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My name is SHADOW!

Posted over 3 weeks ago | Updated over 3 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Home Check

3

Approve Application

4

Meet the Pet

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Alaskan Malamute
Color
White
Age
Senior
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
15562844

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

SHADOW is a stunning, snow‑white gentleman with a voice he’s proud to share and a heart that melts for his humans. He loves his walks, loves his pets, and absolutely loves leaning in close for that classic Malamute snuggle. He’s friendly with people and may do well with a calm canine companion—he recently lived peacefully with another dog.

This boy is sharp as they come. SHADOW thrives on routine and picks up new things quickly. He already knows sit, stay, down, come, outside, treat, eat, and walk. Mealtime is a polite affair—he’ll wait patiently until he’s given the go‑ahead. And if he needs something, he’ll come find you and lead you right to the door or his water bowl like the clever communicator he is.

His manners are truly impressive. SHADOW won’t counter‑surf, steal snacks, or help himself to anything unless he’s told it’s okay. Outside, he’s a calm, content yard‑lounger who doesn’t dig. On walks, he’s curious about other dogs but stays composed and doesn’t react.

What SHADOW needs most is a home that appreciates his goofy charm, his gentle nature, and the way he makes every day feel a little brighter. He’s currently living with one of our wonderful foster volunteers, waiting for the family who will see just how special he is.

 



Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.
January 25, 2026, 2:22 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
15562844
Contact
Phone
Address
Seattle, WA 98125

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Go to www.wamal.com to complete an online application. Note: We are not accepting applications from households with cats.

2.

Home Check

If your application is accepted, a volunteer will contact you to set up a virtual home visit.

3.

Approve Application

You will be notified if your application is approved and we begin matching you to dogs to meet.

4.

Meet the Pet

We work with adopters to find a suitable match for their situation.

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

Pay the adoption fee at this time.

6.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We ask for a minimum adoption donation of $500 which is tax deductible as we are a federally approved 501(c)3 charity.
We have fencing and/or kennel requirements as malamutes can not be trusted to not roam.

We are looking for forever homes for our rescue dogs, and homechecks will be performed for all adopters, no exceptions. We love these dogs, and want what is best for them, we assume our adopters would want the same. Plus, the homecheck lets everyone meet each other, get to ask and answer questions, and make sure we match the right dog for the right family for that perfect match that will last a lifetime!

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

WAMAL is strictly internet based. Most of all our correspondence will be via email, typically during the odd hours of the night that our volunteers are able to donate time. The dogs in our rescue are taken into the homes and lives of our volunteers, there is no shelter to visit. There is no phone number to call. We are sorry for this, but with over 200 volunteers and over 100 dogs a year, there just is not an easy way to coordinate a statewide rescue other than through email.

More about this rescue

WAMAL was formed in 1998 to help with Malamute Rescue in the greater NorthWest area to cover rescue needs outside of the scope of Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue by Cindy Neely. Since that time we have rescued on average between 70 and 100 Malamutes a year and have rescued hundreds to date. While none of this would have originally happened without a small few, it's the numerous (but sometimes still too few) volunteers that make rescue happen. Our volunteers come from all walks of life and locations. Most are already overworked and too busy in their personal lives to start, but donating their time to rescue truly is what makes it possible to save the lives of this gentle and loving working breed... our Mals. The pride (and pain) of our lives.

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