Scottsdale, AZ - Siberian Husky. Meet Opal a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Siberian Husky

Color

White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn

Age

4 years 3 months old, Adult

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

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Sex

Female

Pet ID

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My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Not good with cats

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Opal is a beautiful 4-year-old female husky shepherd mix. She was e-listed at MCACC for behavioral notes on adoption returns, showing strong prey drive towards cats in particular. She originally came to the shelter with another husky mix who was adopted separately. We were able to find a foster for her initially and get her to safety, however she is now going to boarding and really needs a new foster home!

Opal had a few initial adjustment issues in her foster home, but settled in pretty quickly. She started using the doggy door right away and loved sunbathing on the patio. She is such a smart girl and will grab a leash when she is ready for a walk. She will also grab the bag of dog treats off the counter when she feels like she deserves one if you don’t keep your eye on her! Opal absolutely loves playing with toys and fetch. And if you truly want to be her friend, give her a pup cup and she will love you forever. She just adores humans and will melt into pets and affection.

There has been one other dog in her foster home since she arrived, and Opal has shown some human resource guarding when this dog gets close to the foster parent. She just loves her human so much that she does not want to share. She would either need a very specific home with another dog with just the right personality to match hers (she came in with another dog that she seemed to have lived with for a while initially), or she would do very well as an only dog soaking up all the attention. Opal does get some separation anxiety when she knows she is about to be left alone and will jump and become clingy. Other behavioral issues include jumping when she is excited, trying to sneak out the front door, and digging in the backyard when anxious. Many of these things are very common for a husky, and we would expect some of the anxious behavior to dissipate as she settles and realizes she is safe in a home for good. Crates are not Opal’s favorite, but crate-training may be beneficial for her as she has been able to get out of her foster’s yard when left alone with dog-door access during the day. Her foster family said that Opal is quirky and playful but is also more on the mellow side for a husky. She has been a very joyful pup and has so much love to give.

The ideal home for Opal would be with a family who can give her all the love and attention she needs. She would do well in a home with a young active adult or family she would also do best as a single dog, though we think she may be ok with some dogs with the right personalities to mesh. Opal would also do well in a home with older children. No cats, she has a high prey drive. If you would like to take this sweet girl home, please fill out the adoption application on our website!

https://azhuskyrescue.com/adoption-application/