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SMART - Siberian Malamute Alaskan Rescue Team INC. Rescuing SMART dogs the SMART way!

The brutal reality. We are beyond broke :( With adoptions at a standstill for a couple years, but the bills not going a...
07/07/2025

The brutal reality. We are beyond broke :(

With adoptions at a standstill for a couple years, but the bills not going away, we present to you... Our credit card balance. At 10% interest per month.

That's right, that's $3000 needed AT A MINIMUM. PER MONTH. JUST towards the credit card. The monthly expenses remain around $3500 on top of that. That's $6500 we need per month.

We haven't come even close to breaking even for a year. Without support, we will be forced to close. In fact, we're looking into bankruptcy. Did you know it also costs thousands of dollars just to apply for bankruptcy?! Not did we!

Bankruptcy is NOT a path we want to take. Donations are also at an all-time low. Perhaps there is someone out there that would be willing to loan us $30000 at no, or low, interest, so that we can pay off the credit card and reduce our debt load monthly expense.

We need a miracle here! Please, please, help! Leaving balances on our partner vet clinics accounts is NOT an option. That's how rescues get booted from being clients, and we have some pretty decent partnerships we do not wish to compromise!

Help! Please! [email protected] for e-transfer or Paypal.

You asked, we made a gofundme: https://gofund.me/490170e7

URGENT HELPING PAWS NEEDED!HOME VISITS are an easy way to help us out, and allow us to further assess the proposed envir...
02/07/2025

URGENT HELPING PAWS NEEDED!

HOME VISITS are an easy way to help us out, and allow us to further assess the proposed environment for our dogs. They take about 30 minutes of your time (unless you choose to spend more time chatting and building a potential new friendship!)
We have several that need to be done currently. Send us a message if you're able to help out!
3. Montreal, QC x 3
4. La Prairie, QC
5. Thorsby, AB
6. Ste-adele, QC
7. St. Hubert, QC
9. Kamloops, BC
10. Glovertown South, NL
13. Wilmington, NY, USA
14. Saint Lazare, QC
15. Belleville, ON x2
16. Souris, PE
17. Bancroft, ON
18. Selwyn, ON

ITEM TRANSPORTS
1. Kibble from Listowel to Peterborough
2. 2 Freezers from Kitchener to Tweed
4. Crates from Coldwater to Tweed
5. Box of donations from Ajax to Tweed
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Photographers needed for adoption boosts! If you are a photographer or budding photographer in the following locations and willing to donate your time and expertise to help available dogs in need, please let us know!
Warren, ON x 1 dog
Tweed, ON X 11 dogs
Sault Ste Marie, ON x 1 dog
Orangeville, ON x 1 dog
Peterborough, ON x 2 dogs
Etobicoke, ON x 1 dog
Ottawa, ON x 1 dog
If you'd like to help out, we will connect you with the dog's caregiver to arrange a date/time šŸ™‚

TEAM MEMBERS are also NEEDED! If you would like to join our team, please message us! We need area representatives big time! https://www.facebook.com/smartdogsrescue/posts/662465472564294 Social media managers (facebook and instagram), Public and Business Outreach officers are also needed!

Support needed! We have a VERY picky eater on our hands! Everest would rather eat vegetables and sticks than anything fo...
02/07/2025

Support needed!

We have a VERY picky eater on our hands! Everest would rather eat vegetables and sticks than anything food. We have tried several different foods. His fosters purchased this bag as a trial as he loves sweet potatoes, and he does enjoy it!!!

However, we have none in our stash of donations, so we are looking for monetary support to purchase bags for him, or to have bags donated and sent to the foster.

If you can help picky-pants Everest, please let us know! Or donate to [email protected] with a note that it is for Everest food. We can provide the shipping address if you prefer to order online and have it shipped.

Thank you!

Name: BogartBreed: Siberian Husky MixS*x: MaleAge: 5 YearsDogs: No currently - see descriptionCats:NoKids: NoHi, Iā€™m Bo ...
01/07/2025

Name: Bogart
Breed: Siberian Husky Mix
S*x: Male
Age: 5 Years
Dogs: No currently - see description
Cats:No
Kids: No

Hi, Iā€™m Bo ā€” a handsome heart-stealer on the lookout for my forever home, where I can give all the love I have (and trust me, itā€™s a lot). I am currently residing in an apartment, so any home time should work just fine for me!

Iā€™m told Iā€™m the sweetest, most affectionate boy around. I have a gentle soul and I thrive on being close to my humans. Whether weā€™re cuddling on the couch, Iā€™m giving you kisses, following you from room to room, or just gazing up at you with my big, adoring eyes ā€” Iā€™m happiest when Iā€™m by your side. I form deep bonds and I love hard. Once I know youā€™re my person, Iā€™ll give you my whole heart ā€” no questions asked.

