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

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8/18/17 Brooke

Age (approx):

3 years old

Birthday (approx):

August 17, 2014

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian Husky

Colors:

Black & white, blue eyes

Weight:

40 pounds (as of 8/17/17)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with children. At Pet Harbor, I have met an infant and a toddler so far. I wag and try to play with them.

Experience with Cats:

My history with cats is unknown. Pet Harbor performed a test for cat-friendliness. I completely ignored the cats.

Experience with Dogs:

My history with dogs is unknown. When dog-dog tests were performed at the shelter with other dogs, I wagged and jumped to entice play. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have been the center of the party. I play with all of the dogs (They’re my size or bigger.) all the time. I am having a blast!

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Northern breed experience preferred

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Brooke David Rosenbaum.

History:

Running at large, I landed in an animal shelter. No one claimed me. So I came to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

8/18/17 – Wiggle waggle! Let’s play!

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: Snuggle bunny is a good description of me. With people, I am a snuggler. With dogs, I am a player – the good kind of player! My favorite game to play with other dogs is the Deer Leap. If you are looking for a dog who likes to snuggle and play with other dogs, you have found her. Oh, also get this. Here is why I like to play Deer Leap. I actually am deer-friendly. There are photos to prove that deer don’t hold my attention. Who can imagine that? I am a good backseat driver, too. I actually sit quietly and watch out the window unless you want to let me drive, but you need to remember I do not have a driver’s license. It sounds like I’m a super easy dog, doesn’t it? So why does this say Northern breed experience is best for me? It is because some Siberians get fussy when you touch certain parts of us. Because I am one of those Siberians, an experienced human or humans would be best for me. Other than that, I am super easy. So how about it? Why don’t you pop some popcorn, put in a movie, and snuggle with me?

I went to my forever home on August 26, 2017!

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7/19/17 Angelene

Age (approx):

8 months old

Birthday (approx):

November 29, 2016

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian Husky

Colors:

Red & white, blue eyes

Weight:

43 pounds (as of 7/28/17)

Experience with Children:

My history with children is unknown. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have interacted with multiple children ages 0 to 10 and have displayed only positive interactions to them.

Experience with Cats:

My history with cats is unknown. Pet Harbor has performed a test for cat-friendliness. I backed away from the cats.

Experience with Dogs:

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

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Novice

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Angelene C. Carter.

History:

Running at large with another dog, I landed in an animal shelter. My “humans” signed me over to the shelter. So I came to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

7/19/17 – Wiggle waggle! Let’s play!

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: Oh, I’m like a soft downy chick. I cuddle and snuggle and am a fountain full of love. I’m puppyish in my innocent, playful, ever-positive view of the world. You won’t be able to cry or have sadness around me. I won’t let you. You’ll laugh and smile 24/7 if you belong to me. I’m soft and fluffy and easy. The one negative is you won’t want to go to work. You’ll want to stay home and cuddle with me. I’m like Charmin. You just can’t stop squeezing, and I can’t stop loving.

I went to my forever home on August 26, 2017!

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7/15/17 Selwyn

Age (approx):

1 year old

Birthday (approx):

June 23, 2016

What am I?

Neutered male Siberian Husky

Colors:

Grey & white, blue eyes

Weight:

43 pounds (as of 7/23/17)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor does not know my history with children. I am brand new to Pet Harbor. I have met an infant and a toddler so far. I pawed the air to be near them. When taken toward them, I gave soft kisses. I wag and attempt to get them to be interactive. When the infant puts her hands in my face, I do not react except to lick her. However, I am a strong and exuberant Siberian. So I could run laps over, under, and around young ones.

Experience with Cats:

My history with cats is unknown. Pet Harbor has performed a test for cat-friendliness. I sniffed and seemed interested but did nothing negative.

Experience with Dogs:

My history with dogs is unknown. When a dog-dog test was performed at the shelter with another male dog, I wagged to play. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have met multiple dogs around my size. I am having fun playing with all of them.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Young Northern breed experience is a plus!

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Howard Selwyn.

History:

Running at large, I landed in an animal shelter. This was not my first trip to jail. The other times, my owners retrieved me. Each time a dog runs at large, the fines increase. My “humans” chose this time not to retrieve me. So I came to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

7/15/17 – Watch me wait to give gentle kisses!

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: Because I am full of love and kisses, I am looking for a family full of people ready to receive love and kisses. Folks of all ages would be fine by me! I am soft and easy with young ones, and I love them. I love other dogs, too. I like to play a lot. So whether that’s with children or dogs or back and forth between them, it’s all good! I’m also pretty adaptable to whatever situation/environment I encounter. So if you are looking for a versatile sweetheart with loads of energy, look no further because you found him!

