From time immemorial, humankind has looked to water for survival, health and healing. Going back as far as the fifth century, Hippocrates prescribed baths in fresh spring water to cure a plethora of illnesses. The Romans and Egyptians are also well known to have used a combination of hot and cold water, in often ornate…
Husky Rescue South Africa (HRSA) hosted its very first Sleepathon on the 28th of November 2015 where 15 husky enclosures (or runs) were rented out to corporates and individual husky enthusiasts. The event raised in excess of R58 000 for the organization. The objectives of the event were as follows: to raise funds for the…
Apollo & Zeus came to us recently as extremely exhausted and terrified strays. A kind lady only managed to catch them because they were so hungry that they followed the chicken pieces into her car…. They were full of scars and their ears had been partially cut off, so we are very grateful that they…
Fostering a dog is when a person takes a dog into their home and cares for as it their own until such time a permanent home becomes available to this dog. Fostering can happen in the following circumstances: when there isn’t space at the Haven for the dog when the dog needs special care that…
Kamohelo is one young man who participated in the Barking Army 94.7 Cycle Challenge; riding for Husky Rescue. Until two weeks before the event; Kamohelo did not even own a bicycle but having heard about the cycle challenge and having a special interest in a husky in his neighbourhood who was living in less than…
On 14 November 2015, Border Collie Rescue and Husky Rescue South Africa partnered up with Barking Army for their annual 94.7 Cycle Challenge to ride for a cause. Partnering with Border Collie Rescue is a natural partnership for Husky Rescue SA. Both organisations are passionate about their respective breeds of dogs, take great care in…
SPAYING YOUR BITCH PUPPY As with neutering a male dog, there are also many advantages to spaying a bitch. The procedure is done under general anaesthetic by your veterinarian from about six months of age. Spayed bitches and neutered dogs make the best family pets. By Louise Thompson Accredited animal behaviour Consultant Unless you have a…
Spaying/Neutering your puppy is important especially if you are not going to breed with them. We really don’t encourage breeding of huskies as there are already so many without homes. Most rescue dogs will already have been spayed or neutered when they reach their new home. Spaying a bitch reduces their chances of developing cancer…
1. Have you really thought about what getting a puppy means? 2. Puppies are not housebroken! Most people work during the day and are gone for 8 hours or more at a time. Puppies need to go out on a regular schedule so they have frequent opportunities to eliminate where you want them to. Puppies…
Tumi & Apache came into the Husky Rescue system two years ago and were re-homed almost immediately. An unfortunate robbery at the home of their new family left the dogs locked in a bedroom by the burglars with the family’s pet parrot. It was lucky that the dogs were locked in a room and not…
So you are considering adopting a husky, when adopting any breed of dog it is best to do some homework and especially when it comes to adopting and introducing a Husky into your home, here are some husky traits that can help you along the way: Siberian huskies are wonderful, fun, beautiful, loving dogs, but…
