Waggin' for Rescue at Warminster Park

There was plenty of tail-waggin' going on at over the weekend. The Tails of The Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue, Inc. held its 9th Annual fundraising hike and festival.

The group was founded in 2000 and started with only eight members. They have since grown to more than 60 active members and have placed more than 1,000 husky and husky mixes into adoptive homes.

Betty Ann Baker of Hillsboro, N.J., adopted Bailey from Tails of the Tundra. She has fostered a total of 27 dogs to date for the group but couldn't part with Bailey.

“The first dog is the hardest to give up,” said Baker.

Baker explained the rewards of being a foster home, adding that if she never gave up her foster dogs, she wouldn't be able to save another. However, there is always that 'one' who steals your heart - she admitted that Bailey “sold herself to us.”

The event brought out Husky lovers from all over. They traveled to Warminster to connect with others who love the breed and many came to meet the dogs who were available for adoption.

Canada resident Ann Johnson attended the event for the fourth time. She doesn't have any dogs presently but loves the Husky breed and might adopt another at some point.

Diane Altieri of East Norriton is the vice president of Tails of the Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue. She's been with the group for two years and also is a foster home for the group.

Altieri said the group not only handles rescue and adoptions but also supports owners of any breed dog with behavioral issues. The mission, said Altieri, is to "keep the dogs out of the shelters."

Because the group is comprised of volunteers, Altieri said they are always in need of help. Volunteers can be from anywhere and help with returning phone calls, fund-raising, being a foster home or helping with adoptions.

Huskies are very social and friendly but before adopting any dog, experts recommend learning about the breed to see if it's the right choice for your family. To learn more about Huskies ,visit the group's website.