Author: Mia Wood

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

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6/10/17 Matty

Age:

9 years old

Birthday:

November 25, 2007

What am I?

Neutered male Siberian Husky

AKC Information:

AKC #WS24440605
PARENTS:
– Sire: Cherokee Trace Cramer, AKC #WS000863002 AKC DNA #V357813
– Dam: Martina Crater, AKC #WS01943604

Colors:

White, blue eyes

Weight:

67 pounds (as of 6/10/17)

Experience with Children:

I lived with small children for the past several years. I have had only positive interactions with them.

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 female Siberian Husky for most of my life. I have frequented dog parks. I have had only positive interactions with all dogs I’ve met. There is a female Siberian in my foster home, and we have had all positive interactions.

Energy Level:

Medium-High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Novice

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Robert D. Mattson.

History:

My family bought me as a puppy from a breeder in Pennsylvania. My family loved me very much. Unfortunately, the pediatrician advised my family to give up the dogs. So I came to Pet Harbor. My “sister,” Leah, also available for adoption, was returned to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

6/10/17 – I’m just so well-mannered!
7/15/17 – Kids love me!

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: Wanna hear a secret? I can run on a treadmill! Yep. Try taking me to the gym. Ha! And would you believe that I know commands in both English AND Spanish?! Yep. Now, whether I listen and obey is a whole other matter. I am a Siberian Husky, after all. Speaking of my breed, did you know Siberian Huskies are in the Working Dog class? Therefore, I have a job. And should my contract end, I have highly marketable skills. Let’s start with my degree as a cuddler extraordinaire with a minor in bedwarming if you let me sleep with you! Truth be told, though, I’m really vying for a top position with Caterpillar as an excavator. Next to cuddling, I excavate the best. I come with references. There are many other qualifications I possess, but I won’t bore you with the entire listing. Suffice it to say I earn my keep. Oh, wait. A few more things I should probably reveal. I’m a Siberian Husky who wants to be a Labrador Retriever, I fetch AND retrieve! See? Marketable skills. I also enjoy playing with toys and counter surfing. You would never guess my age if you didn’t already know what it was, would you? My family took wonderful care of me. If you adopt me, you will benefit from the care they gave me. They named me Matias (Matty for short). So how about it? Need a gym partner or a bedwarmer?

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

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5/26/17 Roma & Pearl Kisses - copy

Age (approx):

2 years old

Birthday (approx):

May 26, 2015

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian Husky

Colors:

Light red & white, blue eyes

Weight:

55 pounds (as of 6/10/17)

Experience with Children:

My history with children is unknown to Pet Harbor. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have interacted with multiple children ages 0 to 18 and have displayed only positive reactions to them.

Experience with Cats:

Along with Roma, who found a home already, I landed in an animal shelter having been accused of killing a cat. So I cannot live with cats.

Experience with Dogs:

My history is unknown to Pet Harbor. However, I was running at large with Roma. Not only do we get along great, but we are probably related. Pet Harbor doesn’t know for sure. Since coming to Pet Harbor, our roles have changed. Roma was a leader, and I was her follower. Now we are equal leaders. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have met several dogs my size, male and female, and have had no issues except I like to bark at a geriatric male dog. Maybe I’m flirting. I’ll never tell. I have a favorite Siberian playmate. See, there is this one red and white boy Siberian in my foster home who has become the object of my flirtation.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Young Northern breed experience required

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Richard Allen Pearlman.

History:

For the crime of running at large, Roma, who already found a home, and I landed in a county animal shelter. It is alleged we killed a cat. From there, we came to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

5/26/17 – Spring is Planting Time, after all!
5/26/17 – Strolling along with my sister
6/9/17 – See me play with the pack!
6/10/17 – Gentle, playful, and sweet
7/15/17 – Pearl and Wilder

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: My favorite thing in the world is tummy scratches. I love them!! Oh, I could go belly up all day and all night if you would scratch my tummy. Putty. Putty in your hands. If I think you are going to give me belly rubs, my body slinks down as if I am boneless. Lest you think I am taking advantage of you, let me tell you I give as much as I get. I give all the soft kisses you could possibly want in exchange for belly scratches. On another note, I am truly a Siberian and all the stubbornness that entails. If I decide I don’t want to go somewhere, then I will put on the brakes and become dead weight, all the while dishing out soft kisses. You will find it difficult to be angry at me. That is for sure. When I first came to Pet Harbor, I had a touch of shyness, just enough to be endearing, but that shyness is pretty much nonexistent now unless I think I’m in trouble.

