WASHINGTON ALASKAN MALAMUTE ADOPTION LEAGUE - SAVING THE ALASKAN MALAMUTE
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Update for Gypsy from foster mom Cathy in Tri-Cities:
She is such a sweet girl, and very well behaved. She has been here a full week now, and has been great all around. Gypsy is timid, but no overly so, she is more cautious than scared, I think. So far, housebroken and doing fine in the house. She knows where the front door is, and Scout has shown her the patio door out to the deck, but we do not use that one as much this time of year. The hardwood floors were a little scary the first few days, she would hurry to the rug or blanket as quickly as she could, but each day has gotten better. Gypsy has not bothered the cats at all, she looks at them but that is it. The 2 friendlier ones will approach her, and walk by like she is supposed to be here, which is good - they do not feel threatened by her.
I was told she was afraid of men, but so far I do not see it. Gypsy is just fine with Kenny, and he has had a few buddies stop by and she is OK with them. She does better if I am nearby, but she has not showing fear as much as caution. She will at least approach the guys to get petted, and they know she is a foster and so therefore they wait for her to approach them. She will do just about anything for a belly rub!
Gypsy so far has shown the ability to be a watch dog, she does bark when someone pulls in the driveway, especially if it is a truck. My own comings and goings included, I think from excitement! She is just happy to have someone home with her. Gypsy does OK on leash, a little weaving and not too much pulling, and so far we have had her off leash in the yard here a bit, and she stays with us. She is a bit of a velcro dog, she will attach herself to your legs, even when on leash. Great for obedience training, but that does make it sort of difficult to have a good walk, though! She might be a good candidate for a less active family, she is really quite content to stay inside and be a rug potato as much as she enjoys a nice walk or adventure. As you can tell from the photos of her, she likes to just relax! I promise I will take some action shots and send those in too.
Another Update for Gypsy from her foster mom:
This past Sunday we had some friends visit and they brought the kids (human) - Maya age 12 and Dane age 9. Gypsy was not intimidated by the kids, she was her shy self at first but when she realized they were going to pet her, she was just fine. In fact, if she was not being petted, she would do the trademark paw and touch them, or nuzzle her head on them for more. Not knowing what her exposure has been to children, I thought she did just great! We will be taking her and Scout both with us to Kens parents today for Thanksgiving dinner, Scout goes over there with us all the time, we will see how she does there. They have a nice fenced backyard, and the dogs do get to come in the house. This wwill be all new for her, so I will keep you posted on how she is. Behavior wise I am sure she will be fine, but we will be out of her comfort zone and that is when her timidness kicks in.
She is a smart cookie!
Gypsy is currently located in the Tri-Cities, WA
Sasha is a companion dog and a very happy girl. She loves people but is not experienced with small children. She loves going for walks but does not need a great deal of activity. Sasha is housetrained and likes to stick close to her family, whether inside the house or outside. Not much of a wanderer - she is much more interested in getting and giving love and attention.
Sasha knows how to win friends and influence people. She will win your heart and be your boon companion if you let her.
Sasha is currently being fostered in Spanaway, WA
Koda gets along with other dogs - he has been exposed to small dogs and cats but not raised with them and also like typical mals may think they are simply toys. He may want to be boss in his home but has been well socialized.
All he wants out of life is to be part of a loving, playful family. This is what he has known all his life. Koda is AKC registered. He is losing his home due to a relocation but is still with the family who raised him. If you have children and are looking for a family dog, Koda is a dog you should definitely plan to meet.
Koda is currently with his owners in Mulkiteo, WA.
Morrow is a young Malamute mix who was brought to us for being destructive. Her previous owner gave us no history on her with cats or other dogs. She is ok with older children. She has had no training and it shows. Morrow will jump up on you when she meets you. SHe will dig and chew when she is bored. She is a very sweet, cuddly girl who likes to play with balls, going for walks and car rides, being groomed, squeaky, rope, and stuffed toys. Morrow has been an outdoor dog who should go to a home where she is allowed indoor family time. She is used to having a fenced yard. Morrow needs and owner with the time, effort, patience, and energy her training will require. She is in M25 and her ID is #2355
Anyone interested in Morrow should directly contact:
Kitsap Humane Society
Silverdale, WA
360-692-6977 x3
melsdogz@hotmail.com
The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County
253-383-2733
ID A383147
Meet one of the new boys. Dillon loves lots of loving pets and ear scratches. This gorgeous black and white boy was happy to get out of the shelter, and rode calmly in the car all the way home. He seemed to get along well with other dogs at the vet, but is unknown with cats. Dillon can be a little skittish when he first meets you, and is afraid of loud noises. He loves going for walks, but he could also use a little brushing up on his leash manners.
