Author: Mia Wood

I went to my forever home on December 30, 2018!

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Age (approx):

2 years old

Birthday (approx):

April 22, 2016

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian Husky

Colors:

Red & white, blue eyes

Weight:

53 pounds (as of 10/22/18)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with children. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have met children of all ages. All of my interactions with them have been positive. I seem quite fond of them, actually. The one drawback is my energy level means I run circles right through toddlers.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with cats. On 10/22/18, Pet Harbor tested me for cat-friendliness. The result is I cannot live with cats at all.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with dogs. I passed my dog-dog tests. I have interacted with the dogs in my foster home without incident, although I want to spend all of my time loving people.

Energy Level:

Medium-High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Northern breed experience preferred

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Kathleen Ann Nicosia.

History:

Several times, running at large, I landed in an animal shelter. Finally, I came to Pet Harbor Rescue.

Movies:

11/3/18 – Jump Shot
11/3/18 – So Happy to See You!!

More About Me: There is one place & one place only that I want to be. And that is with people. I adore people so very much! Wherever you are, that is where I want to be. And if I’m not with my people, I will speak what is on my mind in protest. I’m just about as sweet, as comical, and as happy as I can be. I know a few commands, and you will enjoy watching me show off my knowledge. I will keep you laughing, and you will want to squeeze me all the time. I really am enjoying this thing called life & truly have no idea I am homeless. Are you my people with whom I want to spend all of my time? If so, couldn’t we go home now, please?

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I went to my forever home on November 10, 2018!

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Age (approx):

1 year old

Birthday (approx):

September 24, 2017

What am I?

Neutered male Siberian Husky

Colors:

Black & white, blue eyes

Weight:

45 pounds (as of 10/20/18)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor was told I lived with children and was fine with them and was “friendly to everyone.” Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have met children ages 2 & 5 & did my best to be as close to them as I could get. I just had to give them kisses!

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with cats. On 10/15/18, Pet Harbor performed a test for cat-friendliness. I failed miserably. In other words, I love cats but in the wrong way. Bottom line: I cannot live with cats.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with dogs. I passed my dog-dog tests. I run with the other dogs in the pack at my foster home, but it did take me a couple of days to warm up. When big, bad dogs say, “Boo!” I tuck tail and run. I have shown no negative incidents towards other dogs, the power of positive thinking.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Northern breed experience preferred

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Karl W. Teepe.

History:

My owners put me in an animal shelter because they were of the opinion that I am “too vocal.” From there, I came to Pet Harbor Rescue, and it’s a funny thing. Pet Harbor says I’m pretty quiet.

Movies:

Coming soon!

More About Me: Siberian Huskies are a working breed. We need a job. I have a job. I don’t get much of a paycheck, but I don’t really care about that. I just need to work. What is my job, you ask? I’m the head hauncho at NWI, (Nonstop Wagging Incorporated). My chief responsibility is to wag, wag, and wag some more. And I take that responsibility very, um, very, let’s say, literally. “Seriously” doesn’t fit into my vocabulary. So we’ll go with “literally.” I’m a happy boy, nonstop smiles, nonstop love, nonstop play. But, most of all, I’m all about nonstop wagging. You know how some dogs will enjoy being petted and some dogs will run from it? I lean into it. If you stop, okay. I’m adaptable. Then let’s play. Just because we stop loving for a while doesn’t mean I’ll sulk. I’ll find something else to do. If I can’t love, no problem. Then I’m all about that play, ’bout that play, no treble. Oops. I got sidetracked. So, anyway, come out down to NWI and check out my skills!

I went to my forever home on April 28, 2019!

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Age (approx):

3 years old

Birthday (approx):

August 8, 2015

What am I?

Neutered male Siberian Husky

Colors:

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

Weight:

65 pounds (as of 3/9/19)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with children. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have met children of all ages. My interactions with them have mostly been positive. I tend to back away from some of them. The less rowdy they are, the more I like them.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with cats. On 10/15/18, Pet Harbor performed a test for cat-friendliness. Once the cat ran, I could not break my focus. As a result, Pet Harbor will not place me in a home with cats.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor was told I used to live with a Cocker Spaniel. Other than that, Pet Harbor does not know my history with dogs. I passed my dog-dog tests. I have interacted and mingled with the other dogs in my foster home. I am the dominant male of the pack. I’m also the socialite of the pack. That just means I’m the head hauncho, right?

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Novice

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Patricia E. (Patty) Mickley.

History:

I was running free with a Cocker Spaniel. We were taken to an animal shelter. My owners were notified but did not reclaim me. So from there, I came to Pet Harbor Rescue.

