Siberian Husky Adoption

Adopt a Husky Puppy

A friend of mine wants to adopt a puppy. She adopted an Alaskan Malamute a few years ago and he recently passed away so she is looking for a new pup. She wanted a big dog again but not quite as big as a malamute. I suggested adopting a husky puppy.

Siberian husky puppies are very similar to Alaskan Malamute puppies. Both breeds are part of the working group, huskies are just a little smaller. The Alaskan Malamute is an extremely powerful dog. A male Alaskan Malamute usually weighs between 85 and 100 lbs and the females are usually between 75 and 90 lbs. Huskies are a medium sized, smaller boned dog. A male Siberian Husky will usually weigh between 50-70 lbs. while the females are usually between 35-50 lbs.This was exactly what my friend had in mind.

So where do you go when you want to adopt a husky puppy? A great place to start looking for a husky puppy is your local animal shelter. If the shelter does not have any husky puppies available when you’re looking, you can ask them to call you if they should have any husky puppies come in down the line. Most shelters would be more than happy to do this for you. You can also search local Siberian Husky rescue groups.

My friend began the search for her new husky puppy at the local animal shelter. The shelter didn’t have any Siberian Huskies but they suggested using a site called Adopt a Pet.com to find a husky puppy. What an awesome site! It’s a great resource if you want to adopt a pet and I highly recommend using it. You simply type in the breed of dog that you are looking for along with your zip code and the computer does the rest. After my friend typed in  Siberian Husky and her zip code, the computer immediately located all the huskies available for adoption in the specified area. It tells you where they are and also gives you a little background as to how they ended up there. Most of the dogs found using this website are in fact at local shelters. Local really depends on the mile radius that you type in. It saves you a lot of time making phone calls to all of the shelters in your area.

My friend did in deed find a husky puppy to adopt using the adopt a pet website. In fact, she found two husky puppies that had been abandoned and where looking for a home together. She ended up saving two lives rather than one.

For The Love of Husky Puppies

My parents got married in 1969 and before they had children they adopted a husky puppy from a local family who needed to find homes for eight husky puppies. It’s rare that you will find people who are giving away pure breed husky puppies, but my parents claim they were in the right place at the right time. Anyway, they ended up with the runt of the litter and they decided to name him Kelo. Kelo didn’t have the distinctive blue eyes that most Siberian Huskies have and he was rather small. Huskies are a medium sized dog but  he was definitely smaller than the other husky puppies in his litter. His eyes were a soft brown. They suited him well.

My parents love to tell us the story about when they brought my brother home from the hospital and Kelo immediately became his protector. Huskies are a very affectionate breed and they are known to be very protective. This was true of our dog. He would sleep next to my brother’s crib every night. I’ve been waiting for my dog to do this with both of my sons, but it has yet to happen. He’s a Labrador Retriever and his real interests are fetching and swimming. Not really a guard dog:)

I was raised with dogs and as an adult have always had a dog in the family. I feel very strongly about animal welfare and have become active in animal rescue.  I’m still amazed at how many pure breed dogs end up in animal shelters for one reason or another. I’m no stranger to visiting the local animal shelter. Our husky would get out of the yard every so often and there were numerous times when we had to go and pick him up at the local shelter. I can still see his scared face that immediately became overjoyed when he saw us coming to pick him up. It breaks my heart to think of all of the dogs that end up with a sad face knowing that no one is coming to pick them up.

If you are thinking of getting a puppy I can’t tell begin to express how much good you would be doing if you decided to adopt a puppy instead of getting one from a pet store. If you really want to adopt a pure breed, such as a Siberian Husky, then I encourage you to research a Siberian Husky Rescue League in your area. There are so many husky puppies and adult dogs that need good loving homes and just think…you would be saving a life!

If you live within a 100 miles of Philadelphia, PA and you are interested in adopting a Siberian Husky then you should check out MaPaw

MaPaw’s Dog of the Month For February 2010

This beautiful husky is Jack. He is between four and five years old and he ended up at MaPaw after losing his way.

Unfortunately no one has come forward to claim him. Jack is ready to find a new forever home! Jack is very friendly and is doing well with his foster family. He really loves affection! He gets along with the other dog who he lives with but he would prefer not to live with any cats.

There are no signs of food or toy aggression and he’s open to being brushed quite often.

Jack is absolutely terrified of thunderstorms and loud noises.

Jack needs a caring family that will take of him. If you are interested in adopting Jack please contact MaPaw

Adopt Husky Puppies

Are you thinking about adopting a husky puppy? Huskies certainly are some of the most adorable puppies ever! However, you should really do your homework before adopting a husky. You want to make sure that you adopt the right breed. It would be awful to have your adopted pet end up back in an animal shelter because you couldn’t handle them.

It would be beneficial to ask yourself these questions before you make the decision to adopt a husky puppy.

The most important question is: Do you have enough time in your day to raise a puppy? Your new puppy will become very attached to you and you want to make sure that you will be there for them. You’ll find that your new pup will become your shadow. Especially when you first bring them home. Make sure that you go out and purchase a variety of puppy toys for your new pup to play with. You want to instill independence from the very beginning. This will teach your puppy how to keep busy if you should need to leave the house for extended periods of time.

Another good idea is to leave a piece of clothing with your new pup. They will feel much more comfortable if they can smell your scent while you are away.

Another important question is: Do you know what to feed your husky puppy? It’s essential that all puppies get a decent amount of fat and protein in their diets. This will aid with their growth. Unfortunately a lot of the puppy food that is available at the supermarkets doesn’t meet the nutritional requirements that your puppy will need. You may want to prepare some homemade puppy food for your new puppy. You can find some great dog food recipes online.

The third question is: How do you plan on making sure that your puppy gets enough exercise? It is very important to keep your puppy active. Taking your new puppy for a walk everyday is a great way to ensure that they are getting exercise. If you don’t have time to take your pup for a walk you can always throw them a ball or a frisbee in the yard. As long as they are running, they are getting exercise. You want to make sure that your puppy is tired at the end of day. Otherwise they may become mischievous.

The last question: Are you aware of  huskies grooming needs? Grooming is important for all dogs, but huskies require some extra attention. Dogs can not maintain their coats on their own so you will need to take them to a professional dog groomer. Huskies have very thick hair and if they are not groomed properly fleas and other bacteria can start to grow on their hair. A professional dog groomer will make sure that your dog’s coat is washed well and that the dead hair is brushed out.

If you still want to adopt a husky puppy after reading these questions there are plenty of Siberian Husky Rescue groups that have so many huskies that need a good home!