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Keena is a drop-dead beautiful Husky, maybe mix, but very much Husky! Look at those stunning blue eyes! She is calm, very smart, athletic, loves to swim and is not much of a barker. She is friendly towards strangers but can seem a bit aloof (she is not an in-your-face type of dog and doesn't jump up to give kisses - some people may appreciate this!). Keena may need some time to form a bond with her owner(s) because she was left on her own for a while. She attended her first adoption event on Saturday and was pretty nervous there. It's hard to see her true self but she is a great dog and is worth the effort if you give her a chance.
As far as other dogs go, she really enjoys their company but can sometimes play rough, so dogs her size or larger would be best. She seems to gravitate towards big male dogs as well. I am recommending a home without cats because I do not feel she is 100% trustworthy around them and I wouldn't want any incidents. She will stalk and corner our kitten, however, the larger cats she doesn't seem to bother as much.
Keena has opened up a lot since she's been in her foster home. She is one of those dogs that sits back, takes in everything for a while, learns routines and what is okay or not okay and then once she is comfortable she does her best to fit in. I can't say enough about her intelligence, it is just incredible. Keena enjoys playing with large squeaky balls and boy can this girl run!
As far as kids, she does well around them but I think older children would be best or kids who have good manners around dogs. Keena was found wandering a neighborhood as a stray and the owner could not be located. She is a little on the thin side and she is not a big eater. I have been told that Huskies do best on a high protein/low grain diet and foods like this can be purchased at any natural pet food store. These dogs are great escape artists and need a yard to run in and a good amount of exercise. They do not like to be left alone for long periods of time and cannot be trusted off-leash, because they tend to wander. I have not witnessed any destructive indoor behavior (i.e., she doesn't chew on things she shouldn't) at all, and in fact she has very good indoor manners. She doesn't try to sneak food off tables or jump on furniture unless she knows it's okay. She loves to go on walks, so if a walking companion you desire, this is your gal! Keena is a good girl who deserves much better than she was getting out of her previous owner, and we're here to find her a wonderful forever home! Could it be yours?



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 poin