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My name is Steele!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 1 week ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

3

Sign Adoption Contract

Adoption fee: $100

This helps Living Free Animal Sanctuary with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Siberian Husky
Color
Gray/Silver/Salt & Pepper - with White
Age
2 years 5 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
49 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
LFCA-A-1041

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Microchipped

My personality

My story

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

Meet Steele — the definition of a true Husky.
Independent. Incredibly smart. And absolutely stunning.

After spending four long months in the county shelter, Steele had nearly given up hope. When our team first saw him, he lay in his kennel with his back to the door, as if saying, “Don’t bother… everyone else has walked past.” But we didn’t. And honestly, he still seems a little surprised that someone finally stopped and chose him.

The moment Steele realized he had a yard of his own, everything changed. He lit up instantly—bounding through the grass, digging with joy, and rediscovering what it means to simply be a dog. He picked up on our routines right away and has been an easy, respectful resident ever since.

Steele has proven himself to be a genuinely wonderful dog. Though he’s on the more mellow side for a Husky, he’s still a breed known for needing exercise, enrichment, and space to stretch those smart legs and active instincts. He’ll thrive in a home that can offer him that balance of activity and independence.

Steele is very much a “go at his own pace” kind of guy. He enjoys hanging out with us, accepts affection with quiet appreciation, and is equally content when it’s time for us to head out. He doesn’t need constant attention—just consistency, understanding, and a place to finally belong.

If you’re looking for a stunning, soulful Husky who’s ready to start his next chapter, Steele might just be your guy.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
LFCA-A-1041
Contact
Email
Address
54250 Keen Camp Road, Mountain Center, CA 92561

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

You can find applications for both dogs and cats at https://living-free.org/adopt/

2.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

After filling out an application, the kennel or cattery staff will contact you to set up an appointment.

3.

Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

For adoptable dogs, please contact:
kennel@living-free.org or (951) 321-9982

For our adoptable cats, please contact:
cattery@living-free.org or (951) 491-1898

Potential adopters are required to fill out an adoption application which can be found at www.living-free.org/adoption-form

Plan on a 1-2 hour visit and one of our Animal Caregivers will walk you through the process.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

HOURS OF OPERATION: Visits and adoptions are conducted by appointment.

Living Free Animal Sanctuary is located in Mountain Center, CA, right off Highway 74 in the San Jacinto Mountains. We're 10 minutes from Idyllwild, 45 minutes from the Desert Cities, 2 hours from San Diego and 2.5 hours from Los Angeles.

Serving Riverside County and Southern California.

More about this shelter

We are a nonprofit animal sanctuary saving dogs and cats whose time is up at local kill shelters. We are a 501(c)(3) organization and have been rescuing animals since 1980.

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