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Arctic fun with 200 Alaskan Huskies, dog sledding, northern lights chasing, sea kayaking and hikes under the midnight sun.

Today's post is about naming Lucky's puppies, and it's filled with bittersweet emotions. Our hearts are shattered as we ...
05/08/2024

Today's post is about naming Lucky's puppies, and it's filled with bittersweet emotions. Our hearts are shattered as we share the news that the smallest girl of Lucky's pups passed away yesterday. 💔

Yesterday, while the puppies were on a walk, happily playing and acting completely normal (see the video in comments, filmed minutes before the incident; she is the one on the left), we suddenly noticed our little girl lying down while her siblings continued to run around. She seemed to have trouble breathing, and we immediately tried to save her with the Heimlich method and CPR. Despite our best efforts, she passed away before we could reach the vet's office. 🐾

We are uncertain why she left us, but we plan to perform an autopsy. She appeared perfectly healthy during her vaccination appointment last Wednesday. She was the last puppy born, arriving 30 hours after Lucky began giving birth. Many of you might remember how challenging the labor was, so we suspect she might have had underlying issues we were unaware of.

We named her Wonder(woman) because it was a wonder she was born. Run free, little one. 🌈✨

Bil is living her best life on her ‘Borrow a Buddy’ vacation! 🐾🐶 Fresh fish caught by her human? Yes, please! 🎣🐟
02/08/2024

Bil is living her best life on her ‘Borrow a Buddy’ vacation! 🐾🐶 Fresh fish caught by her human? Yes, please! 🎣🐟

How’s your Monday going? Ørret is already waiting for the next weekend 🤪Fun fact: Ørret had all of his teeth removed ove...
29/07/2024

How’s your Monday going? Ørret is already waiting for the next weekend 🤪

Fun fact: Ørret had all of his teeth removed over the years due to severe periodontitis (hence the falling tongue 😜). And he doesn’t worry about it at all! He lives a happy retired life and brings joy to his family every day with his gummy smile 🐾🦷✨

Did you know that we have a waiting list for dog adoption? 🐶Sometimes, people fall in love with a specific dog. This hap...
23/07/2024

Did you know that we have a waiting list for dog adoption? 🐶

Sometimes, people fall in love with a specific dog. This happens both with our guests who meet a dog that steals their hearts and with our staff who form special bonds while working with the dogs.

If you have a special bond with one of our dogs and are considering adoption in the future, send us an email at 💌 [email protected] and we will add you to the waiting list. In the meantime, you can borrow the dog during the summer and spend time together, like Cane and Anna here ❤️

Important‼️This applies to dogs 6+ years old.

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Kopp is on his “Borrow a Buddy” vacation, enjoying the stunning views all around him! 🌄 The midnight sun season is nearl...
20/07/2024

Kopp is on his “Borrow a Buddy” vacation, enjoying the stunning views all around him! 🌄 The midnight sun season is nearly over, and we’re all soaking up the last magical rays 🌞

Snork found her humans and says hi from her newly discovered pet dog life! 🐾🐶✨
19/07/2024

Snork found her humans and says hi from her newly discovered pet dog life! 🐾🐶✨

Meet Karius: 🐾 A Big Teddy Bear with a Heart of Gold 🌟Karius, born on June 24, 2014, is a stunning dog whose mesmerizing...
08/07/2024

Meet Karius: 🐾 A Big Teddy Bear with a Heart of Gold 🌟

Karius, born on June 24, 2014, is a stunning dog whose mesmerizing blue eyes captivate everyone who meets him. His bright, blue gaze is unforgettable, and his strong, majestic posture makes him a perfect companion for those who love large dogs.

Personality and Training 🐶

Despite his impressive size, Karius has a gentle and sweet personality. He is generally happy but can sometimes be a bit nervous in new situations or when asked to do something unfamiliar. Over the years, he has grown more confident, but he would thrive with a patient human who can give him time to adjust and guide him gently through new experiences.

Karius has received some indoor training and absolutely loves the comfort of a cozy dog bed.

Karius with Other Dogs 🐕

In his sled dog career, Karius has lived and “trained” many energetic teenagers, demonstrating remarkable patience. He is kind and gets along well with both male and female dogs. He has even been tested with small breeds and is just an all-around friendly guy who generally gets along with everyone.

Karius with Children 👧👦

Karius is wonderful with children. He never jumps and remains calm when they approach for cuddles. However, given his slightly timid nature, he would thrive best in a home without too many children around. Karius is a dog who enjoys his peace.

If you feel like you could offer Karius the loving pet life and forever home he deserves, or simply want to meet him, contact us at 💌 [email protected].

