NorSled
Northern California Sled Dog Rescue
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HONOR DONAR – “Pennies for Pups”
The idea of saving pennies, considered "useless" and throw-away even though they add up, is gathering steam. Donar (special boy of Norsled’s Adoption Coordinator Gail de Rita) is physically gone, he passed recently due to an awful cancer, but we can honor his spirit and his memory by not only eating more cookies but also by saving our pennies -- and other coins -- for Norsled.
The idea is so simple: everyone sets out a jar at work, home, school, etc. Gathering them will be amazingly easy. Put the word out. Collect. Go thru your pocket change daily. Pick up special pennies from the street! Bring coins to adoption fairs, Husky Club or contact Gail at junsomom1@yahoo.com if you have money to donate. Send earmarked checks to our PO box, donate thru paypal (click the PayPal icon below). We can get much needed monies to help homeless huskies in special ways ... maybe even concentrate on assisting northern breeds with cancer or other difficult diseases? The "Penny Fund/Honor Donar" can be an ongoing memorial to an extremely beautiful, smiley, irreplaceable boy. Start saving and we can start rolling. We are already off to a great start!!
We are a 501C3 non-profit, so donations are tax deductible.
Contact Us
Northern California Sled Dog Rescue
PO Box 5784
Vallejo CA 94591
Phone: 800-471-5822
NorSled Gifts
What's New!!
Can you help Carson?
Carson was on death row when NorSled pulled him – his only crime being he had hurt his leg and his people did not want to pay for vet care. This beautiful 5 year old is very shy – obviously neglected during his life so far – incredibly underweight, shies from a hand so probably hit. But he remains sweet, well mannered and tolerant of people and dogs.
However the injured leg was untreated for so long that the vet says the nerves in the foot are dead, the elbow badly damaged - the leg needs to be amputated. You can tell it is causing him pain, and is difficult to drag around. Carson is a survivor – as a three legged dog he will do just fine.
Right now we are working on getting him fattened up so he can have the surgery. The surgery is expensive – so we are asking for donations to help us take care of Carson. Can you help?
Thank You!
Wow - 2010 was a crazy year - almost 200 dogs placed, our second ever Fun Match, new adoption fair sites and many new members. And 2011 is already starting to look like another busy year!
Many thanks to all of our volunteers, supporters, sponsors and donors - and to all shelter workers without whom we could not do this great work.
A special "shout out" to:
Pet Food Express for donations of dog food to keep our hungry fosters fed.
PetCo for a donation of crates and dog beds to help us run our adoption fairs.
Bayside VeterinaryClinic for taking care of many of our dogs.
Cottage Kennels for their support in boarding our dogs and a discount when our foster homes overflow, and helping us to show our dogs to potential adopters.
Please check our Sponsor Page to see more of the companies, kennels, vetinarians and groups who have helped NorSled save these wonderful dogs!
VIP Fibers
VIP Fibers will take that precious fur your northern breed dog makes and turn it into yarn to be used in personalized keepsakes. Click HERE to view their site.
ShelterCare
Alleviate the financial stress associated with your pet’s unexpected medical expenses and generate funds for our rescue group at the same time! Simply apply for a ShelterCare Pet Insurance Program by using the ShelterCare banner-link above.
Here’s how it works: ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs cover you when your pet needs essential veterinary care from an illness or injury. Also, every time a completed application for a ShelterCare program is generated through our group’s website, we automatically receive a $25 donation to help cover our costs. This donation is of no cost to you and provides us with essential funds. Make the right move and enroll today!
Pet Portraits
Custom pet painting by Linda Gillum. She will paint YOUR beloved pet like the gorgeous painting you see of NorSled alumni, Wyatt, above.
The Norsled 2011 Newsletter is available!!!
The Norsled 2011 newsletter can be downloaded by clicking HERE, Enjoy the stories!
Help NorSled
NorSled desperately needs your help. We are running on very limited funds and we need your support.
The first way you can help is by donating funds to NorSled by clicking on the PayPal logo below.
Remember that NorSled is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization and all donations are tax deductible.
NorSled is an all volunteer non-profit. Your donation is used for expenses such as food, medical care, shelter fees, microchipping and kenneling. We also welcome donations of dog food, equipment, blankets, and veterinary supplies.
About NorSled
Northern California Sled Dog Rescue (NorSled) is an all-volunteer non-profit group dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and finding new homes for unwanted, abused and abandoned Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, Samoyeds, and Northern-breed mixes in many Northern California counties including: Alameda, Butte, Contra Costa, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, Sonoma, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba.
