Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Story
VOLUNTEERS : We need transport drivers who can do legs between WV and New England! Driver Application: http://form.jotform.us/form/50214993744156 More Info: https://groups.io/org/groupsio/ICanDrive Please submit an adoption application if you would like to adopt me! http://form.jotform.us/form/51725688240156 Contact us: https://secure.jotform.us/form/51797057247162 Dante is about 2 years old, around 50 pounds, and a beautiful purebred husky. Unfortunately, Dante has special needs. This beautiful dog spent most of his early life in a crate. Any pup, especially the husky breed, needs exercise, stimulation, and training! So Dante is still like a big puppy! He needs an owner familiar with the breed who will be patient and understand him. Dante had to first learn to potty outside. He would spend hours outside and come inside to potty, for he thought that was what he was supposed to do. It took months to turn that around.. Not all of his digestive issues were something he could help. After much trial and error and testing, it was determined that Dante needs a special prescription food and probiotics in order to maintain his gut health. Without these, he will have bloody diarrhea. Dante has been completely vetted including DHPP, rabies, bordatella, 4DX, and lepto. On 11/4/22 he was neutered, scrotal ablation, and began Nexgard, which has been kept up to date. A trip to the vet isn't easy for Dante, and he has been given trazadone to help keep him calm for appointments. He still went through three cones before his stitches came out after his neuter! He may need trazadone to help him face new situations until he has more life experiences and feels safe. Dante spent some time in boarding where he had a room to himself, but presently he is in an environment where he can meet more people, see other dogs, and have more space to exercise. One volunteer has come to know Dante and walks him regularly. However, Dante is too strong and pulls too hard for many of the other volunteers. He also gets excited and jumps up and nips, all very much puppy behavior, except that Dante isn't a puppy. He MUST have an above-ground fenced yard in which to safely exercise. He does get along with other dogs, but he doesn't know how to play and plays rough. He's made friends with a couple of other dogs who are energetic and also play rough, but not all dogs tolerate his roughness. Dante rides well in a car and will simply sit and watch out the window as he travels. Sometimes, just knowing how to handle him makes a world of difference. For example, he was twisting and biting during brushing until a trainer put a nylabone in his mouth and brushed away! She can also get him to "sit" and "lie down," and says he would benefit from a manners class. What a wonderful gift it would be to find Dante a family to love him, spend time with him, and know how to teach and train him! (This is NOT the dog for a first-time pet owner!) Do you have the know-how and the patience to help this beautiful dog have a better life?------------------------------------- Animal Rights Fur-Ever is a 501(c)(3) non-profit all-volunteer animal rescue located in Ripley, West Virginia. Donations are tax deductible as permitted by law. Donation checks can be mailed to ARF Inc, PO Box 264, Ripley, WV 25271. We are always seeking local volunteer help: foster homes, fundraising events, transport drivers, and people to assist us at the local animal shelter. Please contact us to inquire. Contact us: https://secure.jotform.us/form/51797057247162 ​Volunteer Information: http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org844727.jsp September 20, 2023, 11:49 pm
