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This helps For Belle's Sake Rescue and Rehabilitation, Inc - ND Chapter with pet care costs.
My basic info
Breed
Siberian Husky
Color
Gray/Silver/Salt & Pepper - with White
Age
2 years 10 months old, Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
It's not very often that we get upset, but this is one of those times. When humans are deplorable.
Tundra was returned to rescue after over a year of adoption because they want to get a cat (knew he wasn't cat compatible at adoption), they haven't taught him his name (that's his fault apparently?), and caring for pets is expensive, yet they already had a dog when adopted and are going to get a cat?
Tundra's wellbeing was the last thing on their mind. Not only was he returned, he was brought back emaciated and traumatized after being rehomed by them multiple times and tied outside. Tundra is still the loving dog we remember though and he is scheduled to go to a professional board and train to build his confidence back up. An adopter will be getting a professionally trained and amazingly loyal dog!
Intake Date: 22 Jan 2022 ---- Adopted: 27 Mar 2022 -- RETURNED TO RESCUE 3 JUNE 2022 due to owner getting a promotion....Adopted 1 July 2022 ----Returned to Rescue 15 July 2022 due to neglect ----- Adopted: 18 September 2022 ----- Returned to Rescue: 16 April 2024 to trade in for a cat... ----- Age at intake original: 8 months so around 2.3 yrs now ----- Breed: Husky ----- Size: 47.5 lbs ----- Status: surrender at open surrender ----- Compatible with: Other dogs, children. Not cats ----- Suitable for: home with a securely fenced yard. ----- Medical/Behavioral Needs: None noted ----- Additional Notes: Tundra! He is such a gorgeous boy! He came to our open surrender event from a pound when his time was up for reclaim. He is SUCH a nice guy. Although we have not cat tested him yet, he does seem to want to chase them when he sees them. He is a friendly guy who loves everyone he meets! His first adopter says he's perfect. It's unfortunate he was so quick to return at a job promotion. Then he got adopted again, and we required his return after 2 weeks when it was reported that there were 17 noise complaints and he was found in filth in a tiny crate. Finally, we thought his luck had turned and third time was a charm. That family had him for over a year and spontaneously reached out to return saying "nothings wrong". After prodding, we were told they wanted to get a cat. They knew Tundra wasn't cat compatible when they adopted so basically, they abandoned him to get a cat. Pathetic. They also said a dog is expensive, do they realize cats aren't cheap either. Oh, and he hasn't learned his name...sounds like an owner issue. I can't imagine what Tundra is going through. I cannot believe how irresponsible and uncaring some people are. Tossing a member of their family out like yesterday's trash. Didn't even provide his medical records back with him, let alone any concern for him. Tundra has done NOTHING wrong in any of these situations to deserve this and that is what is so infuriating. When will someone come along that gives him stability? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If interested in meeting and potentially adopting please read the adoption requirements and complete the adoption application located at forbellessake.org. Once processed and approved a meet and greet can be scheduled and if a match an adoption is finalized at that time. FBS standard adoption fee is $175 and all dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and treated for any known medical needs. Breeds are not guaranteed but often a best guess. Housetraining is not guaranteed but crate training is worked on with all residents. If a yard is present, a secure fence is mandatory.
It's not very often that we get upset, but this is one of those times. When humans are deplorable.
Tundra was returned to rescue after over a year of adoption because they want to get a cat (knew he wasn't cat compatible at adoption), they haven't taught him his name (that's his fault apparently?), and caring for pets is expensive, yet they already had a dog when adopted and are going to get a cat?
Tundra's wellbeing was the last thing on their mind. Not only was he returned, he was brought back emaciated and traumatized after being rehomed by them multiple times and tied outside. Tundra is still the loving dog we remember though and he is scheduled to go to a professional board and train to build his confidence back up. An adopter will be getting a professionally trained and amazingly loyal dog!