She loves belly rubs and scratches on her back where it is hard for her to get to. She knows the basic commands, walks on a leash and loves her treats. Also loves to be brushed!
She will come in the house, but wants to be outside as she gets too warm., she has a really thick, healthy coat on her and you will usually see her sleeping out in the yard in the cool grass. She has some arthritis in her back legs and prefers not to go up a lot of steps.
She currently lives with a 12 lb female Shih tzu named Bailey and a 40 lb Pit Bull named Bean and a Pit Mix named Opal. She can be found most days scolding the youngsters and playing referee and acting Motherly if need be. Other times she just ignores them and lets them settle they're own battles.
She also shares her space with 5 goats..whom she was very interested in at first, but now pretty much ignores...
She will howl at the moon most nights...for a minute or two and then settle in. She does not dig holes or chew up things, unlike the other two.
Luna is a great big mellow dog, that just wants to be loved and cared for and will in return, provide someone with constant, loving companionship.
Luna is currently being fostered in Vancouver, WA
Myrah can leap tall buildings in a single bound but often does not. She will need secure containment but she is not focused on escaping. She has mastered basic training, even including some hand signals, is pretty good with cats, exuberant meeting others, likes car rides, has gotten past basic puppy-chewing behaviour and is crate trained.
She is sweet, smart, ebullient, exuberant, gentle and SHE IS A LOVER. She is not a barker - does it only rarely. And does not talk much (yet?). Myrah is very focused on her human and will make her new person an incredible, classic malamute companion.
Myrah is currently with her owners while waiting to find her new forever home in Spokane, WA.
Scirocco loves to talk to people once he knows them but is quiet when alone and quiet and retiring when he is feeling insecure. But he clearly loves human companionship and like all mals his age is ready and waiting for a family of his own.
Scirocco is currently being cared for in Maple Valley, WA. If you would like to meet Scirocco, please submit an application and we will get a home visit scheduled as soon as possible
PLEASE SPONSOR ME!Teva is an oh-so-sweet youngster who is going to be a big girl if she grows into her feet. She is already tall and is less than a year old. She is all puppy - very playful, very loving. She gets along with her foster moms dogs, which is to be expected at her age. Unknown with cats, kids or houses but we will learn more as we have her in foster care for a little while.
Teva is currently being fostered in Cle Elum, WA
Kooba and Amber are unknown with other animals since they have not been exposed to them much. We do know they will need a secure yard though, as they have been rumored to sneak out and explore life if given the chance. These two amazing head turners have lived their whole lives together and are a bonded pair. Ideally they will be adopted out together.
If you would like to meet this dynamic duo or any of our other Mals, please submit an application and we will schedule your home visit as soon as possible.
Kooba is being cared for in Puyallup.
Amber and Kooba are both VERY sweet, friendly dogs who have lives both indoors and out. They have not had the opportunity to meet many other dog or cat friends, so it is unknown how they get along with either. Amber and Kooba will need a very secure yard, as they have been known to go traveling together when they get the chance. These two beautiful gentle giants have lived their whole lives together and are a bonded pair. Ideally they will be adopted out together. Read more about Ambers brother Kooba below.
If you would like to meet Amber and Kooba or any of our other Mals, please submit an application and we will schedule your home visit as soon as possible.
Amber is being cared for in Puyallup.
PLEASE SPONSOR ME!Konan is extraordinary. He combines an easygoing personality with a solid athleticism and a silky-soft, terrific coat. He has energy to burn, and would be perfect for an active, athletic home.
He knows how to tell you what he wants - and he listens to what you want. He has the beginnings of some training and a willingness to learn more. He seems to like everyone! He is good with children, but is unknown with cats.
Konan seems to get along well with other dogs and is just a solid, graceful boy. He can jump up into your car with the greatest of ease, and rides great in the car. He would make a great running, skjoring and hiking partner that would then love to spend his evenings with you by a campfire, or in your living room.
Konan is being cared for in Maple Valley, WA. If you are interested in meeting Konan, please submit an application and we will get your home visit scheduled ASAP!
Konan is currently being fostered in Seattle, WA.
