ade hill Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 hi all, thanks for the warm welcome. we are prospective sibe owners (been trying to adopt/rehome for several months), and are now saving for a new pup. we are so jealous of you all, and hope to be enthusiastic owners ourselves very soon. A big thank you to amy for the introduction, and thanks for all the messages of support we have had already. Cant wait to get the tent out and meet you all when we eventually get our pup. Ade and Claire wareham, dorset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex T Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Welcome to the gang - feel free to ask any q's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hi, welcome to the site Bet you can't wait to get your first sibe now. Looking forward to seeing you around. Are you friends of Amy's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 hi welcome to the site bet u cnt w8 2 get a pup hope u enjoy it here feel free 2 ask loads ov questions every1 here is rly helpful and friendly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade hill Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 thank you guys, i will be asking alot, as will claire too i expect but she is presently at work. im not a long term friend of amy's, in truth we only met today, but she suggested i come here, and i think she already knows how determined i am to either get a new pup or rehome a younger dog asap, its a lifelong dream for me, and living in wareham, we are in the perfect place :-). All i will ask of you guys at the mo is to bare us in mind if you hear of any pups, weve been searching now for several months and are very keen to become owners. Thanks again, Ade and claire x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 i know you said you looked at shelters and Welfare but was it just that you didn't find one that suited you? have you tried the Siberian Husky Welfare association? SHWA for short? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 will keep an ear out for you tho i do no greentrails has a litter ov pups atm - http://www.greentrail.co.uk/Puppies.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade hill Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 yes, but it took us a while to find them, we had the first reply from them only yesterday, and are now members and have joined thier rehome list. our biggest problem is that we have to elderly cats, and many of the dogs we have looked at are not good with cats, and obviously its something we have to consider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Yeah cats can be a prob but it's not impossible for huskies and cats to get along - i would ALWAYS err on the side of caution though. My tow boys and my cat cross on the opposite sides of the room LOL and are never ever left alone. When we go out, my boys are crated so I know that Bella, my cat is safe. I hope you can rehome one, a 2nd hand sibe gives 1st hand love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeus Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Welcome! I understand how excited you are looking forward to your new husky. As a new owner myself, may I also highly recommend SHWA. They are inundated with husky's who need new homes at the minute. No pressure, but they really do good work. We recently adopted our 2yr old male sibe Zeus from there and he's the best friend we never had! Good luck and see you on here again x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade hill Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 thanks guys...SHWA rehoming line isnt open on a monday, hence why we havent got in touch yet, but we have had a positive email from that department on friday, we were just too late receiving it to act on it. here's hoping they can help us out...we just cant wait..by the way, for the future..what do you guys think of scootering with huskies, its caught my eye and as we live so close to the forest it seemed a great way to exercise the dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeus Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hi Ade Our rehoming officer from SHWA runs his 2 huskies on the scooters in our local forest. We went out to watch last weekend and it's fantastic. Our husky Zeus, is no where near strong enough at the minute however (he was underweight when we adopted him last month), but we reckon by christmas he'll be ready and strong. It's sorted the yearly dilema on what to buy my other half for xmas this year. Husky Scooter! Word of advice for the SHWA - our application was delayed as we needed to build a secure fence on one side of the garden. This slowed the process down by about a month. So long as you pass the home inspection, you'll have a furry friend pretty soon. Good luck . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbb23 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hey Ade & Claire, A big big welcome to the site!!! we rehomed Grey and just like you we couldnt wait to get a sibe. We was already in talks with some breeders but once we saw Grey we knew he was the Dog for us and plus there are so many loving Dogs that need a second chance out there so I defo think SHWA is somthing to look into. I bet you really cant wait but the right Sibe is out there for you so keep looking If are defo looking to rehome you should PM Raindog (mick) I think he does work for SHWA and has rescued & rehomed lots of Sibes. Anyway I hope you have lots of fun on the site everyone is really nice and helpful and defo try and go to one of the meet ups. we are yet to go to one but sadly aint got a car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Ade & Claire - what a good choice of dog!! (but I am biased!!) welcome to the forum, hope you'll find all you need to know - if not, ask away, someone will have the answer! Look forward to seeing LOADS of pics of your new furbaby when it arrives & takes over your life! You'll never regret it! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hello Ade and Claire welcome to the pack Glad you joined I wish you all the best finding a sibe. If we are ever around Wareham Forest with our 3 will give you a bell and if you would like too you are more than welcome to join us if you have your sibe or not Can always hook you up to a lead lol. Im training my 3 to work in the harness maybe when we have all the equip we need you could have a go and whne you have yours if you start working them we could have mini races in Wareham or maybe go to the New Forest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskyluv Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hello and welcome Ade and Claire! Kudos for considering a rescue and fingers crossed you find the right sibe for you soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 welcome Ade an Claire hope you get your sib soon and post lots of pics xxxx good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Welcome Ade and Claire. Best of luck in your search for the perfect furbaby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireWillatts Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 hello all just thought i would say hi and introduce myself ...... i am claire, ade hill's partner. like ade has already said we have been looking for a pup for a while now to join our family of 2 old moggies and us. ade is like an excited kiddie and can't wait to complete (although it will probably be the start) the family with a sibe. our house has been very quiet since our last dog passed away earlier this year and even the moggies are missing having a pup around so here's hoping that the right pup comes into our lives soon Claire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hiya Claire welcome to the Pack Looking forward to seeing you around, bet you can't wait for the pitter patter of paws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Hello Claire, welcome to the pack I sent Ade a message on facebook yesterday about potential litter of puppies, do you know if he got it? Can't wait for you to get one and then we all go out for walks together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieK9 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Hiyah both, good luck with your new husky, we will of course need photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade hill Posted August 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Hi guys, as we get closer to the camping trip, and meeting you all, i felt i should explain a few things to our new friends, those of you on facebook will probably already know, but i felt i should tell all, as i value you all as great friends now. About 4.5 years ago i was diagnosed with leukaemia, turned our to be a miss diagnosis, but only after many more tests and chemo. At the same time my marriage broke down and due to the illness i lost my job...and house. Claire and i were friends at that time, and i moved in with her so she could help me out. due to all the pressure my brain kind of went into protection mode, and i became agrophobic. I was totally house bound for nearly 4 years, to avoid contact with others, again a self protection mechanism, and claire and i moved on to be boyfriend and girlfriend, falling in love. i wasnt even able at the end to walk into my back garden. in january this year, claire convinced me to ring my gp, and...after a great many refferals, i started to get some help. Claire promised me that if i beat this illness she would allow me the husky i have always wanted, as the doctors feel its just what i needed to get me outside and socialising. As i write this, i am about a year ahead of my treatment shedule, i go out walking about 5 miles a day in the forest, go to the supermarket, and as most of you know, we recently had a big party at our house...ive nearly got it beaten. i dont normally tell people this as i have found it tends to change peoples opinion of me, and i would rather people think of me as fun and happy ade, im sure you know what i mean. I decided to write this, as you guys have made me feel so very welcome, i have friends i can talk too and rely on again after 4 years, andrather than just talk online..i really really want to meet you all, which is the main reason we want to go camping with you all, as you can imagine its no mean feat for an agrophobic, but there is no way i am missing it. we now have our furbabies reserved awaiting us picking them up in newcastle, and claire and i feel at ease and part of a new family here. A huge thankyou to you all, you have helped me more than you know. Ade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwidge Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 ade...that is just such an inspiring story! Well done for beginning (and pretty much conquering) to get over it, i can imagine it's not been easy...but it is amazing what the promise of a husky can do to someone and somehow i missed your intro thread, so i shall say it now...WELCOME!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 hey how could we think any different of you we got to know you how you are and thats how it will stay, i can't wait to meet the ppl on here as like you not met any yet. welldone to you for moving your life along and claire you must be some thing else for standing by ade well done to you to, now you have your sibs there'll be no stopping you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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