Iā€™ve got tons of love to give, but when it comes to other dogs, I might prefer being your one and only. I do get excited around smaller dogs, but my foster mom says weā€™d have to take it slow and see how I feel with proper introductions. Every dog is different, right? The shelter had noted that I am good with other dogs, however, that does not seem to be the case in foster care. Environments make a difference! I might be able to cohabit in time and with an experienced person.

I am not yet house trained, but I am working on it. As I am prone to stealing food and things I should not have, even right from you, and then I guard them, I am not suitable for a home with children. With my anxiety at first, and this trait, I am a bite risk, however, have not yet bitten. Also, crates and I just donā€™t mix. They make me really anxious. But donā€™t worry! Iā€™ve never been destructive and I donā€™t chew on things I shouldnā€™t. When my foster mom leaves me alone, I usually just curl up in her bed and snooze until she gets back.

Iā€™d be a great match for someone who loves routine and is willing to help me keep building confidence. Iā€™ve got so much potential, and I know I can become the very best version of myself with the right person by my side. Once I am settled in and have learned the routine, my initial anxiety does drastically decrease.

I am neutered, up to date on all of my vaccinations, and microchipped. I am ready to go home with you now!

ā€¢ Located in Ottawa ON ā€“ $500 adoption fee
ā€¢ In emergency foster - needs foster or adopter
ā€¢ Looking for a home since June 2025.

To inquire on adopting Bogart, please fill out an application on our website smartrescue.ca or email [email protected]. A home visit, phone interview, and application will be required. To sponsor Bogart, please submit our sponsorship form at: https://form.jotform.com/82658461523259

It's a sad reality for a lot of rescuers. It feels this bad some days as well. With an active smear campaign destroying ...
01/07/2025

It's a sad reality for a lot of rescuers. It feels this bad some days as well.

With an active smear campaign destroying fundraising and adoption events for the last 2 years, and being over $27000 in debt (that requires a $3000 monthly payment just on interest) and an additional $20,000 in debt with no interest, we need that fundraising more than ever!

Please be kind to rescuers. You have no idea what goes on behind the scenes and how tough and emotionally draining it is. And that's just the rescue part of our lives (which is a massive part). We also have jobs, hobbies and families.

Just be kind.

28/06/2025

We are here again at 2971 County Rd 28 in Port hope until 3 today and tomorrow! Stop by and support the dogs by buying plants or stuff in the yardsale!

Everything by donation!

URGENT HELPING PAWS NEEDED!HOME VISITS are an easy way to help us out, and allow us to further assess the proposed envir...
23/06/2025

URGENT HELPING PAWS NEEDED!

HOME VISITS are an easy way to help us out, and allow us to further assess the proposed environment for our dogs. They take about 30 minutes of your time (unless you choose to spend more time chatting and building a potential new friendship!)
We have several that need to be done currently. Send us a message if you're able to help out!
3. Montreal, QC x 3
4. La Prairie, QC
5. Thorsby, AB
6. Ste-adele, QC
7. St. Hubert, QC
9. Kamloops, BC
10. Glovertown South, NL
13. Wilmington, NY, USA
14. Saint Lazare, QC
15. Belleville, ON x2
16. Souris, PE
17. Bancroft, ON
18. Uxbridge, ON

ITEM TRANSPORTS
1. Kibble from Listowel to Peterborough
2. 2 Freezers from Kitchener to Tweed

PHOTOGRAPHERS
Photographers needed for adoption boosts! If you are a photographer or budding photographer in the following locations and willing to donate your time and expertise to help available dogs in need, please let us know!
Warren, ON x 1 dog
Tweed, ON X 11 dogs
Sault Ste Marie, ON x 1 dog
Orangeville, ON x 1 dog
Peterborough, ON x 1 dog
Etobicoke, ON x 1 dog
If you'd like to help out, we will connect you with the dog's caregiver to arrange a date/time šŸ™‚

TEAM MEMBERS are also NEEDED! If you would like to join our team, please message us! We need area representatives big time! https://www.facebook.com/smartdogsrescue/posts/662465472564294 Social media managers (facebook and instagram), Public and Business Outreach officers are also needed!

