AZ Husky Rescue (2025)

15/11/2025

Despite a very rough few days.... the show must go on. We have a LOT of good dogs in our care that are still looking for their homes and we can't let them down.

Emi is at Day of the Dog with some of our adoptable pups in Old Town Scottsdale right now and will be there until 4pm - stop by and see her and the pups if you can!

Veronica and Glenda will be at LovePup Festival in the East Valley hosted by The LovePup Foundation at Vertuccio Farms tonight from 4-8pm.

They would love the support and we would love to see some of these longtimers get adopted!

15/11/2025

Heartbroken & Devastated. 💔

I don't know what else to say. I've been putting off writing this post, but you deserve the update. Only hours after we had to let sweet Macintosh go, Gala started seizing. Our poor foster - I wish I could make it all better somehow. She went right into the vet with the whole family. We still had to make the decision to let the last two babies in this litter go.

And what broke my heart the most was hearing how their mama, Lady, didn't want to leave when they were gone. She and her wonderful, caring, devastated foster had to leave together without her babies. 3 days ago she had all 4 of her puppies with no signs of sickness outside of diarrhea.

And now they're all gone. I could go into detail about our medical decisions but honestly, I'm exhausted - and I know that what I'm feeling is a fraction of what our team and amazing foster are going through right now. Please just know that we talked to multiple vets about their history, symptoms, bloodwork, what treatment we have done - went over literally everything multiple times. We have spent thousands. We did everything we could. Sometimes it isn't enough. Today is one of those times.

We still have Lady. I'm holding onto hope for her. If someone at any point in her life gave her even one vaccine - just one shot - she at least has a chance. There's a chance she doesn't have distemper. We won't know until her test comes back. This poor mama just lost all her babies. I'm so grateful that she is in an amazing foster home tonight finally knowing love despite her pain.

Thank you for all of your kind words and support. 💔🌈

- Alison

And if anyone else blames vaccines for their illness or posts anti-vax fear-mongering on our page... you will be banned. This is your only warning. The memorial post for puppies that lost their lives is not the time or the place.

14/11/2025

We lost Macintosh too! 😭

We're all a mess right now. This poor sweet boy started to show neurological signs last night with tremors and mini seizures. We had the foster take him right to the ER - we weren't taking any chances after losing Honey from his litter 2 days ago. They've had signs that could be so many things, from malnutrition to parasites to other infection... but it wasn't til we saw neuro and his overnight bloodwork that this looked a lot more clear.

We think this is distemper. After talking to the ER vet and another vet, there isn't anything else that fits anymore. And for anyone asking if shots or chemicals or vaccines caused any of this - please don't. People NOT VACCINATING their dogs is what causes distemper. This is 100% preventable if everyone gets their dogs parvo/distemper vaccines. They cost $10 at tractor supply if you can't afford to go to a vet. Dogs don't need to die of distemper, and it kills us to see this happen. Vaccines save lives.

We still have his mama Pink Lady at home with the foster who is absolutely distraught. We still have 2 of his siblings. The distemper test we sent out will take 5-7 days to confirm, but we are very nervous for his siblings while we wait. If Lady was vaccinated at any point in her life we might get lucky and she might not have this. We are holding out hope for her.

Macintosh's hospitalization cost $1900. We are still short on funds for taking care of this whole family. This is such a nightmare. Please help if you can. We are so grateful to those who have so far.

We're so sorry sweet boy - we truly tried. 🌈

To Donate:
PayPal: paypal.me/azhuskyrescue
Website: https://azhuskyrescue.com/donate/
Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo: (our phone number ends in 9853)

14/11/2025

Help! This is the last post I wanted to make tonight. These poor babies cannot catch a break.

Macintosh started having seizure activity just over an hour ago. He had one little episode of shakes that lasted seconds and went right back to normal, so his foster and I kept chatting and monitoring…. About half an hour later it happened again but worse, and he was pretty wobbly and out of it after. He’s on his way to the ER vet right now because 2 seizures in less than an hour is just not good for a fragile little 3lb boy and we do not want to lose another one of these pups!

