Author: Mia Wood

I went to my forever home on August 17, 2019!

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Age:

1 year old

Birthday:

August 10, 2018

What am I?

Neutered male Siberian Husky

Colors:

Black & white, blue eyes

Weight:

53 pounds (as of 5/3/19)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with children. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I’ve met children of various ages. I enjoy them, and they enjoy me. I like to play, and so do they. I do mouth, which means I play using my mouth on people. Even though I don’t mean to hurt, mouthing, especially on younger and older skin, can really hurt. Training is needed!

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with cats, but because I show too much interest in kitties, indicating I could potentially be a danger to them, Pet Harbor will not let me live with cats. On 6/3/19, Pet Harbor performed a test for cat-friendliness. I showed lots of interest in the kitties & barked incessantly at them, confirming the decision that I cannot live with them.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with dogs. In my dog-dog tests, I was excited and attempted to entice play. My interactions with other dogs in my foster home have been great. I’m in my element with other dogs. They’re all my buddies, even smaller dogs. I enjoy nonstop playtime with them. In fact, the best home for me will have another dog to be my playmate.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Young Northern breed experience required

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for FDNY's Lt. John F. Ginley.

History:

Because I ate a few things (like articles of clothing) I shouldn’t eat, I needed surgery to remove them from my innards. Because I needed surgery, my humans surrendered me. So I ended up in an animal shelter. From there, I was adopted to people who didn’t understand my breed. After 10 days, they returned me to the shelter. From there, I came to Pet Harbor Rescue.

Movies:

5/4/19 – My human and little dog friends!
5/11/19 – Exploring new surroundings
5/11/19 – Will sit ever so gently for treats!

More About Me: A cheap date. No fancy French restaurant for me. I’ll eat your socks, underwear, dental floss, whatever you have lying around. Certainly it will be an expensive lesson for you after the date, but at least I will have tidied up your home! I also am amorous. So maybe a French restaurant is a good thing! I will jump in your lap & shower you with kisses. Even though I do know some commands and am a pretty good boy, I’m all puppy. And just like all babies, that means everything in the mouth. So to adopt me, you must be ready for all that puppyhood entails! For example, one of Pet Harbor’s alumni got into an ink cartridge. Yes, that means ink everywhere. He’s a year old. I’m loads of fun, but my adopters must appreciate all that means. Training would be a great idea for me! Since I love playing with other dogs and they will keep me distracted so I don’t eat your unmentionables, I need a home with a canine playmate. So are you ready for laughter, fun, infinite love & playfulness, and the good & bad of toddlerhood?

I went to my forever home on May 11, 2019!

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Age (approx):

2 years old

Birthday (approx):

October 29, 2016

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian Husky

Colors:

Black & white, brown eyes

Weight:

62 pounds (as of 5/2/19)

Experience with Children:

Because I was running at large, Pet Harbor does not know my history with children. However, since coming to Pet Harbor, I have shown I love all people. Children adore me. It’s mutual. They can hug me all day long. Taller people get hugs from me, standing on my hind legs.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with cats. On 5/8/19, Pet Harbor performed a test for cat-friendliness. During the test, I showed no interest in the cats. A cat ran during the test. I ignored the kitty. When a kitty was standing next to me at the door at the top of the stairs, I looked at the kitty while wagging my tail, but I made no further movement.

Experience with Dogs:

I was running at large with a German Shepherd Dog. Other than that, nothing is known about my history with dogs. I passed my dog-dog tests. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have interacted with dogs around my size. I have had no negative interactions with them. When I first got to Pet Harbor, they decided I was a people’s dog, not a dog’s dog. Now that I have been here a few days, I have shown I am both. I want to spend time with people, but when I can’t, I am in the center of play with the other dogs.

Energy Level:

Medium

Owner Aptitude Level:

Novice

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Atsushi Shiratori.

History:

For the crime of running at large, I found myself in a rural animal shelter. From there, I came to Pet Harbor Rescue.

Movies:

5/4/19 – Just some exploring!

More About Me: Think of the sweetest thing you can. Think of the most obedient dog you can. Think of the most loving person in the world. Wrap all of that up in one package, and you’ve got Shira. I know commands, and I listen to them. I don’t have a favorite person. I make the rounds. Each person in the room gets to experience my love. I leave no person unturned. One mission. I have one mission. And that is to give all the love I can to everyone I can. When I’m not cuddling with someone, I enjoy playing with other dogs. Besides all of that, I’m a really good girl as well. I’m pretty much what you’d call a plug-and-play gal.

I went to my forever home on September 18, 2019!