Bruno loves to play and has proved to be a bit of a ladies man as he tends to love his female humans. Bruno also loves to play, loves attention, loves a good long walk, and loves car rides where he sticks his big head out of the window. Watch where you leave your food though, Bruno also loves to eat! Bruno would probably not be an option for homes with small children, only because of his size. He has played well with other dogs, but has only had very, very closely supervised visits with cats as he has shown to have the normal prey drive of most Malamutes. Bruno would love a fenced yard, and maybe a buddy to play with. If you would like to meet Bruno, or any one of our other beautiful Mals, please submit an application and we will get your home visit completed as soon as possible.
Bruno is currently being cared for in Maple Valley, WA.
PLEASE SPONSOR ME!Yukon is a beautiful boy and shows all the classic Malamute attributes. Yukon loves to run and a home with cats is an absolute no no. Yukon is playful and loves his humans, but he is picky about his dog friends and does not always play well. He would probably love a home where he will be the one and only best boy.
Yukon is currently being cared for in Maple Valley, WA. If you would like to meet Yukon, please submit an application and we will get a home visit scheduled as soon as possible.
PLEASE SPONSOR ME!Bristol is a special needs dog. He has been obviously mistreated most of his life. He is scared of humans, loud noises, and some dogs. However, when he gets to know you his real personality comes out. He is a definite couch potato. He would rather be inside on his pillow bed than outside.
He loves to ride in the car. He loves the off-leash dog park and is getting better about being near people. He has become part of my pack and defers to other dogs. However, he would prefer being an only dog in a quiet household. He is very prey driven with cats, and extremely fast for a couch-potato. Bristol loves to come put his head on my lap and just be held and loved. He loves being brushed.
Every time I come in the room he lays on his back to get tummy scratches. Occasionally he throws his head back and says WA WA. He is not a picky eater. In fact, he could use a little less food. He needs to be walked but does not require the amount of activity that most malamutes seem to.
Bristol is just a sweet boy who has been told that everything he did was wrong and responds well to someone telling him that he is a good boy.
Bristol is really blooming in foster care, here is the latest update from his foster mom:
Bristol was watching the other dogs shaking paws with me and put his paw up tentatively. Of course, I praised him profusely. I will continue to work on his shake command. He now also runs to the door to be petted when I come home along with the other dogs. He pushes his way to the front and is so excited to see me.
Bristol is being cared for in Vancouver, WA. If you are interested in meeting Bristol, please submit an application and we will get your homevisit scheduled ASAP!
If you would like to meet Kenai or any one of the other Mals you see here, please submit an application and we will schedule your home visit as soon as possible.
Kenai is being cared for in Maple Valley, WA.
Smokey is being cared for by his owners in Spokane.
If you would like to meet Smokey, please submit an application and we will schedule your home visit as soon as possible.
PLEASE SPONSOR ME!Lilly is a high energy gal! She needs some work on her leash manners, but seems to be a very willing learner. The staff at the clinic where she was spayed absolutely fell in love with her sweet, silly personality. She is a complete character. Lilly will provide you with plenty of laughs throughout the day, and is just waiting for the right family to come along and give her a forever home.
Lilly is currently being cared for in the Spokane, WA area. If you would like to meet Lilly, please submit an application and we will get a home visit scheduled as soon as possible.
He has lived with another dog and so far is good with the pack at his foster home. It is very funny to watch him and LingLing as she is half his size and so much faster that she wears him out. So he hides in his doghouse when he needs a rest. He is housetrained and was raised around children; unknown with cats.
Bear wakes up every morning and must say to himself - What a beautiful day today is! I wonder what adventures are in store for me?
He does have a longer, soft coat that will require regular brushing to keep him from being matted. Poor guy will have a gorgeous tail in a few months but he had so many matts, that we had to cut off all of his beautiful tail feathers. But Bear could care less. He just wants to have fun and be part of the family.
Bear is currently being cared for in Cle Elum, WA. If you would like to meet Bear, please submit an application and we will get a home visit scheduled as soon as possible
As you can see from her picture, Maya is a sweet, beautiful old girl who finds herself abandoned in what should be the golden years of her life. Can you help her ?? We do not want this beautiful old girl to die with her last days in a shelter - no matter how much the staff love her!
