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YUKI
Age: Young Adult
Weight: 100 Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: Black/White
ID: W81-1004-IM2-1204



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Yuki is about 100+ lbs, a very young adult, and a big goofy puppy! Yuki is very gentle, and when his foster moms Mals try to start a fence fight with him, he just grabs this big toy of his and holds it in his mouth as if to say Nya Nya Nya Nya Nyaaa-Nyaaaa. His previous owner said he was raised around all sorts of animals - big dogs, small dogs, kittens and cats, horses - and is good with all of them. Yuki apparently even used to carry a kitten around with him and appears to still be very cat friendly. Yuki is a GORGEOUS boy and could have easily been a show animal as he has a pedigree but was not registered.

Yuki is now neutered and vaccinated and is now ready for adoption.

Yuki is being kenneled in Maple Valley, WA.

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JESSE
Age: Young Adult
Weight: 90 Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: Black/Whiate
ID: W13-0105-IM2-0105E



Jesse was pulled from the Spokane Shelter this morning and was sent by the shelter out to a spay neuter clinic to be neutered. He did not come out of the anesthesia. Unfortunately this happens sometimes and we are crying for poor Jesse that he did not get to know his forever home. And we are crying for Donna the vounteer who only wanted to make sure he was safe. And we are crying for the vet and the techs who are horrified this happened. And we are crying for all of us who worked so hard and had such high hopes for this sweet dog.

Rest In Peace Jesse, we will see you at the rainbow bridge one day!

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MAI-TAH
Age: Adult
Weight: 80 Lbs
Gender: Female
Color: Gray/White
ID: WO65-0804-AF7-1204



Mai Tah is a sweet dog whose owner is moving to live on a boat, so she needs a new home. Mai Tah is good with kids, but because of her size caution with very young kids is recommended. Also as typical with many malamutes, she is extremely discerning about who will be her dog friends. She will play with other dogs IFshe likes them. She is partial to other northern or large breed dogs and is not recommended for households with small dogs or with cats. Mai Tah is house trained.  She will sit, shake, lay down, stay, sometimes say: I love you.  She will even play fetch for about 3-5 times before she loses interest and just lays down to chew on the ball. She does not dig or challenge most fences.  She loves hiking and will come with a harness for skijorring or pulling.

Mai Tah is currently still with her owner in Port Townsend, WA.

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TY
Age: Young Adult
Weight: 80 Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: Black/White
ID: W14-0105-?M3-0105



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Ty was originally at the Tacoma shelter but had a microchip from SAC and the Kent Animal Control facility wanted to contact the owner. Turns out the previous owner had signed a release for him, so he is now with us in rescue and available for adoption. Ty is a cutie, looks very friendly and sweet, and is quite the talker. Woo-ing at his rescuers as if to say: Hey, I am NOT supposed to be here, take me home! Ty seems to like any dog he has been around, showed a mild interest in some chickens but was easily redirected (thus MAY be OK with cats), and was a perfect gentlemen with some kids he happened upon while on a walk. Ty walks well on leash, not pulling or lunging. Ty is very food motivated and does not seem to want to do his tricks without knowing food will be forthcoming!

Ty is presently being kenneled in Maple Valley, WA.

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TERRA
Age: Youth/Puppy
Weight: 35 Lbs
Gender: Female
Color: Black/White
ID: W3-0105-IF1-0205



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Mom is a purebred malamute, dad was well, who knows! We are guessing black lab. Most of the pups take after Mom in looks, all take after her in sweetness. Terra is very outgoing and adventurous. All have beautiful thick coats. Adoption fees for these pups are the same as for the adult dogs.

Approved adopters will be required to sign up for a puppy obedience training class which stresses positive reinforcement as a training method. Depending on adoptions location, WAMAL may be able to provide references for excellent instructors qualified and experienced with Arctic Dogs and their unique needs for early socialization and positive reinforcement.

The Pups are all currently being fostered in Monroe, WA.

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JUPITER
Age: Youth/Puppy
Weight: 35 Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: Black/White
ID: W6-0105-IM1-0205



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Mom is a purebred malamute, dad was well, who knows! We are guessing black lab. Most of the pups take after Mom in looks, all take after her in sweetness. Jupiter and Saturn are big solid boys close to 20 lbs. Jupiter is Mr Mellow. All have beautiful thick coats. Adoption fees for these pups are the same as for the adult dogs.

Approved adopters will be required to sign up for a puppy obedience training class which stresses positive reinforcement as a training method. Depending on adoptions location, WAMAL may be able to provide references for excellent instructors qualified and experienced with Arctic Dogs and their unique needs for early socialization and positive reinforcement.

The Pups are all currently being fostered in Monroe, WA.

