In the United States, Samoyed Rescue is handled by regional organizations. Central Ohio Samoyed Rescue generally rescues in Ohio and Kentucky, although our boundaries are often imaginary, and the COSR rescue effort occasionally extends as far away as Washington (state). This is common with all rescue programs due to shortages in coverage and the need for manpower. Rescue organizations are well-known for assisting each other for the common cause.
Beyond the 50 states is the Samoyed Club of America, which appoints a National Rescue Coordinator to help guide regional organizations, and 4 Assistant Coordinators to help the National Rescue Coordinatior . The SCA National Coordinator is listed with the American Kennel Club, which in turn publishes a new list of Breed Coordinators each November.
So why is it needed? What causes the problem? Why would people mistreat such a beautiful, gentle-hearted animal anyway? These are common questions, with answers that vary as widely as people have opinions. But the main reason is that people see the beautiful ball of fur as a puppy, fall in love, and take it home, never taking into consideration the care and exercise the pup will require as it gets older. Problems surface generally about the time Fluffy either chews up the furniture, starts to shed, or goes into it's first season. And instead of taking the time to train their pet, or learn how to cope with the characteristics of the Breed, owners often toss the family pet outside, where it begins to bark, and bark, and bark, and bark.... you get the idea! A Samoyed *MUST* be a part of the family unit, or it feels neglected! It's part of the nature of the Breed, and nothing you do will break them of their desire to sit at your side.