Lilly - Husky Dog for Adoption in Des Moines, Iowa

HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this dog, please email meetme@arl-iowa.org.

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- An active, silly girl who will love an equally energetic family in the future

- Has lived with both toddlers and infants in her previous home and done well! Sometimes forgets that tiny humans are easily knocked over though...

- Already has completed some basic training and mastered "Sit" and "Leave It". Currently learning "Down" and "Stay" with her foster family!

- Good leash walker and shows off her best self with a harness

- Has been potty trained in both her previous home and with her foster family; just remember that any dog may need patience as they learn a new routine

- Good crate training history

- Has enjoyed dog friends in the past and is currently loving her large dog foster sibling! Would likely love to have a dog playmate in her next family

The ARL's shelter software requires that we choose a primary breed for our dogs. Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most dogs we are only guessing at primary breed. We get to know each dog as an individual and do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not breed label. Primary Color: Grey Secondary Color: White Weight: 58lbs Age: 1yrs 10mths 0wks Animal has been Spayed

The husky breed is renowned for its striking appearance, characterized by piercing eyes and a thick double coat. These medium sized, energetic dogs are known for their friendly and outgoing personalities, making them wonderful companions for active families. Originally bred for sledding and endurance in cold climates, huskies are intelligent and independent, often displaying a strong prey drive. Proper training and regular exercise are crucial to keep these playful and social animals happy and well adjusted.

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