Nancy
Reference Number: 36127
Background: Lost
Breed: Husky
Gender: Female
DOB: 29/10/2022
Size: Medium
Weight: 18kg
Desexed: Yes
Adoption Fee: $401
Requirements:
Experienced owners - breed
Must meet all family members
Kids (any age)
Open to meet dogs
Must meet all dogs in the home
Commands I know:
Sit
Meet Nancy,
About: Nancy is a funny girl who will make you laugh. We have known her to be super chill & lazy & at the same time ramp it up for play time. Nancy is best suited with an owner who has experience with her breed. Nancy is very friendly, eager to meet you (even if she doesn't know you). She's a happy girl that is excited & curious about this crazy world we live in. She loves to play, socialise & is super affectionate & loves to engage with you. Nancy is fairly quiet, we are yet to hear her bark or howl.
Nancy is a little fussy with food, but we will advise you of the food she likes when you come to meet her.
Nancy is adaptable & capable to living in any household environment. She would be a great fit for active people too, as she is very social & loves to go for walks & explore.
Ideal Home: Nancy is best suited to live in a standalone house or a farm/acerage, with a large yard & high, secure fencing.
Nancy is the kind of dog that could spend most of her time indoors, but when her family is home she would love the opportunity to be inside with them, too.
Family: Nancy is open to meet kids of any age - kids should be dog savvy due to her high energy & play style.
Nancy is also suitable to live with people who work part-time hours.
Furry Friends: Nancy is open to meet other dogs. during her dog assessment with was very excitement to meet & make friends. She had a loose body & offered play bows & exchanged friendly sniffs. However, as she is excited she can be a little full-on for other dogs. So, if going home with another dog, the other dog should match her energy as she may be too playful for a calm dog.
Nancy is not suitable to live in a home with cats, bird or pocket pets due to her high energy & breed specific prey drive.
Training & Development: Nancy would benefit from post-adoption training such as training at home to cover basic commands/obedience, and group classes to assist her with her excitement when meeting other dogs. Nancy needs to learn some manners when socialising with other dogs.
With additional training, Nancy could be the type of dog that you could take to a dog friendly café, or social event.
Nancy is still learning her name, but she also knows commands such as 'sit'. Nancy is not overly food motivated, but when she does take treats from you, she does so gently. Nancy likes to play her paws on you when she meets you, but she does this is very gentle.
We always recommend post-adoption training whether it be at home or with a professional. Training doesn’t have to be a chore – it can be a fun experience for you both, it doesn’t have to take long & is a great way for you to bond with your new pal.
Play: Nancy is mixed bag when it comes to her energy. She can be very chill & lazy at times, but when she gets into a playful mood she has high-range energy, and would benefit from exercise, play, or walks from 30-60mins a day to keep her happy. Nancy isn't too interested in toys either, she prefers human interaction & personal play with her handlers.
Nancy walks well with minimal pulling & she is fine to be walked with a collar & lead or on a harness.
Staff Comments: Nancy is a super sweet girl, she loves to play & gets zoomies. She is fussy with her food though, so if you find a food that she likes - stick with it! She likes to play with water too, but only in her water bowl, not a shell pool.
Post Adoption Life: With all animals it’s important to understand that going into a new environment with new people may not be as seamless as we want it to be. It’s important to know that these animals have unknown histories - most are left in the shelter by their owners. The information we have is from observing the animal’s behaviours & reactions to certain stimuli whilst in our care. Adopted animals can take up to 3 months to properly decompress from post-shelter life & a lot of behaviours & quirks may surface during this time. All that we ask is that their new owners have an open mind & are patient.