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MERCURY
Age: Youth/Puppy
Weight: 35 Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: Black/White
ID: W7-0105-IM1-0205



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Mom is a purebred malamute, dad was well, who knows! We are guessing black lab. Most of the pups take after Mom in looks, all take after her in sweetness. Mars is a cuddler and so is Mercury, both are in the 15 to 16 lb range. All have beautiful thick coats. Adoption fees for these pups are the same as for the adult dogs.

Approved adopters will be required to sign up for a puppy obedience training class which stresses positive reinforcement as a training method. Depending on adoptions location, WAMAL may be able to provide references for excellent instructors qualified and experienced with Arctic Dogs and their unique needs for early socialization and positive reinforcement.

The Pups are all currently being fostered in Monroe, WA.

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VENUS
Age: Youth/Puppy
Weight: 35 Lbs
Gender: Female
Color: Black/White
ID: W8-0105-IF1-0205



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Mom is a purebred malamute, dad was well, who knows! We are guessing black lab. Most of the pups take after Mom in looks, all take after her in sweetness. Venus is funny and sweet. All have beautiful thick coats. Adoption fees for these pups are the same as for the adult dogs.

Approved adopters will be required to sign up for a puppy obedience training class which stresses positive reinforcement as a training method. Depending on adoptions location, WAMAL may be able to provide references for excellent instructors qualified and experienced with Arctic Dogs and their unique needs for early socialization and positive reinforcement.

The Pups are all currently being fostered in Monroe, WA.

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SATURN
Age: Youth/Puppy
Weight: 35 Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: Black/White
ID: W9-0105-IM1-0205



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Mom is a purebred malamute, dad was well, who knows! We are guessing black lab. Most of the pups take after Mom in looks, all take after her in sweetness. Jupiter and Saturn are big solid boys close to 20 lbs. Jupiter is Mr Mellow. Saturn is almost as mellow as Jupiter. All have beautiful thick coats. Adoption fees for these pups are the same as for the adult dogs.

Approved adopters will be required to sign up for a puppy obedience training class which stresses positive reinforcement as a training method. Depending on adoptions location, WAMAL may be able to provide references for excellent instructors qualified and experienced with Arctic Dogs and their unique needs for early socialization and positive reinforcement.

The Pups are all currently being fostered in Monroe, WA.

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STRIDER
Age: Young Adult
Weight: 95 Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: Black/White
ID: W89-1204-IM4-0105



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Strider was recently found as a stray in Olympia and has been pulled from the kill shelter and is now in rescue. We have just taken him into rescue so do not know much about him yet, but we do know that he is a very sweet boy with a beautiful coat, loves to cuddle, appears to know a few basic commands, walks well on leash, and was a love bug with his rescue worker that evaluated and pulled him from the shelter.

Update from Striders foster Mom: Strider is a very big goofy puppy. He loves all people, especially men. He likes to play with his front paws which we are working on. He loves to play with my dogs. He has no idea that he is so big (109lbs). He looks puzzled and backs away when my 50lb. Husky growls at him. He can not understand why anyone would not like him. He is very strong, his arms are all muscle, but he walks well on the leash. He prances when we walk and loves to stop occasionally to get petted. He has a very large head and huge paws. He tries to put both paws up at the same time while sitting and looks exactly like an uncoordinated bear cub. I do not know how he is with cats but he loves children. I would just be careful about having him close to anyone too small to be pawed or leaned on by this big sweet lovable guy. He knows the commands sit, shake, stay, and down. We are working on off and heel. He does not jump on people. He shares the food bowl with other dogs. A picture can not do justice to Striders sweet goofy personality.

Strider is being fostered in Vancouver, WA

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CLEO
Age: Young Adult
Weight: 80 Lbs
Gender: Female
Color: Black/White
ID: O24-0205-AF2-0205O



Cleo and Ruby have been placed together in a new home!

Cleo and Ruby have until February 8th to find a home or a foster, or they will be euthanized as the shelter is overflowing. If you or someone you know could cosider fostering one or both of them, please let the shelter know ASAP!

You should really come see me and my sister, Ruby at CASA. We are 2 year old gentle giants and a couple of sweet, playful, beautiful girls. Being that we are sisters and quite attached, it would sure be great if we could be adopted together but, if not, we understand. We do require a fully fenced in yard as our breed tends to wander. Please come pay us a visit. You will fall in love with us.

Cleo is currently located at the Camano Animal Shelter Association
Camano Island, WA
360-387-1902
tarbet@whidbey.net
Anyone interested in adopting Cleo should contact the shelter directly

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RUBY
Age: Young Adult
Weight: 80 Lbs
Gender: Female
Color: Red/White
ID: O25-0205-AF2-0205O



Cleo and Ruby have been placed together in a new home!