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

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7/15/17 Wilder

Age:

1 year old

Birthday:

April 25, 2016

What am I?

Neutered male Siberian Husky

Colors:

Black & white, blue eyes

Weight:

35 pounds (as of 7/10/17)

Experience with Children:

My history with children is unknown. 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:

My history with cats is unknown. Pet Harbor performed a preliminary cat test on 7/9. At first, I barked at the cats. When a cat came closer to me, I ran away from the cat and yelped. When I was taken near the cats the next time, I puffed my fur and barked again. On 8/24, I was tested further. I showed much more interest in the cats, barking continuously and fixating my eyes on them with my body frozen, trying to get closer. Pet Harbor will not allow me to live with cats as I may pose a danger to them.

Experience with Dogs:

My history with dogs is unknown. Since coming to foster care, I have incessantly played with all of the dogs (They’re around my size or bigger.) and have had only positive interactions. In fact, the best home for me will have at least one other dog around my size so we can wear out each other, rather than our humans.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Young Northern breed experience preferred

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Wilder Gomez.

History:

I was seized by animal control for “inadequate living conditions.” From there, I came to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

7/15/17 – Pearl and Wilder
7/15/17 – I’m so sweet and rambunctious!
7/15/17 – I love belly rubs!
10/21/17 – Playtime!
10/28/17 – The Runway!
10/28/17 – Exuberance!
11/25/17 – The next Roomba!

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: The best adopter for me is someone who knows how to speed-read because let me tell you, I am faster than the speed of light and have more energy than you could possibly imagine. I’m as affectionate and loving as you could ever want as well. I just don’t stand still long enough to give more than one kiss at a time! My foster mom calls me a jumping bean. She said she should get rid of her TV service and just watch me! I’m not only active and loving, but I am super full of personality. A Pet Harbor volunteer fell madly in love with me. I was her pick of the month! That thrills me! I’ve got to stop writing so I can go play with her. I am so full of life an active family would be my dream home. Although Vita, who already found her home, was my very best friend and we played, played, played, and then played some more, I did still play the field. All the rest of the dogs I’ve met are my deputy best friends. Now that Vita has been adopted, I have chosen Jason, also available for adoption, as my new best friend. So we play, play, play, and then play some more. Oh, I’m also supposed to tell you I can’t live in an apartment because, well, besides my energy level, I have lots to say! I pack lots of wallop in this tiny body. Maybe you want to do agility or backpacking? I’m ready! Let’s go!

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Our next adoption event in Fredericksburg, VA is scheduled for the following:

Date: Saturday, June 10, 2017

Time: 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Location:
South Fredericksburg PetSmart
9751 Jefferson Davis Highway
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
I-95 exit 126

All available dogs (except Leah) are tentatively planned to be at this event. However, this is subject to change, and may change at the last minute.

Only approved adopters will be allowed to take home a pet at the event. Apply today!

I went to my forever home on March 17, 2018!

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12/30/17 Leah

Age (approx):

8 years old

Birthday (approx):

December 20, 2009

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian Husky

Colors:

Black & white, blue eyes

Weight:

52 pounds (as of 2/10/18)

Experience with Children:

I lived with small children for the past several years, and I am living with small children in my foster home. I have had only positive interactions with them. In fact, I like to follow the toddler like Mary’s little lamb. I also like to curl up in the toddler’s bed, whether or not I am accompanied by a toddler. Wherever the children are, that is where I choose to be.

Experience with Cats:

True to my breed, I have a high prey drive for cats and small critters, like squirrels. I cannot live with cats.

Experience with Dogs:

I have lived with a male Siberian Husky all of my life. I have frequented dog parks. I share a foster home with male and female Siberian Huskies. I do let them know I am a typical dominant female Siberian Husky, meaning I will win. If that means I fight, I will fight without hesitation. This is only dogs. I ADORE ALL humans. Interestingly, though, I do pick my friends. I pick out a male dog and will flirt all I can. The next male dog, though, I might dislike with a vengeance. I guess it’s a roll of the dice or maybe I just choose by scent.

Energy Level:

Medium

Owner Aptitude Level:

Novice

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Leah E. Oliver.

