Author: Mia Wood

Fundraising goal has been met!!!

Rocha needs your help. Rocha came to Pet Harbor from a suburban animal shelter on the day she was scheduled to be euthanized. After she came to us, we discovered she had a tumor. On September 10th, Rocha visited her veterinarian, who recommended the tumor be removed and biopsied. An estimate was provided of $1,384.

Pet Harbor is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization. We are a breed-specific rescue organization for Siberian huskies. We are volunteer-based and run by donation. We have a network of foster homes throughout Virginia and the surrounding area. Since the COVID pandemic, adoptions have decreased and donations have dwindled. Frankly, Pet Harbor cannot afford Rocha’s surgery, which is why she needs your help. We saved her from death. Now we need your help to get her healthy.

Rocha is expected to be at our September 14 adoption event if you want to stop by and meet her!

To donate, please click the button below, or mail a check to:

Pet Harbor Rescue
P.O. Box 73
Bowling Green, Virginia 22427

and indicate it is for the Rocha-Raiser.

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I went to my forever home on July 12, 2025!

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Age (approx):

2 years old

Birthday (approx):

April 11, 2023

What am I?

Neutered male Siberian husky

Colors:

Red & white, blue eyes

Weight:

66 pounds (as of 3/15/2025)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with children. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have met children of all ages and have been great with them.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with cats. On 8/11/2024, Pet Harbor introduced me to cats. It was a pretty swift verdict. I cannot live with cats and keep cats safe.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with dogs except that I was great with them when evaluated in a shelter before coming to Pet Harbor. When I first got to Pet Harbor, I ruffled my feathers with dogs. Now sometimes, I play well with them, but most of the time I feel the need to ruffle my feathers. All of those dogs are around my size. I have not reacted well to small dogs.

Energy Level:

Medium

Owner Aptitude Level:

Novice

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Daniel R. Nolan.

History:

Running at large, I landed in an animal shelter. From there, I came to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

11/18/2024 – Nolan Watches TV
9/14/2024 – Zigzag
9/14/2024 – Follow the Leader

More About Me: I’m a head scratcher for sure. My foster dad simply cannot understand how I am homeless. He says I’m an awesome dog, an easy, issue-free keeper. So who knows why I am homeless? I’m big on snuggling & cuddling. I don’t want much. A warm bed, someone to love me, a bit of food, and snuggle time. That’s not really asking for much, is it? Oh, about my age, when stray dogs go to animal shelters, they or their veterinarians make a guesstimate of dogs’ ages. There is no way to know for sure. The age listed here is what the shelter guessed. My current veterinarian thinks I’m a year or two older than that. But whatever age I am, I certainly want birthday snuggles every year! I truly am fabulous with people. If you are looking for perfection, there’s no reason for you to look further.

I went to my forever home on October 13, 2024!

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Age (approx):

3 years old

Birthday (approx):

December 6, 2020

What am I?

Neutered male Siberian husky

Colors:

Black & white wooly, blue eyes

Weight:

64 pounds (as of 8/27/2024)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with children. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have been great with all children I’ve met.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with cats. On 8/27/2024, Pet Harbor briefly introduced me to cats. I sniffed and went on my merry way. A bit later, I seemed more interested but also was easily distracted. Bottom line: Pet Harbor cannot say definitively I am good with cats, but there is hope. On 10/12/2024, Pet Harbor introduced me again to a kitty. I sniffed ktity. Kitty swatted me. I charged kitty. So probably it’s not a good idea for me to live with kitties.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with dogs except that I was great with them when evaluated in a shelter before coming to Pet Harbor. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I’ve been great with the dogs I’ve met. I’ve immediately engaged in play with all of them. They are all around my size. There is a male in my foster home who ruffles his feathers. I won’t engage. I walk away from him. Wouldn’t it be great if humans would learn that trick?

Energy Level:

Medium

Owner Aptitude Level:

Novice

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Stuart Seid Louis.

