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My basic info
Breed
Husky
Color
–
Age
4 years 5 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
57 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
D23007
My details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Smoky Linx's estimated DOB is 11/20/2019 and he's a brown and white Husky. This poor dog was found by police, and had a rough start at the haven, but he is doing great now and happy. Though he acts pretty standoffish in his pen, when he's slowly and properly introduced to new people he turns into a big cuddly lovebug. Now he needs a forever home.
Smoky Linx got to spend some time in a foster home recently and his foster family loved him! Here's what they had to say: "Smoky is just so darn perfect, aside from a couple quirks. He's fully house trained, crate trained, and walks beautifully on a leash. He's protective and intuitive and can read "his" people incredibly well, asking for hugs by gently putting his front paws on your chest. He got along with our cats, to a degree. Unfortunately we left our big male cat alone with him briefly and the cat attacked him, so he was pretty traumatized by that and steered clear of all of our cats after that. He barked loudly at them when they'd get too close to his crate or start drinking his water, so we definitely think he was resource guarding and will need his own space. We think he'll have no problem with more tolerant cats and a slow introduction. He seems to love every single dog he meets but will likely still need his own little space in a home shared with other dogs. Smoky's only real downfall is that he takes a long time to get used to people. We had him crated when new people came over, and he'd bark pretty aggressively at them as they came and went. He honestly doesn't seem to be super comfortable with being inside a house, he really shines his brightest when he's outdoors. We took him to Roaring River and he acted like a whole different dog, totally ignoring strangers, sniffing other dogs, tail wagging, hopping and rolling around and even swimming! We think that Smoky's ideal forever home will be someone who has a big yard with at least a four-foot fence, and preferably a doggie door. Someone who won't make him meet too many visitors, but will take him hiking in parks, and will let him have his own space. Preferably his forever home would come and hang out with him at the shelter a few times, getting him used to them before he comes home. We also recommend muzzle training, less to protect people from him and more to protect him from people. We love Smoky dearly, and we think he's an amazing dog!"
All of our pets are fixed, up to date on their vaccinations, and microchipped. The Haven of the Ozarks is open form 9am-4pm, seven days a week. For more information, please email us at havenozarksanctuary@gmail.com, or give us a call at 417-835-3647....All pets have lifetime sanctuary at Haven of the Ozarks. If they cannot remain with their adopter, they must be returned to the Haven.
Adoption fees are as follows: Puppies under the age of 6 months - $150 Dogs weighing 30 pounds and less - $200 Dogs over 6 months old- $90 Cats under the age of 6 months old - $75 Cats over the age of 6 months old - $65
Special adoption fees may apply to some animals.
Smoky Linx's estimated DOB is 11/20/2019 and he's a brown and white Husky. This poor dog was found by police, and had a rough start at the haven, but he is doing great now and happy. Though he acts pretty standoffish in his pen, when he's slowly and properly introduced to new people he turns into a big cuddly lovebug. Now he needs a forever home.
Smoky Linx got to spend some time in a foster home recently and his foster family loved him! Here's what they had to say: "Smoky is just so darn perfect, aside from a couple quirks. He's fully house trained, crate trained, and walks beautifully on a leash. He's protective and intuitive and can read "his" people incredibly well, asking for hugs by gently putting his front paws on your chest. He got along with our cats, to a degree. Unfortunately we left our big male cat alone with him briefly and the cat attacked him, so he was pretty traumatized by that and steered clear of all of our cats after that. He barked loudly at them when they'd get too close to his crate or start drinking his water, so we definitely think he was resource guarding and will need his own space. We think he'll have no problem with more tolerant cats and a slow introduction. He seems to love every single dog he meets but will likely still need his own little space in a home shared with other dogs. Smoky's only real downfall is that he takes a long time to get used to people. We had him crated when new people came over, and he'd bark pretty aggressively at them as they came and went. He honestly doesn't seem to be super comfortable with being inside a house, he really shines his brightest when he's outdoors. We took him to Roaring River and he acted like a whole different dog, totally ignoring strangers, sniffing other dogs, tail wagging, hopping and rolling around and even swimming! We think that Smoky's ideal forever home will be someone who has a big yard with at least a four-foot fence, and preferably a doggie door. Someone who won't make him meet too many visitors, but will take him hiking in parks, and will let him have his own space. Preferably his forever home would come and hang out with him at the shelter a few times, getting him used to them before he comes home. We also recommend muzzle training, less to protect people from him and more to protect him from people. We love Smoky dearly, and we think he's an amazing dog!"
All of our pets are fixed, up to date on their vaccinations, and microchipped. The Haven of the Ozarks is open form 9am-4pm, seven days a week. For more information, please email us at havenozarksanctuary@gmail.com, or give us a call at 417-835-3647....All pets have lifetime sanctuary at Haven of the Ozarks. If they cannot remain with their adopter, they must be returned to the Haven.
Adoption fees are as follows: Puppies under the age of 6 months - $150 Dogs weighing 30 pounds and less - $200 Dogs over 6 months old- $90 Cats under the age of 6 months old - $75 Cats over the age of 6 months old - $65
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Their adoption process
Additional adoption info
Adoption fees are as follows:
Puppies under the age of 6 months - $150
Dogs weighing 30lbs and less - $200
Dogs aged 6 months and up- $90
Cats under 6 months of age - $75
Cats over 6 months of age - $65
Special rates may apply for special needs or dedicated pairs.
All animals are spay/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, and microchipped. Cats are tested for FeLV. Declawing is not allowed on Haven adoptees.
Adoption fees are as follows:
Puppies under the age of 6 months - $150
Dogs weighing 30lbs and less - $200
Dogs aged 6 months and up- $90
Cats under 6 months of age - $75
Cats over 6 months of age - $65
Special rates may apply for special needs or dedicated pairs.
All animals are spay/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, and microchipped. Cats are tested for FeLV. Declawing is not allowed on Haven adoptees.
Go meet their pets
The sanctuary is open to the public. We encourage you to bring along any potential fur-siblings to help pick out your new pet as well. We also hold monthly offsite adoptions at Petsmart and Petco stores in Springfield Missouri, Fayetteville & Rogers Arkansas, and at Orscheln's Farm & Home in Republic, MO. Please find us on Facebook to see where we're going next! (Schedules vary)
We don't always get a chance to check our emails throughout the day, so the quickest way to reach us is by giving us a call at 417-835-3647. Come out and meet your new best friend!
The sanctuary is open to the public. We encourage you to bring along any potential fur-siblings to help pick out your new pet as well. We also hold monthly offsite adoptions at Petsmart and Petco stores in Springfield Missouri, Fayetteville & Rogers Arkansas, and at Orscheln's Farm & Home in Republic, MO. Please find us on Facebook to see where we're going next! (Schedules vary)
We don't always get a chance to check our emails throughout the day, so the quickest way to reach us is by giving us a call at 417-835-3647. Come out and meet your new best friend!
More about this shelter
We are a no-kill sanctuary for stray and abandoned dogs and cats, and for those left homeless by the death of their guardian. We provide an environment as homelike as possible with lots of loving care to our furry residents. It may take days or years, but we will always keep trying for all of the animals in our care. Volunteers and donations are always needed and welcome!
We are a no-kill sanctuary for stray and abandoned dogs and cats, and for those left homeless by the death of their guardian. We provide an environment as homelike as possible with lots of loving care to our furry residents. It may take days or years, but we will always keep trying for all of the animals in our care. Volunteers and donations are always needed and welcome!
