Valkyrie is a husky mutt with beautiful heterochromia in her eyes; she has one blue eye and one brown eye. Her mother was 100% Siberian Husky, but her father was a mutt that hopped the fence, so she’s 50% Husky. We’ve had a baby, moved from Texas to the Bay Area and had to downsize, and it no longer feels fair to Valkyrie to keep her sitting inside because we don’t have enough time to play or walk her regularly anymore. She’s great with the baby and lets him crawl on her, but she hardly gets to let her energy out anymore, and the time we used to give to her goes to our son now. Our baby comes first but our dog deserves better, if we can find her a home where she can be happier.
Pet's Name:
Valkyrie
Dog: Primary Breed:
Siberian Husky
Primary Breed (if not in list):
Husky Mutt (50% Husky)
Birthdate (an estimate is okay):
October 2020
Age Category:
Adult
Where did you get your pet?:
Texas
Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.):
January 2021
Gender:
Female
Size (at full-grown):
Large
Weight (in pounds, at full-grown size):
60
Primary Color:
Cream
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Shredding Toys, Running, and Herding Animals
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
No
What commands does your dog know?:
Come, Sit, Down, Shake, Wait
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
Anxiety that mounts to panic if space is restricted
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
Being left alone
Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?:
Eats twice a day at 8am/pm for breakfast and dinner
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?:
No known health issues
Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.:
Territorial with female dogs. Do not leave her unattended with another female dog, but can walk past them fine when leashed. Nervous around children that aren’t part of her family. Avoidant rather than aggressive, has never bitten a human.
How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? :
Double Coat. Bathing once a month, brushing daily, NO HAIRCUTS!
Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?:
teeth brushed at night before bed
Personality:
Playful
Constant Companion
High Energy
Medium Energy
Low Energy
Stubborn
Timid
Needs Training
Friendly to Strangers
Good with Other Dogs
Good with Young Children
Good with Cats
Bonded Pair
Requires A Fenced Yard
Crate Trained
Purebred
How is your dog with other dogs?:
Selective: Gets along with some dogs but not others.
How is your dog with cats?:
Very friendly: Loves being around cats and plays nicely with them.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
She’s loyal. High energy but always comes back and waits for her trusted person. Loves hugs and being cuddled on. Naturally herds small animals, especially cats.
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
Outdoor space, or enough time and energy to spend with her
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
She’ll be anxious at first and take time to adjust but she’s a really sweet dog who needs someone who can give her more time or has more space.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Housing is Inadequate for Pet
Details about rehoming reason (if needed):
Moved to the Bay Area from Texas and have minimal space now, PLUS we just had our first kid. She’s good with the baby but we don’t have enough time or space for her needs
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
Not Applicable
Yes
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?:
Not an option, my pet will stay with me for as long as it takes
Who is your veterinarian?:
VetCo
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?:
She eats dry food or raw diet. We rotate food cause she seems to get tired of always eating the same flavor.
Do you currently have pet insurance?:
No
Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Palo Alto, CA
Zip Code:
94306
How did you hear about us?:
Google Search
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