Husky puppies and dogs in Lake Cowichan, British Columbia

Have you ever seen such a handsome pup with such beautiful crystal blue eyes?! Well, Meet Oslo! He's an excitable young pup who lived his first bit of life on a tether and is just now experiencing the world. With that said, everything is exciting and his manners aren't quite developed yet so he needs a patience home to teach him all the things he hasn't had a chance to learn yet.Oslo is looking for a dedicated owner who has the time and patience to put into his positive reinforcement training so he can learn to be the best boy he can be! He is still learning how to walk nicely on leash, and working on his basic cues and behaviours, but he is so eager to please and loves being a good boy! Oslo is VERY food motivated, which makes positive training easy for him and fun for you! Due to his exuberant behaviour he wouldn't be suited for a home with young children as he would very easily knock them over because he doesn't quite understand his size. Due to his lack of experience with people and his jumpy behaviours he will need a patient home that can teach this goofy boy how to snuggle appropriately. A fully fenced yard would be ideal for him so he can run around, get his zoomies out, and practice all his training skills with his new people. Primary Color: Rust Secondary Color: Brown Weight: 33 Age: 1yrs 3mths 0wks

Beautiful husky girl Chiquita, born April 2023, is looking for a home. She is approximately 41 lbs. Her mum and littermates were often seen wandering in the area of the SPCA PV sanctuary and staff and volunteers saw them in deteriorating condition due to a diet heavy on garbage and took them in to give them the care they needed. After she got refuge in the sanctuary, she lived through a hurricane which heavily damaged the shelter, and she had temporary refuge in a home that unfortunately had a landlord that didn't allow dogs.. but in that time, she learned what a home is and what it is meant to be loved. Chiquita is an energetic girl so she’d love a yard with some space to burn off some zoomies but was in a foster home in an apartment. She loves the beach. Her foster mom just loved her, described her as a fast learner, and a great cuddler. She has learned basic commands - sit, come, waits to eat her food. She isn't destructive in the home and did well in the car. She is selective with other dogs, and can be reactive, and would squabble with her siblings. Kids make her nervous so she'd prefer a quiet adult home where she can learn more about the world. Chiquita would be best in a home without cats as she shows high prey drive. Video of Chiquita with her shelter friends: https://www.facebook.com/spcapv/videos/1401202434079126 She is now healthy and vaccinated. If you think you might be her happy home, please contact us at pvcaadoptions@gmail.com for more information. Chiquita is currently in Mexico but can fly to a Canadian home near you! You can find our application here: https://forms.office.com/r/b1Fkq3u4zw

Meet Pippa! Pippa is very social and knows basic commands. She loves all people and will want to say hi to everyone. Pippa looooves belly rubs and will flop over to get some every time. Pippa is not suitable to live with livestock or cats as she does have some prey drive typical to her breed. While she sometimes can make dog friends, she may be best being the only dog in the home. If your heart reaches out to sweet Pippa and you are looking for a hiking buddy and an all around great companion then Pippa may be the right fit for you! She loves to hang out and take naps on the couch or if she gets too warn then on the nice cold floor. Pippa can be left home alone during the work day. She would rather of course go with you but she can be left alone. She loves to get her doggie ice cream (frozen Kong) to keep her busy. Please apply online if you are interested in adoption!https://spca.bc.ca/survey/dog-adoption-application-sunshine-coast/Pippa ID 578011PLEASE NOTE: This dog is located on the Sunshine Coast and travel via BC Ferries is required to adopt. Appointments are preferred to adopt one of our animals. Please speak with shelter staff prior to visiting our branch.***We've made changes to our adoption process! 1. View the animal's profile at adopt.spca.bc.ca 2. Submit an application https://spca.bc.ca/survey/dog-adoption-application-sunshine-coast/ 3. If it's a match, staff will contact you to set up an appointment for a meet & greet. 4. Live happily fur-ever after!*** Primary Color: Wolf Grey Secondary Color: White Weight: 35 Age: 6yrs 7mths 2wks