We still don’t know what’s wrong but had to approve $900-$1500 over the phone in case emergency stabilization was needed when he got there! Our funds are getting low and we do not want money to be a reason we can’t get these poor babies the very best care. Please, please help! Donate if you can and please share if you can’t - I will post updates as we get them!

- Alison

14/11/2025

Sad Update & Donations Needed! 😢

We’ve had a rough 48hrs, and it’s time to share the awful news with you - Honey, one of the adorable little puppies we took in from the Navajo Reservation, passed away yesterday on her way to the ER. Her foster woke up in the middle of the night and found her in a state of shock with gray gums. It was too late by the time she got in. We did a parvo test and she came back negative.

We are all so upset… this wasn’t how her story was supposed to end. Sometimes life is so incredibly unfair.

Our foster brought Lady and the remaining 3 puppies into one of our vets that same morning so everyone could get full work-ups. We just needed to know why… and sadly we still don’t have answers. They are all anemic. They were all negative for tick disease. It could be so many things. They had almost no nutrition for so long before they were found, and Lady is still skin and bones trying to diligently nurse her babies. It could be a parasitic or bacterial infection. We sent out two different tests to check again for parvo (better safe than sorry), parasites and bacteria. It’s just a waiting game now.

In the meantime, we started everyone on supportive care - fluids, antibiotics, nausea meds and appetite stimulants. None of them are acting like “normal” puppies yet, but the other little girl “Gala” has been the toughest. Her appetite is hit or miss, so we are just really hoping these meds kick in soon.

These puppies only weigh around 3lbs. Their little bodies are so fragile. They’ve been through so much already. We’re not giving up on them.

Things are getting expensive and we could really use your help to keep fighting for their lives - please donate if you can.

And Honey - we’re so, so sorry we couldn’t save you sweet girl. You deserved so much more. 💔🌈

To Donate:
PayPal: paypal.me/azhuskyrescue
Website: https://azhuskyrescue.com/donate/
Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo: (our phone number ends in 9853)

10/11/2025

*** ROMEO! STILL AVAILABLE ***

I just love this guy! When I came home over the summer, Romeo was in boarding and had been for a little while. He came into MCACC with another dog originally, but was e-listed a few weeks after his friend was adopted. We placed him in a foster home that just sadly did not give him a chance to decompress and decided in less than 24hrs that they couldn't do it. They were questioning whether he was truly good with other dogs. So when I got home, I decided he needed to be introduced to my huskies to see how he did... and he passed out test with flying colors! He was so happy to be out of boarding and interacting with other dogs after all that time. Because he did so well here, one of our longtime fosters agreed to take him in.

Romeo has now been in his foster home for 4 months. He's a little timid with new people and places at first, but once he trusts he is so loyal and loving - it's honestly so rewarding to see! He's even been great with the little puppies his fosters also take in for us. He's truly become a great dog in the home - he has medium energy and does well in a crate. He does need some consistent work on leash manners since he gets anxious, and we do expect he will have a transitional adjustment period in a new home to get to the point he is now.

He's really a fun-loving, social, friendly boy once he is comfortable! He loves playing in a kiddie pool with water and his foster thinks he would do well with kids 3+. He's could go to so many different homes, but we still haven't had any interest in this sweet, smiley boy. He also takes the best pictures! I'd love so much to see Romeo find his forever home after all this time - please fill out an application to meet him!

- Alison

09/11/2025

It’s Raining Puppies! 🐶🐶🐶

They always seem to come all at once. These cuties don’t have nearly as sad a background as our little family from the Navajo reservation that came in yesterday. But they could have had a sad future! Their owner was surprised she couldn’t find adopters for them and reached out with a plea for help, telling us they were shelter-bound if she could not find anywhere. We have had to turn down intake pleas like this in the past many times when we were over capacity. With how many parvo pleas we’ve seen from the shelter lately, we’re so glad we were able to find a foster and help these pups!

We are also excited to say that we will be getting their parents fixed! We do this whenever we can if we are intaking puppies and know who the parents are. So very glad that this mama won’t have another litter.

