Husky Hospice

Katie’s and Missy’s Stories

There never seems to be quiet times in our rescue, but there is a quiet side for some special sibes. A hard part of rescue is caring for terminal dogs that still have quality time left. For these we place them into special foster homes where all of their needs are met and they are spoiled and loved as long as possible. It can be very difficult and taxing on us, however, our reward is knowing the dogs are happy those final days and are loved until it is their time.

Katie came into rescue extremely thin and looking very neglected. Yet she trotted happily along with her foster dad and jumped in his truck just like she knew she was going home. Her vet appointment brought us all very sad news; Katie was in renal failure and didn’t have much time. Her foster home became her final home and the short time she was there she enjoyed daily walks, much attention from her family as well as the neighborhood. Her appetite was limited and she dined on steak, salmon and just about anything she wanted. She was especially partial to Italian food. (We do not condone people food in normal circumstances.) In that last week Katie was happy, affectionate and in a caring home where she was loved. When it was her time, we gently helped this frail little girl on her final journey with kisses and hugs.

Missy entered rescue after being turned into a shelter by her previous owner. Her foster mom detected several lemon-size lumps which prompted an immediate visit to the vet. A week after we lost Katie, Missy was diagnosed with advanced cancer with no medical options. Missy, however, showed no other signs and was delighted to be in a home where she could play with stuffy animals and would gather them up as her “babies”. Although it was very difficult for her foster mom, she chose to keep Missy until the end. When Missy began to have respiratory difficulty we let her go North of the Rainbow Bridge.

We miss our girls. They have touched our hearts forever. It was so easy to love them and so hard to let them go. We thank God for our fosters who gave them a very special gift in the end; they did not die alone and unloved.

This is the story of just two special Siberians, there have been many before them. At the present time we have several more in our care that cannot be adopted out or must go through costly medical treatments before they can be placed up for adoption. They will stay with us until they are no longer comfortable. Unfortunately, the medical costs mount up quickly and we do count on donations from others to help us to help them. All donations are tax deductible and there is no donation that is too small.

Thank you for helping us with these wonderful dogs.