Update on Nikki the Husky
I have good news and bad news.
The good news is that the current owner of Nikki has changed his mind about putting the dog down if he can’t find a new home. Which is of course good news. The bad news is that he had this idea at all and thought it would be a feasible option.
I spoke with his sister who is trying to find this poor dog a new home. Her brother will be moving very soon and did decide that if he can’t find a new home he will take the dog with him. Unfortunately this still leaves Nikki in a sad situation. His owner will be working 12 hour shifts and Nikki will be left alone for that time. He’s also going to be moving to a much warmer climate than he is accustomed to here in Washington State. Not a huge deal if his owner would have AC but that is unknown (and doubtful).
I’m working with his sister and will be contacting various rescue groups who may be willing to help place Nikki.
He will need a firm Alpha owner to teach him that he is not in charge. 
After speaking with the sister it sounds like Nikki may have been able to make a lot of his own rules, which is not okay. But with love and a firm gentle hand he’ll learn to follow (well, maybe not follow but at least respect) the authority of his pack leader. He is a Husky after all. =)
If you know of a home that is familiar with Huskies and may have room to take Nikki in as part of their pack please leave a comment here. I’m going to start e-mailing rescues today. While I’m thankful that it is no longer a life and death situation I’m still concerned for Nikki’s well being and would like to see him adopted to a family that can dedicate the time and attention he needs and deserves.
September 23rd, 2008 at 8:21 am
I hope he gets a good home. He deserves it.
September 24th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
He is a BEAUTIFUL boy. I wish I could take him!
September 24th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
I live in Washington state, and have had huskies before as pets. Two of my former dogs - they’ve passed on many years ago - were part husky, and part malamute. I would love to take Nikki but don’t know if I would have all of the time needed to dedicate to him. I work from home so him being alone would never be an issue. But I am a single parent of one son as well and don’t know how well Nikki would do being around children or my cats? I’ve wanted to get another dog since my last one passed on 5 years ago, but haven’t really began looking. I don’t even know how I came across your blog tonight? It was by complete accident. I hope a home is found for him in Washington state so he doesn’t have to leave the comfort of weather he knows and won’t have to be alone for hours at a time