NORSLED is a truly fantastic organization that focuses on the rescue of northern breed dogs. They work tirelessly to find homes for these amazing animals, who are often abandoned or turned over to shelters due to their challenging nature. NORSLED travels across California to rescue these dogs and ensure they go to the right home. They do their due diligence by conducting references and background checks, as well as home visits, to make sure owners are ready and able to take care of their new family member.
I have two rescues from NORSLED, and I couldn't recommend them more. They are a wonderful organization that is making a real difference in the lives of northern breed dogs.
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- EIN 68-0459331
- (800) 471-5822
- Po Box 30877 Walnut Creek CA 94598-7877 USA
- www.norsled.org
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Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals
Mission: 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. The territory covered by norsled is approximately 70,702 square miles with a population of about 12,839,947.
Programs: Since inception, northern california sled dog rescue has helped find homes for over 2641 dogs. Northern california sled dog rescue has worked with local shelters to help find homes for an additional 500+ dogs adopted directly from shelters. Many of the dogs we have found homes for were over 3 years old, and therefore harder to place. We have also rescued many dogs with medical needs. In addition to our rescue & adoption program, we have helped countless owners to either keep their dogs or re-home them when necessary. During the year ended december 31, 2017, northern california sled dog rescue adopted 143 dogs. We work with shelters, volunteers and other rescue groups throughout northern california - from san francisco to nevada to yuba and further north to assist with rescue efforts for nordic and other breeds. We coordinate efforts with more than 10 other rescue groups including shrr, bash, arf, samoyed rescue, and german shepherd rescue. We host adoption fairs in at least 3 counties and attend events in even more. We have participated with arf, oakland spca, berkeley humane society and others in adoption events and awareness. Northern california sled dog rescue conducts programs at local schools educating students about dogs, sled dogs in particular, and the iditarod.