Hello future family! My name is Link! I'm a spirited and affectionate Husky ready to leap into your heart. I've traveled all the way from a California kill shelter to the beautiful state of Washington, seeking a second chance at life and love. The day I was supposed to be euthanized, my rescuers saved me just in the nick of time and now I'm eager to find my forever home. The shelter thinks I’m around 4 years old. I am medium size, weighing only around 49 lb and 30” tall. I'm a playful bundle of joy who loves to run, play, and shower you with love nibbles and kisses. My past may be a mystery, but my personality is an open book filled with love and excitement. I'm known for my playful antics and can be a bit mouthy when I'm excited, so I'd love a home with an active furry sibling to match my energy. I can be an only dog too, if my human can setup play dates to meet my socializing needs. I adore attention and can't wait to prance over to you for some well-deserved pets. I'm a social butterfly at the dog park, making friends with ease, and I'm quickly learning basic commands. Rest assured, I'm house trained and a well-behaved boy, quietly awaiting our afternoon walks. Speaking of walks, did I mention I'm FAST? I love chasing after squirrels and feeling the wind in my fur as I sprint around the dog park. And oh, when I get the zoomies, I have this adorable quirk – I jump straight up into the air! It's so cute and unique, how many other dogs have you seen do that? My ideal human would be someone active like me, ready to explore and embark on adventures together. Despite my energetic nature, I'm a happy-go-lucky dog who just wants to be part of a loving family. I promise to fill your days with laughter, joy, and endless affection. So, what do you say? Are you ready to welcome a sweet boy like me into your heart and home? With wagging tails, hopeful eyes, and mid-air zoomies, - Link ————————————— Please contact to schedule a meet & greet with Link, and learn about the adoption process. We can arrange meet & greet in the Greater Seattle area. His adoption fee is $300 ———————————— [IMPORTANT] Below listed requirements are meant for everyone’s safety. • If you have other dogs, then you must also be knowledgeable and have good hands on experience with running a multi-dog home to be able to adopt a dog from us. What's expected of the adopter is just keeping basic house rules like (1) keep the dogs apart when feeding, monitor & put away left over food, (2) help them build mutual trust before leaving alone with treats, toys around (3) keep dogs out of kitchen when handling food etc • As with any dog, earn their trust around food handling. This is an essential training for every dog, so they learn to trust their new human. It takes only a couple of practice sessions around meal time with most dogs with no history of food guarding. Teaching to sit, then hand-feeding food & high value treats is one of the best ways to eat trust. • If you have children at home, they should be at least 8+ yrs, and know to safely & respectfully interact with dogs, to be considered for adoption. We think families with younger children will likely not have the time needed to exercise and nourish a new dog. And the time needed to train little kids to safely interact with dogs, read their body language & respect their space. • We discourage the use of choke, pinch, prong collars on our dogs. We do not believe this is the humane way to train dogs for obedience, when there are science based, positive reinforcement training methods available in 2023. Besides, huskies are genetically prone to glaucoma of the eyes, and the pressure on the neck will only hurt them more. Walking on a well fitted no-pull harness is encouraged. ———

