Age: 6 Years
Sex: Female
Size: Average

Congratulations Annie!!!

Annie is an adorable 6 year old Siberian that came in with a group of Huskies and Husky puppies that the owner could no longer properly care for. This shy little girl had no clue what was happening to her and she was curious, but skittish and very, very frightened.

Annie soon realized that we were her friends and started to relax. At first, she was cautious and would slowly come up to you and look at you with those beautiful bi-eyes (one brown/one blue). Patience was rewarded and she soon allowed us to softly pet her.

Annie has settled into her foster home and it is thrilling to see her transformation into a happy pup. She now demands attention and loves to join you on the couch ~ this girl is making up for lost time! When she is not outside playing with the other dogs, she is nearby enjoying your company. She is now play bowing and dancing for her dinner.

Annie is a winner ~ she came to us as a little “Orphan Annie” and with some TLC and trust, she has emerged as a happy, social Siberian full of love and happiness. We are so very proud of her!

This girl has a lot of stored up love and is going to make someone a fabulous and dedicated companion. She is now ready to find her forever home and leave us with many paw prints on our hearts.

[smooth=id:178;]

Age: 8 Years
Sex: Male
Size: Average

Congratulations Kita!!!

Kita is a very handsome male Siberian that is 8 years old. He’s at the wonderful age where he still has a lot of spunk and loves to play, but without those silly puppy moments.

Sadly, Kita’s family had to move and it broke their hearts that they could not take their best friend along. We promised that we would take very good care of Kita until we could find him a wonderful home.

Kita is very playful and rarely barks, however, he does love to sing along when anyone starts to howl. He is housetrained and knows basic commands. He most likely would be fine as an only dog. True to the breed, he can be stubborn and he is food motivated – “treat” is a word he knows well!

Kita is looking for love in all the right places ~ a home that he can love, be loved and be a forever member of the family. We are getting to know this wonderful husky and would love to tell you more.

[smooth=id:176;]

Age: 1-1/2 Years
Sex: Female
Size: Average

Congratulations Luna!!!

Luna is a very sweet and pretty, whooly (long hair) Siberian Husky that is 1-1/2 years old. This grey and white gal is always smiling ~ just looking for some play or affection. She has two parti-eyes, each eye is part blue and part brown.

Luna is still in the puppy stage and just loves to play, play, play! She is housebroken. Luna is crate trained and goes willingly into her crate after a good play session and cuddle time. Due to her age, she is best in a crate when unsupervised to keep her out of mischief. This girl is a princess and she knows it. She has a beautiful voice and has plenty to say to anyone that cares to listen.

Luna absolutely loves to play with other dogs and will need to go to a home with another active canine companion. Sibe experience and a fence will be a plus, along with patience and continued training as she grows in adulthood.

[smooth=id:177;]

Hello Puppers ~
Just wanted to drop a quick note to tell you about our newest additions to the MaPaw family…

Last Monday (June 25th), we received a phone call regarding 3 adults and 6 puppies that the owner could no longer properly care for. We were told by the owner that we were the pups’ only option at a second chance. We started sending emails and making phone calls to our volunteers and foster homes.

When we were again contacted by the owner, we agreed to take all 9 dogs in. We didn’t have all of the details and logistics worked out, but we knew we needed to act fast.

On Friday (June 29th), a volunteer from MaPaw (thanks Greg!) and a volunteer from Del Val Siberian Husky Rescue (thanks Pam!) drove to meet the owner and rescue the pups. They then met up with other volunteers (thanks Dave and Jen!) who helped to transport the pups to their foster homes. It was a long, exhausting day for all and we were all relieved when the pups made it to their destinations to settle in.

Our newest family members are Annie (6 year old female), Eva (6 year old female), Matthew (2 year old male whose name will be changing shortly) and the 6 puppies (12 weeks).

