summitny
Last modified:January 9, 2004
RESCUE:Wisconsin American Eskimo Rescue
BREED: American Eskimo Dog

Breed Description:

Eskies are a small to medium Nordic type dog, always white or white/cream. Erect triangle shaped ears, and distinctive black around the eye rims, nose, and lips. Tail is curled. Size varies from 9" to 19". This dog was bred to be a watch dog and will readily sound a warning bark to announce strangers; it is protective of its family although it does not threaten to attack or bite people.

DO YOU ACCEPT...

RESCUE's MAIN INFO

MAIN CONTACT PERSON

Mixes? y
Contact:
Sarah Kalnajs Name:
Andrew Kalnajs
Medical issues? y
Address:
Madison, WI City/state:
Madison WI
Special needs? y
Phone:
608-243-1928 Phone:
608-217-2962
Bite cases? n
Email:
summitny@aol.com Email:
fidofixer@aol.com
Are you 501c3?: n
Website:
www.petfinder.org/shelters/WI41.html
Details about "DO YOU ACCEPT" responses:

Bite cases are assessed on an individual basis.

DESCRIBE HOUSING USED FOR RESCUES:

Dogs are fostered in a private home until placed. If behavior modification is needed, it is done before the dog is placed. Dogs taken into WAER may not be dog-dog aggressive.

PROCEDURES YOUR RESCUE FOLLOWS:

•Requires written adoption application? y
•Screens Applicants? y
•Uses owner-surrender form? y
•Routine shots/wormed before adoption? y
•Temperament Tested before adoption? y
•Requires home visit before adoption? y
•Requires spay/neuter before placement? y
•Requires written adoption contract? y
•Follow-up communications or visit? y
•Accepts placements back into rescue? y
Details about "PROCEDURES" responses:

Rescue's policy regarding SHELTER FEES:

We do whatever is the shelter's policy. If a dog needs a lot of medical attention (spay / neuter, shots, heartworm, dental etc) we appreciate it very much if the adoption fee can be waived.

http://www.widogrescue.com/pmpre2/webpages/summitny