THE MISSION
Our dogs – our responsibility
Many dogs lose their homes for a variety of reasons. Illness, age, behavioral problems, or lack of time play a role, as do confiscations by authorities, shelter closures, or life as a street dog. Often, dogs are rehomed because their owners are overwhelmed or their circumstances change.
We humans still decide which path a dog is allowed to take. For us, the dog's life, safety, and well-being are always paramount.
For us, dogs are part of the family. And every family member deserves respect, care, and a life of dignity. That's precisely why we give a permanent home to those dogs who would otherwise not find a suitable solution.
Those who live among us
All our dogs come from animal rescue organizations. They come from abroad, from seizures, from shelter closures, or from second and third homes. We also work with other animal welfare organizations that entrust us with dogs who urgently need a safe home.
Every dog is accepted here as they are – with their individual history, strengths, and challenges. With plenty of time, patience, and dedication, we support our dogs and enable them to live stable, safe, and fulfilling lives.
Care & Care
Dog Rescue Auktsjaur is currently home to 28 dogs with very different needs. Therefore, we don't have one type of care that suits them all. What matters is what suits each individual dog, its character, its social behavior, and its needs.
14 dogs live with us in the house and are fully integrated into our daily life.
Six more dogs live in our two dog houses . Each house has four insulated and heated dog rooms. Each room has its own directly accessible outdoor run of approximately 36 m², so the dogs can choose between indoor and outdoor areas.
Eight dogs live in our kennel facility, which has four spacious kennels, each measuring 36 m². This type of housing offers plenty of space and peace, especially for Nordic breeds and dogs that enjoy spending a lot of time outdoors.
In addition, our dogs have access to two large, fully fenced runs, each approximately 5,000 m² .
It is important to us that the dog does not have to fit into an existing husbandry concept – but that we adapt the husbandry to the dog.
Expansion & Future
Dog Rescue Auktsjaur is set to grow further. The need for safe places for dogs who, due to their age, health, or behavior, have little chance of finding a suitable home is great – and we regularly receive more requests than we can accommodate.
We currently have a permit for 32 dogs. Our long-term goal is to create additional accommodation options and expand our capacity accordingly.
The space and resources are available – what's currently holding us back is primarily the lack of financial resources for further expansion. New, secure, and winter-proof accommodations, kennels, and fenced areas require significant investment.
Therefore, Dog Rescue Auktsjaur grows step by step – always ensuring that the quality of care and support for our dogs is our top priority.
Our vision is clear: to create more safe places for dogs who otherwise have little chance.
Movement & Workload
28 dogs also mean 28 different needs. An old dog needs something different than a young, active dog – and a Nordic working dog needs something different than a dog with health problems or a difficult history.
Therefore, we tailor exercise and activities individually according to age, health, character and activity level.
In addition to walks and spending time in our large enclosures, depending on the dog, daily life includes nose work, training, playing together and other forms of activity.
For active and Nordic dogs
Several of our dogs have a particularly high need for exercise and work. Therefore, we regularly engage in dog-powered sports with suitable dogs – during the snow-free period, this includes pulling bicycles or scooters, and during our long winters, pulling sleds.
Our large outdoor areas also offer the opportunity to move freely, run, explore and – if compatibility allows – to be out and about together with other dogs.
Our guiding principle is always: the individual dog, not the breed, determines the program. What brings joy, what is physically possible, and what is good for the dog determines its activities.
Are you looking for a foster home for your dog? Please contact me. We'll find a solution!