Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Say hello to Crickette, aka Emmie! Those ears are not merely ears. They are federally unregulated listening devices capable of detecting a cheese wrapper beneath three blankets during a thunderstorm. Her amber eyes can locate the softest person in any room, and her fluffy black-and-white coat makes her look like someone dropped an Oreo into a basket of clean laundry and it came out alive. She is a 2.5-year-old, 52-pound Shepherd/Husky mix with a smile like she has just been informed that every Friday is now Casual Friday and pants are no longer required. Crickette is sweeter than finding money in your winter coat and more affectionate than an aunt who hasn’t seen you since you were “this big.” She loves her people with the intensity of someone who has only recently discovered people and cannot believe everyone else has been keeping them from her. Crickette is wonderfully people-oriented and believes personal space is a sad little myth invented by anti-social cats. Her clever little brain is always working, although “working” may be a generous description. It’s more like a Roomba bouncing enthusiastically between seventeen different thoughts. She’ll begin by investigating a noise, remember that you exist, hurry over for affection, spot a dust particle behaving suspiciously and then stand in the middle of the room looking thrilled with herself. Did she accomplish anything? No. Did she give it everything she had? Absolutely. And when her busy little mind finally clocks out for the evening, Crickette settles into the loveliest cuddlebug. She becomes 52 pounds of warm, velvety comfort.
📍 Pickup Location: Broken Arrow, OK
-Adopter will need to pick up in person if approved. We do not do transports.
📝 Apply here:
https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app
Crickette’s story started out a little differently than most. Before discovering the wonders of indoor living, she spent the first part of her life as a stray, surviving with her own wits and resourcefulness. While other dogs were debating whether the orthopedic bed or the couch offered better lumbar support, Crickette was handling her own security, grocery shopping, and neighborhood surveillance. She has only been enjoying indoor family life for about six months, and she has embraced it like a grandmother discovering online shopping. Regular meals? Add to cart. Air conditioning? Subscribe and save. Soft beds? She’ll take three. People telling her she is precious for doing absolutely nothing? Finally, a compensation package that reflects her value. Some of those survival instincts are still very much on duty. Crickette notices every sound, movement, and woodland creature with the intensity of a detective who has been assigned the biggest case of her career. Squirrels, rabbits, snakes and skinks are not simply animals—they are suspects. She does well on her leash until one appears, at which point her inner wildlife correspondent begins broadcasting live from the scene. She needs someone strong enough to manage her, continue working on redirection and remind her that the neighborhood squirrel population has survived perfectly well without her direct involvement. A large, very securely fenced yard is essential, and she must be supervised outside. Crickette has jumped a six-foot privacy fence in pursuit of a squirrel because apparently gravity is merely a rumor when you are emotionally invested. She can spring upward like a piece of toast ejecting from an industrial toaster, except the toast is furry, athletic and yelling internally about rodents.
She is roughly 60% adventure seeker and 40% homebody. She would happily explore trails, sniff new places and investigate why that bush smells different from the other seventeen bushes. Then she would like to return home, stretch out near her people and enjoy the kind of luxurious relaxation normally associated with retired heiresses and cats who have never contributed financially. Busy places can make her more guarded, so she needs someone willing to help her experience new environments without expecting her to stroll through a farmers market like a retired golden retriever named Walter. Unexpected sights can sometimes activate her Shepherd security system. A bicycle passing close by or a man jogging at night may earn a suspicious response. Honestly, a grown adult running voluntarily after dark without being chased is unusual behavior, and Crickette would simply like to know who authorized it. Crickette loves car rides. Getting into the vehicle, however, depends entirely on whether she remembers how cars work that day. Sometimes she jumps in like a seasoned road-trip influencer. Other times she stares at the open door as though it is a portal to another dimension. Indoors, Crickette becomes an affectionate little shadow wearing an oversized pair of ears. She follows her foster around, observes dinner preparation and settles nearby like a tiny restaurant critic waiting to see whether the chef plans to drop anything. She is not begging. She is maintaining quality standards. If asked to wait outside the bedroom or bathroom, she will politely sit or lie down—as long as the door is closed. Leave it open and she assumes your request has expired. Why would anyone want bathroom privacy when they could have two amber eyes watching them with the tenderness of a nurse, the concern of a life coach and the judgment of a tax auditor?
She generally enjoys meeting people and has happily accepted attention from neighborhood children ages five and eight. Her tail sweeps the ground as they approach, presumably dusting the sidewalk as a complimentary service. Because she can become excited, having her sit before greeting smaller children is best. Crickette absolutely loves other dogs. The moment she finds a willing playmate, her whole face lights up, her legs forget they have joints and she becomes 52 pounds of delighted black-and-white confetti. A playful, energetic dog in her forever home would be Crickette’s dream come true. She needs a canine companion who sees her approaching at full wiggle and thinks, “Excellent—the entertainment has arrived.” A dog who enjoys daily games would help keep her busy, burn off that energy reserve and redirect her attention away from her unpaid position as Oklahoma’s Chief Squirrel Pursuit Officer. She can become loud or overly excited when she sees dogs while restrained on a leash. Sometimes Crickette simply experiences the emotional devastation of seeing a possible new best friend while being prevented from immediately launching the friendship interview. With thoughtful introductions, a well-matched playmate and continued calm guidance, she is a social, playful girl who is happiest when another dog joins her nonsense. Cats, however, need not apply. Crickette is specifically recruiting a dog sibling: not a strange-looking squirrel with knives on its paws.
Crickette enjoys toys and plays fetch…mostly. Sometimes she retrieves the ball. Sometimes she watches it land and looks back at you as if to say, “That was yours. You threw it. I believe this is a natural-consequences situation.” Still, she usually participates because supporting your strange little hobbies is one of the ways she shows love. Puzzle toys, snuffle mats, scent games and training exercises are excellent for her. She could be wonderful at agility or scent work. She is potty trained, rarely barks and does not chew inappropriate things. At bedtime, she happily enters her crate with a treat-filled Kong and her favorite little red stuffed football.
Crickette is looking for someone who wants a brilliant, affectionate adventure buddy, a world-class cuddler and a 52-pound neighborhood watch program with satellite dishes for ears. She’ll fill your days with laughter, keep your heart full and ensure no squirrel, snack wrapper or unattended bathroom trip goes unnoticed.
If Crickette sounds like your kind of delightfully nosy little cinnamon roll, please fill out an adoption application. Yes, the entire application. Her foster family needs more than “I have always wanted a Husky” and a profile picture from 2017 to determine whether you are her perfect match.
Once submitted, we’ll send your application to her foster family for review. If approved, you must travel to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, to pick her up. Crickette cannot be shipped, delivered by stork or launched toward you using those enormous ears—although aerodynamically, we admit it looks possible.
📝 Apply here:
https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app