Cleo and Ruby have until February 8th to find a home or a foster, or they will be euthanized as the shelter is overflowing. If you or someone you know could cosider fostering one or both of them, please let the shelter know ASAP!

You should really come see me and my sister, Cleo at CASA. We are 2 year old gentle giants and a couple of sweet, playful, beautiful girls. Being that we are sisters and quite attached, it would sure be great if we could be adopted together but, if not, we understand. We do require a fully fenced in yard as our breed tends to wander. Please come pay us a visit. You will fall in love with us.

Ruby is currently located at the Camano Animal Shelter Association
Camano Island, WA
360-387-1902
tarbet@whidbey.net
Anyone interested in adopting Ruby should contact the shelter directly

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MARS
Age: Youth/Puppy
Weight: 35 Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: Black/White
ID: W4-0105-IM1-0205



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Mom is a purebred malamute, dad was well, who knows! We are guessing black lab. Most of the pups take after Mom in looks, all take after her in sweetness. Mars is a cuddler and so is Mercury, both are in the 15 to 16 lb range. Mars has a very faint heart murmur that the vet feels will be gone next visit. All have beautiful thick coats. Adoption fees for these pups are the same as for the adult dogs.

Approved adopters will be required to sign up for a puppy obedience training class which stresses positive reinforcement as a training method. Depending on adoptions location, WAMAL may be able to provide references for excellent instructors qualified and experienced with Arctic Dogs and their unique needs for early socialization and positive reinforcement.

The Pups are all currently being fostered in Monroe, WA.

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CHARON
Age: Youth/Puppy
Weight: 35 Lbs
Gender: Female
Color: Black/White
ID: W5-0105-IF1-0205



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At 12 weeks, Charon is an absolute sweetheart. Charon has always been a bright, outgoing little girl, often one of the first in her litter to venture anywhere or do anything. Although Charons momma is a purebred malamute, she must take after her daddy in looks, who we are guessing is at least part black lab. Her behavior also appears to be following this pattern - she is very calm and affectionate, loving to curl up in her foster moms lap, and lacking some of the notorious difficult tendencies of other mal puppies. Charon is very gentle, she will crawl up to the foster familys 15 month old baby on her belly and give her gentle kisses or often play quietly with her, tolerating baby pets very, very well. Charon is energetic at play, but in the house is very quiet, enjoys quiet time in her crate, is well on her way to being housetrained and is not very mouthy at all compared to most puppies. She has gorgeous soft shiny black fur, with a large white spot on her chest and all of her toes are black/white spotted. Charon stayed with her momma until 6 weeks, then lived with her siblings through 12 weeks, and has been well socialized with puppies and dogs. Charon will do very well as a cherished family dog.

Approved adopters will be required to sign up for a puppy obedience training class which stresses positive reinforcement as a training method. Depending on adoptions location, WAMAL may be able to provide references for excellent instructors qualified and experienced with Arctic Dogs and their unique needs for early socialization and positive reinforcement.

Charon is currently being fostered in Monroe, WA.

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PLUTO
Age: Youth/Puppy
Weight: 35 Lbs
Gender: Female
Color: Black/White
ID: W10-0105-IF1-0205



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Both Pluto and Charon are very sweet little girls. Charon has always been outgoing and Pluto has really come out of her shell and is a definite little lover - rivaling her sister at this point. Both are very drawn to humans, their siblings, and sticks. Both have learned that mouthing human hands is not a good idea, but they still love to give kisses. Pluto and Charon will crawl up to the foster family's 14 month old baby on their bellies and give her gentle kisses. They really love to be where the action is, but are quite happy in a gated off area indoors as long as there are people nearby who interact with them often. They are fairly quiet - talking sometimes, but they aren't barkers. There's nothing they love more than to sit or stand quietly while someone pets them. Pluto is a gorgeous glossy sleek black with a lovely thick coat, a tiny spot of white on her chest and white toes on her back feet. Charon has a beautiful shiny thick black coat with shorter, downier fur than Pluto, more white on her chest and mottled white and black toes on all four feet. Their mom is a malamute and we don't know who dad was, though we're guessing he was at least part black lab. Both are being well socialized with other puppies and dogs.

Approved adopters will be required to sign up for a puppy obedience training class which stresses positive reinforcement as a training method. Depending on adoptions location, WAMAL may be able to provide references for excellent instructors qualified and experienced with Arctic Dogs and their unique needs for early socialization and positive reinforcement.

The Pups are all currently being fostered in Monroe, WA.

