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Northern California Sled Dog Rescue
Pet Lovers Choice Awards
Vote for NorSled Dogs in the 2026 Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards!
NorSled is excited to share that several of our adopted and available dogs are competing in the 2026 Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards hosted by Best Friends Animal Society. This is a wonderful opportunity for our rescue to earn grant funding that directly supports our lifesaving work.
How You Can Help
Grants are awarded to the rescues with the highest number of votes, and you can vote once per dog every day. Voting is completely free unless you choose to purchase additional votes to boost your favorites.
Your daily votes truly matter. With your help, we can bring home much‑needed grant funds to support medical care, transport, and second chances for the huskies we serve.
Meet Our NorSled Entrants - Round 3 Voting
We’ve submitted several incredible dogs on behalf of NorSled. Please take a moment to visit their pages and cast your daily votes. Every click helps us get closer to the top.Thank you for supporting our our mission and cheering on our amazing dogs. Together, we can make a real difference for Northern breeds in need.
Ellie - Most Fashionable
Gail's Birthday Rescue Rally for Three Criticsl Pups!
Greetings to all my friends and fellow Husky lovers—
YES… it’s that time again. Another birthday, and once again a fundraiser. Because YES—we have been pulling, rescuing, and caring for Huskies who otherwise would not have had a chance. And we’re not slowing down. This year, I’m asking for your help to continue this lifesaving work. So please donate—any amount truly helps and do share this fundraiser with friends and family.
DAISY failing at the shelter. Staff noted skin issues, but that was only the beginning. We got her to a foster home where she collapsed and couldn’t get up. Rushed to emergency vet, where we learned she was also battling aspirational pneumonia and in very poor overall condition. After an emergency stay, Daisy is finally on the road to recovery, receiving treatment for her many medical needs. She has remained incredibly sweet, gentle. and loving. Her previous owners said they didn’t want her anymore… that she was “too much trouble.” We couldn’t disagree more.
TITAN - this poor dog caught my attention immediately — a young puppy sitting in a Central Valley shelter for over two weeks with a horribly embedded harness… and not a single note of interest. He quickly became my focus. A dedicated NorSled volunteer drove round trip all the way to Bakersfield the next day - his condition was just that heartbreaking. And this is a baby — no more than 9–10 months old. The harness became more painfully embedded in his body as he grew, causing significant wounds. It has now been removed, and we are committed to helping him heal. Titan is finally on the road to recovery.
MAYBECK – Photos of a young husky with a fever: disheveled, emaciated, completely matted, barely able to walk. She was at a Central Valley shelter; I got her immediately. After spending the night at VEG, Maybeck has begun her road to recovery. She is being treated for aspirational pneumonia and will soon be groomed, finally getting some relief from all she has endured. In over 30 years of rescuing huskies, I have never seen one in such devastating condition at just 15–18 months old. On the way to the life she deserves.
This birthday, the only gift I’m asking … is for them. Gail
A few of our
dogs available for adoption.
Pup of the Month - Meet Prancer
Princess Prancer Awaits Her Fairytale Fur‑ever! Henlo! I’m Prancer — a beautiful, intelligent, affectionate, and fabulously sassy husky princess who has waited FIVE long years for my happily‑ever‑after. I’m ready to take matters into my own royal paws! I may be a little shy at first, but offer me patience (and a few jerky tributes, taken very gently), and you’ll earn my kisses, happy hops, and majestic tail swishes. I love romping in the yard, chatting about my royal adventures, and stretching my legs after so much time in my castle. Yes, I have strong husky opinions — but my caretakers believe my sass will soften once I’m home and settled. I already know Sit, and I’m eager to keep learning. I haven’t lived in a home for many years, so sometimes I can be a bit of a paw‑full, but with loving guidance, I’ll blossom into the queen I’m meant to be. My perfect kingdom? An active human, plenty of mental stimulation, and royal cuddle sessions between adventures. If you think I might be the one to rule your heart, come meet me. Please don’t make this princess wait another five years. Yours floofily, Princess Prancer.
Some extra details from the kennel (temporary castle) where Prancer lives!: Prancer gets along well with other dogs. She can comfortably participate in both large groups (up to 20 dogs) and smaller groups without any issues. Overall, she coexists peacefully and does well in social environments, even if she is not highly interactive. She takes on more of a “play monitor” role and seems to prefer observing and occasionally influencing the dynamics of the group.
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