Author: Mia Wood

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I went to my forever home on November 5, 2017!

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Age:

3 years old

Birthday:

December 19, 2013

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian Husky

AKC Information:

AKC #WS46150501
PARENTS:
– Sire: Mufasa Lione, AKC #WS37339701 AKC DNA #V718705
– Dam: Fiona Lydia, AKC #WS39951802

Colors:

Black & white, blue eyes

Weight:

53 pounds (as of 10/17/17)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor has been told I have always lived with children and I am “ecstatic” to see children. In my foster home, I have displayed only positive interactions with children. In fact, I actually am better at listening when children are near. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have met children ages 0-4 and follow them around.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor performed a cat-friendliness test. I tried to back away from them and run away. Pet Harbor would caution, though, about relying too much on that because this may have been the first time I have ever seen a cat.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor has been told my history is I lived with one other dog. Since coming to foster care, at first, my tail went up and ears forward. When a group of dogs plays, sometimes I run up to them. Sometimes I run away from them. Sometimes I curl up in a ball. If other dogs are near me, I don’t interact, but I stay.

Energy Level:

Medium

Owner Aptitude Level:

Timid dog experience or willingness to hire/work with a trainer with such experience required

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for James Anthony Trentini.

History:

My history is I came from a rural animal shelter to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

Coming soon!

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: For whatever unknown reason(s), I am painfully shy. Will my new family be rewarded daily? Yes. Most days I seem to progress in baby steps. Will my new family get gentle kisses from me? You betcha! Will my new family give me belly rubs? I hope so! Will my new family understand my shyness, know how to work with me to learn peace and love and not be afraid, have patience, and help me progress more and more? They must! Will my new family have children? Either way is fine with me! Will my new home have a fenced yard? There are pros and cons to either way. Either one would work. Although I progress positively every day, I am not a plug and play dog. Other things about me – I am very quiet. I am so far not as treat-motivated as other dogs. My fear seems to override hunger. I’m still getting used to new people and am especially uneasy around strangers. Hopefully, I will feel generally more secure once I settle into my new home. The bottom line is I need a very special home and family. It will take effort on my family’s part, but they will be rewarded in spades or, should I say, fur?

I went to my forever home on December 16, 2017!

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11/25/17 Jason

Age (approx):

8 months old

Birthday (approx):

March 20, 2017

What am I?

Neutered male Siberian Husky

Colors:

Black & white, brown eyes

Weight:

35 pounds (as of 10/25/17)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor has been told my history is I displayed positive interactions with children. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have interacted with children of all ages and have displayed only positive reactions to them, but I am a young, energetic Siberian. So I will run laps over, under, and around young ones.

Experience with Cats:

I have committed felinocide. I cannot, therefore, share my home with cats.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor has been told my history is I displayed positive interactions with dogs. Since coming to foster care, I have played with all of the dogs (They’re my size or bigger.) and have had only positive interactions. I love to play and play and play with them all.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Young Northern breed experience preferred

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Jason E. Sabbag.

History:

My humans dumped me in an animal shelter because I robbed a kitty of life. From there, I came to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

10/21/17 – Playtime!
10/21/17 – Just a Cameo Appearance
10/28/17 – She’s Playing Hard to Get
10/28/17 – Up in Arms
11/25/17 – The next Roomba
11/25/17 – Table Dancer

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: Are you looking for a cuddly Teddy bear with lots of energy? Look no further. I am sure you have noticed I am cherubic and gorgeous, to boot. Right? I am a lover and player. I like to cuddle up with you and then jump and run like a normal pup. Oh, I am just so cute. Everybody loves me. Everybody. I am not the best choice for a home with tiny tots because I will run right through them, just because I love them! Training would be great! I would excel because I will love you and want to make you happy. I even don’t mind getting dressed up in costumes. Maybe you have children who like to play dress-up. They will love me! How about it? Let’s cuddle!

I went to my forever home on September 30, 2017!

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Age (approx):

10 months old

Birthday (approx):

November 25, 2016

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian Husky

Colors:

Black & white, blue eyes

Weight:

40 pounds (as of 9/20/17)

Experience with Children:

My history with children is unknown. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have interacted with children ages 0 to 4 and have displayed only positive interactions to them.

Experience with Cats:

My history with cats is unknown. Pet Harbor has not yet performed a test for cat-friendliness. When they have, the information will be posted here.

Experience with Dogs:

My history with dogs is unknown. When a dog-dog test was performed at the shelter with another female dog, I played with the dog. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have interacted with multiple dogs around my size. All my interactions have been playful.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Novice

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Kelly Ann Booms.

History:

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

Movies:

Coming soon!

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: Info to come!

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I went to my forever home on September 30, 2017!

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Age (approx):

1 year old

Birthday (approx):

September 9, 2016

What am I?

