Shelter Listing as of 20 May 2009

2009-05-20T11:58:00.000-07:00

URGENT SHELTER DOGS

REGULAR SHELTER DOGS

MARYLAND

MD – MONTGOMERY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

Status of shelter: accepting dogs

Contact Info: 240-453-9401 (Main Number: (240) 773-5960 Programs & Services: (240) 773-5054)
Hours of operation: M, T, Th, F: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wed. closed, Sat and Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Adoption hours start at noon on days when shelter is open.) Private rescue center open 12 noon to 7 p.m. every day except Wed.

PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY ANIMAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION -

PENNSYLVANIA

PA – THE CENTER FOR ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE, formerly NORTHAMPTON COUNTY SPCA, EASTON

PA --- YORK COUNTY SPCA, YORK, PA  
Status of shelter: Quite full. 
Hours of operation: T, Th 10 a.m--7 p.m., W, F, Sat 10 a.m.-- 4 p.m, closed Sun, Mon. Contact Info: 717-764-6109, x. 126 (operations manager). x. 0 gets you the front desk, probably Donna or Marilyn, x. 127 gets you public relations Nicole Boyer (who is also the Humane Officer for York Co.), x. 121 gets you a recording to leave a message. 
Petfinder link    
Siberian Husky, ID #55150 is listed on Petfinder, but has been adopted.   

Siberian Husky mix, probably with GSD, ID #54850 
Date into shelter: April 28, 2009
 Sex and age: Female, 1-5 yo 
Coat and eye colors: B/w, brown eyes 
Reason in shelter (Stray or OS): Stray 
Good with dogs and/or cats? Unknown 
Good with kids?
Any age limit on kids? Unknown 
Additional information: The shelter says “This pretty little girl was found in Windsor Township on 4/22. She is a real sweetheart and a good cuddler. She can be a little timid at first, so please put in an application so you can take her for a walk or play with her in one of our outside dog runs. Her age is estimated to be between 1 and 5 years old. She’s looking for her forever home!” Link to picture: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=13601175   

Siberian Husky mix -- Mittens, ID #55132 
Date into shelter: May 12, 2009 
Sex and age: Female, 1 yo 
Coat and eye colors: B/w, brown eyes 
Reason in shelter (Stray or OS): Owner surrender; owner could no longer take care of her. 
Good with dogs and/or cats? Dogs ok, cats unknown 
Good with kids? Any age limit on kids? Good with kids.  
Additional information: The shelter says “Mittens was surrendered by her owner because she could no longer take care of her. She’s a very adorable 1 year old Siberian Husky Mix. She gets along with dogs and kids, and is already housebroken! She would like to find a new home where she can settle down for awhile.!” Link to picture: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=13709541   

Siberian Husky mix -- Chance, ID #55208 
Date into shelter: May 12, 2009 
Sex and age: Male, 3 yo 
Coat and eye colors: Buff (in a purebred, this would be Isabella white), probably blue eyes 
Reason in shelter (Stray or OS): Owner surrender due to increased travel for job. 
Good with dogs and/or cats? Dogs ok, cats unknown 
Good with kids? Any age limit on kids? Good with kids.  
Additional information: The shelter says “Chance was surrendered to the shelter because his owner got a new job that would require more travel. He is good with kids, cats and other dogs. He is 3 years old. The color of his fur is listed on his kennel card as “BUFF”. Chance would like to find a new forever home where he would get lots of love and attention!” Link to picture: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=13709805     

NO NORTHERN BREEDS AVAILABLE:      

PA -- HARRISBURG HUMANE SOCIETY 
Status of shelter: Very Full.  
Contact Info: 717-564-3320; Dial 0 for reception 
Hours of operation: M, T, Th, F, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat., 11a.m. to 4 p.m., Wed. and Sun by appt only. 
Shelter website and/or Petfinder/Petharbor link: http://www.humanesocietyhbg.org/  

Alaskan malamute X Siberian Husky – Zeke ID # A07525392 has been adopted!     

PA --- LANCASTER HUMANE LEAGUE 
Status of shelter: Packed but making room by doubling up some dogs that can get along.  Contact Info: 717-393-6551; Hitting “0” will get you directly to the reception desk, usually the cat facility, so you may have to ask for the dog building. Lindsey is now the rescue coordinator.  
Hours of operation: Mon noon to 6 p.m., Tues, Thur noon to 7 p.m., Fri noon to 5 p.m., Sat, Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Wed. Shelter opens every day at 9 a.m. for stray dog admission (Wed 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)  

Petfinder link: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/PA48.html 

American Eskimo – Howie, ID #119281 has gone to a rescue.

OWNER SURRENDER DOGS

Contact Kerry (siberescuegirl@yahoo.com) if you can take any of these dogs into foster care.

Evaluated OS Dogs:

Sasha - Siberian Husky
Gender: female
Age: 9 years old
Coat color: white
Eye color: blue
Cats: no
Dogs: does well dogs that are submissive if she has firm leadership
Kids: unknown
Reason for rehoming: Sasha is extremely affectionate, energetic and loves to walk on her leash and run around the yard. We have a 4 foot high chain link fence which she has not tested. She has no food aggression issues but loves treats and will tell you with her eyes when it is time for a treat. She is housebroken and with the exception of when she was on prednisone, does not have accidents in the house. Sasha is a willful Siberian Husky who needs someone who can use firm and consistent methods (like Nothing in Life is Free) on a daily basis to maintain leadership over her. She will try to test limits and see what she can get away with, and she will become bossy and pushy if she does not receive consistent, firm leadership.
Sasha's original owner's husband passed away in April of 2006, and had to sell her home and move in with relatives, and could not take Sasha with her. Sasha was adopted out several months ago, but over time, has begun to see what she can get away with and try to become the boss of the house, and has become bossy and pushy toward the family's other dog, although there have not been any fights between them. Her family's other Husky is a laid back dog, and they are not used to dealing with a willful Siberian like Sasha, so they feel it is best to rehome her. Sasha is spayed, house trained and up to date on vaccines.
Photo: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3024/2789184131_0f7e9ee801_m.jpg

These dogs have not been evaluated yet.

Dakota - Siberian Husky
Gender: Male
Age: 5 years old
Color: white with beige streak down his back
Eye Color: blue
Cats: No
Dogs: Okay with older dogs, not good with puppies or small dogs
Kids: good with older kids
Reason for rehoming: Dakota's owners are older and are planning to move within the year. Dakota was their daughter's dog but she moved and left Dakota with them. Dakota is neutered and up to date on his vaccines. He has mild epilepsy that is controlled with medication. He does have a sensitive stomach, his owners think he is allergic to chicken. Otherwise he is a healthy boy.
His owner says "Dakota loves attention and being outside. He will chase and try to catch birds and squirrels. He is usually in the back yard, he has not been on a leash very often. He can be very energetic. Loves the dog he has grown up with, but does not seem too fond of puppies or smaller dogs. He is very vocal and lets us know when he wants something - at times I feel like he is really talking to me."
Dakota is not crate trained and is used to having his owners at home with him. He can sit and shake hands and lie down. Dakota is well behaved while being brushed. He is good in the car, but his owner says he likes to "yodel" while going on car rides.

Petfinder link: http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10222557

Dogs in Need

Shelter Listing as of 20 May 2009