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Age (approx):

1 year old

Birthday (approx):

April 15, 2018

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian Husky

Colors:

Black & white, brown eyes

Weight:

38 pounds (as of 4/27/19)

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 adore the children in my first foster home, and they adore me. They even locked me with them in the bedroom and locked out their mother!

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with cats. On 5/8/19, Pet Harbor introduced me to a cat. I promptly tried to eat the kitty. Don’t worry. No kitty was harmed during this testing.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with dogs. I did well during my dog-dog introduction. When I first came to my foster home, I bared teeth to show the other dogs I was the boss, but I did not react negatively any further than that and that only lasted a day. After that, it has been all good. When other dogs ignore me, I run after them, trying to figure out why they ignored me! Oddly, I seem to follow female dogs more than males. However, after a while in my foster home, things changed again. I seemed to become bossy to other dogs, particularly females, even those I met at PetsMart. All the dogs I have met are 20-80 pounds. Pet Harbor has no information about how I am with smaller dogs. In my current foster home, there are two male Siberians, and you will see in the videos how much I love playing with them.

Energy Level:

Medium-High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Novice

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for David Lawrence Angell.

History:

For the crime of running at large, I found myself in the animal shelter. From there, I came to Pet Harbor Rescue.

Movies:

4/21/19 – My temperament test, resource guarding
4/21/19 – My temperament test, toys
4/21/19 – My temperament test, food bowl (those pesky humans…)
5/4/19 – Pet me, please!
6/8/19 – Hi, hooman!
6/8/19 – I’m the pup of the week!
8/17/19 – Fake Left!

More About Me: Sweetness. My goal in life is to be petted by everyone. I will walk from person to person to get that petting! And if I’m afraid you’ll leave, I’ll just sit on your feet so you are planted for petting! When I first got to Pet Harbor, I was quiet and easy. Of course, we all know that’s subject to change since, like people, dogs change! So guess what. It didn’t take long for me to become peppy & playful. The sweetness is still there. That’s my core. I am full of love, and I love to give kisses, kisses, and more kisses. In fact, I will leap over whatever is in my way to get to you to shower you with kisses. Dogs, furniture, whatever. They cannot stop me! Where kissing is concerned, I’ve got ballerina leaping skills! And speaking of showers, I’ll let you in on a secret about me. Well, I don’t really think it’s a secret. I love showers. I don’t care who is in the shower. I’m gonna join them. I will open the curtain and climb right in. I’ll drink the water and also stand there and let it flow all over me. Yes, I love water. So are you looking for a super sweet water dog? If so, I’m looking for you!

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I went to my forever home on January 26, 2019!

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Age:

3 months old

Birthday:

October 10, 2018

What am I?

Neutered male Siberian Husky

Colors:

Grey & white, blue eyes

Weight:

Info to come

Experience with Children:

I’m a puppy. Great with everything, subject to change as I get older. However, little children aren’t really happy with my puppy teeth, nails, exuberance, and plowing into them. They are, after all, just my size.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor does not place puppies to live with cats because Siberian Huskies commonly are not cat-friendly as they age. In homes with cats, Pet Harbor only places adult Siberian Huskies who have tested cat-friendly.

Experience with Dogs:

I’m a puppy. Great with everything, subject to change as I get older. Older dogs often are not thrilled with my puppiness. They definitely wear out before I do! If you have another dog who will tolerate me, that’s terrific because I love, love, love to play.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Young Northern breed experience required

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Luke A. Dudek.

History:

Because they said I chew my tail, I was dumped in a county animal shelter. The shelter called Pet Harbor. Since coming to foster care, Pet Harbor has not seen me chew my tail. They’ve seen me chew about everything else except my tail. I am, after all, a puppy, a normal puppy.

Movies:

Coming soon!

More About Me: Of course, I am like all the rest of the puppies in the universe. Cute. Cuddly. Love unlimited. Untrained. Full of sharp teeth and nails. Lots of pottying everywhere. Mischievous. Sleepy. Playful. Not a care in the world. Clay to mold. Entertaining. But guess what. Puppies do grow up! Pet Harbor has very strict policies with regard to puppy adoptions to ensure that we have forever homes. If you have applied to adopt from Pet Harbor and gotten approved, that does not mean you are approved to adopt me. You will need to talk to the folks at Pet Harbor about that.

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Pet Harbor’s 5th annual calendars are now available!

Featuring photos of adopted Pet Harbor Rescue pets, these calendars are only $22 for the 8×11 size, or $30 for the 11×14 size. This year, there are two versions of the calendar — one featuring solo images for each month, and the other featuring collages for each month.

All of the proceeds from calendar purchases go back to Pet Harbor. And, they make great gifts!

Click here to order the solo photo calendar!

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