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My name is Rascal!

Posted over 4 months ago | Updated over 4 months ago

My basic info

Breed
Husky
Color
Black
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
52286080

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Hi, I'm Rascal. I am 100% living up to my name. I am about 6 years old and a very special boy with some quirks that will take a lot of patience.

People haven't always been nice to me, and that frightens me. It takes me time to warm up to new people. While warming up to them, I try to scare them away by growling. I have never bitten, but I have thought about it, and I will give you all the signs that I will. So, as a precaution, my foster mom has a muzzle that she likes to have me wear while meeting new people until we all become comfortable. It's so hard to read when meeting new people. I will run up to them and ask for love and pets while I growl at the same time. I kind of sound like the Tasmanian devil. My tail is wagging the whole time, and I am asking for attention, but it's cut short when I start growling. With the muzzle, we could get past that faster. You should pay attention to these signs. Being like this, I should be in a home without any children living there or visiting. I am not housebroken and need someone with the patience and time to help me. I am scared easily and need that gentle person who will teach me with a kind voice.

I love being outside; if it's nice, I spend hours playing with my fur family. I am cat-friendly and love to play with other dogs. But sometimes, I'm a little too playful. I also like to try to mount other dogs. But I take corrections from the other dog well and will stop.

This Tasmanian Devil sound I make sometimes makes it hard to read me. You don't know if I'm growling, playing, or enjoying what you're doing. You will have to learn to read my other cues. Is my tail wagging? If yes, I like what we are doing. Am I licking my lips (even if my tail is wagging)? If yes, I don't like what we are doing. Please stop now.

You can tell me no, but you should never punish my growl. You want me to growl so you know when I have had enough. All I need is a break. Once I know what you want, I will try to do it. I sit for food and treats but have yet to learn to stay or wait. I'm trying, but I get excited about my food. I LOVE food and treats. I also like chewy toys. Mostly hard plastic bones. I'm also trying to learn not to jump. I like to jump up with all four feet leaving the floor. My foster mom is working on this, and I am improving.

So, if you have the time and patience for a cute wagging tail fur friend, I am here waiting. My foster mom will happily help with her knowledge on how to help me become a good boy in your home.

If you are interested in adopting, please complete and submit an adoption application. To fill out an application, COPY AND PASTE the link below into the address line of your Web browser:
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https://hhshr.com/adoptioninfo/
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The application must be approved before visiting with this dog.

Approved applications are based on best fit and not first submitted. Hairy Houdini Siberian Husky Rescue reserves the right to refuse any applicant, it is within our discretion to make these decisions on behalf of our dogs.

We do require a home visit and a veterinarian reference. Please contact your veterinarian to give them permission to release information to us. Once we have reviewed your application and received a favorable reference from your veterinarian, our adoption coordinator will contact you. Please be patient as this process could take several days.
Rascal is in a foster home located in Lincoln Park, MI


Before filling out an application, we strongly recommend visiting our site to learn more about the Siberian Husky breed, Copy and paste this link to find that info.
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https://hhshr.com/husky-101---breed-standard-and-temperament.html
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WWW.HHSHR.com
Rescue
Hairy Houdini Siberian Husky Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
52286080
Contact
Stephanie Dorda
Phone
Address
Waterford, MI 49884

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Application:

The first step for adoption is the application. Filling out the detailed application lets us know which husky would be a good fit for your family. We think all of our dogs are perfect the way they are, but every home is not. This is why they have ended up with us. We are very thorough with this step. The first thing we do is review your application, if your veterinary references are up to par then we reach out to be sure you're still interested. Next, we contact the personal references, so please be prepared. It helps speed the process if you let your veterinarian and personal references know we will be contacting them. This step can take up to 1-2 weeks, although we try to get through it sooner.

Home Visit:

We will set up a good time with you for one of our volunteers to come meet with you. They interview all the household members, and make sure a Siberian Husky is suited for you. They will also help you understand the breed, and what they need as far as a family.

Meet & Greet:

After you have been approved for adoption, we can set you up to meet the dogs! You must bring any current pets to make sure they will get along. We have a network of foster homes, so it is preferred that you are willing to drive to meet any specific dog you are interested in. If for any specific reason you are not able to drive, transportation can usually be arraigned through volunteers, by a case-by-case basis.

To find our application copy this link to your web browser or click on the link at the bottom:
https://hhshr.com/adoptioninfo/adopt-a-husky.html



Minimum Adoption Donation:

*Birth through 12 months old – $350

* 13 months to 8 years - $325

* 8 years and up - $275



All dogs are:

Spayed or neutered before adoption.

Evaluated for temperament and trainability.

Up to date on core vaccinations

Heartworm tested and on preventative.

Micro chipped for identification.



Before applying, please consider the following:

Are all household members in agreement about adopting a Siberian Husky and willing to participate in a home visit?

Are your current pets neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and current on heartworm preventative where appropriate?

Are you ready to adopt within the next few weeks?

Are your vet and personal references aware that they will be receiving a phone call from us?

Have you given this a lot of thought, and are prepared to welcome a new family member into your home?

Do you have the time and patience for this breed of dog?

Adoption application

More about this rescue

The mission of the Hairy Houdini Siberian Husky Rescue is to help Siberian Huskies and Husky mixes in need and educate about the proper care of the breed.

We are a foster home-based rescue organization serving all of Michigan. Once the dogs are in our care, they get completely vetted, altered, micro-chipped, temperament tested, monitored and cared for by our wonderful foster program. Once we have matched the personality of the dog with the perfect home, they get adopted! Application, home visit, contract and adoption donation apply.