🐾Breed: Husky (as with most rescues, possible mix)
🕰️Age: 12 years old
🏥Medical:
• Up-to-date on vaccines, neutered, & microchipped.
• Fatty lump on right side. Not of concern.
• Previously overweight. Should be kept at his now healthy weight to reduce joint stress.
• Blocked saliva duct. Being treated with antibiotics, possible surgery needed to fix. Paid for by the rescue. Meet & greets can proceed but Bear will not be adopted out until this issue has resolved.
Size: XL (approx 70lbs)
✅Dogs. Yes, please! A friendly dog in the home is preferred. Bear has had other dogs in all of his homes (sled dog kennel, foster home, and previous adopter).
✅Cats, with proper management. Does not chase but proper intros should be followed.
🔋Energy level: Medium (High on walks, low indoors)
Meet Bear, affectionately known as “Teddy Bear”! Previously adopted out as Ter, this retired sled dog has found his way back to us through a no-fault situation. Bear is a velcro dog and would make a great family dog. He prefers to be around his humans and is curious as to what they might be doing.
Bear initially and understandably struggled with separation anxiety when he was brought back into care. He was quite vocal when initially left alone, so no apartment living please. Bear has made great progress in just three short weeks, now spending nights crated away from his foster family without protest. He is also able to be left alone during the day for short periods. As he previously did not struggle with this, it is suspected that Bear will continue to significantly improve in this area. His adopters must be committed to seeing him through his adjustment period. Bear would still prefer a family who is home with him more often than not and who will incorporate him into their daily activities. He is great in the car.
Bear is friendly with all the humans he meets. He loves his walks and is still quite strong. A gentle leader and waist belt help make walks more manageable. He will excitedly bark at dogs passing by. Bear is learning how to heel and loose leash walk.
Inside, Bear is happy to nap beside his foster. His dog bed is one of his favourite things. He is house trained and does not mark. There have been no instances of resource guarding seen in his foster home but some surrounding food reported from his previous adopter’s home. To mitigate this risk, Bear is fed in his crate with no humans or animals around to bother him.
Bear is currently living with two other huskies (male and female) and a small cat. He gets along well with them all. He will communicate space needs if anyone gets too close when he’s not interested in playing.
If you would like to be Bear’s forever soft landing place, apply today.