Intake Date: 22 Jan 2022 ---- Adopted: 27 Mar 2022 -- RETURNED TO RESCUE 3 JUNE 2022 due to owner getting a promotion....Adopted 1 July 2022 ----Returned to Rescue 15 July 2022 due to neglect ----- Adopted: 18 September 2022 ----- Returned to Rescue: 16 April 2024 to trade in for a cat... ----- Age at intake original: 8 months so around 2.3 yrs now ----- Breed: Husky ----- Size: 47.5 lbs ----- Status: surrender at open surrender ----- Compatible with: Other dogs, children. Not cats ----- Suitable for: home with a securely fenced yard. ----- Medical/Behavioral Needs: None noted ----- Additional Notes: Tundra! He is such a gorgeous boy! He came to our open surrender event from a pound when his time was up for reclaim. He is SUCH a nice guy. Although we have not cat tested him yet, he does seem to want to chase them when he sees them. He is a friendly guy who loves everyone he meets! His first adopter says he's perfect. It's unfortunate he was so quick to return at a job promotion. Then he got adopted again, and we required his return after 2 weeks when it was reported that there were 17 noise complaints and he was found in filth in a tiny crate. Finally, we thought his luck had turned and third time was a charm. That family had him for over a year and spontaneously reached out to return saying "nothings wrong". After prodding, we were told they wanted to get a cat. They knew Tundra wasn't cat compatible when they adopted so basically, they abandoned him to get a cat. Pathetic. They also said a dog is expensive, do they realize cats aren't cheap either. Oh, and he hasn't learned his name...sounds like an owner issue. I can't imagine what Tundra is going through. I cannot believe how irresponsible and uncaring some people are. Tossing a member of their family out like yesterday's trash. Didn't even provide his medical records back with him, let alone any concern for him. Tundra has done NOTHING wrong in any of these situations to deserve this and that is what is so infuriating. When will someone come along that gives him stability? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If interested in meeting and potentially adopting please read the adoption requirements and complete the adoption application located at forbellessake.org. Once processed and approved a meet and greet can be scheduled and if a match an adoption is finalized at that time. FBS standard adoption fee is $175 and all dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and treated for any known medical needs. Breeds are not guaranteed but often a best guess. Housetraining is not guaranteed but crate training is worked on with all residents. If a yard is present, a secure fence is mandatory.
Complete application at forbellessake.org
Please read the animal's bio thoroughly! We will NOT respond to email ?s answered in the bio.
2.
Approve Application
Once approved, we will contact you! Please give us a few days to process as it is just two of us who volunteer. Please follow up.
3.
Meet the Pet
The best part! If a match, we send with leash, collar, harness, blanket, tags, bowls, litter pan, etc if applicable.
4.
Take the Pet Home
At the time of the meet and greet, if a match, the adoption is finalized at that time through contract, adoption fee, and they can go HOME!
Additional adoption info
$175 adoption fee with contract for dogs. $125 for cats. . All animals are fully vetted prior to adoption unless too young or not recommended by a veterinarian due to special needs. A voucher is sent to assist with spay/neuter. In order to schedule a meet and greet, the adoption application must be submitted and approved. It can be found at forbellessake.org.
$175 adoption fee with contract for dogs. $125 for cats. . All animals are fully vetted prior to adoption unless too young or not recommended by a veterinarian due to special needs. A voucher is sent to assist with spay/neuter. In order to schedule a meet and greet, the adoption application must be submitted and approved. It can be found at forbellessake.org.
For Belle's Sake Rescue & Rehabilitation is founded by Christian and Shelby who are active duty military and volunteer their mornings, evenings, and weekends caring for 60+ dogs and cats rescued from high kill animal shelters who are waiting for their forever homes.
"We started rescue in 2005 in SC and have been saving lives ever since. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and love but for us, it is a family affair! Our four young children share the same passion for animals and helping and we are blessed to have them sharing the experience and are excited to continue efforts in North Dakota!" - Shelby, President of For Belle's Sake Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc
Everything we do, we do For Belle's Sake
BELLE'S STORY
Belle, a dog rescued by Christian and Shelby, sits in the field where she was found in Sumter S.C., April 1, 2012. Belle suffered alone in the field for five days; she was malnourished and had open wounds and fire ants across her body before the family rescued her. She died hours after being rescued. In honor of her, the couple started “For Belle’s Sake Rescue and Rehabilitation,” an animal rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and pet watching service.
In honor of a particularly memorable rescue, a dog named Belle, Christian and Shelby started "For Belle's Sake Rescue and Rehabilitation," an animal rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and pet watching service. Belle was a pit bull mix, or pibble.
