Rehoming a Beautiful Siberian Husky
A few weeks ago, we adopted a beautiful Siberian Husky from a kill shelter in Denver. Her previous owners reported relinquishing her because they were moving. After meeting her twice, we decided to bring her into our family, hoping she would be a perfect addition. Unfortunately, despite our efforts, she has not integrated well with one of our two dogs. It is with a heavy heart that we have decided she might need a better-suited home where she can live her best life.
Reine - Female 4-5 Year Old Siberian Husky, 56 lbs
Reine is a sweet and affectionate female Siberian Husky, estimated to be around 4-5years old and weighing 56 lbs. She has a warm disposition towards adults, loves belly scratches, and enjoys being within sight of her humans. Pays good attention to her humans.
Here’s an overview of her characteristics and needs:
Personality and Behavior:
Affectionate: Reine is very loving and craves human attention. She particularly enjoys belly scratches and will roll onto her back to receive them. She does not have a problem with grooming, either,
Good Behavior: She does not exhibit poor behavior when left alone for up to 6 hours. She has not torn anything up, gotten on counters, or gotten into trash.
Obedient: Knows basic commands like “sit” and “lay down,” and maintains great eye contact. Takes to new commands very fast as well, her marker word is “yes” and “watch me” is for bringing her attention back to you.
Moderately Active: While not hyperactive, she enjoys playing and sometimes gets the zoomies. She is well-mannered and does not use her mouth when excited. She has shown interest in funny shaped balls that bounce and tug-o-war ropes.
Leash Training: Reine walks well on a leash, staying attentive to her human. We can see her making a great walking or hiking companion. She doesn’t pull very much and looks back at you when the leach is tugged or taut.
Vocalization: As a typical Husky, she has “talking” vocalizations and barks to get attention. Whines when you step out of the room, but can calm down quickly if you take the time to get her to lay down as you leave.
Health and Care:
Health: Recently treated for a left ear foot laceration, which has healed well. A recent vet check-up confirms she is in good health.
Vaccinations: All vaccinations are up to date, and she needs a second Lepto vaccine around the last two weeks of June.
Microchipped and Spayed: Reine is chipped, spayed, and has a lifetime subscription for her chip.
Ideal Home:
Single-Dog Household: Reine would most likely thrive as the only dog or in a home with a more submissive dog. She bonds well with her caretakers and may be protective of them. In public she has shown no weirdness towards other animals, however, tends to be very curious and wanting to engage. Reine would do best being the center of attention with people.
Children: The Denver shelter recommended a household with children aged 10+, although there were no reported issues with kids from her previous owners. She did not have any experience with children in our home.
Housing: She can jump over waist-high barriers and is being trained on an invisible fence. We believe she was fenced in downtown Denver, so this type of open space is new to her but we feel mountain living would suit her well. She loves to wander and smell everything, she is
Feeding: Separate feeding areas are recommended, as she has shown food aggression towards other dogs but not towards people.
Compatibility with Other Pets:
Mixed Reactions: Reine has had a mixed experience with other dogs. She has done well with a 7-year-old female Husky mix who is submissive but has not bonded well with a 9-year-old male Lab mix with a dominant personality. The initial neutral reaction worsened over time and was possibly aggravated due to her recovery from surgery and the transition from the shelter. We would love to have meets to help everyone adjust.
Training: Efforts to desensitize her to the male dog with a trainer and working with her on our own have not yet shown improvement. Hours of training over the last few weeks has not helped with our other dog. She takes to training very fast, but has not shown to tolerate the older dog any better.
Summary:
Reine is a lovely dog who would benefit from a home where she can be the center of attention, preferably with no other dogs or with a more submissive companion. She is particularly suited for mountain living and enjoys being around her human family. She loves to sunbathe and hang out.We are seeking a better-suited home for her to ensure she has the best life possible. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please reach out. Thank you!