“Hi, I’m Alaska! I’m a sassy, friendly husky, so full of love to give! I am small size, mellow husky. I was found on the streets of Lebanon, with a severely injured front leg that needed amputated. Having one less leg doesn’t make me any less of a husky. I love to go for short walks, can climb stairs and run around just fine. I still need to build some stamina, so I sit down & take breaks during walks. My human needs to be patient with me on walks. I will do well as your one and only baby or best friend. I am friendly with other dogs, but I like to get all the attention and claim all toys to myself. I love humans big and small; but will do better in a home with bigger humans, as you know little kiddos can be a bit too much :) I’m looking for a special human, who will love me whole, in spite of me being a tripaw! It would be awesome if my human is retired, or works from home, or can take me where they work. I don’t like to be left alone all day. Who likes it anyway? I’m pretty active for a tripaw, as I like to go for sniff walks and run zoomies. Are you that special human? Would you like to meet me? Please contact my rescue PawesomeBaby if you like to do so!” :) About Alaska: ———————- She has a sweet, sassy personality. She enjoys the cool weather of the Pacific Northwest! We think she is around 2-3 years old. She is spayed and current on vaccinations. At her current foster home, we are taking her out on a routine to potty train. She likes to chase squirrels and birds with 3 legs. :) Being a tripod, she’s very slow on leashed walks. She hasn’t developed much stamina to keep walking. She takes a lot of breaks by sitting down. She has the wild spirit like typical huskies, and really likes to explore the outdoors. But going at her pace. She is also calm in the house, either napping or watching the neighborhood dogs from the balcony. She can climb up stairs, get on the couch, run zoomies, dig in the dirt just fine :) We are looking for adopters in Washington state and BC Canada. Alaska’s ideal home is where: ————————————————- 1. She gets to do short sniff walks, dog parks or have a yard to explore. Remember, huskies are working dogs and need good mental and physical workout to give them a happy, healthy life. Alaska is slow on walks and would sit down to take breaks. She needs someone very patient to walk at her pace. 2. Someone or another friendly dog is home, so she doesn’t have to spend all day alone. Remember, huskies are pack animals and like to be around others. She does well waiting patiently when left for 2-3 hours. If you have other dogs, you also want to train Alaska to share couch, toys etc. She can try to claim everything to herself and bark to guard. :) You can also not leave toys around and only give monitored playtime in designated area. 3. Nobody hates fur and she can get regular brushing. Huskies will shed enormous amount of fur every “shedding season”, and also some everyday. If you do not like fur on your clothes, furnitures or anywhere inside home, then they aren’t the right breed for you. 4. Her human needs to be confident training with positive reinforcement, or able to hire a positive reinforcement trainer with any training needs. We discuss all training needs we are currently aware of. But dogs, just like humans, adapt to changing environment and can develop habits or behavior that may need some guidance. If you have other dogs who will be stressed by new dogs or working with trainers, then she isn’t the right dog for your home. 5. Her human can be living in an apartment, or townhome. But needs to be able to help her climb down stairs and go for pee breaks. A home with an attached private yard is ideal. ( Please note, if you do have a yard, it must be fenced escape proof and the fence must be at least 6 ft high, to leave the dog alone unattended. We do not advise leaving huskies outdoors unattended in an open yard, or yard with short fence. Leash them, or supervise them while recall training, in such cases. The prey drive gets huskies to escape short fences, run away, get lost and get killed. Invisible fences aren’t advised; moreover a highly driven husky easily breaks through it.) Alaska is very less likely to jump a fence, but it’s better safe than sorry. Training: —————- 1. She’ll need help learning basic commands. 2. She’ll need guidance on where to go do her business at the new house. We usually put new dogs on a strict routine, crate or keep close to us and not leave alone in the house during the first few days. They pick up routines quick. 3. If you have another dog, you need to train Alaska to share the space. She likes to get all the attention and take over the space to herself. Poor girl is just loving having a family of her own :) The dog trainer at http://canineconnectiontraining.ca has put together awesome training videos about a variety of training needs, that we can share with you. We also provide a list trainers in Seattle area who follow science based, positive reinforcement training philosophy. ———————————— [IMPORTANT] Below listed requirements are meant for everyone’s safety. • If you have other dogs, then you must also be knowledgeable and have good hands on experience with running a multi-dog home to be able to adopt a dog from us. What's expected of the adopter is just keeping basic house rules like (1) keep the dogs apart when feeding, monitor & put away left over food, (2) help them build mutual trust before leaving alone with treats, toys around (3) keep dogs out of kitchen when handling food etc • As with any dog, earn their trust around food handling. This is an essential training for every dog, so they learn to trust their new human. It takes only a couple of practice sessions around meal time with most dogs with no history of food guarding. Teaching to sit, then hand-feeding food & high value treats is one of the best ways to eat trust. • If you have children at home, they should be at least 8+ yrs, and know to safely & respectfully interact with dogs, to be considered for adoption. We think families with younger children will likely not have the time needed to exercise and nourish a new dog. And the time needed to train little kids to safely interact with dogs, read their body language & respect their space. • We discourage the use of choke, pinch, prong collars on our dogs. We do not believe this is the humane way to train dogs for obedience, when there are science based, positive reinforcement training methods available in 2023. Besides, huskies are genetically prone to glaucoma of the eyes, and the pressure on the neck will only hurt them more. Walking on a well fitted no-pull harness is encouraged. All our dogs come with a “no-pull” harness. The adoption fee is USD 350 ( or CAD 450 for Canada adoptions). For adoption process details, go to PawesomeBaby.com or send us a message here. Thank you for considering to adopt a husky in need. God bless!

Palomo, born April 2023 is looking for a home. He is a husky mix and expected to grow to about 55 -60 lbs. His mum and littermates were often seen wandering in the area of the SPCA PV sanctuary and staff and volunteers saw them in deteriorating condition due to a diet heavy on garbage and took them in to give them the care they needed. Palomo was in the poorest health and would not have made it had the shelter not intervened. Unfortunately his shelter also recently was hit with a hurricane, so he'd really love a happy break with a real family to love him. Palomo is an energetic boy, who is house trained. His time in foster care has been with cats, which he is ok with unless they run, so he might be safest in a cat free home. He is also prone to chase other animals like farm chickens. Palomo is a chaser and is prone to want to chase cars and can be reactive to dogs on leash, but has been playful off leash with other dogs. Palomo would be best in a non urban area with lots of room to run. If you think you might be his happy home, please contact us at pvcaadoptions@gmail.com for more information. You can find our application here: https://forms.office.com/r/b1Fkq3u4zw” Palomo can fly to Vancouver in mid November, with tbd flight date options for Seattle, Calgary and Edmonton depending on where his magical family awaits.