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April 28, 2008
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The household that gave her up after just one week indicated on their SPCA surrender form that there was also a Siberian husky in the home, that the two dogs were left alone 8-9 hrs per day with no separation anxiety issues, and that during the one week period, Tia never snapped for any reason nor bit.
Tia was assessed by an AMHL volunteer who had this to report:
Upon arriving at the SPCA to meet Tia, I went outside to get her where she was happily running around loose with approx. 6 other dogs including a large German Shepherd and a Jack Russell. She appeared to be perfectly fine, engaged with them and basically having some fun.
When I clipped a leash to Tia's collar she was instantly overjoyed and clearly expecting a walk. She is very excited and happy on her walk, pulls a little but nothing at all unmanageable. She absolutely loved prancing down the street, sniffing where she wanted to and within a couple of minutes did her business as if while out on walks is where she is used to doing it.
She really enjoyed a few sprints we had between walking as she clearly wanted to run a little and was in need of burning some energy.
While walking, I had her stop a few times to sit and tempted her with a cookie but she showed no interest. Her sit lasted a fraction of a second as she was only focused on the walk and being outside.
Upon returning to the SPCA from our walk and once in the main reception area, she was eager to greet anyone who wanted to approach her. I then proceeded to do a touch test on Tia. She had no problem with me touching her head, her back, her belly but was sensitive on her back end and tail. She has a TREMENDOUS amount of hair and could easily have some very nasty mats in those areas. So, when I did go there with my hands, she turned her head around to where my hands were and gave me a mix of a woo and a slight growl to let me know she didn't like that. My long-haired mally girl absolutely hates being brushed on those areas and Tia reacted the same way.
She appears to have a brilliant, happy personality and her not being able to focus on me for a minute simply tells me that she is very confused by the recent upheavals in her life.
My contact at the SPCA tells me she has been there for a week and for the first few days spent her time curled up in a ball at the back of her pen and would grumble at passersby if they tried to engage her but would not get up or lunge at the cage door. After a few days she became more relaxed and that behaviour stopped.
Tia is spayed, and her one week only owner indicated a vet visit was done in which she received her vaccinations, however no proof was turned over to the SPCA so there is no way to tell.
Tia is stunningly beautiful and a real sweetie and I am positive that once re-settled she will make a fantastic addition to a home.
It is unknown how Tia is with children.
Tia needs a good home. If you think you can provide Tia with the home she deserves, please contact quebec@malamuterescue.com or fill out an on-line application at: http://www.malamuterescue.com/rescuedb/app/adoptapp.php
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.