PRINCESS

Siberian Husky | North Grosvenor Dale, CT

Age : 5 Months 1 DayBabyFemaleMediumGray

About

Meet PRINCESS

Princess is an energetic young husky puppy who still has a lot to learn! While she can be sweet, she's not much of a cuddler and would much rather zoom around the yard--or your living room! She is possessive of bones and toys, but she loves to play and will eagerly trade one toy for another toy of equal or higher value. OTHER PETS: Princess got along well with other dogs, though she is very vocal when inviting play! She would likely do best with a tolerant, socialized dog who can give appropriate feedback. [Likely (Must Meet First)] OWNER EXPERIENCE: Someone who has experience with high-energy breeds and dogs that resource guard would be ideal for Princess. She's still young and has a lot to learn through positive reinforcement training. [Experienced] KIDS: Princess is a resource guarder with her possessions--including treats, bones, and her toys. It's important that she is left alone if she is given any kind of food resource, so a home with only adults who can understand and respect her boundaries would be ideal to prevent an unnecessary sense of conflict. [Adults Only] ACTIVITY LEVEL:Huskies are high energy dogs that need both physical exercise and mental stimulation daily. Princess is no exception, and will need healthy ways to channel her energy--including mental enrichment--to ensure that she does not create her own entertainment. Some activities Princess might enjoy are: multiple daily walks, hiking, puzzle boxes, treat puzzles, or even dog sports with further positive reinforcement training. [Good Walking Buddy] VETERINARY CARE: [Routine] LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Princess is still at the beginning of her positive reinforcement training journey, and will do best learning with someone who can offer patience as she builds confidence. Positive reinforcement training will help Princess not only learn her basic cues & skills, but also help her to bond with her new owner as well. [Moderate] GROOMING: Regular brushing will help keep Princess's coat clean and matt-free-- huskies blow their coats twice a year, and many owners choose to have a professional groomer help with the extra shedding. [Routine Brushing / Professional Grooming]

Adoption Process
The first step is to fill out an adoption application, answering some basic questions about yourself and your household. This will help the adoption counselors facilitate the matchmaking process. Most adoptions take at least 45 minutes to one hour to complete. The Adoption Center is a busy place, so please be patient and allow yourself enough time for our process. THANK YOU! What we will need to know when you adopt a new companion: If you own your home, please bring some item of verification (tax bill, water bill, or mortgage statement.) Please also be sure to check your homeowner’s insurance policy. Some policies restrict coverage for certain dog breeds. If you DO NOT own your place of residence, please be sure the property owner will consent to have a pet on his/her property. We will verify with landlords over the phone before sending a new companion home, so please have the appropriate name and phone number available. Other pets already living with you will need to be up-to-date on vaccination. This is to decrease the risk of spreading infectious disease from one animal to another. It is important to understand that your new companion will be a member of your family. This can mean a 10-15 year commitment from you! Please bring along family members so we can make sure it will be a good match before you make a commitment. Also, if adopting a second dog, please bring your current dog with you---we can let them spend some time together and give you some suggestions on surviving the adjustment period. Please be sure you have considered the financial obligation involved in caring for a companion animal. This includes routine veterinary and emergency care, in addition to food, supplies and training. The adoption counselors can give you an idea of basic costs involved for each type of animal. Many animals adopted from shelters can require an immediate visit to the veterinarian. Because of the volume of un-vaccinated animals entering a shelter’s care, the risk of transmissible contagious diseases can be quite high. Kennel cough in dogs, and upper respiratory infections in cats are the two most common diseases that your newly adopted companion may experience. You must ask yourself if you have the financial means to care for your new friend, beyond the initial adoption costs. BEFORE YOU COMMIT!!!!! Please be honest with yourself about the actual time you have to train, groom, and exercise the companion animal you have chosen. Some things to consider: Do you work long or erratic hours? Do you like outdoor activity? Who will care for your pet while you travel? Will your pet be the appropriate size when he or she is full grown? When adopting into a home with children: Are you adopting to teach your child responsibility, or are your adopting because you have a responsible child? Are your children comfortable around the animal you’ve chosen? Will YOU still remain committed to this animal when the children lose interest? Take the time now to consider these things and find the best match for your lifestyle! We thank your for offering your home to a “pre-loved” companion. We hope he or she will be a wonderful addition to your family and your home!

Contact
Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center
(413) 781-1484
[email protected]
http://www.tjoconnoradoptioncenter.com