Neutered male Siberian Husky

Colors:

Black & white, brown eyes

Weight:

40 pounds (as of 9/9/17)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with children. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have interacted with children ages 1 to 4 and have displayed only positive interactions (kisses) to them.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with cats. On 9/24, Pet Harbor performed a test for cat-friendliness. At first, I ignored the cats after an initial sniff fest. In phase 2 of the testing, however, I attempted to bite a cat’s tail. So it is not a good idea for me to live with cats unless they have 9 lives left.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with dogs. At the shelter, there were no negative incidents in my dog-dog interaction testing. Since I have been at Pet Harbor, there have been no incidents with other dogs. I have engaged in play quite a bit with other dogs. All of the dogs in my foster home are around my size.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Novice

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Edward T. Keane.

History:

For the crime of running at large, I landed in an animal shelter. After serving my time, I came to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

Coming soon!

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: So if you want to see my resume, I am happy to show it to you. On it, you will find that I have moved up the ranks to become Director of Recreation, at which I excel. Lest you think my head is swollen, please know I am modest! I’m also a dapper young fellow. There’s a bit of swagger in my step. My friends say I should model for CQ (Canine Quarterly, not to be confused with GQ, Gentlemen’s Quarterly, though both are about fashion and style). Kinda odd to me to be paid for something innate, but maybe it’s a good idea since I do need money for food. You see, I am emaciated, but I’m working on changing that! After all, the most stylish people in the world don’t have ribs showing! So back to my job. I love to play. My management style is to teach by doing. So when I play, will you play with me? My uniqueness is just the most adorable thing in the world. I put my paw up and circle it around, like I’m shaking hands, but I do it just to be cute. See? I told you I am stylish!

I went to my forever home on October 21, 2017!

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Age:

1 year old

Birthday:

November 17, 2015

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian Husky

Colors:

Black & white woolly, blue eyes

Weight:

54 pounds (as of 9/14/17)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor was told at my former home, where I lived since I was a puppy, I lived with 3 children currently ages 9 through 15. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have interacted with children ages 1 to 4 and have displayed only positive interactions (kisses) to them.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor was told at my former home, where I lived since I was a puppy, there were no other pets. On 10/13/17, Pet Harbor performed a test for cat-friendliness. A cat hissed & swatted at me. I did not react. Another cat ran towards me. I actually moved away. So at least initial testing has shown I should be able to live with kitties.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor was told at my former home, where I lived since I was a puppy, there were no other pets. However, it was reported I went to doggie daycare and engaged in two fights there. No further information was disclosed except that I continued to attend the daycare. At the shelter, there were no negative incidents in my dog-dog interaction testing. Since I have been at Pet Harbor, there have been no incidents with other dogs. I have not engaged in play with other dogs, but I have allowed other dogs to sniff me without reacting. All of the dogs in my foster home are around my size.

Energy Level:

Prior owner reported my energy level as high. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have not exhibited high energy level, but I seem to be a bit unsure why I have become homeless.

Owner Aptitude Level:

Novice

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Robert T. Lane.

History:

My former humans relinquished me to a Virginia county animal shelter. Although I belonged to them since I left my breeder as a pup, they decided I have too much energy for them to care for me. My energy level didn’t change. So whatever the real reasoning was, I became homeless and sad. I then was transferred to Pet Harbor Rescue, where I wait for a family who will love me forever, not just when it is convenient. I was adopted, but I was returned one week later because our human could not handle the behavior as the dog who was in the home when I got there and I fought. Since coming back to foster care, I have not engaged in any fighting whatsoever.

Movies:

10/28/17 – Cougar

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: I’m a cheap date. Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend and food might be the way to a man’s heart, but my best friend and the way to my heart is tennis balls. I won’t sit for treats, but I will for a tennis ball! A happy girl, I really love people. I did not minor in humanology, though. I actually have a double major: tennisology and humanology. You can’t have one without the other. In the summertime, though, I have another best friend: playing with water sprinklers. So if you are ready to give me a permanent home, will allow me to hug and kiss you, and have a tennis ball or two, I’m ready. Let’s go home!

I went to my forever home on October 7, 2017!

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Age (approx):

1 year old

Birthday (approx):

August 30, 2016

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian Husky

Colors:

Grey & white, brown eyes

Weight:

32 pounds (as of 8/30/17)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with children except that the shelter from which I came said I am good with children. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have interacted with children ages 1 to 4 and have displayed only positive interactions (kisses) to them. I even let the 1yo pet me while I tore up a toy. However, like many Siberian puppies, I mouth, and my teeth are sharp. So when I get into that play mode, it’s not a great idea for babies to be around me to be mouthed.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with cats. On 9/24, Pet Harbor performed a test for cat-friendliness. I sniffed the kitties and then mostly ignored them.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with dogs. At the shelter, there were no negative incidents in my dog-dog interaction testing. Since I have been at Pet Harbor, there have been no incidents with other dogs. I have engaged in play minimally with other dogs. All of the dogs in my foster home are around my size.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Young Northern breed experience preferred

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Andrew Knox.

