My name is Maypel!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 3 days ago

Cared for by Adopt A Husky Minnesota

Adoption fee: $400

This helps Adopt A Husky Minnesota with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed

Husky

Color

Brindle

Age

2 years 2 months old, Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Female

Pet ID

428

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Name: Maypel

Sex: Female

Color: Red & White

Eye Color: Blue

Birthday: 07/31/2022 estimated

Weight: 35 lbs

Large Dog Friendly: Yes

Small Dog Friendly: Yes

Cat Friendly: Unknown

Crate Trained: Yes

Housebroken: Yes

Energy Level: Medium

Reaction to New People: Very friendly

Kid Friendly: Unknown but she is really friendly so we think she'd be good with kids

Training: Maypel knows sit; working on stay and come

Grooming Needs: Typical husky so regular brushing and blowing her coat generally twice a year

Fence: A fence is desired but not required

Solo or Siblings: Either would be ok but she does have a little anxiety when be left home so having a dog sibling would help with that

From the Foster: Maypel is so sweet! She is very friendly and gentle! She loves her people and wants to be by them so follows around the house unless she's too tired. She loves attention and doesn't seem to have any fear of people. Maypel will pace when she's feeling anxious and always wanted to be moving when we first got her, so lots of time on walks or outside helped. She would go to the door to be let out or walk the perimeter of the fence. She learned the gate pretty quickly and would go sit by it but never tried to escape. After a few weeks she seemed a lot less anxious and stopped looking to be free. Maypel is a good eater, she is pretty thin so we've been doing some higher calorie foods and treats to help gain some weight. She loves people food like cheese, chicken, sweet potato and much more. We'll increase how much food she gets over time as well to make sure she's getting enough.

May peel is 100% potty trained. No accidents and she has a pretty regular schedule. If she needs to go out she'll come and get you. She generally sleeps 10pm-6am but sometimes lets me sleep in a bit on the weekends. She rarely has to go out during the night.
Maypel is ok in her crate but it's not her favorite thing. At first she slept in her crate in the bedroom but after 3-4 nights she refused to go in and slept fine loose in the house. She generally sleeps in the crate with the door open, on the bedroom floor or on the living room floor. She has jumped onto the bed for snuggles but hasn't slept there all night yet. Maypel was in her crate in the living room while we were gone at work for the first few weeks. We gave her a calming treat which helped and she was near our husky too which also helped. Now she is loose when we are gone but we close bedroom and bathroom doors and close the gate to the basement. No issues with her getting into things and no calming treat needed. She might whine for a few minutes but having our husky Braxie there is comforting.

Maypel's fur is super soft. She doesn't mind being brushed with a slicker brush or undercoat rake. Her tail is super fluffy and I say it looks like a feather duster!
Maypel is pretty quiet. She'll bark a little if she's playing with Braxie or if we are taking too long to get her outisde but that's about it. Mayoek definitely likes to antigonize him and be the boss of him, but if another dog is loud or aggressive she'll back up and come stand by me. She is a really good listener and really happy. She loves walks! We do at least 2 walks/day and she and Braxie love to zoom and wrestle in the backyard. Once she's tired she'll curl up in the shade or on a cooling mat to take a nap. Maypel is a pretty easy husky and so sweet!

Adoption fee: $400

All dogs coming into Adopt a Husky Minnesota receive care tailored to their needs, including: Nose-to-tail exam with a partner veterinarian, Vaccinations (Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella), 4DX test to check for heartworm or tick exposure, Fecal Analysis, Heartworm and Flea/Tick Preventative, Spay/Neuter prior to adoption, Microchip, and are evaluated for temperament and trainability

Rescue

Adopt A Husky Minnesota

Contact info

Pet ID

428

Contact

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Phone

(612) 986-2244

info@aahmn.org

Website

https://www.adoptahuskyminnesota.org/

Address

PO Box 490641, Blaine, MN 55449

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Step 1 – Application:
Please begin the adoption process by completely filling out our online application. We’d like to get to know you and find out what interests you in Siberian Huskies! We cut no corners when it comes to finding the right owner for each dog, please keep in mind that the total process can take a few weeks to complete. Typically you can expect to hear from an Application Coordinator within 72 hours of completing your application, but this could vary based on our volume. Make sure to check your email, including your junk/spam folder, if we have any questions based on your application we will follow up with the email you provided. Applicants must be 21 years of age.