History:

Running at large, I landed in an animal shelter. The shelter found my owner, who did not retrieve me. From there, I came to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

9/6/2024 – Ring Around the Fella
9/6/2024 – Run! Be Free!
9/6/2024 – Soggy Doggy Swim
9/6/2024 – More Soggy Doggy Swim

More About Me: So before I say what I have to say, I need to explain what I mean by it. Does that even make sense? I am kind and polite. I in the Siberian husky world could be considered boring. That’s the part I need to explain. I’m not boring. I enjoy having fun like the rest of them. I just am polite and kind about it. That makes me more easily adoptable than the others, don’t you think? I guess when my coat comes back in, I’ll be a handsome guy as well – not that I’m not handsome now, but then I’ll be the cat’s meow. Do you youngsters know what that means? If not, go visit the Googlictionary. Then come back and pet me. I’ll be politely waiting.

I went to my forever home on October 12, 2024!

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Age (approx):

7 years old

Birthday (approx):

September 10, 2017

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian husky

Colors:

Black & white, blue eyes

Weight:

43 pounds (as of 9/10/2024)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with children. On 9/14/2024, I met children up to age 11. I was fine with them, and they enjoy me because I am super easy and gentle with them.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with cats. On 9/14/2024, Pet Harbor introduced me to kitties. I had the best reaction Pet Harbor has ever seen to kitties. I am completely unfazed by them. Siberian huskies tend to have a strong prey instinct and often show extreme, even fatal, aggression towards cats. Even if Pet Harbor’s evaluation is favorable, it may not translate to all cats under all circumstances.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor was told I came from a home with a small dog and that I was not good with that small dog. When evaluated before coming to Pet Harbor, I was fine with my interactions with dogs except I growled when a dog was in my face. Pet Harbor learned I have a cataract in one eye, which likely contributed to the growling.

Energy Level:

Low

Owner Aptitude Level:

Novice

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Antonio A. Rocha.

History:

Running at large, I landed in an animal shelter. I was returned to my owners. This happened at least three times. Then my owners surrendered me because they said I had an issue with their small dog. We don’t know what the truth is. All we know is I was in the shelter multiple times. From there, I came to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

9/14/2024 – Pleased to Make Your Acquaintance
9/14/2024 – Wagfest
9/13/2024 – Beneath Me!
9/13/2024 – That Pesky Boy

More About Me: Bar none, the easiest Siberian ever. Seriously. Perfect for newbies, perfect for those who want a non-difficult Sibe. I think the takeaway word here is “perfect.” Besides being easy, I am super sweet. Also, I am a melodious talker. September 10, I visited the veterinarian. We learned I am about 6-8 years old. So Pet Harbor will split the difference and call me 7. Also, I have a mammary tumor that as soon as it is financially able to do so, Pet Harbor will have removed and biopsied. Rocha-raiser information coming soon if you would like to donate! As for my vision, I have a cataract in one eye. It isn’t bad and will per veterinary advice be left alone at this time. If you are looking for an easy Siberian, which isn’t a common thing, I’m your gal! See? Perfect.

I went to my forever home on October 12, 2024!

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Age (approx):

9 months old

Birthday (approx):

December 22, 2023

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian husky

Colors:

Grey & white piebald, blue eyes

Weight:

42 pounds (as of 8/27/2024)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with children. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have met children up to age 11. I have been great with them. I am a pup, and my energy level is high. Little children might not appreciate my energy level.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with cats. On 8/11/2024, Pet Harbor introduced me to cats. I was fine with them. They weren’t real happy with my energy level, but I didn’t try to harm them. Siberian huskies tend to have a strong prey instinct and often show extreme, even fatal, aggression towards cats. Even if Pet Harbor’s evaluation is favorable, it may not translate to all cats under all circumstances.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor was told I came from a home with two small dogs. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I’ve been fine with the dogs I’ve met.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Young Northern breed experience preferred

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Tu-Anh Pham.

History:

Running at large, I landed in an animal shelter. My owners were contacted but did not retrieve me. So from there, I came to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

9/14/2024 – Chirping
9/14/2024 – Jump Kiss

More About Me: There really is nothing I don’t love. Wait. Is that sentence appropriate or is it too many negatives? I don’t want to be negative at all. I want to be all smiles and love. Some may think my energy level is a negative. I sure don’t. I slow down enough to give and get kisses! I’m really a happy girl, all smiles and love for all.

I went to my forever home on September 14, 2024!