History:

Running at large, I landed in an animal shelter. I got adopted. I escaped that home four times in a week, and they returned me to the shelter. We don’t know what size fence they had or if they even had a fence. What we do know is that I am a Siberian Husky, and escapism is part of my breed. So this time I came to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

Coming soon!

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: If you want to see a different result, why do you do the same thing and expect anything to be different? How is it possible I got adopted and escaped four times in a week? The first time, okay, that one was an accident. I am a Siberian Husky. We escape. The second one might cause a raised eyebrow. But the third? And the fourth? Come on. Let’s do it differently this time. I am a cutie patootie. I need either (a) a home with no fence but where my people will always take me out on leash, (b) a home where my people will always supervise me outside or (c) a home with a tall fence. I also need a person or people who like to cuddle. Maybe I am really not escaping. Maybe I just like to go on vacation. Got an RV?

I went to my forever home on September 16, 2017!

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Age (approx):

1 year old

Birthday (approx):

August 19, 2016

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian Husky

Colors:

Red & white, blue eyes

Weight:

31 pounds (as of 8/29/17)

Experience with Children:

My history with children is unknown. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have interacted with children ages 4 and under. At first, I barked and backed away. Now that I have been with Pet Harbor a few days, I seem a bit more relaxed, and I keep kissing the children (and adults). I do need to learn manners because when I take food from their hands, I take their fingers with the food!

Experience with Cats:

My history with cats is unknown. Pet Harbor has performed two tests for cat-friendliness. I am curious about those strange creatures, but they don’t hold my focus and I have not tried to harm them.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor was told I am good with other dogs. Pet Harbor’s experience with me so far has been I pretty much ignore the other dogs and try to get as close as I can to the people.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Young Northern breed experience preferred

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Michael G. Arczynski.

History:

Running at large, I landed in a shelter. That shelter transferred me to another shelter. The second shelter transferred me to Pet Harbor. It’s time for me to find my one last home and stop playing hopscotch with my life.

Movies:

Coming soon!

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: A quieter home would be the best for me. Perhaps I could live in a library. Learning to read might be a good thing for me. Groceries would be good, too. I’m unsure about things because I have been shuffled around so much. I need to get one place and stay there. I need one family, one home, and to stay put. Being shuffled around made me not want to eat and has made me apprehensive. Once I am sure of things, I love everybody. I literally speak, asking to be with my people. My favorite human is the man of the house, but I give soft kisses to the children. And they want to play with me because I am so little. So there you have it. Are you ready to let me have some time to settle in and be your mini teddy bear?

I went to my forever home on November 25, 2017!

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Age (approx):

2 years old

Birthday (approx):

February 1, 2015

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian Husky

Colors:

Black & white, blue eyes

Weight:

48 pounds (as of 8/1/17)

Experience with Children:

My history with children is unknown. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have met children of all ages. All interactions with them have been positive.

Experience with Cats:

My history with cats is unknown. On 9/5/17, Pet Harbor performed a test for cat-friendliness. I failed miserably. I am unable to live safely with cats or, to be more precise, cats are unable to live safely with me.

Experience with Dogs:

My history with dogs is unknown. Before coming to Pet Harbor, a dog-dog test was performed with another female dog. I initially wagged and showed attention, then ignored the other dog. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have interacted with multiple dogs around my size. Sometimes I interact with them. Sometimes I ignore them and do my own thing. But then I found Wilder, also available for adoption. I decided he is my very best friend. So we play, play, play, and then play some more. Then Jason came. Oh, boy, earrings! We play so much, I can have one boy hanging from each ear like long earrings! It’s all good. It makes my foster mom laugh! Though I love to play, I can be a typical dominant female Siberian Husky. So you can call me the leader of the canine games!

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Novice

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Vita Marino.

History:

Some months ago, I was dumped in a shelter because my owner “didn’t have time for” me. I got adopted. Six months later, I was dumped again in the shelter because my owners were “moving.” This time I came to Pet Harbor Rescue.

Movies:

10/21/17 – Playtime!
10/28/17 – Jump, jump, jump!
10/28/17 – Sittin’ pretty.

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: Take time to stop and smell the roses. That’s what I do. I am a happy girl, and I like to take the time to stop and smell the roses. The first thing you will notice about me is how extremely happy I am! Happy, happy, happy! If I actually drew a salary, you could say I’d be a paid researcher. Since no paychecks come my way, you can say I am a volunteer researcher. I volunteer because that’s what I like to do: stop and research the roses and the grass and people and everything in between! All the while, I continue to smile. Seriously, I am a continuously happy girl. I’m a pretty easy keeper. I am pretty strong, but the right kind of collar makes the difference there. I have lots of love and soft kisses in me looking for someone to receive them. If you adopt Wilder or Jason or have a similar dog, that dog will be my very best friend. Otherwise I’ll be focused on the people. Either way is perfectly fine with me. In either case, I will never stop being happy. So how about it? Want to share your life with an easy and happy girl who likes to stop and smell the roses and will shower you with more love, kisses, and happiness than you ever thought possible? If so, let’s dance!

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