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[Tumbleweed]

Feelgood story:

 

http://www.sapeople.com/2014/07/26/south-african-kitesurfers-rescue-dog-799/

 

On Thursday I witnessed three kite-surfers risk their lives to save a dog that was caught by the waves and no longer able to paddle back to the shore in Big Bay, South Africa…

 

- See more at: http://www.sapeople.com/2014/07/26/south-african-kitesurfers-rescue-dog-799/#sthash.TMXvY7je.dpuf

 

[eddy]

Ranger meeting the neighbours.......

Edited July 30, 2014 by eddy

[eddy]

Ranger meeting the neighbours. .

[Ramrod]

Feelgood story:

 

http://www.sapeople....rescue-dog-799/

 

 

On Thursday I witnessed three kite-surfers risk their lives to save a dog that was caught by the waves and no longer able to paddle back to the shore in Big Bay, South Africa…

 

- See more at: http://www.sapeople....h.TMXvY7je.dpuf

 

Shew she looks a lot like my Jazz.

[SwissVan]

Feelgood story:

 

http://www.sapeople....rescue-dog-799/

 

 

On Thursday I witnessed three kite-surfers risk their lives to save a dog that was caught by the waves and no longer able to paddle back to the shore in Big Bay, South Africa…

 

- See more at: http://www.sapeople....h.TMXvY7je.dpuf

 

 

 

Great story, just shows Surfers are good guys

Hope they found the owners?

[scotty]

Not so good story.

 

Woman hit with hammer while trying to rescue dog

 

Cape Town - A field worker at an animal rescue organisation is recovering after being attacked with a hammer while she tried to grab a dog from a man who apparently wanted to beat it with a plank.

Die Burger reported on Wednesday that the woman, a field worker at Township Animal Rescue Helderberg, arrived at the shelter in Lwandle Asanda Village, near Strand, on Saturday night.

http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Woman-hit-with-hammer-while-trying-to-rescue-dog-20140730

[428 others]

Not so good story.

 

Woman hit with hammer while trying to rescue dog

 

 

Cape Town - A field worker at an animal rescue organisation is recovering after being attacked with a hammer while she tried to grab a dog from a man who apparently wanted to beat it with a plank.

Die Burger reported on Wednesday that the woman, a field worker at Township Animal Rescue Helderberg, arrived at the shelter in Lwandle Asanda Village, near Strand, on Saturday night.

http://www.news24.co...ue-dog-20140730

 

No words

[Super Sywurm]

This is Dodo.

 

This is Hannes and Kokkie.

[428 others]

[428 others]

Got this boy last night. We are "fostering" for now...

[Tumbleweed]

Got this boy last night. We are "fostering" for now...

 

Can I suggest a name? Raccoon?

[Little Fish]

Dear Kids,

If you wake people up early by poking them with your cold, wet noses & by sitting on their chests & biting their fingers in an attempt to get them to play with you & then by scratching the door because you are too lazy to climb out of the window...expect a bit of public humiliation!

[Tromp]

Got this boy last night. We are "fostering" for now...

I noticed there is a husky rescue group ( more than one , I suppose ). Is there a reason these poor guys get abandoned ? Our neighbors have a trio of dogs that goes into song regularly , with the husky being the group leader. Must say, it took a long time to get used to the husky ( ha ha ) sound.Even my pack join the Capella Group now and then. I think the rest of the neighborhood has given up.

[Bellscycling]

My crazy critters ...

 

[428 others]

I noticed there is a husky rescue group ( more than one , I suppose ). Is there a reason these poor guys get abandoned ? Our neighbors have a trio of dogs that goes into song regularly , with the husky being the group leader. Must say, it took a long time to get used to the husky ( ha ha ) sound.Even my pack join the Capella Group now and then. I think the rest of the neighborhood has given up.

 

Tromp, people do not research them enough, and buy them because they are so beautiful. Then the cons of the breed kicks in, and then they get abused / abandoned. They boy in the pic, was abused by an 8 year old kid, from the age of 5 weeks...

 

He cannot stand being picked up, and snaps violently at you at this stage. Sad for a 4 month old puppy.

 

Not to bore you with details, but here's a Pros / Cons list

 

The Good Points

 

1. Friendly with people of all ages.

2. An honest dog- his body language and voice can be taken at face value- he says what he means.

3. He has no guarding instinct and will greet and kiss an intruder the same as any other visitor.

4. Gregarious- he likes company.

5. Youthful in outlook, he often reaches 14 years of age, sometimes 16 or more.

6. Robust athletic constitution.

7. Good travellers, new sights and sounds do not upset them.

8. Intelligent and mischievous.

9. Easygoing and forgiving.

10. Clean, little or no doggy smell. Some people allergic to dogs can tolerate Siberian Husky fur.

11. Straightforward to groom.

body

12. Quiet. They do not often bark, but they do howl like a wolf- often just for the joy of it. This may be a disadvantage in some neighbourhoods.

13. They do not require as much food for their size as many other breeds.

14. Not fussy eaters (but see minus point body10).

15. Get on well with other well adjusted canines. However they will take up a challenge if offered.

The above assumes a normal puppyhood and socialisation

The Minus Points

1. Not a one-man dog- any human will do- this may be seen as a lack of loyalty.

2. He will not guard your home or property.

3. Strong desire to run. If he gets free he will run so far he will be lost, if not hit by a car or train, or shot by a farmer.

4. Cannot be relied on to return to you on command. He will decide whether or not to return for himself, knowing that you cannot catch him.

5. Too independent and strong willed generally to be a candidate for obedience training/work.

6.Keen and efficient hunter and killer. Cannot be trusted with non-canine pets or livestock of any sort. On occasion been known to accept into the pack a cat that he is brought up with, but all others will be regarded as fair game. Please note - huskies have been known to kill cats, that they have lived happily with for many years, for no obvious reason.

7. Like any dog- must be exercised to keep him fit and contented, but this must be done ON lead.

8. Can be very destructive, especially when young and/or if left alone for a long time.

9. Needs company, either human or canine, and is miserable without it.

10. Needs a safely enclosed exercise area. Your garden must be fully fenced and secure. Six foot high fencing USUALLY enough. Check neighbours will not object to high fences. Take care he cannot dig his way out beneath it, and do not leave dustbins etc near the fence or he may use them to get over the top. Keep the garden gate locked, otherwise there is a risk that visitors, window cleaners etc may leave them open.

11. Your garden is unlikely to remain neat and tidy with a Sibe, rampaging happily within.

12. He needs correct feeding- breeders will be able to tell you which foods suit Sibes and which can cause problems.

13. Moults twice a year. The quantity of fur shed can surprise you, especially in spring when the winter coat is replaced by a shorter, thinner summer coat.

14. You need an understanding and experienced veterinary surgeon. Sibes are sensitive to some drugs, particularly anaesthetics, sedatives and tranquilizers. This is due to their relatively low metabolic rate and lack of body fat. Also the bulk of their fur can lead vets to overestimate their weight and so overdose them. Sibes should always be weighed accurately beforehand to avoid this.

[Little Fish]

My mate's baby bulldog - his name is "Google"