Heart Bandits-American Eskimo

Heart Bandits American Eskimo Dog Rescue is a dog rescue organization devoted to the American Eskimo Dog (also known as White Spitz) with local chapters across the USA and Canada.

Heart Bandits

* acquires American Eskimo Dogs from shelters, humane societies and from situations of neglect and/or cruelty.
* assists American Eskimo Dogs whose owners can no longer provide a home by finding them new, permanent and loving homes.
* is a nonprofit tax-exempt organization run by VOLUNTEERS.

Chapter Directors, Foster Homes, Officers, and Trustees are all non-paid volunteers. Rescue efforts are managed out of volunteers own homes and are juggled with paying jobs and family. New volunteers are always welcome.

The Eskie Railroad is a network of people around North America who have volunteered to transport Eskies relay fashion. Each volunteer transports an Eskie from 50 miles to 200 miles to the next volunteer who does the same. The Eskie Railroad provides a safe, low cost means of transporting an Eskie in need of a home to a home in need of an Eskie.

Our Eskie Railroad Coordinator maintains a list of volunteers and assists in scheduling trips for an Eskie. When a transport is needed, volunteers along the proposed route are contacted about their availability to participate.

You may have seen Heart Bandits Eskie Railroad featured on Animal Planet. "Pet Story", a half hour Animal Planet series, filmed a 1000 mile transport of 2 Eskies to their new adoptive home. The show is a fun and informative ride along the Eskie Railroad. Originally airing in June of 2000, the series reruns from time to time.

Becoming a Conductor on the Railroad

If you are interested in helping transport on the Eskie Railroad, you can volunteer online.