Balto 💙“Can we all agree he’s one gorgeous looking dog? 🐾✨”
06/07/2024

Balto 💙

“Can we all agree he’s one gorgeous looking dog? 🐾✨”

🐶 Huginn and Muninn are not brothers and Cherry is not their mother, so what are they doing all together? 🐾Huginn and Mu...
04/07/2024

🐶 Huginn and Muninn are not brothers and Cherry is not their mother, so what are they doing all together? 🐾

Huginn and Muninn were puppies that we bought from another kennel when they were 8-9 weeks old. Originally, the plan was to buy only one, but since we didn’t have any of our own puppies at that time, we thought the newcomer would be lonely, so we got him a friend! 🐕🐕 Which was the best decision as it is much easier to adjust to a new environment when you have someone familiar by your side. ❤️

We like our puppies to stay with their mother longer than 8 weeks, which is the minimum, but Huginn and Muninn’s mom stayed in the south! 🏞️ So what do we do? We find the nanny dog! 🐕‍🦺 Cherry had 2 litters of her own and she knows perfectly well how to deal with naughty puppies. She is a very good role model and loves her task - she wants all the puppies to herself. 🥰 It is so good to have dogs with different personalities and be able to fulfill their needs. We don’t want more puppies from Cherry but we will give her some to take care of if she pleases! 😁

We need names❗️- screams little 3 weeks old Mustachio, who does not agree with his nickname.The first four are males, an...
27/06/2024

We need names❗️- screams little 3 weeks old Mustachio, who does not agree with his nickname.

The first four are males, and in picture four, you’ll see another one with a little mustache. If you swipe further, you’ll see the two girls. The white one in the last picture is a bit smaller than the others because she was actually born a whole 24 hours later than the first puppy.

These little guys are true heroes! They went through a lot before they even breathed their first sip of fresh air. Help us come up with some cool names for them! 🐾💖✨

🐾✨ Laks is having a spa day! 🧖‍♂️ Would you believe that this dog was once a crazy bundle of energy, difficult to hold w...
25/06/2024

🐾✨ Laks is having a spa day! 🧖‍♂️

Would you believe that this dog was once a crazy bundle of energy, difficult to hold when building a team for sledding? ❄️ He also ran Finnmarksløpet - the longest sled dog race in Europe - a few times. 🏔️ Many kilometres in these paws! 🐕 But now he has fully embraced adopted husky life and its perks with 🏡❤️

Meet Silver: The Goofiest, Happiest Lady Looking for Her Forever Home! 🐾✨Silver, born on January 20, 2014, is a joyful a...
24/06/2024

Meet Silver: The Goofiest, Happiest Lady Looking for Her Forever Home! 🐾✨

Silver, born on January 20, 2014, is a joyful and easygoing dog who finds happiness in every aspect of life. Though she has retired from dog sledding, Silver remains enthusiastic about joining you on any active adventure. She has experience with bikejoring, skijoring, and is always excited for walks or hikes! 🚴‍♂️🎿🚶‍♀️

Having lived indoors, Silver is well-acquainted with house rules and is comfortable in an urban environment. She knows basic commands like “sit” and “lay down,” and would be thrilled to learn more if you dedicate some time to train her. While Silver loves activities with her human, she also has a great “off” switch and relaxes easily when it’s time to unwind. 🛋️💤

Silver is a happy dog who avoids trouble and gets along wonderfully with other dogs. She has lived with other dogs and has adapted perfectly. She finds small breeds a bit more interesting simply because she hasn’t encountered many in her life. Being sterilized, Silver can easily live with a male dog. 🐶💕

Silver is kind and gentle with children, doesn’t jump on kids and is always happy to greet them. While she is calm and cuddly most of the time, her occasional excitement might be a bit much for a family with toddlers. However, she would thrive in a home with slightly older kids. 👧👦💖

If you feel like you could offer Silver the loving pet life and forever home she deserves, or simply want to meet her, contact us at 💌 [email protected]

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Not a care in their life 🐾What Huginn and Munnin do care about is cuddles. Husky Cafè is now open every day 10:00-16:00....
24/06/2024

Not a care in their life 🐾

What Huginn and Munnin do care about is cuddles. Husky Cafè is now open every day 10:00-16:00. Come by for some husky love - happiness guaranteed! 🐶❤️

Yesterday was cool enough to train the dogs, so Torkil  and Helene  seized the chance! 🐾 They packed up 20 dogs and head...
22/06/2024

Yesterday was cool enough to train the dogs, so Torkil and Helene seized the chance! 🐾 They packed up 20 dogs and headed to Breivikeidet for some much-needed training. 🚐🐕

It was still a little hot for the dogs, but luckily the rivers are overflowing with melting water now, giving the dogs a perfect opportunity to cool down. 🌊🐶 They did 8 km with each team—can you guess if the dogs were happy? 😜

