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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 September 24, 2009 at 5:55 PM
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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 September 24, 2009 at 5:49 PM
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SPCA - Anchorage
www.alaskaspca.org/AdoptableDogs.asp
The SPCA in Anchorage is one of our favorite places to ADOPT!
Posted September 23, 2009 at 3:33 PM
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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 September 26, 2009 at 10:44 PM
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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 September 24, 2009 at 11:19 AM
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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 September 24, 2009 at 5:57 PM
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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 October 3, 2009 at 11:23 AM
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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 September 23, 2009 at 3:31 PM
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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 September 26, 2009 at 10:55 AM
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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 September 26, 2009 at 11:35 AM
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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 September 23, 2009 at 3:42 PM
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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 September 23, 2009 at 3:49 PM
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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 September 24, 2009 at 11:24 AM
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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 October 10, 2009 at 10:58 AM
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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 October 3, 2009 at 11:36 AM
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Hydration - PDF
www.hydrolyte.us/Arleigh%20Reynolds-Hydration%20Strategies.pdf
Hydration Strategies for exercising dogs.
Posted September 26, 2009 at 11:02 AM
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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 September 26, 2009 at 11:08 AM
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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 September 26, 2009 at 11:16 AM
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Rescue Ink
www.rescueink.org
A rescue group like no other!
Posted September 27, 2009 at 11:34 AM
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