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Look into the shining eyes of this allstar floof! Alaska is a mellow, smaller sized husky in the Seattle area who’s available to adopters in WA and BC. Here's what PawsomeBaby rescue has to say about her:
“Hi, I’m Alaska! I’m a calm, friendly husky, so full of love to give! I am small size, mellow husky. I was found on the streets of Lebanon, with a severely injured front leg that needed amputated. Having one less leg doesn’t make me any less of a husky. I love to go for walks, can climb stairs and run around just fine.
I love to hang out with calm dogs. I find high energy puppies too overwhelming. I could also live as your one and only baby or best friend.
I love humans big and small; but will do better in a home with bigger humans, as you know little kiddos can be a bit too much 🙂I’m looking for a special human, who will love me whole, in spite of me being a tripaw! It would be awesome if my human is retired, or works from home, or can take me where they work. I don’t like to be left alone all day. Who likes it anyway? Are you that special human?"
Alaska has a sweet, quiet demeanor, like a lady. She looks so happy and bubbly, and enjoys the cool weather of the Pacific Northwest!
We think she is around 2-3 years old.CHARACTERISTICS: Friendly, Gentle, Independent, Quiet
PawsomeBaby, Vancouver BC
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Psst! - If Alaska is taken or isn’t quite for you, perhaps consider another Pacific NW tripawd such as, BC: Samson, and Merkel, WA: Andy, Trig Girl, and Trace, OR: Sugar & Cookie, and Ninja
There are also some amazing trikitties in the area too - BC: Bunny, WA: Poppy, and OR: Walter & Wiggins.
Incidentally, there’s a bevy of bipawds around the continent right now: Merkel, Loic, and Lacy.
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And if these tripawds aren’t near enough or the right fit for you, perhaps share them with someone who is?
To find a better matched tripawd of your own, try this!
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Note: With any tripawd, it’s good to ask about the reason for the amputation if it’s unlisted, just to get a clearer picture of the pet’s health and history. “Unknown” isn’t a dealbreaker, but more info can help you as a pet parent make a more informed decision!
Natalie & Juno (aka June)
WOW what a gorgeous pup. A calm husky? What a gem! That's really unusual, bet she will get adopted pretty fast.
@jerry - totally - quite the little unicorn! …and so many of the dogs and cats in this region sound amazing.
Natalie & Juno (aka June)
Looking outside our snowy landscape today and thinking "Wow! This girl would LOVE to play in the powder!" She needs a home people! Spread the word!
Great news!! Alaska’s bagged herself a home! Lucky hooman(s)! 
You too can be the lucky hooman who gets to live with one of her other Pacific NW tripawd neighbors listed in the main post above!
Natalie & Juno (aka June)
WOOHOO!!!! Oh my gosh that's fantastic, what a lucky dog! 
Now we have to get her buddies into homes too!
Sooooh happy to read this!! Thanks for sharing the goo news Natalie 👏
So Appreciate al your efforts to get out the word❤️
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Yaaay!!! I know, right??!! It is great and hopeful news.
Awww. My pleasure, though I do appreciate your encouragement very much!
Natalie & Juno (aka June)
Alas, Alaska the mellow, mid-sized husky has been returned. Sometimes it’s just not the right fit - sad as it is to see the occasional return, there’s no shame in it, and best to realize the mis-match as soon as possible.
All - Is she a fit for you? …or someone you know? Feel free to share her on your socials so we can get this girl the hooman(s) she’s looking for!
Natalie & Juno (aka June)
So sad.... mist be so confused to be back...
It takes so long for a shelter dog to adjust and decompress and get to know the routines of the new hooma s to decompress.....
I'm sure they gave it time........just wish ot had worked out
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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