***This is a Courtesy Listing for a Private owner.***
Quick overview before we get to the details:
Location: Bay County , MI
Email: adopt_koli@yahoo.com If you don't hear from me in three days try again at adopt_koli@care2.com
Dog: Husky and/or Malamute
Gender: Female – Spayed
Color: Black and white
Age: 5 to 7 Years
Weight: 50lbs
Good with kids? Yes
Good with dogs? Needs work Mar 07: Showing MUCH improvement.
Good with small animals? NO (birds maybe)
Housetrained? YES
Vaccinations due: Rabies Sept. 2010
Other: Heartworm Neg
Kept on heartworm and flea preventatives Main points: Looking for a home that will give Koli adequate exercise, allow her to be a house dog, truly love her, and will continue working with her to get along better with other dogs.
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Nov 2007: The most common question we receive in email is 'Is Koli still up for adoption?' YES, she is. When she is adopted I'll list that on this page.
Feb 19th 2007: Today we met with someone who is going to be working with us on socializing Koli. All things considered, it worked out GREAT! Koli showed us that she IS capable of getting along with other dogs. Please email me for details or visit her other links. Today she has earned extra time staying with us (end 'urgent' notice.) PLEASE spread the word that Koli is learning to get along with other dogs! I know I'm forgetting to write to someone.
Feb 7th 2007 update: Please, if anyone knows of a service group (such as search & rescue) or a reputable acting agency let me know ASAP or send them Koli’s information. She is very intelligent and highly adaptable. She just needs someone who can work with her. I had zero tolerance for dogs with dog aggression. She has shown me though why some people try so hard to rehabilitate some of them. She is a diamond in the rough; she just needs to be polished.
Jan 25th 2007 update: By no fault of her own Koli's adoption has fallen through. If you want more details please email me. Her time is running out to find a good home.
Pre-update: Koli was a stray picked up by the animal control so I know nothing of her background. She was saved the day she was to be put down. (I actually got the call that they were ready to put her down that hour if someone didn't come get her.) I’ve been fostering her to find out about her personality. She is very loving to humans and somewhat submissive. She is very intelligent and a quick learner. Seems to be good with kids. She has a VERY high prey drive though so she won’t be going to a home with *small* children. She has been very successful in her hunts. She *might* be OK with birds, but I can’t guarantee that. She currently needs work on getting along better with other dogs. We are working on this with her and we are enrolled in an obedience class. She needs lots of exercise and will run and not come back when you call her so she’ll need a securely fenced yard. She would LOVE a jogging partner or possibly someone experienced in working with her breed to give her a job to do. She enjoys being outside very much but also strives for the companionship and security the indoors offers. She would like someone that wants to share both worlds with her. She loves people! (She does know how to get into trouble alone outside, but is a well mannered house dog.) She is with out a doubt house broken and when she chooses a spot to use outside she’ll return to that one spot if you clean it often. Also, she is not for someone who wants a beautiful lawn. She is a turf thrower when she’s done going potty. And a turf thrower she is!
I might consider adopting Koli to people with small animals. They must understand the risk they’d be taking though and understand the commitment involved. She has shown a lot of self control the past few days in not going after the squirrels; even when I encouraged her to one time (she declined and instead asked to go inside for a treat.) Also, after reading my ad I realize I hardly described her as the cute and fuzzy lovable dog I fell in love with at the pound. She is a great cuddle bug and gives warm soft kisses on occasion when they mean something. She also knows when you are hurt most of the time and will see what she can do to help. She feels really bad if she was the one to cause the pain. (We get a bit riled up during play. One time she ran over my hand to chase a ball and she was already turning around by the time the “Owe” even escaped me.) She takes treats really gentle and is not food aggressive. I can put my hand right in her bowl (to make sure she doesn’t forget I do this once a week.) Her nose is a counter surfer, but her tongue and fangs don’t follow :- ) (Then again she knows I’ll give her some if she waits long enough.)
Useful links:
More information: (The original full ad including the adoption process.)
Adoption Application:
http://my.care2.com/adopt_koliMore than likely I will not do out of state adoptions. For the right person though, the surrounding states might be considered.
Requirements for adopting this dog:
You must fill out an adoption application.
You must be willing to sign the adoption contract and adhere to all of the statements with in.
You must be at least 18 years of age.
You must be able to financially care for this dog as with in the terms set forth by the contract and with in accordance to local guidelines.
Your WHOLE household must agree to this adoption.
Written permission from landlord if you are renting.
Give references with which you have received their permission for me to contact them.
Realize that this is a commitment for the natural life of this dog.
Be willing for me to do a few home checks. Be willing to release the dog back to me if I think it is living in substandard care.
Commit to exercising this dog every day.
Are not going to use it for fighting or as a bait dog.
This dog will NOT be adopted to a college setting. (Such as dorms or a frat house.)
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments!
Thank You Orphan Animals for posting Koli's ad and all of your help!
