Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs special attention,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Name: Kona
Age: 3 years (60#)
Breed: Siberian Huskey
Sex: Male (Neutered)
Location: Whittier, CA
Vet Info: UTD on vaccines (Rabies expires 11/20, DHPP and Bordatella expires 12/20)
Heartworm test not done. Per vet’s office, HW Test are not commonly done in this area of California.
According to his owner: “Kona is a handsome, strong male Siberian husky in good health. His teeth are perfect and his coat will fill in beautifully next year. We have worked hard to brush out his coat and groom him. He is gradually gaining weight. He has a big frame and he could easily carry another five pounds.”
Owner Info: Kona was recently rescued from a high kill shelter. The owners have 2 other huskies and a terrier, who is the pack leader. Kona does not get a long with the terrier and they think it is safest to find another home for Kona.
Kona’s owner reports: “We adopted Kona 4 months ago from a shelter in San Pedro, California. We have two other Siberian huskies and a small terrier (who is the pack leader). Everything was fine until a month ago, we have had two fights between Kona and the terrier The terrier was serious injured. We did not see either of the fights so we do not know what the trigger was. Sadly, we think it safest to find another home for Kona.”
“We think the dogs cornered a raccoon in our back yard. We suspect that Kona got spun up because the other dogs were, and that the terrier got caught in the excitement. It seems that Kona caught Higgins and was in attack mode. Higgins has serious bites, but he will make a full recovery. The other Siberians are fine. Kona seemed to know that he did something bad, because he wouldn't come back in the house the next day. The other dogs all came in and everyone seemed upset. If our terrier weighed 10 lbs more, I think we would be all right, but these "fluke" events have been frightening. As Higgins is healing, they seem to be pals, but we are doing our best to keep them separated or to keep Kona muzzled and avoid future incidents. It's an uncomfortable situation.”
Kona is said to be good with adults and teenagers and some dogs. “Kona knows how to sit, and he walks pretty well on leash. Sometimes will lie down and shake hands, it's not automatic. He knows "watch" and "wait" while we are walking.”
Kona’s owner says he is possessive of food. His owner states: “Kona is blind and he bumps into or steps on the other dogs, the Siberians ignore him but the terrier has reacted aggressively. Then Kona reacts and the first fight occurred. I feed the dogs in separate rooms to avoid fights, but I have seen Kona defend his empty food bow. We do not have toys around. He does understand that all he dogs sit and get a treat one at a time, in turns.”
According to Kona’s owner: “Kona is actually very placid, and quite friendly. He plays well with the other huskies and he enjoys going for walks and in the truck. He is a very nice dog. He was terrified the night we brought him home, but we spent almost seven hours introducing the dogs and walking them together. By the time they were all together in the back yard, they were starting to play together. They all sleep on the floor in our bedroom near each other, although we have several dog beds around the house. He has blossomed since coming to live with us and gained a great deal of confidence. This has probably been the best four months of his life.”
Per the owner: “I have owned 12 Siberian huskies over 40 years. Kona is a delightful animal with a friendly, pleasant personality. For the most part, he is calm and he likes to snooze in the sun in our backyard. He has not destroyed anything, he does not dig, he knows how to work the dog door. He does get excited by the leashes and by his food bowl. I think he would do best in secure home with with a big female dog. He is a follower and he needs a seeing-eye pal as well as caring owners. He has bonded with us and our other dogs – I am quite heartbroken by this turn of events as he deserves a wonderful home. I do think he will adjust to another home.”
Can anyone help Kona?
*Owner Surrender Disclaimer: These are blind and visually impaired dogs who are living in homes, but their owners can no longer keep them. These dogs are with their owners, and are not in BDRA foster homes. We do our best to screen these dogs, but make no guarantees regarding the information posted.**
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