Adoption Resources |
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Read This Before You Adopt
www.savehomelesspets.org/dog-tips.html
Helpful tips on what to expect out of a shelter dog. Do your research - Be informed - Adopt a friend for life. Posted at 9:55pm on Thu, Sep 24 2009
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Fairbanks Husky Rescue
carolkleckner.net/
Carol Kleckner works closely with both the Fairbanks Shelter and the Second Chance League - She is your #1 resource for a successful sled dog adoption - no matter where you live! Posted at 9:49pm on Thu, Sep 24 2009
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SPCA - Anchorage
www.alaskaspca.org/AdoptableDogs.asp
The SPCA in Anchorage is one of our favorite places to ADOPT! Posted at 7:33pm on Wed, Sep 23 2009
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Loving Companions Animal Rescue
www.petfinder.com/shelters/AK26.html
Lynn Orbison has many Huskies in her rescue and often whole litters of puppies. She is located just outside of Fairbanks but can arrange adoptions nationwide. Posted at 2:44am on Sun, Sep 27 2009
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Anchorage Animal Shelter
www.petfinder.com/shelters/AK14.html
Although they have their own website it is easier to view their animals on Petfinder.com Have a look - Perhaps you will meet your next companion! We've adopted 6 dogs there!! Posted at 3:19pm on Thu, Sep 24 2009
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Petfinder.com Adoption Advice
www.petfinder.com/before-pet-adoption/
We met most of our dogs on petfinder.com please visit their site and read up on what you should know before you adopt! Posted at 9:57pm on Thu, Sep 24 2009
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Choosing the "Right" Dog for You
www.cesarmillaninc.com/tips/addition_right_energy.php
Tips from Cesar Milan - The Dog Whisperer! Take a look at these tips from Cesar before you decide on a new friend! He will help you focus on the right dog to match your lifestyle. Posted at 3:23pm on Sat, Oct 03 2009
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Health And Wellness |
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Low Cost Spay/Neuter and Vaccinces - Anchorage
www.alaskaspca.org/SpayClinic.asp
Our friends at the SPCA in Anchorage do it all. You can spay or neuter your pet! Get low cost Rabies and other vaccines! You can also get a microchip! Posted at 7:31pm on Wed, Sep 23 2009
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Spay and Neuter Financial Help in Alaska
www.alaskastop.org/spayneutervoucherapplications.html
STOP the overpopulation of pets can assist you with part of the cost of your spay or neuter! Posted at 2:55pm on Sat, Sep 26 2009
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Spay and Neuter Certificate - Friends of Animals
www.friendsofanimals.org/programs/spay-neuter/index.html
Purchase a low cost spay / neuter certificate for participating vets nationwide. Posted at 3:35pm on Sat, Sep 26 2009
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DeWorming How Often?
www.ahccmed.com/deworming_your_pets.php
Stool samples are not a surefire way of determining if your dog has worms. If your dog has access to mice, voles, shrews, birds or rabbits - READ this! Additionally if you feed raw or have fleas in your area - Read this! Posted at 7:42pm on Wed, Sep 23 2009
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PetShed - Where we Buy our Deworming Meds!
www.petshed.com/products/item2870.asp
Provides broad spectrum protection against the common 11 intestinal worms found in dogs including hookworms, roundworms, whipworms and tapeworms, including hydatid tapeworms - Each tablet contains: Praziquantel, Pyrantel, and Oxantel Each tablet treats up to 22lbs (10kg) bodyweight Available in packs of 4,6, 50 and 100 tablet Posted at 7:49pm on Wed, Sep 23 2009
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EVO - High Quality Grain Free
www.naturapet.com/brands/evo.asp
We've been feeding our team this amazing food for 4 + years. It compliments our raw diet of meat and fish very well. Our dogs coats shine their eyes are more than alive and their various skin and intestinal issues have been cured! Posted at 3:24pm on Thu, Sep 24 2009
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Canine Influenza - Should You Vaccinate
www.avma.org/public_health/influenza/canine_bgnd.asp
This relatively new virus is on the rise. Read this about the vaccination - exposure to groups of dogs (racing) places dogs at greater risk for this very contagious virus. Note there are more links at the end of this article. Posted at 2:58pm on Sat, Oct 10 2009
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Our Favorite Books |
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Leader of the Pack - Nancy Baer
search.barnesandnoble.com/Leader-of-the-Pack/Nancy-Baer/e/9780061010194
This is an excellent place to start training your dog! It goes over many easy ways to become the leader over your dog - and all of the advice is peaceful and non-confrontational. Posted at 3:36pm on Sat, Oct 03 2009
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Research on Canine Athletes and Sled Dogs |
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Hydration - PDF
www.hydrolyte.us/Arleigh%20Reynolds-Hydration%20Strategies.pdf
Hydration Strategies for exercising dogs. Posted at 3:02pm on Sat, Sep 26 2009
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Hyponatremia (salt imbalance) - Sled Dog
jap.physiology.org/cgi/content/full/83/3/824
This study confirms the development of hyponatremia during prolonged exercise by sled dogs and demonstrates that this phenomenon is associated with large water turnover, renal sodium conservation, and high urine osmolality. Posted at 3:08pm on Sat, Sep 26 2009
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Lipid Metabolite Responses in Sled Dogs - PDF
jn.nutrition.org/cgi/reprint/124/12_Suppl/2754S.pdf
ABSTRACT Two groups of Alaskan Huskies were fed either a high fat (HFD) or a high carbohydrate diet 4 wk before and during an 8-wk conditioning program. . . Posted at 3:16pm on Sat, Sep 26 2009
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Our Favorites |
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Rescue Ink
www.rescueink.org
A rescue group like no other! Posted at 3:34pm on Sun, Sep 27 2009
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