Movies:

10/20/18 – Spinner
10/20/18 – Let’s Dance!
10/10/18 – Fetch!

More About Me: Guilty by association. So my name is Mickley. Doesn’t it put you in the mind of Mickey? Mickey Mouse. Disney. The happiest place on Earth. I, Mickley, am the happiest dog on Earth and will make my humans the happiest people on Earth. What is my claim to fame, you ask? Well, pretty much every single thing I do. What I put my paw on turns to comedy. Toss a toy in the air & watch me come to action! Seriously, I don’t allow sadness around me. I’m always happy & playful. If you don’t believe me, put your face down here so I can whisper in your ear (but, really, I’ll sneak in a kiss shower and make you laugh). Amusement is my middle name, and I find everything extraordinarily amusing. If it’s really boring, I’ll find a way to make it amusing. The one thing you must have for me is a brush. My coat needs regular grooming.

I went to my forever home on January 12, 2019!

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Age (approx):

1-1/2 years old

Birthday (approx):

April 3, 2017

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian Husky

Colors:

Black & white, blue eyes

Weight:

48 pounds (as of 10/20/18)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor was told I lived with children and was fine with them. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have met children of all ages. At first, I seemed a bit frightened by them.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with cats. On 10/20/18, Pet Harbor performed a test for cat-friendliness. At first, I was unsure what they were. When I got up close & personal with them, though, I sniffed a lot but had no other reaction. They smell okay to me.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with dogs. I passed my dog-dog tests, mostly ignoring the other dogs. Same as I am with people, it takes me a tiny bit of time to warm up, but I live with other dogs in my foster home without any negative incidents and became confident pretty quickly.

Energy Level:

Medium

Owner Aptitude Level:

Experience with shy dogs is a plus!

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Donald D. Simmons.

History:

My owners put me in an animal shelter with the excuse they were “moving.” Then the folks at the shelter placed me in a home. Then I was returned to the shelter because I wasn’t “a good fit,” whatever that means. So from there, I came to Pet Harbor Rescue.

Movies:

11/3/18 – Easy Peasy
11/3/18 – Simma Meets Smaller Dogs

More About Me: The first thing you will notice about me is I have a little bit of shyness. You might also have that same touch of trepidation if you have been through as many homes as I have. The second thing you will notice about me is it doesn’t take long to get over that shyness. I will become your best friend, your confidante, your sweet gal if you give me a tiny bit of time. We’re talking minutes, not days. Hopefully my new human(s) will treat me right & I won’t have to move around to a new home and I will get rid of the initial shyness and will be loved forever. Once I drop that shyness, you’ll see I’m a fantastic girl, full of love, training, obedience, attention. Why, you almost could hear me purr! Are you ready for a sweetheart like me?

I went to my forever home on October 3, 2018!

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Age:

2 years old

Birthday:

May 8, 2016

What am I?

Neutered male Siberian Husky

Colors:

Grey & white, blue eyes

Weight:

Info to come

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with children. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have met children up to age 5. I stopped what I was doing and tried to play with them. When more information is known, it will be posted here.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor was told I am cat-friendly, but Pet Harbor has not performed a test for cat-friendliness. When more information is known, it will be posted here.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor was told I am dog-friendly. I passed my dog-dog tests. When more information is known, it will be posted here.

Energy Level:

Info to come

Owner Aptitude Level:

Novice

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Vincent Abate.

History:

My owners put me in an animal shelter after I had been hit by a car. From there I came to Pet Harbor Rescue.

Movies:

Coming soon!

More About Me: Information coming soon!

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I went to my forever home on April 6, 2019!

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Age:

1 year old

Birthday:

July 16, 2017

What am I?

Neutered male Siberian Husky

Colors:

Black & white, blue eyes

Weight:

68 pounds (as of 3/9/19)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with children. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have met children of all ages. I play with them & kiss them. I have calmed somewhat, but when I first got to Pet Harbor, I was a rambunctious puppy. So I knocked down little children, but after I knocked them down, I showered them with kisses.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with cats. On 11/4/18, Pet Harbor performed a test for cat-friendliness. The result is the cats were more afraid of me & my energy level than I was of them. I was more interested in their canned cat food than them. On 11/23/18, Pet Harbor repeated testing. The cat smacked me and then ran. I did not react. My third cat test was similar, but then I went to a home with two kitties and after a few days, I became too focused on one of the kitties, to the point where the kitty’s humans became afraid. So Pet Harbor has decided in order to exercise an abundance of caution, I will only be placed in a cat-free home.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with dogs. I passed my dog-dog tests with female & male dogs. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have met male & female dogs and play with them all. Zemis was my BFF, and we loved to play a lot! He got adopted. So now I play with several dogs at once.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Young Northern breed experience preferred

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Joseph Jenkins, Jr.

