Henry has been adopted!
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Henry is an 18 month old male, husky mix. Henry is up to date on his shots and has been neutered. He came into rescue from the James Bay area in Northern Ontario. At his first veterinary visit it was noted that Henry had a low-grade heart murmur. At his most recent visit, for his boosters, our veterinarian noted it as being a grade 1 murmur and had no concerns about it. It is something that should be monitored throughout Henry’s life.
Henry has been in foster with Save Me Rescue for about a week. During that time, Henry has gone through a lot of changes and his true personality has started to come out. Henry lives with 2 Northern husky mixes, a male and a female. He gets along fabulously with both. They’re teaching Henry the ropes, and he’s fit perfectly into their pack. He’s respectfully learning his place in the pack from them.
When Henry first arrived, he was a little overwhelmed and unsure of why his world had changed so much. However, with each day his confidence grows. Henry is a quiet dog. He hasn’t barked yet, but that may change as the weeks go on and his personality emerges. On that note – Northern dogs are very skilled at communicating using body language and energy. Henry may never be a barker, just as his foster siblings are also not overly vocal.
We’re not confident that Henry is house trained yet. He has not had a mess in the house. However, he is always supervised when out of his crate, and is taken outside often during the day. Henry will go to the door asking to go out but he’s doing that because he’s used to being outside and prefers it. However, as time goes on, he is getting more and more comfortable in the house and liking it.
Henry has a couple of little ‘quirks’ that he is working through. He isn’t comfortable walking on dark hardwood floors. He also isn’t comfortable walking down hallways – particularly if the lights are not turned on. However, scattering small pieces of high value treats on the floors, is helping him get over this.
Henry is silly, and playful. He plays with his foster siblings regularly. He’s a shy dog, but once he gets to know you he opens up. But he will never be one of those ‘in your face dogs’ that runs up to dogs or humans and knocks them over. Henry would be best in a home that is not very hectic. Henry has not been around children yet.
Henry LOVES his crate. It’s his safe spot. He spends time in his crate every day – both while someone is in the house, and while Henry is in the house alone. Henry will often go into the crate himself and lay down to rest if the crate door is open. Crating is NOT punishment. The crate helps Henry get used to the noises and activity in a new environment. It gives him downtime and a place to rest and relax. It also creates independence – he doesn’t follow the humans or dogs he lives with around. Crates teach dogs the skill of being alone. Henry’s new family will need to get him a crate to help him adjust and give him his own ‘alone spot’. Henry is a very independent, stable dog. A crate will help ensure he keeps those important traits.
Henry is a young dog, so he’s still a bit of a chewer. Therefore, he cannot have a blanket or towel in his crate because he will chew it. He also needs to be supervised with toys to ensure he doesn’t chew/eat the toy.
Henry eats his meals but doesn’t appear to be an overly food motivated dog. If he’s uncomfortable or nervous, he won’t eat. However, that may also change over time and with a different diet.
Henry loves going for walks. He’s a great leash walker, considering he may not have had a lot of exposure walking on leash! He doesn’t lunge at passing dogs or humans. He tends to ignore them, which is behaviour you want in a dog. Henry needs practice focusing when on a walk, and not sniffing at the many smells and seeking out rodents such as squirrels. However, with training and practice his walking will become even better than it already is.
Henry has a high prey drive. As such, he will not be suited to a home with cats or other small animals such as rabbits and rodents.
Henry’s a medium energy dog. He is a handsome, well behaved, special fellow. At the same time, he’s a husky mix – a very smart, working breed. His perfect family will adopt with the intention of giving him a life full of mental and physical activity to help him thrive.
