Anua Alaskan Malamutes
Rescue
| Dogs pictured on this page are those that have been adopted and found their forever homes through Illinois Alaskan Malamute Rescue. |
Malamutes are a beautiful, but large and primitive breed. Many people succumb to the 'impulse' buy,
because they are gorgeous puppies, not understanding the amount of training and exercise they need.
They are then left with a giant puppy with zero training that they cannot handle. The dogs that actually make
it to a rescue are the lucky ones - they are safe. Others are set loose, given to neighbors or friends that
don't really want them, or turned into high kill shelters. If rescue is full and can't take them, and they aren't
adopted, then they are euthanized. There is a definite lack of the fabled 'farm' where the dogs can run free,
kill many chickens, dig many holes, and bark as loud and as long as they want to. Millions, upon millions
of dogs and cats are euthanized every year.
Sometimes, circumstances are beyond our control, and there are those that try as they might, are unable
to keep their malamutes. A reputable breeder will ALWAYS take their dogs back, but for those that won't
and there are far too many of them, Rescue will work with the owners, helping them if possible to keep
their dogs, and if not, rescue will try to take them in.
There are many advantages to adopting a rescue malamute - they come pre-vetted and pre-screened,
meaning you know what sort of dog you will be getting, rather than guessing as you will be with a puppy.
Below you will find some rescue sites with available rescue dogs, and some great information in general
on the breed.
because they are gorgeous puppies, not understanding the amount of training and exercise they need.
They are then left with a giant puppy with zero training that they cannot handle. The dogs that actually make
it to a rescue are the lucky ones - they are safe. Others are set loose, given to neighbors or friends that
don't really want them, or turned into high kill shelters. If rescue is full and can't take them, and they aren't
adopted, then they are euthanized. There is a definite lack of the fabled 'farm' where the dogs can run free,
kill many chickens, dig many holes, and bark as loud and as long as they want to. Millions, upon millions
of dogs and cats are euthanized every year.
Sometimes, circumstances are beyond our control, and there are those that try as they might, are unable
to keep their malamutes. A reputable breeder will ALWAYS take their dogs back, but for those that won't
and there are far too many of them, Rescue will work with the owners, helping them if possible to keep
their dogs, and if not, rescue will try to take them in.
There are many advantages to adopting a rescue malamute - they come pre-vetted and pre-screened,
meaning you know what sort of dog you will be getting, rather than guessing as you will be with a puppy.
Below you will find some rescue sites with available rescue dogs, and some great information in general
on the breed.
www.iamra.org
IL AlaskanMalamute Rescue covering 5 Midwest
states and more
IL AlaskanMalamute Rescue covering 5 Midwest
states and more
www.malamuterescue.org
National Alaskan Malamute Rescue
National Alaskan Malamute Rescue
www.petfinder.com/shelters/northernlights.html
Northern Lights Sled Dog Rescue serving the Midwest
Northern Lights Sled Dog Rescue serving the Midwest
www.malamuterescue.com/intro.html
Canada's Malamute Rescue site- a wealth of information about the breed
Canada's Malamute Rescue site- a wealth of information about the breed