Come meet some of our adoptable dogs THIS SUNDAY at our smart fundraiser for SMART dogs. šŸŒŸšŸŽ‰Click the link beside a dogs ...
20/06/2025

Come meet some of our adoptable dogs THIS SUNDAY at our smart fundraiser for SMART dogs. šŸŒŸšŸŽ‰

Click the link beside a dogs name to go directly to their personal facebook album. These albums also contain their individual bio as the album description. šŸ¾

KISKA: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Decr1CNUZ/
TOBI: https://www.facebook.com/share/15mF3MzDq2/
CARA: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B4Grppfew/
AURORA: https://www.facebook.com/share/16NAdGQRgK/
BAILEY: https://www.facebook.com/share/19N9FJFLTb/
BEAU: https://www.facebook.com/share/1LHkv1tDUF/
EVEREST: *coming soon*
SHADOW: https://www.facebook.com/share/1KWG7A7VMQ/

šŸ“2971 Highway 28 Port Hope
ā° 11AM-5PM

šŸ“£ SMART PSA: Letā€™s Talk About Muzzles šŸ¾THIS SUNDAY at our fundraising event, you may see some of our dogs wearing muzzle...
20/06/2025

šŸ“£ SMART PSA:
Letā€™s Talk About Muzzles šŸ¾

THIS SUNDAY at our fundraising event, you may see some of our dogs wearing muzzlesā€”and we want to clear the air: a muzzle does not mean a dog is aggressive.

Dogs wear muzzles for all kinds of reasons! Some are recovering from surgery and need to avoid licking wounds. Others have a habit of eating garbage, road snacks, or evenā€¦ less desirable droppings šŸ¶šŸ’©. Some dogs feel safer wearing a muzzle in busy, unpredictable environments. And for those still working through fear or reactivity, itā€™s simply a SMART, preventative way to keep everyone safeā€”dogs included.

A properly fitted muzzle doesnā€™t hurt, restrict, or punish a dog. Many actually feel more confident and secure with it on. Itā€™s a responsible choice made by loving caregivers who want the best for their pup and those around them.

So if you see a muzzled dog at the eventā€”donā€™t judge, donā€™t fear, and please donā€™t approach without checking in first. Every dog is an individual, and their muzzle might just mean theyā€™re SMART, safe, and well-loved. šŸ’›

šŸŖ Shadow has been busy baking but he needs backup! (and thumbs) Weā€™re looking for anyone who loves to bake and would be ...
19/06/2025

šŸŖ Shadow has been busy baking but he needs backup! (and thumbs)

Weā€™re looking for anyone who loves to bake and would be interested in donating to our SMART FUNDRAISER THIS SUNDAY! Got cookies, cupcakes, brownies, or anything delicious to share? Every treat helps raise funds for dogs in need! šŸ’™

šŸ“¦ Drop-off locations:
Barryā€™s Bay ā€“ before 5PM Friday
Peterborough ā€“ before Sunday
Tweed ā€“ before Sunday
London - before Saturday
Port Hope - on or before Sunday morning
šŸš— We can also pick up along the 401!

Weā€™re also looking to borrow a few tables for the event ā€” if youā€™ve got one we can use, please reach out!

DM us for more info or to coordinate drop-offs and pickups.šŸ§šŸ¶

We cant wait to see every one THIS SUNDAY at our SMART FUNDRAISER in PORT HOPE.
šŸ“: 2971 Highway 28, Port Hope / Mackenzies Heating & Piggies Fries and Ice Cream Truck
ā°: 11AM - 5PM

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I, Melissa Van Grootel, started out in rescue in 2009. Initially, I was a cross-poster and had an archived list of every husky/malamute/alaskan I could find on pet finder, adoptapet, petharbour, and various other places for people to be able to see them all in one place. From cross-posting, I moved to arranging transports for various rescues and individuals until 2 groups took over the transport network and took the rescue world by storm with their amazing abilities. Near the end of my reign as a transport coordinator, I started fostering. Fostering started as overnighting dogs who were on transport, and moved to when my rescue life really began.

In August, 2014, almost a year after moving to the country, I took on 11 Alaskan Huskies as foster dogs for a rescue group. 11 dogs at once in addition to my then 8 seemed like a lot of work at first. Little did I know, those Alaskan Huskies would be difficult to adopt out as they were all retired sled dogs and didnā€™t have the typical ā€˜husky lookā€™ that is so sought after. The first of that batch of foster dogs was not adopted until a little over 4 months of them arriving, and the last of them were transferred to other rescues, with a few adoptions in there, after almost 8 months.

Immediately after that batch left, I stepped into action to assist a fellow musher in doing a drastic downsizing in 2014/2015. In this particular case, the majority of the dogs stayed with the owner until they were adopted. I posted the photos and wrote the bios for each dog, and every applicant went through the adoption process. Only, instead of me making the decision where dogs go, the owner made that call. Each dog was adopted on a contract that required dogs be returned to the owner if things did not work out.

As I was finishing up that mission, and struggling to rehome the last couple of dogs, Alaskan Huskies once again, I was approached by a rescue which hadnā€™t operated in years, in March 2016. If I accepted the offer to run that rescue as I was already running mine, it would allow doors to open having an official name, and funding would be an option, should I accept the offer. I accepted the offer, and ran that rescue successfully until June 2018 when circumstances beyond control caused a break-up.