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BEAR
Age: Youth/Puppy
Weight: 60 Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: Gray/White
ID: W23-0105-IM1-0205



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Bear just came into rescue from Spokane as an owner surrender. Bear is a VERY sweet young boy who is still growing. Estimated adult size is around 85lbs. Bear seems to get along with other Males and should get along with all females. He is a puppy, in the yard with the other dogs he has that puppy run, sort of loose and not all together yet. Bear is still teething and loves to give puppy kisses, walks well on a leash and does not pull. Bear is a real talker and loves to get into your lap to give chin kisses. Overall Bear is super sweet and a great dog.

Bear is not available for adoption until after he has been neutered (will be scheduled soon) so stay tuned.

Bear is currently being kenneled in Maple Valley, WA.

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SOLA
Age: Young Adult
Weight: 80 Lbs
Gender: Female
Color: Gray/White
ID: W11-0105-IF3-0205



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Sola, the momma of the pups is a purebred malamute. Sola is reported to be one of the sweetest mals ever fostered by this foster family. Sola walks politely on lead, ignores cats, does well with the foster family young children (one is 14 months old). Sola does not fence fight (only growled when she felt her puppies were being threatened, a highly expected reaction from new Malamute moms). Sola is very mellow - great in the house. Sola appears to alrady be house trained. Sola really enjoys being in the house - and we think she would prefer to be mainly a housedog. She loves to jump up on the sofa and just lounge (LOL). Sola is lean, and now that she is no longer pregnant or nursing, she is a little more active, and would probably enjoy hiking, etc. However, she's not at all 'hyper.' She's pretty food motivated, although when free fed when pregnant and nursing, she did not overeat but would leave food in the bowl when she was done. Sola will sit on command and has pretty good manners. Sola is a very easy mal and will make someone an incredibly sweet companion.

Momma Sola is currently being fostered in Monroe, WA.

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NAKITA
Age: Young Adult
Weight: 80 Lbs
Gender: Female
Color: Black/White
ID: W91-1204-AF3-0205



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Nakita is a big beautiful girl who was found as a stray. Although she had tags and her owners were contacted many times, they never came to take her home. She looks to be a fairly young adult and appears to be in good health. She has a softer coat than most Mals so will probably need a little extra brushing from her new owners. Nakita was described by the shelter as a very sweet and quiet girl. When she was picked up by a Wamal volunteer she immediately jumped in the back of the Explorer and after a quick sniff around the back laid right down. Within 15 minutes she was fast asleep in a ball of blankets she had made herself. We will have a better idea of her personality in the next week or so, but so far she seems to be a laid back, mellow, happy, friendly girl.

Nakita appears to be potty trained and used to being in a house. Nakita has shown to be a mellow, extremely sweet girl and is reported to be great with her foster moms two children.

Here is an update from Nakitas foster family:
Nakita is an amazing dog. She has got to be one of the most well mannered and loving dogs I have ever seen, of any breed. She even seems to be ok with my cats! She loves my kids, and gets excited when my daughter comes home from school to play. She has not challenged my fence once. She is just that good. She has only dug a little bit, and I think it was because she was bored. She really should be brushed 2-3 times a week, but it is totally worth it when you feel and smell her soft, silky coat. And she LOVES her belly rubbed. She also gives my husband doggie hugs. And kisses everybody. I love having her here, and I know it will be really hard to let her go because she is so awesome, but she will make someone or some family a completely loving and blissfully happy pet.

Nakita is presently being fostered in Maple Valley, WA.

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CHANCE
Age: Young Adult
Weight: 115 Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: White
ID: W21-0105-AM?-0205



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Chance is very much lucky to be alive. Exposed to Parvo in the outbreak in Crossroads (where the entire shelter was euthanized) he was rescued at the zero hour. He has now completed his ISO hold and has exibited no ill effects and has a clean bill of health and is now ready for adoption! Chance has proved to be an absolute doll! Chance is housebroke, loves walks, cuddling, and being with his family. Chance would make a great house dog and very much deserves a loving family. While Chance is a big boy, he behaves with a gentle soul and loves to please.

Chance is currently being fostered in Bellevue, WA.

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WILEY
Age: Young Adult
Weight: 90 Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: Gray/White w/Tan
ID: W12-0105-IM4-0205



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Wiley was picked up by a local shelter as a stray. While we do not know a lot about Wiley yet, so far he has shown himself to be a real sweet boy. Absolutely no aggression with his kennel mate - even when they were sharing cookies!

