juneau

Juneau is a beautiful Husky/Malamute mix straight out of a storybook! At 2.5 years-old and 60 lbs, she gives off “magical snow queen” energy and is a total sweetheart once she knows you’re safe. She is quite the explorer but at her own pace—she’s the kind of dog who starts out observing from across the room… then slowly scoots closer… and before you know it, she’s chosen a spot near you (or on the couch) and giving little happy dances!Juneau did not grow up in a home and needed time to learn what it meant to live safely indoors with people. Now, she understands household routines, knows “go outside,” and has settled with increasing confidence. She likes having choices between cozy resting spots, like her crate, dog beds, or a shady place nearby, always keeping her trusted human within sight. She only uses her crate when she chooses to retreat. She is also generally quiet except for a few moments of her alto husky singing voice.She has had lots of fun living with adult dogs after decompressing, but she is not a good match for puppies or pushy playmates. She has very clear boundaries when playing, so all she needs is humans who understand her. Cats are still a question mark—she’s ignored calm cats before, but proper introductions would be necessary. With humans, she is gentle but needs people to go slow, so she cannot live with young children.Her favorite things include peaceful walks, exploring new smells, rolling in the snow or digging outside, and lounging in shady, cozy spots. She loves lead and longline walks and jogs in nature and around the neighborhood. For toys, she loves squeaky balls, antlers, bully sticks, and occasionally likes a tennis ball, but no stuffy toys in case she ingests them. She thrives with exercise and can jump, so a secure 4-6 foot fence is required.Juneau is tired of surviving and is ready to thrive, and she's looking for a patient and loving family to settle into. In return, you'll have the most beautiful and loyal friend in the world!If you are interested in this dog, fill out an application at this link to get the ball rolling - https://pethavenmn.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/dog-adoption-application/The adoption fee is $450. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, heartworm/Lyme test, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and Bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and microchip implant (including registration). Adoption fees INCLUDE a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%. Age and breed are based on veterinarian and intake professional’s recommendation and not guaranteed as a rescue animal’s history is often unknown. Due to post-adoption services provided, we prefer to adopt within a 150-mile radius of the Twin Cities. However, we will consider up to 250 miles if the foster agrees to travel requirements and staff approval.