Maya looks fat, but this is an illusion. She is skin and bones under all that fur. She walks slowly, but it is difficult to discern if this is a back leg issue versus just being malnourished and under exercised - or because her tail is matted to her legs. She needs a good grooming and WAMAL will provide that - including giving her a summer hairdo
Maya seems to get along with everyone, dog and people alike, and just wants to sleep in the sun and be the couch potato she deserves to be. WAMAL does not have a home for this girl. Do you?
Maya is being cared for in Seattle. If you would like to meet Maya or any one of our beautiful Mals, please submit an application and we will schedule your home visit ASAP!
Tinker was found wandering the neighborhood and followed a kind citizen and his two dogs home on a walk. When they arrived home he plopped himself down on the porch like he belonged there. Unfortunately he cant stay with his current caretaker because he already has two dogs of his own to care for.
Tinker is being cared for in Snohomish. If you would like to meet Tinker or any one of our beautiful Mals, please fill out an application and we will schedule your home visit as soon as possible.
This guy has lots of potential, and given the opportunity to burn of some energy frequently, we think he will make a great companion dog.
To find out more about Ailou, contact:
The Animal Protection Society - Friday Harbor
Friday Harbor, WA
360-378-2158
pets2homes@interisland.net
Sleep now girl, free of your illness and pain. We will see you again on the other side of the rainbow bridge.
Sadie is currently being fostered in Vancouver, WA
If you would like to meet Lady or any of the other Malamutes you see here, please submit an application and we will complete your home visit as soon as possible.
Since then, he has learned to come in the house for treats, loves to be petted and loved by those he has gotten to know and absolutely adores spending time in active outdoor pursuits as he loves the active life! Once trust is established K-2 will be a devoted and wonderful companion. K-2 is not a candidate for a home with small children, simply because he has never been around them. He does well with female dogs and has done well on the hiking trail in his interactions but may always be cautious with unknown people, places and things. This special dog missed out on the exploratory puppyhood we all deserve but he has a promising future with the right person who will love him.
From those of us who have adopted dogs like K2: These dogs are worth every challenge. The wonder on their faces, the joy in their body language as they learn about each new and happy thing that life has to offer will bring years of pleasure and smiles and contentment to you.
K2 is currently being cared for in Seattle, WA. If you would like to meet K2, please submit an application and we will get a home visit scheduled as soon as possible
PLEASE SPONSOR ME!Nanook was turned into the local shelter as her family could no longer keep her due to circumstances beyond her control. Shelter staff staff describe her as a friendly, nice girl! She likes to go for walks and does not pull too bad. She has not shown a lot of interest in other dogs. More information to come once we have an opportunity to get to know Nanook better. Her vaccines have been updated and she is being spayed in preparation for her new forever home. Nanook is AKC registered and has her registration certificate.
Here is an update for Nanooks foster home:
Nanook is settled in now. She has been great! She is very affectionate and really loves being around people. If we are sitting around she lays around us if we are up doing something she is right at our side.
Here are some observations:
Pulling - She pulls a little at the beginning of a walk when she is excited to go but settles down after a while and pulls a little but not bad.
Children - She is very good with our 10 year old daughter and loves to follow her around, but has not been around anyone younger as of yet.
Cats - After our cat realized that Nanook was friendly they have gotten along wonderfully! Nanook likes to chase her around but not to harm her just to play. Nanook also tries to groom her.
Dogs - She has only had a brief encounter with the neighbors 15 year old very mellow dog (it is a Northern breed but not sure what kind.) Nanook was on a leash and the other dog was not, they went nose to nose and Nanook proceeded to lick the other dogs face and ears.
Playing - She loves to chase us around the backyard and gently bump into us. She is very playful and has plenty of energy. She will put her mouth around your arm or leg but not bite down at all.
Commands - She understands NO and LEAVE IT and will stop or drop whatever. Unfortunately she looks as though she was abused. She closes her eyes and her ears go back when she hears those words. She is now hearing a lot of GOOD GIRL from us to hopefully help her to know she is not in trouble and that we are not going to hurt her.
Nanook is currently being cared for in the Kirkland area. If you would like meet Nanook, please submit an application and we will get your home visit scheduled as soon as possible.
Cody walks well on leash, as you can see from her pictures she is quite a family dog. She does fine with other dogs on walks and greets everyone she meets but she does expect some elbow room from those other pesky dogs. Cody likes walks and hugs and going for rides. She is housebroken and has basic obedience training, spayed, microchipped and current on vaccinations.
Cody is with her family in Pullman, WA
Tundra is being cared for in Clayton, WA. If you would like to meet Tundra or any one of our other wonderful Mals, please submit an application and we will schedule your home visit as soon as possible.
