nugget

Name: Nugget

Sex: Female​

Color: Red & white

Eye Color: Blue

Birthday: 06/11/21

Weight: 50 lbs

Large Dog Friendly: It depends. With a slow introduction and the right dog she can be, but it takes her a while before she feels safe and comfortable around another dog.

Small Dog Friendly: It depends. She recently spent a weekend with a pug and had no issues. She seemed curious and unsure about what to think of a smaller dog.

Cat Friendly: Unknown

Crate Trained: Yes

Housebroken: Yes

Energy Level: Medium

Reaction to New People: Friendly

Kid Friendly: No young kiddos for Nugget, she would do best with kids age 12+. Her foster family does not have children.

Training: Knows sit, shake, down, kennel, and is working on the other basics.

Grooming Needs: Nugget has a standard husky coat which will require regular thorough brushing. You should aim for once a week or so, and more when she is blowing her coat, typically twice a year.

Fence: Fence or tie-out will work fine. She has shown no interest in testing fence boundaries.

Solo or Siblings: She would be best as an only dog, or with a confident, laid-back sibling.

From the Foster: Nugget came to AAHMN after being in two different shelter facilities for a few weeks. She was on a euthanasia list but luckily found a place with this rescue. She must have had a nice family at some point in her past because she loves people! She likes attention and LOVES belly rubs! She is eager to please and is happy when you’re happy. Unless it's breakfast time and you’re not getting her food fast enough, then she’ll tell you to hurry up!

Nugget is currently living with a fur foster brother, but he is not interested in playing with her. She has had some dog play dates outside in a fenced yard and has done well with those, but she would probably do best as an only dog or with a confident, easygoing sibling. She has shown some resource guarding of food, toys, and new things when they first come in the house, but this has improved since she first came into rescue. Nugget also startles easily and reacts loudly, so any children in her new home should be 12+. She had a session with a trainer who thinks these issues in part stem from lingering uncertainty about her environment after being in a shelter for so long. A home that can provide consistency and structure will help her relax and be her best self, and previous dog owner experience would also be beneficial for her. Despite these issues we think Nugget will make a great addition to the right family. We are excited for her to find her forever home, because she deserves it!

Adoption Fee: $350

All dogs coming into Adopt a Husky Minnesota receive care tailored to their needs, including: Nose-to-tail exam with a partner veterinarian, Vaccinations (Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella), 4DX test to check for heartworm or tick exposure, Fecal Analysis, Heartworm and Flea/Tick Preventative, Spay/Neuter prior to adoption, Microchip, and are evaluated for temperament and trainability.