Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Badger was supposed to quietly die at the shelter.
He was listed as an 8-year-old husky mix and when he first arrived here, I honestly thought he was even older and possibly a hospice case. He was stiff, skinny, frozen in fear, and barely moved.
But once I put him with younger dogs, something changed.
Little by little, Badger started acting young again. He started following the other dogs around, exploring the property, splashing in the pond, and rediscovering happiness. Now he feels like an entirely different dog.
I do not know his exact age, but I genuinely believe he is younger than the shelter estimated and he clearly still has a lot of life left in him.
Badger now weighs around 60 lbs and is an awesome dog to live with. He walks well on leash, is extremely food motivated, and loves being part of daily life. He is also incredibly good with other dogs and especially gentle with puppies. He lets them climb all over him and will even let them steal his food without reacting.
He did eventually figure out how to climb out of the 6-foot chain link kennel, because husky. But unlike a typical husky, he has absolutely no desire to run off or disappear. He mostly stays near the kennel area, follows me on walks, or goes down to the pond for a quick dip before coming back. I honestly don’t even put him up when I leave because he simply doesn’t go anywhere.
Badger does great with other dogs overall, though because of his size and goofy personality, he would probably do best with dogs that are confident and not easily intimidated. He is fine with my tiny Chihuahuas because they are bossy and fearless, but very nervous little dogs may get overwhelmed by him simply because he does not fully understand how big he is.
Good fit: someone looking for a loyal, goofy, easygoing companion who still has plenty of life and adventure left in him without the nonstop chaos of a young husky.
Adoption process: All adoptions are completed prior to transport. Dogs are picked up at designated transport locations.
If an adoption doesn’t work out (rare, but life happens), we always take our dogs back.
Location: Oklahoma (available to approved out-of-state adopters via transport)
Health: Fully vetted (neutered/spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested)
Adoption fee: $450 (includes transport + vetting)
Bonus: Each adoption includes a 30-minute phone consultation with a professional trainer
Transport routes: WA, OR, ID, MT, UT, WY, CO, MN, WI, IA, IL, IN, OH, PA, NY, NJ
Think you might be a good fit? Apply to be considered:
https://form.jotform.com/82677586784176
Desiderata Rescue – Oklahoma Licensed Rescue #95