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Age (approx):

11 months old

Birthday (approx):

October 21, 2023

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian husky

Colors:

Black & white, bi-eyed (one blue eye, one brown eye)

Weight:

48 pounds (as of 8/27/2024)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with children. I am brand new to Pet Harbor. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have met an 8-yr-old child. She is in love with me. I enjoy giving her kisses and am gentle with her.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with cats. On 8/11/2024, Pet Harbor introduced me to cats. At first, I was fine with them and wagged in interest. Then a cat jumped from a table to the floor, and my focus became unbreakable. Basically, at this time, the jury is still out on my ability to cohabitate with cats. If more information is learned, it will be posted here.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with dogs except that I was great with them when evaluated in a shelter before coming to Pet Harbor. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I’ve been fine with the dogs I’ve met. I have been quite playful with them and frequently roll over on my back with my belly and legs up for them. They are all around my size.

Energy Level:

Medium-High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Novice

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Paige Marie Farley-Hackel.

History:

It’s a long story, but the short version is my humans surrendered me to an animal shelter. From there, I came to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

Coming soon!

More About Me: I have no negatives to report, and pretty much every positive attribute applies to me. I am a sweetheart. I love to cuddle and snuggle with the children in my foster home, and I’m extremely good with them. I am playful with them, too. I give kisses, and love being with them. I just don’t know what else to say except it really and truly is all hearts and roses.

I went to my forever home on July 27, 2024!

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Age (approx):

1 year old

Birthday (approx):

May 4, 2023

What am I?

Neutered male Siberian husky

Colors:

Black & white, bi-eyed (one blue eye, one brown eye)

Weight:

46 pounds (as of 6/24/2024)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with children. I am brand new to Pet Harbor. When more information is learned, it will be posted here.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with cats. I am brand new to Pet Harbor. When more information is learned, it will be posted here.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with dogs except that I was great with them when evaluated in a shelter before coming to Pet Harbor. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I’ve been fine with the dogs I’ve met, but I am brand new to Pet Harbor. When more information is learned, it will be posted here.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Young Northern breed experience preferred

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Lawrence T. Stack.

History:

Running at large, I landed in an animal shelter. From there, I came to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

Coming soon!

More About Me: Information coming soon!

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Age (approx):

2 years old

Birthday (approx):

November 28, 2022

What am I?

Neutered male Siberian husky

Colors:

Black & white, blue eyes

Weight:

59 pounds (as of 3/27/2025)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with children. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I’ve met children of all ages. I’ve been great with them. Let’s be real. I absolutely adore them. They even bring their friends to meet me. I am on Cloud 9 with all lots of children to kiss.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with cats. On 6/20/2024, Pet Harbor introduced me to cats. It was a pretty swift verdict. I cannot live with cats and keep cats safe.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with dogs except that I was great with them when evaluated in a shelter before coming to Pet Harbor. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I play nonstop with all the dogs I’ve met. They’ve all been around my size.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Young Northern breed experience preferred

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Kevin L. Bowser.

History:

My history is an unusual story with some mystery, but I was turned into a Virginia animal shelter and then came to Pet Harbor. Then I found a home. Sadly, I became homeless yet again, through no fault of my own.

Movies:

3/15/2025 – Let’s Shake on That
3/15/2025 – Bowtie Time
3/15/2025 – Let’s be Friends
3/15/2025 – Lap Dog
3/15/2025 – Leprechaun
3/15/2025 – Buddy Play
3/15/2025 – Obedience
3/15/2025 – Open Play
3/15/2025 – Triple Cuteness

More About Me: Let’s talk about my mysterious beginning first. I was surrendered to an animal shelter in Virginia. Because of jurisdictional issues, I then was transferred to another shelter. It was then discovered I had been microchipped. Tracing the microchip backwards revealed not only my approximate birthday but that I was at a prior point in my young life housed in an animal shelter in Los Angeles, California. Here I am 2 years old and have already been in at least THREE animal shelters, one on the West Coast, the others the East Coast. Why? It’s not my fault, I can assure you. Despite all of that, I am a super happy dog. I am exuberant, full of power and joy. In other words, I am a Siberian husky! I have been taught commands at some point, but what I really love the most is giving hugs. I stand tall and wrap my paws right around you. Do you need a furry hug or two from a handsome and exuberant Siberian?

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