I went to my forever home on July 15, 2017!

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5/26/17 Roma & Pearl Kisses

Age (approx):

2 years old

Birthday (approx):

May 26, 2015

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian Husky

Colors:

Red & white, one brown eye, one parti eye (both blue & brown in the same eye)

Weight:

48 pounds (as of 6/10/17)

Experience with Children:

My history with children is unknown. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have interacted with multiple children ages 0 to 18 and have displayed only positive reactions to them.

Experience with Cats:

Along with Pearl, also available for adoption, I landed in an animal shelter having been accused of killing a cat. So I cannot live with cats.

Experience with Dogs:

My history is unknown to Pet Harbor. However, I was running at large with Pearl. Not only do we get along great, but we are probably related. Pet Harbor doesn’t know for sure. Since coming to Pet Harbor, our roles have changed. I was a leader, and Pearl was my follower. Now we are equal leaders. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have met several dogs my size, male and female. We have no issues. At first, I felt I had to tell them I was the Queen Bee, but I quickly mellowed.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Young Northern breed experience required

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Keith Roma.

History:

For the crime of running at large, Pearl, also available for adoption, and I landed in a county animal shelter. It is alleged we killed a cat. From there, we came to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

Spring is Planting Time, after all!
Strolling along with my sister
See me play with the pack!
I love walks and belly rubs

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: I’m as much fun as a barrel of monkeys. One Siberian is better than monkeys in a barrel any day! Watch your pinky because I will wrap around it pretty quickly. I’ll get into mischief and show you my baby blue and brown eyes and pearly whites and you will forget whatever its as I did. Girls just wanna have fun. I will play with other dogs to my heart’s content. And I have a job. I work hard at my job. I am a protector. I will protect my home, guarding the house against stuffed animals and tapestry pillows that look like Siberian Husky heads. True story. Oh, did I mention that while I’m giving you kisses, I’m also plotting my next caper? I’m no dummy! There is a method to my madness. Told you I’m good at my job. Maybe it’s time to ask for a raise. A few more treats should be in order! It would be nice if Pearl and I could be adopted together, but it is not a requirement.

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

Date: Saturday, May 6, 2017

Time: 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM

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

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

I went to my forever home on July 22, 2017!

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4/13/17 Bri & Jamey

Age (approx):

1 year old

Birthday (approx):

March 31, 2016

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian Husky

Colors:

Red & white, blue eyes

Weight:

55 pounds (as of 6/10/17)

Experience with Children:

My history with children is unknown. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have interacted with multiple children ages 0 to 18 and have displayed only positive reactions to them.

Experience with Cats:

Pet Harbor was informed my history is that I am not good with cats. Pet Harbor tested me for cat-friendliness, and I failed the test. Therefore, Pet Harbor will not place me in a home where cats live.

Experience with Dogs:

My history is I lived with Jamey, also available for adoption from Pet Harbor Rescue, who is my sister. Since coming to Pet Harbor, all of my interactions with the dogs I have met have been positive. All the dogs I have met are my size and larger.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Young Northern breed experience required

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Brian L. Jones.

History:

My sister Jamey and I were running at large. We ended up in a county animal shelter. This was not the first time. Our “owners” were notified and chose not to pay our bail this time. From there, we came to Pet Harbor Rescue.

Movies:

Born to Run!
With my sister Jamey, there are cuddles all around!
See me play with the pack!
Belly rubs are utter bliss!

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: Am I not the most beautiful Siberian you have ever seen? Well, I think I am! I am sweet and quiet. I love to love and to be loved, I am kind and polite, but I am also a Siberian Husky pup. So that means I have tons of energy and get into pretty much anything and everything. The good news is I am not a drama queen, like my sister Jamey is. You, therefore, should not pay attention to anything she has to say. But, I must say that Jamey and I are a bonded pair, and we would be so happy to go to our forever home together. It is, however, not a requirement. It’s more important that we get a home or homes than that we share a home. I am as cute as I can be. You won’t know whether to laugh or cry at my antics, but I am so loving I can easily get you to focus on that, instead of whatever I got into today!

