Nordic Rescue invites volunteers to come play with their huskies

A rescue focused on saving and rehoming huskies, Nordic Rescue is celebrating its 10th official year as a rescue. Elke du Bruyn, who founded the rescue in 2013 and has moved across the West Rand throughout its years of existence, from Muldersdrift to Randfontein, and finally for the last four years they have been kenneling in Tarlton.

Elke started Nordic Rescue after working at Husky Rescue years prior, helping out with the lost and found huskies in the area.

“I usually limit the number of dogs we take to 25, just because I give each dog love and attention each day and I wouldn’t want to give them less attention than they deserve,” explained Elke as she added that they had to make a hard choice earlier this month as she had to take in six beautiful Huskies, “the owner was willing to give them away to just about anyone. I couldn’t let these dogs go somewhere where they might end up neglected or used for nefarious reasons.”

Elke elaborated that the dogs consist of a mother and father and young littermates.

“Some of them have not had much human interaction and are frightened by us, I am busy working on gaining their trust,” she added, “we made the decision to take them in and will be working hard to ensure that they and the rest of the dogs in our care receive as much attention and love as we can give. I always ask my workers and volunteers to interact with them as Huskies are very human-orientated dogs.”

She explained that although they would love to have people foster their dogs, they are struggling to get people who are willing to take in one of the Huskies.

“We do home checks before we let anyone foster one of our dogs, certain requirements need to be met like having a double gated yard or six-foot high walls or gates as Huskies are jumpers,” she explained, adding that fosters sign a contract with Nordic Rescue that states Nordic will supply food and veterinary care from one of the vets she uses, like Ruimsig Vet Clinic.

“Unlike most rescues or shelters we allow owners to reclaim their pets – even if it’s been months, on the condition that they meet our home check requirements and can look after the dog financially,” she elaborated.

Elke’s goal is to help give every husky that comes through Nordic Rescue a chance at a wonderful life with a loving family.

“We always welcome and appreciate any donations from the community,” exclaimed Elke.

She also stated that she would love for more animal lovers in the community to come and spend some time with the Huskies.

“Come and brush them, or play with some toys, or even just sit in their kennel with them. They love the attention and it would make them so happy to get more visitors,” pleaded Elke.

To arrange a visit or donate something toward Nordic Rescue, contact Elke at 082 927 4222.