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Over 150 Malamutes seized in Montana, 10/13/11 - Breeder charged with cruelty and neglect
Local Humane Society is asking for Donations for "Project Malamute"
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Photo courtesy of the Lewis and Clark Humane Society.
One of the Aluk Malamutes in its new temporary home, Malamute Village, at the Lewis and Clark Humane Society in Helena, MT. The Mals have now been moved to a more secure and spacious area.
Photo by HSUS
Malamute Village, at the Lewis and Clark Humane Society in Helena, MT. The Mals have now been moved to a more secure and spacious area.
Photo by The Independent Record
One of the Aluk Mals gets checked over by shelter staff at the Lewis and Clark Humane Society in Helena, MT
Photo by HSUS
Two of the Aluk Mals in Helena, MT.
Photo by HSUS
One of the Malamute puppies from the pack of over 150 Mals that the Lewis and Clark Humane Society in Helena, MT is caring for.
Photo by HSUS
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Mike Chilinski, of Jefferson City, MT. has been arrested and charged with cruelty to animals in what is being termed a "puppy mill" seizure and also with production of dangerous drugs. Chilinski operated Aluk Kennels. All the dogs have been transported to the Lewis and Clark Humane Society (LCHS) in Helena, MT. and they have established "Malamute Village".
| Update as of 1/26/12 - The judge has ruled that the malamutes will remain in the care of the LCHS shelter until the May trial of Mike Chilinski. See More Links below.
Update as of 1/21/12 - The trial on the criminal charges is not scheduled until May. The lawyers are still debating the intent of the judge's ruling of 12/1/11. See More Links below.
Update as of 12/21 - The Lewis and Clark Humane Society has made available the affidavit of the State of Montana v. Mike Chilinski which was filed Oct. 18, 2011. See More Links below.
Update as of 12/16 - The County Attorney has filed a Motion for Reconsideration, asking the Judge to reconsider his ruling that Chilinski be allowed to place at least 70 of the Malamutes to other homes. HSUS has agreed to cover all costs of caring for the dogs at the Lewis and Clark Humane Society. See More Links below.
Update as of 12/1 - The judge has ruled that Mike can re-home up to 70 of his dogs himself. See More Links below.
Update as of 11/30 - Mike Chilinski testified at the hearing today. There is a short news article and also a short video of Mike testifying. See More Links below. More news should be published tomorrow.
Update as of 11/24 - The hearing was postponed again until 11/30. In the meantime an online petition has been developed "to prevent Mike Chilinski from getting his Malamutes back". Note: The petition was taken down after Mike Chilinski threatened to sue the author.
Update as of 11/17 - The shelter is still in need of financial donations to offset the costs of caring for the Mals. You can visit the the Lewis and Clark Humane Society's Project Malamute page for links to donate.
Update as of 11/9 - A hearing was held November 9th to discuss the dog's welfare. The hearing and testimony will continue on 11/23 in Boulder, MT. Please see the various updates made on the Lewis and Clark Humane Society's Project Malamute page and on their Facebook page. Also, check the More Links area below for the latest news stories.
Update as of 10/31 - All the dogs have been moved off the shelter grounds to an undisclosed, safe and more spacious location. They continue to do well according to the shelter staff. Please see the various updates made on the shelter's Project Malamute page and on their Facebook page. Also, check the More Links area below for the latest news stories.
Update as of 10/18 - The County Attorney has told the shelter that only shelter staff and HSUS personnel are allowed to work with the dogs, so they can't accept any outside volunteer help at this time.
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The shelter primarily needs donations of money and people can make donations from the shelter's web site here: http://www.mtlchs.org/pages/donate.htm Please specify the donation is for Project Malamute. They estimate it is costing $2400 per day to care for all the Malamutes. Donations can also be mailed to:
Project Malamute
c/o Lewis & Clark Humane Society
PO Box 4455
Helena, MT 59604
The shelter is also looking for donations of 6 ft. plastic folding tables, plastic garden carts, Science Diet Adult and Puppy dog food, Kong Toys, and gift certificates for Murdoch's or Petco in Helena, MT.
People can also call into Murdoch's Ranch and Home Supply in Helena and pay for a bag(s) of dog food and they will deliver to the shelter. Murdoch's number is: 406-457-1700. Science Diet Large Breed is $37.99 a bag and the Puppy food is $31.99 a bag. They are discounting each bag $5 for the shelter. Make sure to say your purchase is for the LCHS and you need them to deliver to the shelter. Hint: If you mention Bob Sutherland's name, they will place your order on his loyalty program card and for every 10th bag ordered they will provide another 1 free!
Monetary donations can also be made to AMAL by clicking HERE. Please specify the donation is for "Montana Malamutes". You can also mail donations to AMAL at this address:
Alaskan Malamute Assistance League
c/o Diane Prator
PO Box 54
Concord, NC 28026
AMAL has already purchased nearly a 1/2 ton of dog food for the shelter from donations they have been receiving. Fundraising t-shirts are available to help with this effort. See below about how to order!
