Born to run across vast landscapes, Huskies thrive on adventure and wide-open spaces. But for Zara and Zuke, the world was reduced to a worn patch of dirt at the end of a heavy chain. Day after day, they paced in tight circles, their paws tracing the same path. With limited food available, they grew thin and beneath their thick coats, their once-proud frames showed every rib and hip bone.

When Zara and Zuke’s owner finally made the difficult decision to surrender them into BC SPCA care, it was the first step toward the life they have always deserved. While it was heartbreaking, it was also an act of compassion—realizing that Zara and Zuke were suffering and needed more than they could give. We are grateful to them for making the right choice for these two; when someone is hurting, their animal companions often carry that burden too.

Their world had been so small and confined that, at first Zara and Zuke were terrified of anything new. Zuke is definitely the more outgoing of the two, but Zara is slowly starting to come out of her shell as well.

These dogs need the loving kindness of people like you, caring friend. Gentle hands, steady meals, and soft beds. They had only known the shelter of a dilapidated dog house which didn’t adequately shield them from the summer heat or the winter cold. In those days, food and water were so scarce they were left in desperate condition, but they seemed to find comfort in the other’s company and that bond is unwavering.

Now in care, Zara and Zuke are taken on regular walks together and love to play as a pair. They are learning what it means to have joy in their lives, rather than just survival.

Given how skinny these two are, they have both been placed on careful refeeding plans to help them gain weight safely. They are highly food motivated, but it’s important to slowly increase their calorie intake to ensure their bodies aren’t shocked into failure.

Every day their personalities shine a little more. They are starting to seek out attention and even ask for snuggles with the people they are learning to trust. Your compassion can help them continue this journey. Please show these special dogs they deserve to experience love by making a kind gift towards their care.

Leash training is one of the biggest challenges ahead. After years on a tether, Zara and Zuke instinctively run in circles around their handler. It’s the only movement they have ever known; undoing this deeply ingrained behavior will take time, patience and gentle persistence. But with compassion, consistency and love, we are confident these two will become loyal companions as they were born to be!

Zara and Zuke need specialized care and attention to help them recover from their past. Will you be there to guide the way for them?

With your kindness, these two Huskies will finally be able to enjoy freedom beyond life on a tether. They deserve that and so much more.

*in the rare event that funds raised exceed the needs of this group, your loving gift will help the next animal in need