Here is some feedback from his foster mom:
Wiley is a TALLLLLL drink of water. Wonder if someone bred him to be a sled dog? BUT, he walks beautifully on lead (NO PULLING!) and seems to want to either be right next to you -- his shoulder on your thigh, or else ranging directly in front. He is a soft tempered dog (NO YELLING PLEASE), with a playful side and wants nothing more than to be WITH you (same room is fine, he will follow you everywhere BUT into the kitchen!) and is content to lay at your feet or on the couch (he is a mal, right!) He could possibly make someone a wonderful jogging partner (he has a smooth lope) or a family pet (older kids ONLY please, he does not know his own strength or size and uses his paws like a cat!) He howls at sirens, but is not terribly vocal --- unless he has something to say! He was beginning to learn Sit and Down at his temporary foster home, and takes treats GENTLY! LOVES to be loved on and likes to be brushed and combed too. He took right to a 40 inch round dog bed at his temporary foster home (and would love to have the same when he is adopted.) preferably in YOUR bedroom, where he could sleep the night away.

Wiley is being fostered in Cle Elum, WA.

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DUGAN
Age: Adult
Weight: ??? Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: Black/White
ID: O29-0205-?M7-0305O



Dugan has been placed by the shelter and did not need us to pull him. If your the one that adopted him let us know! :)

Dugan is big cuddly fluff ball, someone you would love to curle up with on a cold wet northwest night, He has a long bi-color (black/white) coat. Dugie is a happy and friendly dog- a great addtion to your home!

Dugan is listed to help raise awareness for him. Dugan is currently held by PAWS in Lynnwood, WA
PAWS can be contacted at 425.787.2500 or email at info@paws.org.
If contacting them, be sure to mention Dugans ID: 41646
The PAWS Adoption fee for Dugan is $80.





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JENNY
Age: Adult
Weight: 80 Lbs
Gender: Female
Color: White
ID: W87-1204-AF8-0205



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Jenny is no trouble. She is a mellow girl who is pretty quiet, although she likes to talk to you. Jennys former owner died, leaving her and her other 4 companions with a family member as caretaker until he was no longer able to care for them. Jenny had not been socialized much during her life, but she has come a long way. In fact she went from being shy to loving attention. Jenny deserves a forever home where she could have that attention she now loves and would also do well in a home with other dogs. She is unknown with cats.

None of Jennys pictures do her justice. What is truly amazing is that she manages to keep herself clean in the early winter mud - but she does!

Jenny is a mal/sibe mix with the heavier bones of a mal and the spring of a sibe. She would be a good companion to most any dog - she has been a mom so can teach puppies, she has the nenergy and playfulness to match up with young adult dogs and she has the steady demeanor that keeps older dogs from being annoyed. She can also amuse herself if she needs to.

Jenny is in a foster home in Yakima.

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BOOTS
Age: Adult
Weight: 92 Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: Black/White
ID: W22-0105-IM6-0205



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Everyone who meets this boy gives him a pat on the head and says:
How ya doin Fluffy?!

And fluffy he is, but he has lived with the name Boots for his whole life so that is what we call him too. We heard from the shelter that Boots has lived most of his life outdoors on the end of a chain, and the condition of his beautiful coat currently reflects that. Once he heals from his recent neuter he will get a really long bath and lots of brushing. His long coat will always require extra care.

A bit of neglect has done nothing to dampen this boys spirit. He loves attention from both adults and kids, knows sit and shake, is house-broken (but might mark his new home at first), is current on all shots, is microchipped, rides well in the car, and walks okay on leash if you are used to walking a powerful mal (translation, he could use a bit of work on leash). Boots does not seem to know about crates and certainly does not like being kenneled. He has missed out on a lot of years of playing and seems to want to make up for lost time.

Boots is currently being kenneled in Maple Valley, WA.

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KIKI
Age: Adult
Weight: 90 Lbs
Gender: Female
Color: Sable/White
ID: W23-0304-AF8-0305E



Kiki was returned to rescue due to a heavy limp from her front shoulder. The family was unable to commit the financial resources required to determine the cause. We thus took her back, and had a thorough examination and x-rays performed, and discovered it was not a soft tissue injury as we had hoped, but rather bone cancer in a very advanced state. Kiki was euthanized on 3/15/2005 to relieve her from her agony, but was first pampered and treated with love and caring. She was taken to the vet by two volunteers, and released from her pain. Rest well dear Kiki, we'll see you at the rainbow bridge soon.

Kiki is completely obedience trained (sit, down, stay, heel, up [into car], come) and has a very sweet personality with people. Kiki is very good on leash, too, and heels well. Kiki appears to be crate trained. Kiki was found as a stray, she was obviously someones pampered pet. She thinks she is a lap dog, although she needs to lose a few pounds! She is very affectionate and loving. Kiki can woo-woo some, but is not by nature a noisy dog at all. In fact, she did not make a peep the entire way to the boarding kennel and simply laid in the back and slept with no problem. Kiki loves riding in the car and seems to be very accustomed to it. Kiki knows how to behave quite well and is very well-mannered with people. Someone put a lot of time into this girls training and she will make a wonderful turn-key pet. The best home for Kiki would be as an only pet and without small kids.