All appear healthy and are settling into their new environments. Annie was quite shy when she first got to the Farm, but she has since warmed up and is enjoying herself. Eva is doing well and becoming comfortable with her foster home. Matthew is also doing well and is settling into his foster home. The puppies are…well, they’re puppies. So they’re getting into trouble and being adorable ~ no real surprise there! One of our puppies has already found a home with their foster home (the “foster” part lasted about a second).

Annie

Puppies!

All have been to see the vet and all are healthy. Everyone is settling in and will soon be available for adoption!

~ Scout

Hello Puppers ~
It is with a very heavy heart and great sadness that I share the passing of Triska.

Triska joined her MaPaw foster home almost 2 years ago. Originally found as a stray, her past was a mystery. She was not quick to trust humans, but she quickly won the hearts of her foster family.

Shortly after joining her foster home, Triska suffered several seizures. Medications helped to regulate the seizures. It seemed as soon as the seizures were under control, she was diagnosed with Cushings Disease. The Cushings took far longer to find the medication that would work best for Triska. Her family was committed to making sure that Triska was safe and as healthy as she could be.

A short time ago, Triska was diagnosed with Degenerative Myelopathy which is a disease of the spinal cord. It’s a chronic disease that eventually results in paralysis.

On June 15th, Triska was unable to get up on her own and was clearly uncomfortable. A trip to the doctor confirmed our worst fears ~ there was nothing more that could be done for Triska.

Triska passed peacefully surrounded by love and showered by tears. She was a dear and very loved member of the MaPaw family.

Dearest Triska ~ Wear your silver harness proudly beautiful girl. Dance among the stars and run free of the pain that held you back. You are very missed by all who knew you. We mourn your passing, but celebrate the time we were lucky enough to spend with you.

Triska’s human Mum, Ann, shared this wonderful photo of them.

While we will never know her past, we know that Triska was a spoiled and loved member of a family that misses her terribly.

~ Scout

Hello Puppers ~
We have some very exciting news to share about our kennel project…

Our first project of the Spring was to build the indoor kennel run walls. We decided to use cement block to build 6 foot walls and then finish the remainder of the wall with chain link to contain our little escape artists. After a couple of days of work, the cement portion of the walls was complete.

We had to take a little break to raise more money in order to continue construction. As we were strategizing our fundraising plan, we got an AMAZING email from the Petco Foundation. We had applied for a grant a few months ago and had been patiently waiting for word. Well, when we got the email we almost passed out. The Petco Foundation had awarded MaPaw a $20,000 grant to complete the construction of the kennel!!!

The check arrived on May 31st and we promptly started planning our work weekends.

This weekend, MaPaw volunteers were hard at work and we are ecstatic about the progress. Every weekend will be a work weekend until our kennels are finished. We can finally see the finish line and we can’t wait to welcome our first guest. If you’re available and would like to help, please contact us. The more help we have, the faster we can get the kennels finished.

Outside Front of the Kennel Building

Kennel Interior

Our Supervisors for the Day, Keystone and Halo

Now that construction is rolling along, keep checking back for updates!

~ Scout

Tuesday night (May 22nd) started off as a “typical” night at the MaPaw Farm. That was, until 10:15 that night…

The dogs had been fed and everyone was ready for bed. Suddenly, the MaPaw phone rang. On the other end of the line was a gentleman whose pup had been struck by a car. Sasha, a 2 1/2 year old Sibe had escaped and was hit by a car. Her family rushed her to emergency. When the vet was told that the family didn’t have money, the family was given MaPaw’s phone number and sent home with Sasha.

We could hear the sadness in her human’s voice and we just knew that we needed to help Sasha. We asked her family to drive her directly to Metropolitan Emergency and arrangements were made for Sasha to be admitted as a MaPaw pup. We had no idea how severe her injuries were or ~ we just knew that we needed to do all that we could to help her.

At 2 am on Wednesday morning, we received the first of many phone calls from doctors at Metropolitan. Unfortunately, it wasn’t good news. Her pelvis had multiple fractures on both sides. The doctor we spoke to thought that surgery would cost about $6000. We would have to wait for the surgeon to view her x-rays before we could know what our options were. We were assured that she was receiving pain medications and was resting comfortably.

