My name is MARVIN!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Cared for by Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League

Adoption process

Submit Application

Home Check

Approve Application

Meet the Pet

Sign Adoption Contract

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed

Labrador Retriever/Siberian Husky

Color

Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn

Age

Puppy

Size

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

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

20980042

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

Has special needs

My story

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

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

MARVIN was recently transported from a shelter to one of our fosters where he recovered from a broken leg and is learning what a caring home feels like. While at the foster he will be taught to potty outside, how to walk on a leash, basic commands, and socialized with other animals and humans.

MARVIN is bouncy, energetic, happy, and sweet. He has loved every dog and person he has met, takes new experiences in stride (like swimming, going on his first hike, experiencing his first snow, getting bathed, visiting the pet store)

Fortunately, MARVIN's broken leg is fully healed, but he doesn't walk quite right and falls over if he runs too fast. He will likely be a wobbly guy even when he's grown up. He may not move his hind end "perfectly" but he doesn't let it stop him! He still loves to run, jump, wrestle with other dogs, and chase toys. He's even learning how to swim!

MARVIN is almost potty trained and working on his crate training. He loves car rides and does really well playing with the other puppies in puppy class. He would love an energetic companion to play with at home! He will be your little shadow, following you around the house, curious about what you're doing, and will thrive with the normal training that puppies need to be good family members.

A future furver home should have very few steps in the hose because MARVIN easily falls if he tries to climb too many stairs. As he ages there is a chance his leg may affect him more. He needs a family who can commit to taking care of him now and furever,

If you are interested in adopting MARVIN please complete our adoption application.

Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.

Rescue

Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League

Contact info

Pet ID

20980042

Contact

—

Phone

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wamal@wamal.com

Website

http://www.wamal.com

Address

Seattle, WA 98125

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

Go to www.wamal.com to complete an online application. Note: We are not accepting applications from households with cats.

2.
Home Check

If your application is accepted, a volunteer will contact you to set up a virtual home visit.

3.
Approve Application

You will be notified if your application is approved and we begin matching you to dogs to meet.

4.
Meet the Pet

We work with adopters to find a suitable match for their situation.

5.
Sign Adoption Contract

Pay the adoption fee at this time.

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!

Go meet their pets

WAMAL is strictly internet based. Most of all our correspondence will be via email, typically during the odd hours of the night that our volunteers are able to donate time. The dogs in our rescue are taken into the homes and lives of our volunteers, there is no shelter to visit. There is no phone number to call. We are sorry for this, but with over 200 volunteers and over 100 dogs a year, there just is not an easy way to coordinate a statewide rescue other than through email.

More about this rescue

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.