Rescue Info and Contacts
Where To Adopt a Norwegian Elkhound
We would like you to consider the possibility of adopting a dog from our breed rescue effort. Norwegian Elkhound Rescue is our response to the need for homes for Norwegian Elkhounds. Unfortunately, there are always dogs of EVERY breed available and looking for homes. This happens for many reasons -- some the "fault" of the dog; more often than not, the "fault" of the owner. Some people react negatively to the idea of rescue. The response we hear too often, "We don't want somebody else's problem." In many cases, someone else's "problem" can bring joy into your life. Rescue dogs are not free. However, they are usually less expensive that a puppy. Generally, they're also available at more frequent intervals than puppies. Most rescue organizations only seek reimbursement of medical and/or maintenance expenses incurred during the care of a rescue dog or a donation to their rescue fund. Most rescue dogs are examined by a veterinarian, neutered or spayed as needed, and have received any necessary immunizations. Every effort will be made to make a satisfactory match between dog and owner.
Consider the intensive lifestyle, expense, and time involved in raising and training a young puppy. If you feel that an older dog...
- already housebroken
- with some training
- needing continued love and attention as a special family member
...is something you'd consider, then maybe adopting a Norwegian Elkhound is for you.
If you'd like more information on RESCUE, please contact one of the regional Rescue Coordinators listed below. They will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
NATIONAL CLUB RESCUE PROGRAM COORDINATORS~
Norwegian Elkhound Association of America, Inc.
Web site: www.neaa.net
Coordinator: Amy Peterson
Phone (309)235-3727
rescue@neaa.net
Contributions may be made to the NEAA Rescue Fund by sending a check payable to "NEAA", indicated for Rescue Fund, to:
Beverly Evans, NEAA Treasurer
530 Chapel Lane
Eagan, MN 55121
NEAA MEMBER REGIONAL CLUBS ~
- California
- Norwegian Elkhound Association of Northern California
- Rescue Coordinator -- Kris Fitzgerald
- kfelkies@yahoo.com
- Secretary -- Keith Jackson
- kjackson@zone7water.com
- Rescue Coordinator -- Kris Fitzgerald
- Norwegian Elkhound Association of Southern California
- Rescue Coordinator -- Mary Albee
- malbee@earthlink.net
- Corresponding Secretary -- Joan Thompson
- Rescue Coordinator -- Mary Albee
- Sacramento Sierra Norwegian Elkhound Club
- Rescue Coordinator -- Sue Ellen Green
- Seg1seg@aol.com
- Corresponding Secretary -- Wayne Sheldon
- Norwegian Elkhound Association of Northern California
- Colorado
- Columbine Norwegian Elkhound Association
- Secretary -- Robin Rhoden
- (303) 463-5425
- Secretary -- Robin Rhoden
- ILLINOIS
- Northeastern Illinois Norwegian Elkhound Association
- Rescue Coordinator -- Roxanne Tyssen
- ChicagoViking1969@yahoo.com
- Corresponding Secretary -- Sue Lazar
- susan.lazar@att.net
- susan.lazar@att.net
- Rescue Coordinator -- Roxanne Tyssen
- Northeastern Illinois Norwegian Elkhound Association
- MARYLAND
- Norwegian Elkhound Club of the Potomac Valley
- Rescue Coordinator -- Pat Jarvis
- elkiehelp@aol.com
- Secretary -- Monika Danko
- monikadanko@hotmail.com
- Rescue Coordinator -- Pat Jarvis
- Norwegian Elkhound Club of the Potomac Valley
- MASSACHUSETTS
- Norwegian Elkhound Minutemen Association
- Rescue Coordinator -- Nancy Greeley
- djgreeley1@comcast.net
- 508-966-2218
- Corresponding Secretary -- Sharon Poulin
- poulin_5@hotmail.com
- Rescue Coordinator -- Nancy Greeley
- Norwegian Elkhound Minutemen Association
- MICHIGAN
- Norwegian Elkhound Club of Southeastern Michigan
- Rescue Coordinator -- Lisa Piascik
- DMacZoo@aol.com
- 586-218-7518
- Secretary -- Diane Coleman
- Rescue Coordinator -- Lisa Piascik
- Norwegian Elkhound Club of Southeastern Michigan
- MINNESOTA
- Minnesota Norwegian Elkhound rescue contacts
- Rescue Coordinator -- Kim Chisholm
- kimchisholm@gmail.com
- 651-443-2682
- Rescue Coordinator -- Andrea Carpentier
- auntieandi_pets@hotmail.com
- 651-429-9465
- Rescue Coordinator -- Kim Chisholm
- Minnesota Norwegian Elkhound rescue contacts
- NEW JERSEY
- Garden State Norwegian Elkhound Club
- Rescue Coordinator -- Sally Spear
- elkhoundrescue@comcast.net
- Secretary -- Carol Watt
- secretary@gsnec.com
- Rescue Coordinator -- Sally Spear
- Garden State Norwegian Elkhound Club
- OHIO
- Greater Cleveland Norwegian Elkhound Club
- Corresponding Secretary -- Donna Carlson
- pequod@netsync.net
- Corresponding Secretary -- Donna Carlson
- Greater Cleveland Norwegian Elkhound Club
- TEXAS
- Norwegian Elkhound Club of Greater Houston
- Rescue Coordinator -- Dot Wallace
- hestsko1@windstream.net
- Secretary -- Sue Ellen Hooper
- (281) 449-6873
- Rescue Coordinator -- Dot Wallace
- Norwegian Elkhound Club of Greater Houston
- WASHINGTON
- Puget Sound Norwegian Elkhound Association
- Rescue Coordinator -- Jan Herinckx
- janor2h@gmail.com 503-648-5508
- Secretary -- Evelyn Rheinschmidt
- Rescue Coordinator -- Jan Herinckx
- Puget Sound Norwegian Elkhound Association
If there is not a regional club rescue coordinator in your area, please contact the NEAA Rescue Program Coordinator: Amy Peterson, Phone (309)235-3727, Email: rescue@neaa.net
OTHER ADDITIONAL, ESSENTIAL LINKS
- Colorado Area:
- Linda Fredericks
- lindaf@indra.com
- phone 303-545-6051
- John Nelsen Moosedog Rescue Fund
http://www.jnmrf.org/
http://www.elkhoundrescue.org/
- Elkhoundescue.org, Midwest
http://www.elkhoundrescue.org/midwest.htm - Elkhoundescue.org, Northeast
http://www.elkhoundrescue.org/northeast.htm - Elkhoundescue.org, Southeast
http://www.elkhoundrescue.org/southeast.htm - Elkhoundescue.org, West
http://www.elkhoundrescue.org/west.htm - Norwegian Elkhound Rescue & Referral of New England
http://www.norwegianelkhoundrescue.org/
- Elkhoundescue.org, Midwest
International Norwegian Elkhound Clubs
- Norwegian Elkhound Association of America, Inc.
- Corresponding Secretary -- Mary Jo Benedetti
- Norwegian Elkhound Club of Canada
- Secretary -- Donna Surman