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

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4/13/17 Bri & Jamey - copy

Age (approx):

1 year old

Birthday (approx):

March 31, 2016

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian Husky

Colors:

Black & white, blue eyes

Weight:

51 pounds (as of 6/10/17)

Experience with Children:

My history with children is unknown. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have interacted with multiple children ages 0 to 18 and have displayed only positive reactions to them. In fact, the toddler in my foster home calls me “my puppy.” Like Goldilocks, he thinks I am just right, not too boisterous, not standoffish.

Experience with Cats:

Experience with Dogs:

My history is I lived with Bri, already adopted, who is my sister. Since coming to Pet Harbor, all of my interactions with the dogs I have met have been positive. I have met dogs of all sizes.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Young Northern breed experience is a plus!

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for James Nelson.

History:

My sister Bri and I were running at large. We ended up in a county animal shelter. This was not the first time. Our “owners” were notified and chose not to pay our bail this time. From there, we came to Pet Harbor Rescue.

Movies:

Workout!
With my sister Bri, there are cuddles all around!
Jamey v. a Teddy Bear
See me play with the pack!
Given the choice to train or play, I choose play

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: Am I not the most beautiful Siberian you have ever seen? My sister Bri thinks she is the prettiest, but the truth is I am. Even though I know Bri calls me a drama queen, too, I prefer to say that I do everything with gusto. I am the utmost. If you have a kiss for me and you are tall, well, I will just jump up to get it. If there is something I want, I will get it, usually by giving easy kisses and batting my eyelashes. I also will join conversations to let you know what I have to say. See? Gusto. Nothing but love for all my people, young and old, is what I bring to the table. I have tons of love in me and really enjoy cuddles and kisses, but I also am a Siberian Husky pup. So that means I will get into pretty much anything and everything. A good training class would be great! I am as cute as I can be. In my foster home, the toddler is in love with me, and I am gentle with him. I’m never unhappy. Even if you fuss at me, I will wag my tail and turn up my charm. You won’t know whether to laugh or cry at my antics. For example, my favorite thing to do is play with ice cubes and empty water bottles. Oh, the excitement!

I went to my forever home on May 6, 2017!

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Age (approx):

2 years old

Birthday (approx):

November 20, 2014

What am I?

Neutered male Siberian Husky

Colors:

Grey & white, blue eyes

Weight:

68 pounds (as of 4/8/17)

Experience with Children:

Not a lot about my history is known. All that is known is from Nov 2016 to April 2017, I lived with children, with no issues reported to Pet Harbor. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have interacted with a 3-year-old child and have displayed only positive reactions to him.

Experience with Cats:

I have a reported history of killing multiple small animals. So to keep the cats safe, Pet Harbor will neither cat-test me nor place me in a home with cats.

Experience with Dogs:

My history with dogs is unknown. Pet Harbor tested me with dogs similar in size to me, and I had positive reactions, even to the grumpy one. I wagged my tail and sought play. Since coming to foster care, I have had only positive interactions with females and non-dominant males in foster care. To dominant male dogs, I bark and grumble, wagging my tail the whole time, but don’t fight. In other words, I’ll puff out my chest and flap my wings, but I’m all bark. How’s that for combining literary expressions? All the dogs Pet Harbor has seen me interact with in foster care are about 40 pounds and up.

Energy Level:

High

Owner Aptitude Level:

Northern breed experience required

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Felicia Hamilton.

