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Jan 31, 2008
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Cody is approximately a 1 to 2 year old neutered male Malamute Cross with Australian Shepherd. He was rescued as a stray in the countryside near Rocky Mountain House, Alberta with an injury to his nose and was very cold and hungry. He is being fostered in the Calgary area now. Cody is a super sweet boy who loves people of all shapes and sizes! He has been friendly with other dogs he has met while in our care, but is still not sure about cats. His favorite thing in the world is to scratch his a back and sides on tree trunks, low hanging branches and bushes - he grins as he does this - it just feels sooo good! (If trees are not available, he may use your legs!) He walks well on leash, will sit for a treat and loves to be brushed. He was nervous when first riding in a vehicle, but soon settles in to sleep on the floor.
He spends most of his time outdoors in a dog run as his current foster family has a house dog who doesn't get along with other adult dogs. He is getting lots of attention on the many walks and enjoys his supervised time in the house with the family. We're not sure how he would behave if left alone in the house. We do know that Cody can jump a four foot fence and gets quite panicked when placed in a crate. He is content in his dog run for up to 5 hours, but will get stressed and like most malamute mixes can become destructive after that length of time if not taken out for a walk.
Cody needs a home where he can be supervised in the house while his new family learns more about him, and teaches him basic house manners as needed. This home will need a fence at least 6 feet high, and he will need to be walked or let out into a back yard regularly. A pet door from the house maybe the best option for him when the family needs to be away. Ultimately, a stay at home parent would suit Cody the best and maybe a female or an easy going male buddy to keep him company. He mostly just wants a home where he will be loved and have his sides scratched, he will reward you with adoring gazes and silly smiles!
His current foster parents report: "Like a switch flipped, in two days he now seems quite content and trusts me that he will get all he needs. Cody is SUCH a sweet boy! When I take him out on leash, he spends the first few minutes rubbing against my legs like a cat, then he will wonder and sniff at the end of the leash, (16' extending leash). Every once in a while, he will check to make sure I'm still there - he has this expression that says, "I adore you!", then will trot over for a rub. Last night was funny, we were walking between some evergreen trees, and he went under a low hanging branch and scratched his back and bum back and forth with this silly grin on his face!. Someone is going to be VERY happy with this guy!"
He is currently a ward of Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society also known as AARCS.
Our website is www.albertaanimalrescue.com
If you are interested in adopting Cody, please contact Sue at 403-932-6746 or email
crehan25@telus.net
lease note that this dog has not been evaluated by the AMHL, and that all information pertaining to this dog has been supplied to us by shelter staff. Given that it is impossible to predict with complete accuracy how any dog will react in a given situation, especially without complete knowledge of its life experiences. The AMHL urges the adopter to exercis e caution in introducing the dog to new situations until the dog has become fully adjusted to its new environment, and the adopter has had an opportunity to become familiar with the dog's unique personality. All contractual obligations concerning this dog will be between the shelter and the adopter.
Given that it is impossible to predict with complete accuracy how any dog will react in a given situation, without completeknowledge of its life experiences, the AMHL urges the adopter to exercise caution in introducing the dog tonew situations until the dog has become fully adjusted to its new environment and the adopter has had an opportunity to become familiar with the dog's unique personality.