Meet Opal - courtesy post - adopted
Opal photos courtesy of Kathryn Peacock
Opal is a fun-loving, adventure-seeking 3.5 year old female Siberian Husky. Raised in a loving family with older kids, Opal is often cuddled up in a pile of sleeping teenagers late into Saturday morning. As much as she likes to lounge and cuddle, Opal is always ready for an adventure, especially active ones where she can get her energy out! In another life, Opal would have a job as a mountain guide, frolicking along trails and jumping through wildflowers and creeks. Opal needs exercise and space to explore and run. Colorado mountains are her favorite, most at-ease place!
A big yard or access to wilderness would keep a permanent smile on her already smiling face or to be a sidekick to an active adult who puts the miles in running and hiking. She is house-trained, smart and very trainable; she can “sit” and “stay” but is capable of so much more.
Because her free spirit sings strong, any chickens should be secure from her as she has discovered the fun of chasing chickens...and cats. She’s got a record of causing the demise of five chickens but has only chased cats, never injured them.
She has grown up with a small dog but LOVES the company of big dogs who will wrestle and play rough. A house of older kids would be ideal, but not with toddlers and younger kids as they scare her.
Her best human situation is one where she won’t be left alone for long periods, confined to a small yard, or put in temptation’s reach of loose chickens. If you are active, loving, have a good sense of humor and the heart to cuddle a husky, Opal is your sweetheart.
A few more tidbits:
Opal has never acted aggressively towards small children but she also has never had the opportunity to live with one and become acquainted. She barks and runs away from little kids, although she seems intrigued.
Cats: Opal has been raised with a cat but she loves to taunt and chase it. I do not know if she would be aggressive towards another cat; but I’m sure she would chase it.
Health: healthy and up to date on all vaccines. Spayed.
Temperament: As stated above, she is active and loves freedom to RUN. Not conducive to a city unless the humans run and hike. She does not bite, she licks. She’s been raised with kids 10 years and older so she’s nervous around toddlers but has never displayed aggression, just barks and runs away from them. She hasn’t had an opportunity to get acquainted with small children, only friends’ toddlers a few times during her lifetime and they scared her. I think she could overcome that but she’s more accustomed to teens.
Reason for rehoming: Our lifestyle and busy schedules are not good for a husky. She deserves more freedom and adventure than we can give her. When she doesn’t get stimulated through exercise or companionship she can be destructive (but very rarely) by digging holes or nibbling on corners of pillows and chair arms. It doesn’t happen often but occasionally does when we have been inattentive.
She sits in a living room in Albuquerque six days a week without a run or a walk. Unfortunately our situation doesn’t afford a dog walker. She’s a huge love and I know someone will absolutely adore her and feel they’ve hit the jackpot.
For more info and/or to apply to adopt Opal, go to the top toolbar, click Adopt, click Dog Application; then fill it out and send it in to SDR. A volunteer from SDR will get back to you as soon as they can.
A big yard or access to wilderness would keep a permanent smile on her already smiling face or to be a sidekick to an active adult who puts the miles in running and hiking. She is house-trained, smart and very trainable; she can “sit” and “stay” but is capable of so much more.
Because her free spirit sings strong, any chickens should be secure from her as she has discovered the fun of chasing chickens...and cats. She’s got a record of causing the demise of five chickens but has only chased cats, never injured them.
She has grown up with a small dog but LOVES the company of big dogs who will wrestle and play rough. A house of older kids would be ideal, but not with toddlers and younger kids as they scare her.
Her best human situation is one where she won’t be left alone for long periods, confined to a small yard, or put in temptation’s reach of loose chickens. If you are active, loving, have a good sense of humor and the heart to cuddle a husky, Opal is your sweetheart.
A few more tidbits:
Opal has never acted aggressively towards small children but she also has never had the opportunity to live with one and become acquainted. She barks and runs away from little kids, although she seems intrigued.
Cats: Opal has been raised with a cat but she loves to taunt and chase it. I do not know if she would be aggressive towards another cat; but I’m sure she would chase it.
Health: healthy and up to date on all vaccines. Spayed.
Temperament: As stated above, she is active and loves freedom to RUN. Not conducive to a city unless the humans run and hike. She does not bite, she licks. She’s been raised with kids 10 years and older so she’s nervous around toddlers but has never displayed aggression, just barks and runs away from them. She hasn’t had an opportunity to get acquainted with small children, only friends’ toddlers a few times during her lifetime and they scared her. I think she could overcome that but she’s more accustomed to teens.
Reason for rehoming: Our lifestyle and busy schedules are not good for a husky. She deserves more freedom and adventure than we can give her. When she doesn’t get stimulated through exercise or companionship she can be destructive (but very rarely) by digging holes or nibbling on corners of pillows and chair arms. It doesn’t happen often but occasionally does when we have been inattentive.
She sits in a living room in Albuquerque six days a week without a run or a walk. Unfortunately our situation doesn’t afford a dog walker. She’s a huge love and I know someone will absolutely adore her and feel they’ve hit the jackpot.
For more info and/or to apply to adopt Opal, go to the top toolbar, click Adopt, click Dog Application; then fill it out and send it in to SDR. A volunteer from SDR will get back to you as soon as they can.