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Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League

Dog rescue in Seattle, WA

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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Seattle, WA 98125
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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League

We'll also keep you updated on NANUK's adoption status with email updates.
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NANUK

Alaskan Malamute

Male, Young
Seattle, WA
We'll also keep you updated on SHELBY's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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SHELBY

Alaskan Malamute

Female, Adult
Seattle, WA
We'll also keep you updated on DAKOTA's adoption status with email updates.
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DAKOTA

Alaskan Malamute/Irish Wolfhound

Female, Adult
Seattle, WA
We'll also keep you updated on NICOLE's adoption status with email updates.
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NICOLE

Alaskan Malamute/Irish Wolfhound

Female, Adult
Seattle, WA
We'll also keep you updated on HADES's adoption status with email updates.
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HADES

Alaskan Malamute/German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Seattle, WA
We'll also keep you updated on SUMMIT's adoption status with email updates.
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SUMMIT

Alaskan Malamute/Siberian Husky

Male, Senior
Seattle, WA
We'll also keep you updated on ZEKE's adoption status with email updates.
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ZEKE

Alaskan Malamute/Siberian Husky

Male, Senior
Seattle, WA
We'll also keep you updated on DAISY's adoption status with email updates.
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DAISY

Alaskan Malamute

Female, Young
Seattle, WA

Rescue FAQs

All of Washington State and most of Oregon. We occasionally place dogs to homes in Idaho and Montana IF Malamute Rescues in those states do not have an animal in rescue available.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Home Check
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We ask for a minimum adoption donation of $400 which is tax deductible as we are a federally approved 501(c)3 charity. Our adoption contracts can be viewed online at: http://www.wamal.com/docs/WAMALAdoptionAgreement.pdf

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!

Pets at shelters & rescues near Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League

Oak Harbor Animal Shelter

120 Tulagi Ave ,
Oak Harbor, WA 98277

We'll also keep you updated on Bebe & Vanilla (bonded pair)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Bebe & Vanilla (bonded pair)

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Renton, WA
We'll also keep you updated on DENIM's adoption status with email updates.
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DENIM

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Kent, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Kaylee's adoption status with email updates.
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Kaylee

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Everett, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Maggie FKA Sasha's adoption status with email updates.
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Maggie FKA Sasha

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Belfair, WA
We'll also keep you updated on KkotBun's adoption status with email updates.
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KkotBun

Shiba Inu/Jindo

Female, 4 yrs 9 mos
Bellevue, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Pippin's adoption status with email updates.
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Pippin

Doberman Pinscher/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Bothell, WA

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