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Update: My surgery is complete and I have been cleared for adoption by my doctor! I need an experienced Husky owner and someone who will continute keeping me calm while I fully heal since my surgery was very extensive.  I live with Judy since I cannot run and play with the rest of the center's residents yet, and am really looking forward to that day that Judy hugs and kisses me goodbye and I have a home of my own and put this surgery behind me!  I come with all kinds of medical info and a huge AND PLAYFUL heart!!!!!


Original notes:I love to run and play. My front foot needs surgery, but it doesn't stop me from being full of love and energy. I need a family that loves being active. I'm ready to go when you are!



10/6 Foster Update:
  Kenai growled at one of our cattle dogs over a treat, and so, we are working on curbing this behavior by having him sit and wait his turn to get a treat.  He’s respectful of us and is responding well to training.


9/30 Foster Update:

• Energy Level: He enjoys exploring the yard but prefers to be inside near us.  My husband walked Kenai 2 miles Saturday morning with our 2 Huskies.  He said Kenai did well – didn’t notice squirrels just seemed happy to be out and about.  He pulled some on the leash, but not badly.  We biked with Kenai for 1 mile Saturday early evening because the dogs had so much energy.  We just had them doing a quick trot.  We have a special bike part that keeps them away from the bike and prevents them from running in front of the bike.  Kenai loved it and was tired when we finished.  He went in his crate on his own afterwards. 

• Adaptability:  Kenai seems very happy to be here.  He licks the dogs and us.  He’s very sweet and thankfully, shows no signs of abuse or neglect.  Kenai was very friendly when a couple of teenage girls came running up to us to see and the huskies.  He went right up to be petted and then jumped straight up and licked their faces.  I love that he expects to be treated well by dogs and people.

• Behaviors : Table and counter surfing…we are working on it.

• Human Social Skills: Kenai seems very happy to be around people and animals.  He is affectionate with us and the dogs.  Seems comfortable meeting new people and approaches them with trust.

• Animal Social Skills He and my dog play well together – puppy wrestle with hugs and a little mouthing, but it’s clear they enjoy each other.  He was intrigued with our small foster, Tootie as she was hopping around because she was so excited as we were getting ready for the walk.  Kenai has been good with her and just sniffed her.  He did accidentally send her rolling as he made a quick turn and darted after a toy, but he has not shown any intnet to harm her. 

• Training: He is housebroken and learned to use our dog door the first time he saw the dogs go thru it. He does counter surf and put paws on the table to try to get food so we put him out when we eat.  It will take him a little time to learn house manners.  He got in the pantry and found a small bag of beef jerky and enjoyed playing chase around the pool table as we tried to get it.  I keep a short leash on him (doesn’t drag the ground) to make it easier to correct him if he doesn’t get down when asked.   

• Ideal Home: A family with Husky knowledgeable would be great as they will understand the tempermeant and needs of the breed. Kenai would do best with another playful dog in the house or with an active family.

Native to Siberia, Huskies were used for centuries by the Chukchi people to pull sleds, herd reindeer and perform watchdogging functions. They were perfect working dogs for the harsh Siberian conditions: hardy, able to integrate into small packs, and quite happy to work for hours on end. The Siberian Husky is a very light-weight sled dog with great stamina. It was brought to Alaska in 1909 by fur traders in Malamute for arctic races because of their great speed. In 1925 there was a diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska and many dog teams relayed the precious medicine to the stricken city. This event focused national attention on the Siberian Husky and helped popularize the breed. The Siberian Husky was also used during Admiral Byrd's Antarctic Expeditions. An excellent pack animal, the Husky gets along well with his comrades. These dogs are gentle and playful, but willful and mischievous. This cheerful dog is very fond of his or her family. A puppy at heart, they are clever, sociable and loving, easy-going and docile. Good with children and friendly with strangers, they are not watchdogs, for they bark little and love everyone. Huskies are very intelligent and trainable, but they have a mind of their own and will only obey a command if they see the point. Training takes patience, consistency and an understanding of the Arctic dog character. This dog will take advantage if he can. Huskies make an excellent jogging companion, as long as it is not too hot. This breed likes to howl and gets bored easily. They do not like to be left alone, so if this is the breed for you, you may want to consider having two. A lonely Husky can be very destructive. Remember that the Husky is a sled dog in heart and soul. They are good with other pets if they are raised with them from puppyhood. Huskies are thrifty eaters and need less food than you might expect. This breed likes to roam. They are not usually recommended for apartments, however they can live in apartments if well trained and properly exercised. Siberian Huskies are very active indoors and do best with a fenced-in large yard. Because of their heavy coats, these dogs prefer cool climates. One has to use common sense with respect to maintaining them in the heat by providing adequate shade and air conditioning. It is a common misconception that all Siberians have blue eyes. They can have eyes that are blue, brown, amber, or any combination thereof including eyes which are half blue and half brown, which is referred to as being parti-eyed. Having one blue eye and one brown eye is referred to as being bi-eyed. The large "snow shoe" feet have hair between the toes for gripping on ice. The Siberian Husky has a thick, wooly undercoat and a soft outer coat. It is able to withstand temperatures as low as -58 degrees to -76 degrees F. They have a life expectancy of about 12-15 years.