You can also email AMAL if you are interested in helping with transport, fostering or adopting any of the dogs once they are released. The email address is: montanamalamuteseizure@gmail.com
There is no way of knowing just when the dogs will be released or how many will be released to rescue. The dogs released to rescue will be fostered under the auspices of the various AMAL rescue affiliates throughout the country. Please contact the nearest AMAL rescue affiliate near you to get approved for fostering and/or adopting. The rescue affiliate list is here. Check out the Google Map below to see where the closest AMAL affiliate is to you.
There are 161 total dogs - 140 adults and the rest puppies. There are pregnant females, so they estimate the total number will be close to 200 when the puppies are all born.
Many of the dogs had very low body condition scores, and all are getting medical attention and care. The dogs won't be available for adoption or release to rescue until the criminal investigation is complete.
Please visit the Project Malamute web page on the shelter's web site. This will be updated and there is information on how to volunteer, donate and links to more news stories and video. You can also visit the shelter's Facebook page.
Thank you for your help. A little bit will go a long way for the malamutes and those helping them at the shelter.
More links:
- AMAL Facebook Page
- Lewis and Clark Humane Society Facebook Page
- Malamutes will stay at shelter until trial, 1/27
- Malamutes in limbo as lawyers argue over judge’s intent, 1/21/12
- Link to Oct. 18th, 2011 affidavit of State of Montana v. Mike Chilinski, 12/21
- Humane Society of the US covers malamute costs, 12/16
- County Attorney Files Motion for Reconsideration or Further Clarification. 12/16
- Humane society unhappy with dogs ruling, 12/1
- Animal Shelter Director “Very Disappointed” With Ruling on Malamutes, 12/1
- At least 70 dogs to be placed in homes, 12/1
- Mike Chilinski takes the stand, 11/30
- Seized dogs may get new homes soon, 11/30
- Decision on malamutes postponed, 11/23
- Jefferson County hearing addresses Malamute care, 11/10
- Animal cruelty hearing delayed, 11/10
- Prosecuting Malamute case could be costly, says attorney, 11/9
- Future of Malamutes Could be Determined Soon, 11/9
- Court hearing addresses Malamute care, 11/9
- Hearing on dog cruelty case today, 11/9
- Malamute groups offer aid, potential homes, 11/8
- Rescued dogs move indoors at secret location, 11/2
- Malamute Munchies On Sale to Benefit 161 Malamutes at Humane Society, 11/1
- Malamutes moved to off-campus location, 11/1
- 161 malamutes moved from Lewis & Clark Humane Society, 11/1
- Malamutes moved from Humane Society to undisclosed location, 11/1
- Donations roll in to help care for 161 seized dogs, 10/30
- Rescued Malamutes Getting Help From Across the Globe, 10/30
- More donations of food come in and Chilinski has posted bond and is released from jail. Also included are more pics and "exclusive" interview with one of the Mals, 10/27
- Man pleads not guilty to animal cruelty, drug charges, 10/20
- Defendant speaks out, says he is respected breeder, 10/19
- Chilinski pleads not guilty to charges, 10/19
- Story on felony charges, 10/18
- Bozeman Man Owns Malamute From Alleged Puppy Mill, Shocked By Allegations, 10/17
- Story on evaluating and treating the Mals, 10/15
- Story and video of rescued Mals, 10/14
- Video of court proceedings, 10/14
- Story on Vets donating to evaluate the dogs, 10/14
- More images of the seizure, 10/14
- News Article from the Helena Independent Record, 10/14
- Video from the HSUS of the seizure, 10/13
- Video showing "Malamute Village" at the shelter and short interview with the shelter director, Gina Wiest, 10/13
- Short news article, 10/13
- Another news story, video and images, 10/13
| We will be posting more information, images and links when they become available. Check back for updates! |
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See where the AMAL affiliates are located and where they assist!
If you are interested in assisting with transport, fostering or adopting any of the Aluk Malamutes in Montana, please contact the rescue affiliate that is closest to you. If no rescue affiliate exists in your state, you can email: montanamalamuteseizure@gmail.com and your inquiry will be forwarded to the closest affiliate. Thank you for your help! |
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Fundraising T-Shirts for AMAL and the Aluk Malamutes in Montana
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AMAL has had tremendous support to help the Aluk Malamutes in Montana. One fundraising project was the printing of t-shirts to be sold at the National Specialty this year. (see below) A big thank you goes out to Tim Muldoon, Kevin Kelly, and Lynn Faggo for getting "It takes a village to rescue a pack" t-shirt printed in time to sell at the AMAL Fundraising Booth. The design borrows the Howling Puppy t-shirt image (see below) with information about Project Malamute and AMAL's contact information on the back. There are some t-shirts left over for sale for those who couldn't attend the National this year. If you are interested in ordering a "Village" t-shirt, please email: amalshirts@gmail.com to place your order. There are only size L and XL left. The shirts will be $15.00 and $5.00 shipping in the continental US. Another wonderful design, "Winning is Everything - so be a Winner - Support Rescue" was created by Susan Richardson and she has agreed to let AMAL use this design on another t-shirt to fundraise for the Aluk Malamutes. The final design is below and is printed on white t-shirts. Thank you Susan! We are now taking orders for the "Winning" t-shirt. Please email: amalshirts@gmail.com to place your order. These shirts will be available in a multitude of sizes - kids sizes included!