Kiki is currently kenneled in Maple Valley, WA.

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SHYLA
Age: Youth/Puppy
Weight: 60 Lbs
Gender: Female
Color: Black/Brown/White
ID: W1-0105-AF1-0305



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Shyla has energy to BURN and needs a home ready to meet her needs. Here is what her foster mom says of her:
She is so lovable and happy. Loves to play with the other dogs, never out of energy for long and always hungry. She has been real good here. Does not bark at night, has learned how to sit and take treats nicely. She is always ready for love and attention. She needs some place to run and play and it would be nice if she had a play mate.

Shyla was also housetrained by her former owner and has come to us well loved and well adjusted. She can be an escape artist, the main reason her former owner could not keep her, so she will need a very sturdy fence and a companion to keep her occupied so she would not get into trouble like any self respecting malamute puppy will be inclined to do. Shyla would not be a good fit in a home that has cats as she has demonstrated a high prey drive toward them. Shyla will be a big girl (HAS to be when she grows into those ears!)

From Shylas foster mom:
Shyla is adjusting very well to her new digs! She really is quite smart, is learning down (to lay down) and shake (one of Scouts favorites). She is good in the house, it does take her a few minutes to settle down when she first comes in, but I think that is pretty normal for a puppy her age. Also, Shyla is doing GREAT with the kitties. She is curious more than anything, and seems to want to play with them, she is in play mode, not hunt mode around them, and we keep reminding her no kitty. And, the cats do stand up to her, last nite both Blanca and Mocha had Shyla cornered in the kitchen - it was amusing to see her trying to hide from the 2 kitties! :)

She is currently being fostered in Kennewick, WA.

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TIA
Age: Young Adult
Weight: 66 Lbs
Gender: Female
Color: Gray/White
ID: W20-0105-IF2-0305



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Tia was rescued mere hours before being euthanized. Tia is reported to be a very sweet girl. She is unknown with house cats but showed a bit too much interest in the resident barn cats at her temporary foster home so would likely be best in a home without cats or where they are kept separate. Tia has proven to be an angel with children old and young. You meet her and fall in love, she would LOVE to be the queen at someones home - she must have been once. She loves to cuddle up in lots of blankets and makes sure she always has one for her head! She loves tons of attention and is thrilled to give it back to you.

A volunteer who housed Tia recently says:
She is sooo sweet! She absolutely loves people, some mals are much more interested in other things first, she is ALWAYS interested in people first. Very welcoming to kids of all ages and soo gentle, does not jump on kids etc, just loves their attention. Appears to have been a house dog! I am surprised she has not been adopted! Of course she is quite picky about her doggy friends, much prefers humans over animals!

Tia is presently being kenneled in Maple Valley, WA.

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CHEYENNE
Age: Young Adult
Weight: 80 Lbs
Gender: Female
Color: Black/White
ID: W34-0305-IF3-0305



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Cheyenne loves people and kids and is good with other dogs. Totally house trained, loves to sleep in at night, great in the car too. Lots to recommend this young girl!

Cheyenne is currently being boarded in Maple Valley, WA.

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BUDDY
Age: Young Adult
Weight: 60 Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: Black/White
ID: O73-1004-?M2-0205



Buddys new owner died of an accidental shooting about a week after he adopted Buddy. We are assured by Friends and family that Buddy is safe and is being well cared for tho we do not know where he ended up and none of the friends and family have been willing to tell us where he is apparently for fear we might try and take him back or have him euthanized. Nothing could be farther from the truth, we just want to verify that he is safe and sound in his new home (as per our adoption contract) but if he is well cared for and loved nothing would make us happier for Buddy. We hope to one day hear about how he is and where he is, but for now we just have to accept the word that he is OK and well cared for and loved.

Update: SAVED!
Buddy was pulled from the shelter today and transported to meet a potential adopter. At this time he is only being fostered, but it is possible the foster home may adopt him. Thank you everyone who pulled together so well to save this boy!!!
Buddy has become a permanent resident at the shelter through no fault of his own. His family could not keep him. He is energetic, young, loving to humans and loves the trail. He is in urgent need of a foster home because the Humane Society says they do not want him to stay there any longer. He has been there too long, no life for a dog like Buddy. He will need some training and socialization but he should make a totally loving companion. If you can foster him, please contact us and we can arrange for the transfer to WAMAL and help with his expenses. If anyone can sponsor Buddy, we can take him into rescue. Sponsorship would cost 150 dollars a month to house him at the boarding kennel we use. If you can give Buddy a forever home, please contact the shelter directly.