We have 2 girls and 1 boy to add to our new puppy intakes. Our wonderful intake coordinator Glenda was back at again today picking up these babies to meet their foster! She got the best puppy snuggles out of it too!!

Names will be coming soon, but we just couldn’t wait to introduce them to you - welcome sweet babies!

08/11/2025

Neglected Husky Mix Family Found on Navajo Rez!

I was living vicariously with our team today! These puppies are so dang cute, I wish was there to meet them. Their story is just so sad. This little husky mix family was found by a kind Navajo family that already had 6 well-cared for dogs of their own. Two of the puppies had already died. They took them in and started the puppies on mush - the rest have seemed very healthy from what we were told! Mama is doing well too, but she sure is skinny.

They got in touch with a foster for Blackhat Humane Society who was unfortunately full, but she reached out to us - and one of our longtime fosters agreed to take them in. I’m so, so glad we found a spot. These are the ones we always want to take if we can - the ones who absolutely need it the most. They come from Pinon, AZ, an especially desolate area 2 hours north of Holbrook. If you’re not familiar with that area, there is absolutely nothing close - they are truly lucky to be here.

Our amazing intake coordinator Glenda took off to Payson to pick up this little family today on short notice to get them to safety! So grateful for all the work she has put in for them! Our foster has given everyone baths and is getting them settled into life in a loving home. I’m so glad this family is getting a second chance at life. Things can be so cruel for dogs up north - there just aren’t enough resources. We will make sure they have no more bad days!

Because 2 of the puppies died, we are going to get everyone into the vet ASAP for an appointment to be safe! They are all acting healthy, had first shots and were dewormed today. I’m crossing my fingers there’s nothing else going on, but in the meantime just very proud of our team and really missing some puppy breath right now.

Mama’s name is now Lady, and the puppies names will be coming soon - we have 2 boys and 2 girls!

- Alison

PS if you want to donate towards their care, we would be so, so grateful! I'm sure they will need fecals, mom is incredibly skinny (I'll share video soon), and she is getting bloodwork right away.

PayPal: paypal.me/azhuskyrescue
Website: https://azhuskyrescue.com/donate/
Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo: (our phone number ends in 9853)

06/11/2025

WELCOME TO ELISTER SHAZAM! 🪄

Thank you so much to all who shared and helped find this guy a foster!! We couldn't stand the thought of this sweet, happy-go-lucky playful puppy boy being put to sleep in the shelter, but we had nowhere to put him and we're all just so grateful that you came through once again! This community is amazing!!

Shazam left the shelter and met his fosters today and he is doing great so far! We will share more updates as we get to know him better and as he decompresses.

Thank you fosters, networkers and volunteers!

Pledges can be honored:

PayPal: paypal.me/azhuskyrescue
Website: https://azhuskyrescue.com/donate/
Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo: (our phone number ends in 9853)

04/11/2025

UPDATE: FOSTER FOUND! THANK YOU!!!

BEGGING!! SHAZAM'S DEADLINE 11/3!

We posted a video for this guy almost 2 days ago and we still don't have a foster for him! His deadline is tonight! After seeing the pictures and videos Emi took, we just cannot stand to think about this sweet, happy-go-lucky, playful puppy being killed tomorrow morning. He is not aggressive. He loves everyone. He needs a hero.

Shazam came into the shelter as a stray only 14 days before he was e-listed. He had no time to adjust to his surroundings even. He is a young husky, so he can be a little mouthy (check the video we posted), but he is VERY playful and never bites down. He does not want to hurt anyone. He loves to play tug of war and will gladly let you take his toy from him to play some more.

He has so much love to give and should have a full life ahead of him - please help us. We need a committed foster application NOW! No small kids because he has too much energy and is a little mouthy. Older kids should be just fine. Unknown with cats. We have not seen him interact with other dogs but he did not react when walking by them in the shelter - given our experience with huskies, more than likely he would be best with other dogs that match his energy and want to play too. Foster needs to be able to separate at least initially!!

Please apply to foster - we need you and so does he!

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