SSDR

Saints Sled Dog Rescue (SSDR) is a UK charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming sled dog breeds, particularly Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes. Founded in 2013 by Heather Saville, the organisation was created after a rescue dog named Athena required urgent medical care that no other rescue would take on, prompting the launch of a specialist sled dog rescue.

Operating nationwide across the UK, SSDR works with dog wardens, pounds and other rescue organisations to take in unwanted, abandoned or neglected dogs. The charity provides fostering, behavioural assessment, veterinary treatment and carefully matched rehoming, supporting both dogs and owners through the process with ongoing advice and lifetime rescue backup.

In addition to rescue work, the organisation places strong emphasis on education and responsible ownership, highlighting the challenges of owning high-energy northern breeds and working to reduce the number of dogs entering rescue. Through outreach, demonstrations and community support, Saints Sled Dog Rescue aims to improve understanding of sled dog breeds while continuing its core mission of giving every dog a second chance, regardless of age, health or behavioural needs.