History:

My former owners bought me from an Amish breeder. Nine months later, they put me in an animal shelter, indicating they do not have the “time or resources needed to care for” me. From there, I came to Pet Harbor Rescue.

Movies:

12/8/18 – Oh, to be Close to You!
11/3/18 – Scavenger
9/16/18 – A little kindergarten rough-housing!
9/16/18 – Running and exploring the yard.

More About Me: I’m uber friendly and playful, ready to be putty in your hands. I’m what my foster home calls a plug-and-play dog. I can fit in almost any home environment. I’m a lover, not a fighter. If you know Siberians, you know me. All those traits that describe a Siberian describe me. Siberians are friendly and loving. Yep, that’s me. I’m a total sweetheart. Happy as can be. Yep, that’s me. Sing the song of my people? Yep, I do. I’m not quiet. Well, I’m not quiet when my human(s) leave me alone. I have quite a lot to say in protest. If you know & love Siberians, you will know that song is melodious & enjoy it, but if you live in an apartment or in close quarters, your neighbors may not. I’m much happier when my people are home where they can pet me or fix me food or let me kiss them. Fun-loving & people-loving. Yep. That’s me! So the bottom line is if you are a Siberian person, I’m the perfect dog for you!

I went to my forever home on November 23, 2018!

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Age (approx):

6 years old

Birthday (approx):

September 10, 2012

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian Husky

Colors:

Black & white, blue eyes

Weight:

45 pounds (as of 10/20/18)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with children. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have met children of all ages. All of my interactions with them have been positive. I sleep with children in my foster home. The 5-year-old walks me by my collar & has taken food from me, both without incident.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with cats. On 9/14/18, Pet Harbor performed a test for cat-friendliness. I showed no interest in the cats, but I was focused on removing myself from the environment. So the test results are inconclusive. On 10/18/18, Pet Harbor repeated the cat-friendliness test. I showed no interest in kitties. Pet Harbor is comfortable placing me in a home with cats.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with dogs. I passed my dog-dog test with a female dog. I have interacted with dogs my size of both genders since coming to Pet Harbor. I can take them or leave them. I have had no negative interactions with them, but I haven’t played with them either.

Energy Level:

Medium

Owner Aptitude Level:

Novice

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Christopher M. Traina.

History:

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

Movies:

11/3/18 – Run, Be Happy!
10/20/18 – Short Run
9/15/18 – So much to do and see!

More About Me: All you need to know is I’m about the sweetest dog who ever lived. I’m great with toddlers. I don’t run through or over them. I take treats from them quietly & easily. I have the cutest, most feminine play bow in the world. I have a soft woo that is rarely heard. I have an adorable smile. I’m well-behaved. I’m not a kissy Siberian, but I will push into you to be petted if you are so inclined to pet me. I don’t even mind going to the veterinarian, getting shots, or being brushed. I am perfection. Really, I am. I’m healthy, too. I’m one of those no-issue dogs who makes people scratch their heads trying to figure out how I got homeless & was not reclaimed. Oh, well. Hopefully my next people will be my last people & will love me the way I deserve to be loved. There are two things I do not like. One is hardwood floors, the other having my picture taken. Other than that, I’m a doll baby.

I went to my forever home on October 20, 2018!

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Age (approx):

10 months old

Birthday (approx):

December 16, 2017

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian Husky

Colors:

Black & white, blue eyes

Weight:

43 pounds (as of 10/20/18)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with children. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have met children ages 5 and under. I am great with them, and I adore them.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with cats. Pet Harbor performed a brief initial evaluation for cat-friendliness, and I didn’t show aggression. On 8/26/18, I was given a more in-depth evaluation for cat-friendliness and did not respond well. I cannot live with cats.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with dogs. I showed no aggression during my dog-friendliness evaluation. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have gotten along fabulously with all the dogs I have met. There is one grumpy old female who always tries to pick fights with me. I run from her.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Novice

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Shelley A. Marshall.

History:

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

Movies:

9/15/18 – Lap Dog!
9/3/18 – I give infinite toddler kisses!

More About Me: Sweetness. I am a cutie patootie. There are two things I need in my new house: (a) a place to plant kisses & (b) groceries. I don’t eat much, and I burn it off faster than I take it in! And I am a doll who loves to kiss. My foster mom thinks the most beautiful sight in the world is me running, “Run, Shelley, run!” Breathtaking. Of course, those times are rare because I spend most of my time kissing and expressing my love for all mankind.

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