History:

I lost my first home when I was less than a year old. My human at that time loved me and took good care of me but then became homeless and felt he had to turn us (Broderick, adopted; and me) into a dog pound. Then Pet Harbor found me a wonderful home. That was my family for almost seven years. They loved me very much. Unfortunately, the pediatrician advised my family to give up the dogs. So I came back to Pet Harbor. I then got adopted, but I was not nice to the other dog in the house. So I came back to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

2017 – See me wait for a baby to feed me in Patience is a Virtue.
2017 – Where there’s a child, there’s a Leah.
9/7/17 – With my darling children.
10/21/17 – Playtime!
10/28/17 – I need to follow children!
10/28/17 – The Runway!
12/31/17 – I’m most content with children.
2010 – Back in 2010, watch me play with Broderick in Toys Galore!

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: MY 2018 BIO: Sugar. Think sugar. If you go sugar-free, then think sweetener. That is all you need to describe me, just one word. When I first came to Pet Harbor, I was a little confused because I had been uprooted from my family I loved, but they took such wonderful care of me I have to miss them, especially the two children, whom I adored. If you adopt me, you will benefit from the care they gave me. They named me Chiqui. Pet Harbor originally named me after a 9/11 victim, hence why my bio says Leah. Even though the toddler in my foster home insists I am “not a chicken,” my name is Chiqui. Would you believe that I know commands in both English AND Spanish?! It’s like I’ve been to charm school. I’m well-mannered. My favorite thing to do is follow babies and toddlers around. Truth be told, I’m really waiting for them to drop food. When they wake up and start their days, I wake up and start my day. When they play, I lie quietly by them. When they walk outside, I try to follow them. When they leave, I look for them. I’m the type of dog who would love nothing more than to wait for a school bus to bring my babies back. When they go to sleep, I sleep right next to them on the bed or on the floor, wherever I am allowed. I am the quietest Siberian Husky you will ever meet. Seriously, I am a lady with all the wonderful attributes that entails. My second favorite thing to do is play in the water! Think of a retriever and that’s me: big grin, playful splashes, deep-end swimming.. just without the retrieving part. During the summer, I am perfectly content taking a dip in the kiddie pool, you guessed it, with the kiddies. And don’t expect to leave a bathtub filling with water unattended and not have me sneak in for a little fun. Yep, I’m adorable. Lest you think I have no faults, want to hear about my prey drive or how I will dig out of a yard to be closer to my people? See, just when you thought I was really not a Siberian Husky, I proved you wrong! Truthfully, I’m the most plug-and-play Siberian you will ever meet. The children in my foster home adore me. Those two sentences sum me up entirely!

MY 2010 BIO: If you would be so kind as to allow me to say it, please? What is it, you ask? Why, that I am the cutest dog in the world. Don’t you agree? I am a lady. I am dainty and gentle and give gentle kisses and curtsy. Okay. Maybe I exaggerate just a bit, too. I also am all puppy and will run and jump and play, play, play like all normal high-energy Siberian Husky puppies. Ready for all that entails?

I went to my forever home on August 26, 2017!

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7/15/17 Dimino

Age (approx):

2 years old

Birthday (approx):

June 3, 2015

What am I?

Neutered male Siberian Husky

Colors:

Black & white, blue eyes

Weight:

36 pounds (as of 6/8/17)

Experience with Children:

Pet Harbor was told that I lived with a baby and young children, and we enjoyed playing with each other. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have interacted with multiple children ages 0 to 18 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:

My history with cats is unknown. Pet Harbor has performed a test for cat-friendliness. I did not attempt to harm the cats. I did bark incessantly at them, but when a cat put up a paw or hissed, I backed away.

Experience with Dogs:

Pet Harbor was informed my history is that I have gotten along great with all dogs. Since coming to foster care, I have been the center of the party. I play with all of the dogs (They’re my size or bigger.) all the time. I am having a blast! Pearl, also available for adoption, thought she was my girlfriend until I let her know I think I’m too young to settle down.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Young Northern breed experience is a plus!

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Stephen N. Dimino.

History:

When I was a mere pup, I was purchased from a pet store and two years later dumped in an animal shelter with the excuse that my owners were moving. From there I came to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

6/9/17 – See me play with the pack!
7/15/17 – Watch me explore

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: As noted above, I love to play (and play and play). There are no sad minutes with me. I’m happy all the time. My smile is never-ending. You know the person who walks in a room and just brightens everyone’s day? That’s a perfect description of me. I turn every frown upside down. Life is too short to be serious. Wanna laugh with me through this journey? Every Siberian should have a job. Whatever mine turns out to be, we know for sure it will be full of happiness. Until then, I will be content being a social butterfly.

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