SHRIMP

Siberian Husky | Agawam, MA

Age : 6 MonthsYoungMaleSmallBrown/Chocolate

About

Meet SHRIMP

Shrimp is a people loving, high energy puppy who hasn't had any training experience and is SO EXCITED to meet everyone. He is scared of other dogs and will need support from his owner to build his confidence; he is full of love and still hasn't decided what he wants to be when he grows up.OTHER PETS: Shrimp is not a fan of other dogs and would be happiest living as an only pet. [Should Be Only Pet]OWNER EXPERIENCE: Shrimp is a high energy dog who will need more support than usual huskies, because he also needs to work on building his own confidence as well as his trust in humans. Someone who has owned huskies (or a similar breed) previously would be best suited to help Shrimp live his best life. [Very Experienced]KIDS: Shrimp resource guards his food - he was emaciated when he came in - and would be best suited to live in a home with only older teens or adults. [15+ (Must Meet First)]ACTIVITY LEVEL: Multiple daily walks, supervised outdoor playtime, mental enrichment, and getting Shrimp involved in activities be they as a companion on human adventures or participating as a dog-athlete in sports like fly ball, dock diving, weight pulling or agility. [Olympic Athlete]VETERINARY CARE: [Routine] LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Positive reinforcement training will help Shrimp build his confidence and his trust bond with his humans, it will also help him learn basic cues and skills, and how to participate in different activities. Shrimp is going to need a lot of support to build his confidence. Shrimp has been easy to please, but he will need a dedicated owner and positive reinforcement to flourish. [Intense]GROOMING: Shrimp will need regular brushing to ensure his coat stays clean and matt-free. Many husky owners utilize bi-yearly grooms to help with the seasonal blowing of coats that huskies experience. [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