There’s nothing we love more than watching our retired sled dogs settle into their next great adventure, especially when that adventure includes reuniting with a familiar face. Today, we’re excited to share an update on Arendale, a spirited member of our Frozen litter, who officially traded the trail for a half-acre haven in Kelowna, British […]
You know we love nothing more than sharing updates on the next chapters for our retired sled dogs. Today, we’re bringing Lloyd, who recently celebrated his retirement by playing a very important part in his new family’s wedding, back into the spotlight. Lloyd officially joined his new family, Eric and Christie Beaumont, in Edmonton, Alberta, […]
For many of Snowy Owl’s retired sled dogs, life after the trails means slowing down and settling into a well-deserved retirement. For Anna Banana, that new chapter has been anything but quiet. Now living on a sprawling family farm in Crossfield, Alberta, Anna has found her perfect forever home with Dave and Stacey Krieg, their […]
For Kim, Kevin, and Gray Mayberry-Hjertaas of Banff, adopting a retired sled dog was a familiar and heartfelt choice. After the loss of their beloved Lightning—adopted in 2018 at age 10 and cherished until she passed at 16—they knew their home had room for another Husky Hero. In October 2024, they welcomed Nickel, a retired […]
When Janet Fowers brought Elsa, a retired sled dog and Husky Hero, into her life on August 6, 2024, she wasn’t just adding another dog to her family; she was giving her other dog, Tristan, a chance to heal. Living in Airdrie, Alberta, Janet shares her life with Tristan, a 10-year-old Husky/Akita mix she rescued […]
Adopting a retired sled dog is more than just bringing home a pet. It’s welcoming a seasoned adventurer, a loyal companion, and a dog with a story to tell. For Teegan, a former Snowy Owl sled dog, retirement meant trading in the snowy mountain trails for a warm home and a life filled with new […]
At Snowy Owl, our adoption program is one of the most rewarding aspects of what we do. We feel so fortunate not only to get to know and love these incredible dogs but also to connect them with amazing families when they retire. Hearing updates about how they’re doing in their new homes is something […]
Recently, we had the pleasure of catching up with one of our retired husky heroes, Khaki, and today we’re sharing her story. Khaki was a beloved member of the Snowy Owl pack before she retired, and we kicked off the search to find her the perfect forever home to enjoy her golden years. Thankfully, Dave, […]
We’ve got another adoption update for you! As you know, our retired sled dogs are put up for adoption, and we have the honour of helping them find forever homes once they hang up their harnesses. Not only are we fortunate to really get to know the families who take our former pack members home, […]
Today, we are excited to share a lovely adoption update from Coco and her new family, Audrey and Dave! Coco is a retired sled dog from the Snowy Owl pack. As her designer name suggests, she’s an absolute icon and was known around the kennel for having some of the wildest hair in the pack. […]
