Siberian Husky Dogs Available for Adoption in Toronto, Ontario

Name: Beans

Breed: Husky mix
Weight: 55 pounds
Gender: Female
Spayed/neutered: Spayed
Age: approximately one year old

Obtained From: A friend of a friend.
Reason for Intake: No longer financially able to care for her.

Up to Date with Vetting: yes
Good with dogs: Yes. She lives with a 5 year old Husky and is good with her. She is playful with other dogs and friendly. On walks she appropriately greets other dogs often with a Husky woo woo and a play bow. She has been good with a visiting Bully mix, GSD, and Lab.
Good with cats: She lives with cats. She will chase the cats in play. She can be called off with treats
Good with kids: Yes. She lives with a 13 year old child who can be loud and active. She has interacted with kids 4 years and up and been good with them. She leans in for pets and scratches and may try to give kisses.
Good with strangers: Yes. She doesn't bark when people come to the door but does do the Husky woo woo. She goes up and says hi and may jump up.
Resource guarding issues: No

Ever bitten a human: No

Ever bitten a dog: No
Fears:
Housetrained: Yes. She mainly pees and poops in the yard as she is too distracted on walks.
Crate trained: Yes. Her crate is set up and she will go in it to have a nap.

Good in the car: Yes

Bark when left alone: No. She is typically left alone 2-4 hours at a time with the other dog and cat. She has been left up to 6 hours. They live in a semi-detached and have not had any noise complaints.
Destructive: No

Energy Level: Medium
Leash skills: She walks well on leash and does not pull. She does not show concern with dogs/people/vehicles. She appropriately greets dogs on leash walks.
Okay with physical handling/manipulations: Yes. They groomed her at Pet Valu but she was squirmy. She has been professionally groomed 3 times and the groomer said she was great. She is fine being handled at the vet office.
Known commands: sit, come
Food on now: Royal Canin Hydrolyzed Protein, Moderate Calorie, kibble. 1.25 cups, 2x/day.

Behavioural issues: Her nickname is Mexican Jumping Bean. She loves to dig and eat grass/dirt. She has escaped through the front door a couple of times but would come back for treats. Described as super friendly and playful. Loves to play tug, fetch, and wrestle.
Medical issues: Suspected food allergies. After a number of food trials the Royal Canin is the only food that helped.

The Siberian Husky is a medium sized working dog breed known for its striking appearance and friendly demeanor. Originating from Siberia, these dogs are well adapted to cold climates and are recognizable for their distinctive wolf like appearance, including piercing almond shaped eyes and a thick double coat. Siberian Huskies are known for their high energy levels, intelligence, and strong willed nature, making them best suited for active families and experienced dog owners who can provide them with plenty of exercise and mental stimulation.

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