Step 2 – Reference Checks:
After we review your application, we will begin the reference and vet check process. Difficulty reaching references is the step that delays the process the most, so please make sure to let your references know we will be calling them.

Step 3 – Home Visit:
One of our volunteers will be reaching out to you to schedule a home visit. During this home interview we would like to meet with all members of the household, so please make sure everyone will be home. The home visit is an opportunity for us to help you understand the breed and their specific characteristics, make sure your home is secure and safe for a Siberian Husky, and answer any questions you might have for us about the breed. This will also help us determine which Siberian Husky is a good fit for your family.

Once this step is completed your application, reference checks, and home visit file will be submitted to our Adoption Committee. Typically an Adoption Coordinator will follow up with you within a week of your home visit to provide an update on your status. Please be patient during this process as the volunteer who completes your home visit will need time to document their visit, and our Adoption Committee will need to review your entire application.

Step 4 – Meet the Dogs:
Once you have been approved for adoption you will be able to meet the available foster dogs. All of our dogs are housed in our network of foster homes around Minnesota. A Foster Coordinator will reach out to you to determine which dogs are a fit for your family, and help you schedule meet and greets for those you are interested in. You and your family, including any current pets, must be willing to drive to meet any specific dog you are interested in. If you don’t find the perfect fit right away, we will keep your application active on file.

Step 5 – Completing the Adoption
Once you’ve found the perfect new family member, and their foster home feels the same, we will meet with you to complete the Adoption Contract, and go over the dog’s likes/dislikes, behaviors, and any specific needs. At that time you will be able to bring your new family member home!

Our Adoption Fees are:
Age 0-1 year – $400
Age 1-3 years – $350
Age 3-6 years – $300
Age 6+ years – $250
**The State of Minnesota requires sales tax on all pet adoptions, this is included in our adoption fees listed**

All Adopt A Husky Minnesota dogs are:
Spayed or neutered before adoption
Evaluated for temperament and trainability
Up to date on rabies, distemper and bordetella, Heartworm tested and on preventative year round
Microchipped

Before applying, consider the following:
Are all household members in agreement about adopting a Siberian Husky and willing to participate in a home visit?
Are your current pets neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and current on heartworm testing and hw preventative?
Are you ready to adopt within the next few weeks?
Are your vet and personal references aware that they will be receiving a phone call from us?
Adopt A Husky Minnesota will not place dogs outside of its geographic area. We will accept applications from ND, SD, IA, and WI, but cannot guarantee to adopt to bordering states.

Visit www.siberianrescue.com to find a rescue in your area if you are not in Minnesota or one of our bordering states.

Important:
Please be aware that we do not hold dogs for applicants while they go through the adoption process. We urge you not to set your sights on just one dog, as there may be someone further along in the process interested in that same dog. If that home is determined to be a good match, the dog will be adopted to them. We cannot discuss specific dogs until a home is approved.

Keep in mind that Adopt A Husky Minnesota is 100% operated by volunteers, please be patient as we work to help you find your next family member. We promise, they’re worth the wait!

Our top priority is always the dogs! We take great pride in the homes in which we entrust with our dogs and that their next home will truly be their forever home. Therefore, we ask that you understand and respect our adoption process.

More about this rescue

Adopt A Husky Minnesota is a Siberian Husky rescue organization which was formed by a group of hardworking volunteers committed to saving the lives of unwanted dogs and puppies both locally and across the Midwest.

In 2017 we found that our rescue was growing at a rapid rate, both in the number of volunteers signing up as well as the number requests asking for help. We split off from our Sister Rescue, Adopt A Husky, Inc., in Illinois, to form what is known today as Adopt A Husky Minnesota.

Our dream is to educate the general public about this beautiful breed and provide care for the multitude of homeless huskies that have found themselves in the shelter system. We know that animals play a unique and important role in completing families which is why we believe our huskies deserve a second chance to become part of a forever family.