Wednesday brought more phone calls to the hospital and finally in the afternoon, we were able to speak to the surgeon. The news was devastating. As we had already been told, Sasha had multiple fractures to both sides of her pelvis. In addition, her pelvis had been removed from her spine. We were told that it was a very risky surgery since they would need to operate so closely to the spine and there was a real possibility that Sasha could become paralyzed as a result. We were told that she had about a 70% chance of surviving. Not to mention the long and extremely painful rehabilitation she would need to endure.

As heartbreaking as it was, we needed to think about what was fair for Sasha. We couldn’t imagine asking her to go through the surgery and painful recovery without knowing if she would ever be able to run and play like a Sibe again. After speaking with Sasha’s family, we chose to help her begin her journey.

Her human Mum joined us at the hospital and held Sasha close as she closed her eyes and took her last breath.

Dearest Sasha ~ We wish we would have had the opportunity to meet you under very different circumstances. We hardly knew you, but you left a paw on our hearts. Wear your silver harness proudly as you dance among the stars. You are free from pain and can run once again. Many are waiting to greet you.

Hello Puppers ~
Just wanted to drop a quick note to let you know that MaPaw’s adoption rates will be increasing.

These changes are effective June 1st and will be applied to all applications received on or after June 1st.

Our new adoption fees are:

• Puppies, 8 weeks to 6 months ~ $275, as well as a $200 spay/neuter deposit (which is refunded once MaPaw receives written confirmation the pup has been spayed/neutered)
• Adults, 6 months to 8 years ~ $275
• Seniors, 9 years and up ~ Adoption fees are negotiable

Each dog that is adopted from MaPaw receives the following:

• Complete veterinary examination
• Routine vaccines (Rabies, Distemper, Bordatella, Lyme and Canine Influenza)
• Heartworm Test and preventative
• Lyme Disease Test
• Spay or neuter (if not already done before coming to MaPaw)
• Microchip
• Flea and tick preventative
• For our senior dogs – bloodwork is done to monitor body functions

~ Scout

Age: 6 Years
Sex: Male
Size: Average

Congratulations Jack!!!

Jack is a very friendly six year old Siberian/Malamute full of love. Unfortunately due to life changes, Jack has found too much time on his paws and he is looking for a new relationship where he can spend more time with someone.

Jack just loves everyone he meets and he is great with kids of all ages. Jack is blind in one eye and has been treated by a canine ophthalmologist. He has glaucoma in his remaining eye, however, the specialist has indicated the remaining eye should be fine. He is currently on drops for both eyes.

Jack is a big teddy bear that loves big bones, car rides and walks. He is a smart boy, he knows “sit” and “down”. He is crate trained and is a fairly active boy. Everyone he meets is his new best friend. He just needs a family to call his own where he can be the spoiled pup he deserves.

If you have any questions about this wonderful guy or about his eye conditions, please feel free to contact us. He is indeed a very special boy that you will fall in love with.

[smooth=id:174;]

Age: 3 Years
Sex: Male
Size: Average

Congratulations Baron!!!

Baron is a handsome three year old red and white Husky with a great personality! He has brilliant baby blue eyes that demand your attention along with a contagious Siberian smile. Baron’s previous family separated and we were contacted to provide immediate shelter for this handsome guy. We are so happy we were able to.

Baron is a social boy that loves all of the other dogs. He plays nicely with them and enjoys hanging out with them. His favorite past-time is getting close to his foster people and snuggling in for some quality time. This boy is a cuddler! He bonds very quickly and loves to join in any project at hand. He is a great supervisor and loves to talk and assist.

Baron is housebroken, crate trained and trustworthy in the house. He is a couch potato at times and loves to be on the couch or bed if allowed. He enjoys car rides and is good on a leash (for a husky). Baron is a good natured boy that will make a wonderful addition to a lucky home.

[smooth=id:172;]