SKAGIT VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY
18911 KELLEHER RD
BURLINGTON, WA 98233
Phone - 360-757-0445
VISIT OR CALL - 11-5 M-F OR 11-4 SAT and SUN
E-MAIL - humane at sos.net
WEBSITE - Skagit Humane

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RANGER
Age: Young Adult
Weight: 67 Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: ???
ID: W28-0205-AM?-0305



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Ranger is a sweet boy who seems to get along with males and females, kids, adults, and could be a great jogging companion.

The last few weeks of this boys life have been rather traumatic. He was picked up as a stray from an industrial part of Seattle, and was likely on the run for awhile as he weighs only 67 pounds. Definitely on the thin side for a boy this tall! He was a resident at Seattle Animal Control for two weeks during which time he was neutered, received all his shots, and had some dental work done. None of these events have dampened this boys spirits. He is sweet as can be. He loves attention from both adults and kids, and seems to get along with both male and female dogs.

Ranger is now out of the shelter and living with a foster family. We are eagerly awaiting to hear about his new adventures. Stay tuned as Ranger just come into rescue so we will post more soon as we get to know him.

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SAMPSON
Age: Senior
Weight: 114 Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: Gray/White
ID: W16-0105-AM10-0305



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Sampsons family moved and left him and his two canine companions at the shelter. Sampson is 10.5 years old and deserves a forever home where he can spend his last few years in comfort and love. He does not deserve to be in a shelter or in a boarding kennel in rescue.

Sampson needs a quiet home where he can live his final years (which should be at least three and probably more) with love and attention. He is still full of life and has even been on some long hikes with our volunteers. But typical of dignified older gentlemen, he does not want to be jumped on or jostled by other dogs or to be pulled on by little kids, and will express that. He has plenty of love to give and is supremely grateful for any he gets. Seniors in rescue are especially heart breaking for us. Please give this boy a place to live that he deserves.

Sampson is currently kenneled in Maple Valley, WA.

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MOLLY
Age: Young Adult
Weight: 80 Lbs
Gender: Female
Color: Gray/White
ID: WO32-0305-AF2-0305



Molly needs a new home. According to her foster mom, she is very friendly and active, great with kids and other dogs, and appears to be OK with cats! She is not yet housetrained, but that should be very easy to teach her.

Molly is currently housed in Parkland WA.

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NANOOK
Age: Senior
Weight: 65 Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: Seal/White
ID: WO19-0105-AM12-0405O



Please give Nanook a home. This very gentle and social senior is smaller and very healthy and could easily live another 3 years, if not more. You could make those last years happy ones.
Here is what his current owner says:
Our four-year-old son has bad asthma and dog allergies. As a result, we have had to banish Nanook, formerly an indoor/outdoor family dog, to the back yard. He is very social and does not like being separated from the family. He is just not happy with his current situation. He wants to be with people, but we can not allow that now.
Nanook loves almost all other dogs - just does not seem to get along with Springer Spaniels. Does not fight or bite. Nanook loves kids, and he is really good with little ones, just gets up and walks away if bothered by toddlers. Nanook has not had much recent contact with cats, but in the past he only chases them if they run. Otherwise, will play with them.

Nanook is housetrained but is now outside only and needs a new home where he can once again be part of the pack.

Nanook is currently living with his owners in Gig Harbor, WA.

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SADIE
Age: Young Adult
Weight: 100 Lbs
Gender: Female
Color: Black/White
ID: WO43-0305-AF3-0405



We do not know much about Sadie yet. Her current caretakers found her as a stray and were able to track down her owners who did not want her any longer. Her caretakers cannot keep her either, but felt she was safer with them while a new home is found. Sadie is a big girl, 100+ lbs, tho she has a wonderful temperament, loves people, appears to be house trained, and gets along with their male and the neighbors miniature dog. As we learn more, her info will be updated.

Sadie is currently being fostered in Tacoma, WA.

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TETON
Age: Youth/Puppy
Weight: 47 Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: Gray/White
ID: W33-0305-AM1-0305



The shelter called him Gus, we called him Whatcom, and his rescue volunteers realized that he doesn't know his name so renamed him Teton, a more appropriate Malamute name, we think. Teton comes to us with a completely unknown past. He was a dog at large, found at a park. The shelter said they had him separated from other dogs because he rough plays. Honestly, we have NO idea where they got that from. He is the sweetest dog. Very playful, lovable, enjoys giving many kisses, well behaved in the truck all the way to Maple Valley where he is now kenneled. He already knows how to sit somewhat. Teton is very young and acts very puppy-like. Jumped only a little bit when he first got out of the kennel. He came into the shelter weighing 30 lbs. and now he weighs 40+ lbs a few weeks later. Could definitely put some weight on. All of us in rescue are already in love and find it hard to resist his precious face.

Teton is currently kenneled in Maple Valley, WA.