Guess what?! 🐾 We have more puppies in brewing! 🐶Mamma Arya is due very soon, and she seems to be ready. After the last ...
21/06/2024

Guess what?! 🐾 We have more puppies in brewing! 🐶

Mamma Arya is due very soon, and she seems to be ready. After the last complicated birth with Lucky, we are a little nervous, but Arya seems to be doing very well and we hope all is going to be just fine🤞❤️

Her due date is 23. June, so maybe we will have midsummer puppies! 🌼 Want to guess the number of puppies? 🐕✨

19 years minus two days - that’s how long the legendary Ild lived 🐾 The oldest dog ever adopted and the longest-lived Vi...
18/06/2024

19 years minus two days - that’s how long the legendary Ild lived 🐾 The oldest dog ever adopted and the longest-lived Villmarkssenter dog 🐕

Ild lived in the dog yard until he was 14 years old. By that time, he wasn’t pulling much, but we still took him on small tours and trips with the puppies. When his family decided to adopt him at 14, we warned them that he might not live much longer. To everyone’s surprise, he outlived all his siblings and reached the incredible age of 19! 🎉 Ild was a living example that age is just a number. He enjoyed countless adventures in those five extra years, sharing so much love with his humans, becoming an inseparable part of their lives ❤️

Thanks to the big heart of Ild’s family, he lived an amazing life. From pulling sleds in deep snow when he was young and strong, to enjoying more relaxed days as he grew older. We are so grateful to all the kind-hearted people who have given a home to our amazing retirees. 🏡 If you ever consider taking in a retiree, doubt not. They will shower you with gratitude and give you all their heart. There is something incredibly special about adopting an older dog - only those who have done it know it 🐶💕

To all the families who have adopted dogs from us, please share your experiences in the comments. Let’s celebrate the joy and love these wonderful dogs bring into our lives ❤️🌟

12 days new 👶
18/06/2024

12 days new 👶

We are looking for people to join our office team!Responsibilities and tasks🔹 Customer support through phone, e-mail, in...
14/06/2024

We are looking for people to join our office team!

Responsibilities and tasks

🔹 Customer support through phone, e-mail, instant messaging, and face to face
🔹 Active resale in accordance with the company’s policy for market and sales
🔹 Booking and Capacity Management in the Booking System Zaui
🔹 Logistics and Transport Planning
🔹 Checking orders by invoice

Requirements

🔹 Excellent written and verbal English language skills
🔹 Experience from work in tourism and customer service
🔹 Self-motivating work style and good skills in planning and overview
🔹 Strong ability for multi-tasking and flexibility in the performance of the job
🔹 Ability to handle work in a fast-paced environment
🔹 Speaking any other language is a plus
🔹 Education in sales or tourism is an advantage

The application deadline is 30 June 2024.
Send the application and CV including recent references to Sales Manager Anneli Lääts
📧[email protected]

Brother love 🤗😁
13/06/2024

Brother love 🤗😁

It's been a while since we updated you on Lucky, and wow, what a journey it has been. This was by far the most challengi...
12/06/2024

It's been a while since we updated you on Lucky, and wow, what a journey it has been. This was by far the most challenging experience we've had in over 30 years. Working with dogs continually teaches us invaluable lessons.

Lucky’s labor was extremely long (over 30 hours!) and difficult. Her contractions were not strong enough, so she needed an induction from the vet and some help from us to get the puppies out. Sadly, we lost some lives. Some of the puppies were stillborn, and little Mavis, who was born very small and weak, passed away after 2 days despite our best efforts to feed her and keep her warm. It's incredibly sad. We always try to give life a chance, but sometimes nature has different plans. 💔

After this complicated birth, Lucky’s temperature went up. Since she is a feeding mother, there were limitations on what medication she could be given, making the situation even more complicated. We've been rotating shifts to take care of her around the clock, and after 4 days, her temperature finally returned to normal. 🙏

We are very proud of the new mom, Lucky, and so grateful she has recovered and finally looks more relaxed. She has 6 pups that are growing by the hour; they seem to have the fighting spirit in them 🐶💪

🐶 Puppies incoming! 🐾Meet our sweet future mama Lucky! 🌟 This picture was taken last week, but she is actually already i...
05/06/2024

🐶 Puppies incoming! 🐾

Meet our sweet future mama Lucky! 🌟 This picture was taken last week, but she is actually already in labor right now, just as I’m writing this post! 📸💕

Our amazing puppy master Lena () is currently with Lucky, keeping her calm and making sure everything goes smoothly. 🌼✨ The rest of us will wake up to some new, cute puppies tomorrow! 🥰🐾 Who wants to guess how many it will be? 🎉💖