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Two More Fundraising T-Shirts for AMAL!
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 Jenny Schneider, Colleen Benton and Katerina Mutlova together with photographer Kirsten Poulsen came up with a fundraising idea for AMAL. It is two t-shirts with beautiful photoshop-art, designed by Kirsten Poulsen, printed on the front.
T-shirt and print are of excellent quality and all profits will go to AMAL. (Note that this is not an AMAL sponsored fundraisier - Jenny is kindly doing this on her own to help the homeless Mals - THANK YOU JENNY!)
The shirts are white cotton and come in sizes adult small thru X-Large. The price is $15 for one and $25 for two plus shipping. Shipping will be worked out based on how many are ordered.
The two t-shirt designs are D1: "An all american working breed" and D2: "Howling puppy"
To place an order for either of these 2 t-shirts, please email mykhidog@cfl.rr.com. If you have any questions, please email Jenny at mykhidog@cfl.rr.com.
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A Special Thank You to Venders Who Donated to the Parade of Rescues!
By Carol Januszewski
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Magic wears his ribbon proudly.
Photo by Mindy Storen
Carol Januszewski and Yukon strut their stuff at the 2011 Parade of Rescues.
Photo by Mindy Storen
Rus Mitcham and Maxim recieve their ribbon and basket of goodies at the 2011 Parade of Rescues.
Photo by Mindy Storen
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I would like to take this opportunity to extend my great appreciation for all of those who made donations, making the 2011 AMAL Parade of Rescues such a huge success. All of the participants took home some very special memories and goodies for their beloved rescue Malamutes.
Shel Simpson of Simpson Artworks put together a beautiful memory booklet that contained pictures of the dogs along with their story about how they came into rescue and the wonderful folks who adopted them. Her website is www.simpsonartworks.com
Patty Hasegawa of Griffin Designs made beautiful armbands that included a crocheted mal head that could be taken off the band and pinned to a lapel or hat. Her website is griffindesigns.tripod.com
Stacy Buchanan from EZ-Groom not only donated wonderful grooming supplies and brushes but she also took on the task of contacting other vendors about donating things for gift baskets for the participants! Needless to say the baskets were amazing. She said she felt like Santa making and then handing out the baskets at the parade. The website for EZ-Groom is www.ez-groom.com
D.O.G. Bakery in Traverse City MI donated some very special hand decorated Halloween cookies for the baskets and based on feedback, the dogs LOVED these! Their website is www.dogbakeryonline.com and their Facebook page is www.facebook.com/dogbakeryonline
Pawduke Treats also donated some very special doggie cookie samplers for the basket. Lots of wonderful natural flavors. I was told by Stacy that her own dogs pilfered some (while she was making the baskets), and they wanted even more! Their website is www.pawduketreats.com
Epi-Pet donated a cedar scented skin spray and a full size bottle of all natural ear cleaner as well as samples of their shampoo product. Their website is www.epi-pet.com
Hyper Pet, Division of Rose America Corp donated two really nice sturdy toys for the baskets. A soccer ball with a nylon handle and a nubby toy stick that is not only fun but it massages the gums as well. Their website is www.hyper-products.com
Please visit these vendors and tell them thank you for being so kind to these special rescue dogs and their owners.
Carol Januszewski (and Yukon)
Chairperson
2011 AMAL National Specialty Parade of Rescues
 Gift baskets and ribbons for the 2011 Parade of Rescues.
Photo by Carol Januszewski
More pics of the 2011 Parade of Rescues and AMAL Fundraising Booth can be seen at the following links:
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2011 AMCA National Specialty & AMAL Fundraising Booth
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Bob Sutherland, AMAL President, proudly stands at the AMAL fundraising booth at the 2011 National Specialty in Ann Arbor, MI.
Photo by Mindy Storen |
 The 2011 AMCA National Specialty was held in Ann Arbor, Michigan this year, October 23-29. Once again, AMAL had their fundraising booth and also hosted the Parade of Rescues. Seens at right is a photo by Steve Minch of Magic, a rescue Mal from Closer to Home Animal Advocates, and his owner, Lisa King, who were waiting for the Parade of Rescues to begin.
More pics of the 2011 AMAL Fundraising Booth and Parade of Rescues can be seen on the following links:
See last years 2010 AMCA National Specialty Information and Pictures HERE.
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WANDERING MALS WEBSITE: New Dog Gallery!
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Juno is an adoptable dog in Mississippi.
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The Wandering Mals Website is our offsite resource for Malamutes. The site features several photo galleries of dogs who are in areas without an AMAL affiliate rescue &/or are in special need of assistance. All the dogs presented need a rescue sponsor or foster home, and some are available for adoption through local shelters. A big AMAL thanks goes to Tony for volunteering his time and providing this important resource!
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Black Ribbon Marina Geisecke
by Lynne Anderson
AMAL and Malamutes in need lost a good friend and advocate when Marina Giesecke lost her battle with cancer on July 31. Read more...
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