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WILLARD
Age: Senior
Weight: ??? Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: ???
ID: WO47-0205-AM?-0205



Willard Moses came to us as an owner placement as they were moving out of state. He was adopted before he even made it onto the website or we got a picture for him. :)

Click here to read all about my happy tails ending!

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SNOWBALL
Age: Youth/Puppy
Weight: 50 Lbs
Gender: Female
Color: Black/White
ID: WO37-0305-AF1-0305



Snowball needs a new home. Her current owners feel she is left alone too long and would like her to have a home with a family who has more time for her. She is good with other dogs and very good with their 10 yr old grandson. Snowball has been kept outside so she would need to be taught house manners and to go outside for the bathroom. She is unknown with cats but could probably be trained easily at this age. Help us get Snowball a new home where she can be trained and get a good start in life.

Here is what Snowballs foster mom has to say about her:
I just have to report that this young girl is fabulous. She is so sweet and willing to please. She is completely housebroken, sleeps quietly through the night in her crate, and has demonstrated absolutely no destructive tendencies inside or outside. I am sure that any previous destruction was simply due to boredom as this girl has lots of energy to burn. She travels beautifully in the car and was an absolute gem at the groomers yesterday where everyone fell in love with her! She is so smart and learns so quickly - she is already making great strides at the end of the leash and I am certain that her pulling tendencies will be gone in no time. She continues to jump through hoops to please my dogs and is nothing but sweetness to every other dog she encounters. She would play outside all day long if I let her, but she wants a companion - canine or human - to play with. She can be a little bit mouthy with our hands, but given that she is still a young pup that is to be expected, however she stops immediately when told no. She loves to play ball and I am going to try her with a frisbee this afternoon. I have to say that someone will be lucky to have this girl! She needs someone that will give her plenty of exercise and companionship. While she will settle in her crate and can easily be left alone, she definitely prefers to be with others. She is still so young, but with her enthusiasm and intelligence she will easily become a well-mannered part of the family! I cannot stress enough that this girl has loads of love to give! She has no trouble at all with our cats. She has sniffed nose to nose with both of my cats, but other than that she just ignores them!

Snowball is currently being fostered in Seattle, WA.

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JACK
Age: Young Adult
Weight: 90 Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: Seal/White
Mostly Malamute
ID: WO30-0205-AM3-0405



Jack is a great dog. His current caretakers, who inherited him from a friend, just do not feel they are the best home for him since they are seldom home to give him the attention and exercise he deserves. He is now tied up and would love a fenced yard to play in. Jack likes other dogs, large or small. He also loves kids. He came from a family with a 5 year old boy. He is unknown with cats, but as a typical northern breed one should assume he would have the usual prey drive toward them.

Jack is housetrained. Listens to sit, come, and no. Has a great demeanor according to his caretakers who list his best qualities as: Super friendly, great with kids, loves to hike. loves to ride in the car.

Jack is currently still living with his owners in North Bend, WA.

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KIRA
Age: Young Adult
Weight: ??? Lbs
Gender: Female
Color: Sable
ID: W48-0405-AF2-0405



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Kira is currently up for adoption at PAWS, she will be being pulled by rescue and is now accepting adoption applications. Kira is reported to be as sweet as can be!

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MIKA
Age: Young Adult
Weight: 90 Lbs
Gender: Female
Color: Gray/White
ID: W36-0305-?F?-0405E



Today Mika had to be laid to rest due to aggression concerns over her neck being touched. Whomever owned her prior to us getting her in rescue did something to her, making her mistrustful of people, and react very poorly by snapping and biting whenever someone would touch her neck area. This pains us in rescue greatly as we do our best and go to great lengths to save every Mal, but we could not in good conscience place Mika without concern for what might happen if she was placed back in the community in a home where she might bite another human or worse one day a child. Without having a foster home or kennel for her to go to where she could be cared for but kept out of harms way there was nothing we could do any longer for her. Mika played great with other dogs, and loved people greatly so long as they stayed away from her neck and didn't try to put a leash on her, so this was especially painful for us. Today Mika was laid to rest, and the volunteer who took on this painful duty took every advantage of her inability to bite her again and to pet her everywhere, be nose to nose with her, and whisper good things in her ears as she drifted off. She is free now from whatever tormented her, if you want to call it that. Ah Mika. What a beautiful girl you were. We are all so sorry. Sleep well girl, and we will see you on the other side of the rainbow bridge.

This dog was recently found as a stray in the Graham Puyallup area. We have named her Mika for now as it appears to be one of the few names we have tried that she responds to. If you think she might be yours contact us immediately.

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MAX
Age: Senior
Weight: 100 Lbs
Gender: Male
Color: Brown/White
Mostly Malamute
ID: O78-10