History:

Pet Harbor does not know my history prior to Nov 2016. In Nov 2016, people got me from a Craigslist ad and did not take care of me. As a result, several animals, such as chickens, opossums, and a baby pig, sadly, lost their lives. So that no more animals would die, I came to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

1. Gentle and Polite.
2. Perfect Running Partner.

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: First and foremost, you must understand Siberian Huskies. That means you cannot consider me a lawn ornament. I belong in the house with the rest of my family. When I exercise, I must have a tall fence. I am too smart to create my own fences where fences do not already exist. I am, after all, a Siberian Husky and true to my breed. Speaking of lawn ornaments, also true to my breed, I will be happy to landscape for you if you leave me unattended outside. Siberians should have jobs, right? I’m a loving and quite happy boy who likes to wag a lot. There is no such thing as being depressed around me. I am the eternal happimist (happy optimist). The love you show me, I will return several times over. And am I not the most handsome fellow you have ever seen?

I went to my forever home on January 28, 2017!

Age (approx):

2 years old

Birthday (approx):

December 16, 2014

What am I?

Neutered male Siberian Husky

Colors:

Black & white, blue eyes

Weight:

Experience with Children:

Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have interacted with young children. I give them kisses and wag my tail. Tiny tots might be afraid of my size and exuberance, but I love them.

Experience with Cats:

Because I have a high prey drive and, for some silly reason, Pet Harbor cares about kitty safety, Pet Harbor will not allow me to live with cats.

Experience with Dogs:

Every dog I’ve met at Pet Harbor has been my play buddy. All the dogs I’ve met weigh 40-70 pounds.

Energy Level:

Low

Owner Aptitude Level:

Novice

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Elkin Yuen.

History:

For the crime of being homeless, I was sentenced to time in an animal shelter. After serving my time, I came to Pet Harbor.

Movies:

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: 2017 is here! Need a workout buddy? Resistance training? Strength exercises? Running partner? Motivator? My paw is raised. Pick me! Let’s go through 2017 right–together! I love, love, love people, and I am so strong and so enthusiastic that you cannot and will not have a dull moment around me ever. I love dogs just as much as people. For comic relief, watch me play with dogs. If they lie on the floor, I like to leap over them back & forth until they get up to play with me. See? I told you I’m a great motivator! So what are you waiting for? Let’s get moving!

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

Date: Saturday, April 22, 2017

Time: 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM

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

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

I went to my forever home on May 20, 2017!

4/2/17 Elizabeth

Status:

***IN HEARTWORM TREATMENT*** Tentatively available to go to my forever home in mid-May

Age (approx):

2 years old

Birthday (approx):

March 10, 2015

What am I?

Spayed female Siberian Husky

Colors:

Black & white, blue eyes

Weight:

50 pounds (as of 4/10/17)

Experience with Children:

My history with children is unknown. Since coming to Pet Harbor, I have interacted with children ages 0-18 and have displayed only positive reactions to them.

Experience with Cats:

My history with cats is unknown. So far, Pet Harbor has only done a preliminary cat test. During that test, I glanced at the kitties and lost interest. That is not yet a definitive test. An outside cat ran into my foster home. Like a good Siberian Husky, I grabbed it. Outside cats are prey, and I was protecting my foster home from that rodent! After heartworm treatment, I will be re-tested and the results will be posted here.

Experience with Dogs:

My history with dogs is unknown. I have met small dogs and play with them. I have met dogs my size and play with them. I have met larger dogs and play with them. I am, though, what one could consider a typical dominant female Siberian. Women rule!

Energy Level:

Medium

Owner Aptitude Level:

Northern breed experience preferred

Named for 9/11 Victim:

I was named for Elizabeth (Lisa) Martin Gregg.

History:

For the crime of running at large, I landed myself in the pokey and came to Pet Harbor from there.

Movies:

I am everybody’s girl!
Mini play bud

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: Do you think you have a couch? Forget about it! It’s mine. Do you think you have a bed? Forget about it! It’s mine. Do you think you can ignore me? Forget about it! I have plenty to say about that. My voice is melodious, though. So basically I do whatever is in my repertoire to get your attention. I go belly-up for tummy scratches. I look into your eyes and woo if you attempt to do something other than give me attention. I give you soft “Pick me!” kisses to raise my hand (paw). Lots of soft, fluffy fur that would love to sit with you while you brush it! Full of love. Just looking for a place to plant it (and a couch to plant my hiney). I did test positive for heartworm disease. So while you can certainly adopt me on paper, I cannot be considered fully adopted until my treatment has finished, which should be by the middle of May.

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