Read About Us for more information about our rescue organization. Please check our Events page; we have many fun events happening over the next several months and we would love for you to attend!
Visit our available dogs page to see the beautiful dogs that are available for adoption in the San Francisco East Bay Area and beyond.
Things to Know about Nordic Breed Dogs and Adoptions
Before you adopt a Nordic Breed dog, you should know the following:
Nordic breed dogs are smart, independent thinkers. They can get into mischief, especially if bored. This includes figuring out how to get out of crates or kennels, digging or other unwanted behavior.
Nordic breed dogs often are escape artists. Strong, high fencing, and even closed kennels are sometimes needed to contain these dogs.
Nordic breed dogs often have a high prey drive. As part of the prey drive they like to chase things that move fast; this would include cats, squirrels and other small animals including other small dogs, even livestock. The nordic breed dog could injure or even kill the small animal if they catch it.
Norsled will consider all adoption applications and reserves the right to approve applications in its sole discretion.
Meeting NorSled Dogs
You can meet your new best friend at a NorSled Adoption Fair. Most adoption fairs are held in Contra Costa and Solano counties. Click on schedule to see the schedule of our adoption fairs.
To see the dogs in NorSled program, click on Available Dogs. This page also includes dogs in local shelters and sled dogs whose owners are trying to find them new homes.
Check our available page to learn about our adoption process.
How You Can Help
Rescuing Nordic Breed dogs can be expensive. Many come to us needing
medical attention, some need behavioral training, and most need attention and love to get ready to go to their forever homes. We are always
looking for foster homes, shelter monitors and people to help with adoption fairs and fundraising. The main requirements are a good sense of
humor and extreme tolerance of dog hair!
To contact us about membership information and volunteer opportunities, send an email to rescue@NorSled.org. If you would like to make a donation to NorSled, click on How to Help. Or go to your favorite shopping sites by way of our Shopping Links. NorSled receives a donation from the merchant for any purchases you make through this page.
Electronics Recycling Program
NorSled is now participating in the EcoPhones Recycling Fundraiser program. EcoPhones pays up to $300 per item that we submit!! Help us without spending any $$$$'s or time.
There's nothing to buy and nothing to sell. We simply ask that you and your friends donate your consumer electronics to NorSled:
- cell phones (NO CHARGERS or accessories)
- Laptops
- DVDs, VCRs
- Inkjet cartridges (the small ones only, not the big ones containing "toner")
- MP3 players
- digital cameras
- camcorders
- handheld game systems (ask for specifics)
- GPS devices
- E book readers
- TI graphic calculators
Please ask your friends and co-workers to help this cause. Bring your used items to one of our adoption fairs or contact junosmom1@yahoo.com or 800-471-5822 to arrange pickup.
Visit Our New NorSled Store!
Shopping via the links you see throughout this site helps NorSled tremendously. By helping us you are helping to save more dogs from high kill shelters. Know that every penny you donate or that is raised via our online stores is spent on caring for the dogs in our adoption program and ensuring that they find their new forever homes.
So please visit our new NorSled Store at CafePress. Wear your Nordic breed pride! We will be adding new items on a regular basis!
For a $25.00 donation to NorSled you can have your canine companion featured in the NorSled Store. Please send your request to photos@norsled.org. Remember that all donations to NorSled are tax deductible.
Shop via our Amazon Store for all of your canine companion needs.
Do You Need Help?
Questions about your northern breed dog? Do you need to find a home for your sled dog? Contact us via e-mail or call 800-471-5822 and leave a message. Most calls and e-mails to us are returned within one business day. Calls may be returned collect if not local.
Training and Other Articles
Introducing Cats and Dogs (from San Francisco SPCA)
So You Think You Want a Sled Dog (from Siberian Husky Club of American)
Pet Insurance
Einhorn Insurance helps owners of all dog breeds get home, renter, condo or liability insurance. You will not be discriminated against just because one of your kids is a Husky, Akita, Pit Bull, Staffordshire Terrier, Doberman, Rottweiler, Shepherd, Chow..etc. Contact Einhorn Insurance at agent@einhorninsurance.com or www.EinhornInsurance.com. PLEASE mention Norsled Rescue and for every policy purchased, Einhorn Insurance will make a $20 donation to help save these wonderful breeds.