Belle passed away April 1, 2012, hours after being rescued. She died from complications resulting from maltreatment. When the Birds received a call to rescue her, she was in critical condition. They found her on the side of a road, malnourished, with open wounds and fire ants on her body. "We got a phone call in the late afternoon about a dog who had been hit by a car," Shelby explained. "A woman was at a stop sign, looked over into a grassy field and saw a head peering over the grass. So she walked out into the field and found Belle laying there."
"Belle couldn't stand and was surrounded by cans of dog food and chicken. She was covered in red ants, which had to have been very painful. We brought her home and set her up in a crate. When we carried her into the house, I flipped her over and her wounds were terrible," she continued. "We immediately called an EMT to come evaluate her since the nearest after hours vet clinic was in Columbia at the time. It was then that I named her Belle."
"She had two shattered back legs, a broken back, all of the skin and muscle was missing from her hind legs from road rash, and she was in organ failure," Shelby explained "We knew if we tried to save her, it would be a long and painful process and she more than likely would not survive it. She needed blood transfusions and both hind legs amputated. The EMT said she was in shock and her body was shutting down.""He said her wounds appeared to be at least five days old," Shelby said. "Meaning she suffered that duration alone in excruciating pain."
"Someone knew she was there because they were trying to feed her," she continued. "But no one helped.""The entire time he was evaluating her, her tail was wagging," she said. "I knelt before her, held out my hands, and asked a very simple question. 'Belle, what do you want?'"She rested her head in the palm of my hands and closed her eyes," she explained. "Her breathing got slow and she told me she was ready to go."
For Belle's Sake Rescue & Rehabilitation is founded by Christian and Shelby who are active duty military and volunteer their mornings, evenings, and weekends caring for 60+ dogs and cats rescued from high kill animal shelters who are waiting for their forever homes.
"We started rescue in 2005 in SC and have been saving lives ever since. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and love but for us, it is a family affair! Our four young children share the same passion for animals and helping and we are blessed to have them sharing the experience and are excited to continue efforts in North Dakota!" - Shelby, President of For Belle's Sake Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc
Everything we do, we do For Belle's Sake
BELLE'S STORY
Belle, a dog rescued by Christian and Shelby, sits in the field where she was found in Sumter S.C., April 1, 2012. Belle suffered alone in the field for five days; she was malnourished and had open wounds and fire ants across her body before the family rescued her. She died hours after being rescued. In honor of her, the couple started “For Belle’s Sake Rescue and Rehabilitation,” an animal rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and pet watching service.
In honor of a particularly memorable rescue, a dog named Belle, Christian and Shelby started "For Belle's Sake Rescue and Rehabilitation," an animal rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and pet watching service. Belle was a pit bull mix, or pibble.
Belle passed away April 1, 2012, hours after being rescued. She died from complications resulting from maltreatment. When the Birds received a call to rescue her, she was in critical condition. They found her on the side of a road, malnourished, with open wounds and fire ants on her body. "We got a phone call in the late afternoon about a dog who had been hit by a car," Shelby explained. "A woman was at a stop sign, looked over into a grassy field and saw a head peering over the grass. So she walked out into the field and found Belle laying there."
"Belle couldn't stand and was surrounded by cans of dog food and chicken. She was covered in red ants, which had to have been very painful. We brought her home and set her up in a crate. When we carried her into the house, I flipped her over and her wounds were terrible," she continued. "We immediately called an EMT to come evaluate her since the nearest after hours vet clinic was in Columbia at the time. It was then that I named her Belle."
"She had two shattered back legs, a broken back, all of the skin and muscle was missing from her hind legs from road rash, and she was in organ failure," Shelby explained "We knew if we tried to save her, it would be a long and painful process and she more than likely would not survive it. She needed blood transfusions and both hind legs amputated. The EMT said she was in shock and her body was shutting down.""He said her wounds appeared to be at least five days old," Shelby said. "Meaning she suffered that duration alone in excruciating pain."
"Someone knew she was there because they were trying to feed her," she continued. "But no one helped.""The entire time he was evaluating her, her tail was wagging," she said. "I knelt before her, held out my hands, and asked a very simple question. 'Belle, what do you want?'"She rested her head in the palm of my hands and closed her eyes," she explained. "Her breathing got slow and she told me she was ready to go."