🐾🍰 Exciting news! This weekend marks the grand opening of our Husky Café—the first of its kind that we know of! 🎉 Join u...
30/05/2024

🐾🍰 Exciting news! This weekend marks the grand opening of our Husky Café—the first of its kind that we know of! 🎉 Join us where we’ve combined all the best things we have to offer:

☕️ Coffee and delectable cakes crafted by our talented French chef Cyril
🍦 Refreshing ice cream for those hot summer days
🐶 Playtime with our lively puppies
🤗 And of course, plenty of cuddles with our beloved adult dogs

🗓️ Summer 2024 Opening Times:

Weekends: June 1-2, 8-9, and 15-16
Every day: June 22 - August 18

⏰ Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tag a friend who would love to join you this weekend for a husky-filled adventure! 🐕✨

Reggae summing up how the dogs are doin’ these days with temps hittin’ 20°C and over. Did you know❓Huskies have an amazi...
30/05/2024

Reggae summing up how the dogs are doin’ these days with temps hittin’ 20°C and over.

Did you know❓

Huskies have an amazing coat design that’s like built-in air conditioning! 🌀 Their outer fur works as a natural fan, repelling water, sunlight, and UV rays to keep them cool in the summer sun. 🌞 And when winter rolls around, their fluffy undercoat kicks in, providing cozy insulation and protecting them from the cold. ❄️✨

Nature truly knows how to keep these majestic dogs comfy through every season! 🐾

We are excited to announce that Borrow a Buddy is back! After the long winter, our dogs are finally ready to go on a wel...
21/05/2024

We are excited to announce that Borrow a Buddy is back! After the long winter, our dogs are finally ready to go on a well-deserved holiday and join you on adventures.
Raph here is planning to cross all of Norway on a hiking trip, but we have many dogs who are happy to join you on smaller adventures and weekend trips too.

🐶 We will provide dog walking equipment (belly belt, harness, and leash).

🐶 We will provide dog food for the first week.

🐶 You don’t have to pay anything for the dog, but you MUST take the best care of the dog and repay with lots of cuddles 🥰

Do you live in Tromsø or nearby? Would you like to borrow a dog from us? Send an email to 💌 [email protected]

Tell us a little about yourself:

🔸 Do you live in the city or the suburbs?
🔸 Have you ever had a dog before? If so, what kind?
🔸 Are there any kids in the family?
🔸 Are there any other pets in the family?
🔸 What kind of activities do you plan to do with the dog?
🔸 How long do you expect the dog to stay home alone?
🔸 We will make sure to find the dog that suits you best!

🇳🇴 Gratulerer med dagen from Dis, Storm and Rev! 🎉 Today, Norway comes alive with joy and celebration as we honor our na...
17/05/2024

🇳🇴 Gratulerer med dagen from Dis, Storm and Rev! 🎉

Today, Norway comes alive with joy and celebration as we honor our national day, the 17th of May! This special day marks the signing of the Norwegian Constitution in 1814, a historic moment of independence and pride.

Across the country, streets are filled with parades, traditional bunads, flags, and the joyous sound of children’s laughter. It’s a day of unity, tradition, and reflection on our rich heritage.

Let’s wave our flags high and celebrate our freedom, culture, and the beautiful spirit of Norway! Hurra for 17. mai! 🎊🇳🇴

Cought Rose in her morning yoga session, striking a perfect cobra pose! 🐍 who said downward dog gets all the attention? ...
13/05/2024

Cought Rose in her morning yoga session, striking a perfect cobra pose! 🐍 who said downward dog gets all the attention? 🧘‍♀️

Meet Drums, our 4-year-old furry friend, and his sister Guitar! 🥁🎸 Named after musical instruments, they’ve formed an in...
07/05/2024

Meet Drums, our 4-year-old furry friend, and his sister Guitar! 🥁🎸 Named after musical instruments, they’ve formed an inseparable bond over the years. 🐾 During sledding breaks, Drums loves rolling in the snow to cool down and have some fun! ❄️ His joy is infectious, often leaving his face covered in a snowy smile like this! 😄

When setting up the sleds, we line them with thick reindeer skin so our guests stay warm and cozy while riding. 🛷 Some o...
02/05/2024

When setting up the sleds, we line them with thick reindeer skin so our guests stay warm and cozy while riding. 🛷 Some of our dogs have caught on and enjoy being passengers during sledding breaks too! 🐾

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Tromsø Villmarkssenter is a family-run dog sledding business, founded 30 years ago by the internationally renowned dog sled racer Tove Sørensen. Tove and her son Torkil have dedicated their lives to their love of huskies, the arctic nature, and the dog sledding lifestyle. The Villmarkssenter is their home and the heart of their everyday life. Each of our tours is an invitation to our guests, to share our daily life for a while and experience first-hand all the things that make us happy.