Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
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For Adoption: Kai!
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Get ready for your heart to melt and your belly to hurt from laughing with Kai in your life – a sweet, silly 8-month old Husky cross ready to find his furever home.
Kai is a true diamond in the ruff (dog pun fully intended) – a joyful and delightfully playful pup who is very mature for his young age. Kai is currently 45 lbs and will likely grow to be a large dog (55-70lbs).
From life on the streets to being rescued from a rural shelter, his tough start to life has not tempered the deep sweetness and joy that runs through this pup. His fosters can easily say he’s one of the best dogs they’ve had the privilege to care for. He’ll greet you with curious licks and investigatory sniffs. He may even try to crawl into your lap for a hug!
Kai loves to GO. For a walk? YUP. In the car? He’ll hop right in! From one room to the other? You better believe he’ll be right there with you, ready for whatever. He has a good amount of energy, a deep love for the outdoors, and an endearing affection for his people. In true Husky fashion, Kai is very unbothered by cold weather & snow and would gladly stay outside all day. Kai’s happy place is definitely among nature and he will require a family that embraces an outdoor lifestyle, regardless of weather. Between long walks along the river or being chased through piles of snow by his foster brother, Kai is an active pup who is always up for fun activities.
Kai’s foster parents are proud to say that Kai did not have one single ‘accident’ indoors, and he is very comfortable roaming free in the yard to handle his business. Kai has fairly good recall for his age and responds to multiple “come” commands, flying toward you when you call his name. He’s so respectful to his foster brother (a young Great Dane) and follows him around everywhere. Kai loves to cuddle and give kisses, but he’s also happy to snuggle up in a cozy spot by himself. He doesn’t fuss in his crate at night unless he has to ‘go’. He has great leash manners and loves to walk alongside his foster brother, exploring the neighbourhood smells together. He is a true angel in doggy form.
Because he is such a wonderful, well-rounded, happy dog, Kai’s ideal home could look many ways. As an active boy, Kai would be happy in a home with a fenced-in yard where he can soak up time outside, as well as 2 dedicated walks a day (30-mins or more). He’d also be okay in a household without a yard if you’re extra active and looking for a running partner or can do 2 longer walks (1+ hour each). As much as he loves the outdoors, he’s also a little cuddle bug and settles in super well in between bursts of energy. He happily goes in his crate overnight for 8+ hours, but would be happiest in a home where he doesn’t need to be crated regularly during the day time for longer than 3-4 hours.
He’d thrive in a household with 2+ people around and another dog or two, but Kai would also be a great, loyal companion in a quieter household as an only dog. He has shown great interest in children, although he’d do best with slightly older kids (7+). Overall, he would thrive in a household where there are regular playmates (human or animal) because he has so much love to give!
There are so many other cute quirks that make Kai such a special little dude. He does the silliest stretch routine every time he gets up, stretching 5 or 6 times before he’s ready for action. The first thing he does every morning is spring jauntily from his crate to go say hello to his foster dad, jumping on the bed and covering him in kisses. Kai loves almost every toy he’s encountered, often making small piles in a special spot or attempting to sneak toys outside to play with. Kai marches his toys one-by-one to his favourite spots; outside, on the doggy-bed, near the back door, and on the bedroom rug. If you listen closely, you will hear an excited ‘squeak’ now and then as he plays away or prepares for a walk.
Kai also LOVES TO EAT. While he is a very dainty eater, he will remind you of the seagulls in finding Nemo any time food is around saying, “Mine?” with the softest, sweetest eyes. He is always very respectful and doesn’t beg, and he is definitely ready to seize any opportunity for a yummy snack – he even loves munching on snow!
He loves sniffing everything and spends most of his walks with his little nose to the ground, digging back layers of snow to get to the good smells. He is one of the daintiest eaters, only taking little nibbles of treats and food at a time (unless it’s a bone, upon which he will chew aggressively and endlessly!). He loves to act big and tough while he wrestles with his foster brother, but he also loves to be chased, flying around the yard at ludacris speeds!
As many cute things as there are about him – and there are even more – Kai is still a puppy and is working on a few skills. Kai will have a little puppy mischief to outgrow, including learning which things are and are not O.K. to chew, tempering his instinct to steal bites of soil from potted plants, and pulling at loose threads on blankets, pillows, and your heartstrings! He receives feedback very well and stops his mischief as soon as he’s asked, but he’ll need a watchful eye as he grows out of his puppy phase.
He is currently working on sit and down, and is still growing the confidence needed to really hone these skills. He is a smart cookie and food motivated though and his fosters are sure he’ll have a couple more commands well in hand by the time he’s adopted. All dogs adopted through Pound Dog are required to complete introductory obedience training with a training facility that uses positive reinforcement methods, so you’ll be able to continue the learning with Kai!
Overall, Kai is the kind of dog people dream about adopting: sweet and loving, smart and adventurous, adorable and adaptable. Kai has overcome so much in his short time on this earth and his next chapter will be his best yet with his perfect forever home. If you think that’s you, please submit an application to Pound Dog Rescue for Kai or if not, please share his story to help him find his adoptive home!
Name: Kai
ID # PDR1344
Age: 8mths
Gender: male
Neutered: yes
UTD vaccines: yes
Breed: Husky X
Colours: grey and white
Coat length: med
House trained: yes
Special needs: no
OK with kids: older
OK with cats: no
Ok with dogs: yes
Status: adoptable
Microchip: yes
Size: large
Location: Cambridge
Adoption fee: $900