He really just wants a person or family of his own. Mr. Woo is good with kids and as with most Mals he is unknown with cats and will require a secure fence.
Mr. Woo is being cared for in Maple Valley WA. If you would like to meet him please submit an application and we will get your home visit arranged as soon as possible.
LingLing is very easy with other dogs but appears to be too boisterous for small children. Foster mom has no two-legged children so we do not really know. She has no manners but is very very responsive to love and affection. She does walk surprisingly well on leash until she forgets and takes off at full speed! such a funny girl.
LingLing was so frightened in the shelter that she would not go in a crate, bolted from a car and it took hours to capture her. But as soon as she discovered that her foster home was safe and that being petted felt really good and that the other dogs were happy and told her, she turned into a completely different dog in a single day! This is the fastest turnaround foster mom has ever seen. She will even come when called for pets of course and runs up to foster mom and wants nothing more than attention and play play play. Boy does she need a playmate.
LingLing has a gorgeous sable coat, big snowshoe feet and a head that is now too big for her slender body. She will fill out and grow into that head and will be a stunner. LingLing will do best in a home with another dog to play with.
Nala loves to go for walks, and is great to walk on a leash. She has no idea that her heritage was to pull a sled! She also loves to play, and will greet you with a big play bow and a wave of her big fluffy tail. She was raised with a small pack of 2 other dogs, but she seems far more interested in being with people than any other dogs. Nala is probably a bit too shy and reserved for toddlers, and is unknown with cats.
Nala is a wonderful dog who should do well in any home where she can be inside with her family. She would be just as happy as she can be to have a home and people to love her.
Nala is being cared for in Olympia, WA. If you would like to meet Nala, or any one of the beautiful Mals shown here, please submit your application and we will schedule your home visit as soon as possible.
Caution does need to be used with toddlers as Loki does not see them as being higher in the pack order than he is. Because of this, the perfect home for Loki will NOT include small children and Lokis new masters will need to be someone who has prior Mal experience or is comfortable being the pack leader.
If you are looking for a life long companion who will always be there to greet you when you come home from a long day away from home, who is happy to accompany you as you do your weekly errands, who will help you keep that New Years resolution to take your daily walks and who would love nothing more than to lay with you and watch television, then Loki is the boy for you!
Loki is temporarily located in Southern California, but is available there as well as in WA state for adoption.
Check out this gorgeous girl! Belle is friendly and outgoing, has a beautiful coat, and is in excellent health. She is quite a bit more dignified and delicate than her brother, Beast, who loves to do everything he can to get her attention. These two would love nothing more than to have a fenced yard to play together in. Belle and Beast are quite attached to one another, and would like to go to a home together.
Belle is being cared for in Maple Valley. If you would like to meet Belle, or any one of the beautiful Mals shown here, please submit your application and we will schedule your home visit as soon as possible.
Beast is one beautiful Mal! He is a big goofy boy with huge feet, who loves people and loves getting belly rubs. He has got a beautiful coat, and was given a clean bill of health at a recent vet visit. Beast loves his sister Belle, and is all over her all of the time. Beast and Belle were turned in to the shelter when their owner could no longer care for them. They would like to go to a home together.
Beast is being cared for in Maple Valley. If you would like to meet Beast, or any one of our other gorgeous Mals, please submit an application and we will schedule your home visit as soon as possible.
Athena hates to be left alone, and seems to be used to constant companionship of some sort. She has lived with big and little dogs, and got along well with both, so she may enjoy a canine companion for the times when her humans are away from home. Athena does not seem to know what toys are for, but would love someone to take her home and teach her about all the fun things in life.
If you would like to meet Athena or any of our other beautiful mals, please submit an application and we will schedule your home visit as soon as possible.
Maggie is ready and waiting to meet her forever family. If you would like to meet Maggie, please submit an application and we will schedule your home visit as soon as possible.
Maggie is being cared for in Bremerton, WA.
Nicolai has been part of her community all her life. She is fine with other dogs, great with children, has no problem with cats either. But her special love is people. She is w-a-y friendly with people! And she loves to do things with her people. Go on walks, car and truck rides, or just help you enrich your own life.Nicolai lives in Ellensburg WA.
Xena is currently being cared for in Seattle, WA. If you would like to meet Xena, please submit an application and we will get a home visit scheduled as soon as possible
