🐾Breed: Husky (as with all rescues, a mix is possible)
🕰️Age: 10 years old
🔋Energy level: Low. Please note that this will potentially change with her weight loss.
✅Dogs. Has exhibited resource guarding over food so should be fed separately.
✅Older kids. She is very friendly with humans but is older and can’t get away from young kids should she wish.
✅Cats. Tested and passed but has not lived with one.
🏥Medical:
• Obese. Came into care at 110lbs. No medical reason for being obese and she has already lost 5lbs. Adopters must be committed to continuing with her weight loss.
•She eats prescription weight loss food.
• She is on joint supplements and joint pain meds.
• Needs dental work but waiting on an appropriate amount of weight loss. Dental is covered by the rescue.
• Vaccinated & spayed.
Meet Shelby! This sweet, sassy chonk is now ready for her forever home. Originally brought into a veterinary office for euthanasia after the death of her owner, Miss Shelby is gaining a new lease on life.
Despite her age and size, Shelby still loves to play with her toys (the more crinkle to them, the better) & “fight” with her dog bed (the most adorable thing ever). She is surprisingly agile with stairs but should live in an environment in which they are limited.
Miss Shelby currently goes on short, slow 15 minute walks. Walks should be slowly increased and taken at her pace to account for her age and probably sore joints. She does take supplements and pain meds to assist her movement. She’s already lost 5lbs in a short time.
Shelby is not crate trained due to her size but is non-destructive when left alone. She does, however, vocalize her displeasure with her foster leaving her behind so no apartment living for this gal.
If you can be completely committed to her weight loss journey and love a sweet, sassy senior – Shelby is definitely the gal for you!