ANGELINA

Siberian Husky | Norwich, CT

Age : 8 Years 6 MonthsSeniorFemaleLargeGerman Shepherd Dog

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Meet ANGELINA

OTHER PETS: Angelina was not aggressive to other dogs but she escalated corrections as opposed to responding appropriately to them. She is very excited to meet and greet other dogs and can be intimidating due to her size and exhuberance. Angelina would do best as an only pet.[Should Be Only Pet] OWNER EXPERIENCE: Angelina is a social dog who enjoys attention from people but has some resource guarding tendencies. An owner who is familiar with dog body language would be best suited to support Angelina from the moment she transitions out of the shelter. [Some Experience] KIDS: Angelina exhibits some mild resource guarding over possessions. While she is comfortable with most aspects of handling and enjoys pets, the safest match would be with older teens. As with all our dogs, Angelina should meet any minor humans she would be living with. [15+ (Must Meet First)]ACTIVITY LEVEL: Angelina will need multiple walks a day or a combination of walks and supervised playtime outside (in a fenced yard.) Ensuring Angelina gets physical and mental exercise daily will help ensure that she does not make her own entertainment. Training will teach her how to participate in fun dog sports as well. [Good Walking Buddy / Olympic Athlete]VETERINARY CARE: [Routine] LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Positive reinforcement training will help Angelina bond with her new owner as well as ensuring she has a mastery of basic commands and behavorial expectations. Further training can help Angelina learn how to participate in things like flyball, dock diving, weight pulling or being an outdoor adventure companion. [Moderate] GROOMING: Angelina should be brushed regularly so that her coat stays clean and matt-free. A professional groomer will be needed to help Angelina if her coat does get matted. [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!