for a 10 day quarantine for rabies. After much arguing, they agreed to me having our vet quarantine her for 5 days. Now I have her back, but her owners do not feel that taking her back is a good idea. So, what do I do with her? I can't turn her over to a shelter, but I've already asked every family member, friend, coworker, facebook friend and dog daycare worker if they would take her, with no luck. I emailed the closest husky rescue and asked if I could list her with them and continue to foster her, but was met with some hostility. She lectured me about what a terrible owner I am and said that because of people like me, she has 50 huskies waiting to be adopted. I'm trying to do a good thing, find Sasha a new home, and keep her out of the shelters. I listed her on Petfinder.com but it's in the "Classifieds" since I'm not a rescue organization. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolae Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 gosh this is what you get for lending a helping hand!? im not sure what you could do tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slacky79 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Could you not ask the people you've taken her off to help with the food expenses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted April 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Could you not ask the people you've taken her off to help with the food expenses? Yes, and they have given me money each week I have had her. It's just not a long term solution. Eventually, they are going to get tired of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 What if anything are Sasha's original owners doing to find her a new home? I hope they're at least compensating you for her food etc although by the sounds of it they've dumped her on you. If it wasn't for the possibility of her ending up in Kennels with a history of biting I would suggest contacting animal control. Ideally her owner should be the one trying to find her a new home and not leave everything to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kissu & Aara Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Er. That was incredibly unprofessional of the rescue lady. I'd call back or stop by and see if there was someone else to speak to, or even speak to her again and tell her the situation. And remind her you're offering to foster. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynedavo Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 aww what a shame such a nice dog too wish i had the room and time for it the lady at the rescue centre should be ashamed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arooroomom Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Where are you located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted April 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Where are you located? We are in Austin, TX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl brookes Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 which rescue centre was it and were are you. have you tryed share rescue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl brookes Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 never mind im in uk didnt realize were you were Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCouture Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 I'd contact some Husky Rescues near you, they might be able to take her, or atleast post her on their site for you. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Agree with Lee... How's Sasha's original owner efforts in trying to find her a good new home? Why are you the one that's doing everything for her sounds like they're "dumping" her on you now I really wish I can take her in, but I'm in no position to do so give Sasha a hug for me.. With that lovely face she'll get a good home soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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