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Balto Husky & Shepherd Mix Eau Claire, WI

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Large
  • Black, Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn

About

Coat length
Long
Health
Spayed / neutered.
Prefers a home without
Cats, children.

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Meet Balto

Hi, my name is Balto, and I am a 7-year-old neutered male Husky/Shepherd mix that was brought to the shelter as a stray. When I arrived it was obvious that my left eye had an unknown injury. It has since been removed to avoid other complications and is nearly completely healed, and I feel great. Even energetic dogs like myself do fine with one eye, and it doesn't slow me down in the least. I was lucky to be adopted quickly, but was later returned because of some food aggression. They had a lot of wonderful things to say about me and loved the fact that I am very intelligent and loving, very quiet (I hardly ever bark), I have a good disposition, and that I am clean; I like to cuddle and love attention, I'm good with strangers, and they stated that I am housebroken. They also discovered that I know high five, sit, down, and up. They felt that I will do best in a home where someone is around most of the time. I am in need of a loving home without cats or small animals such as rabbits or guinea pigs - true to my breed I am prey driven and may see them as munchies. My shelter safer tests did show signs of some food and rawhide aggressiveness as well, so a home without small children is also needed. I am very friendly with strangers and I love all of the attention that comes my way. Keep in mind that my gorgeous, thick coat will most likely shed heavily twice a year, and during that time I will need to be brushed and combed daily. My favorite part of the day is when I see one of my dog-walkers heading my way with a leash in hand. I LOVE the great outdoors, and I do well on leash, although I am VERY strong at first. Sometimes I get so excited that I jump up - not as in jump up on you, but I just jump up into the air out of excitement. I am in need of an active home with an experienced dog owner that will make sure I get plenty of exercise, and will calmly help me work through new situations. A home with a tall fenced in yard where I can run freely and have fun would also be a dream-come-true. I am a very handsome and loving dog in need of an equally loving forever home. If you don't see me at the shelter, I may be spending some time in a more quiet area, so please tell a member of the staff that you would like to meet Balto, and they will introduce me to you.
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  • Husky
  • Adult
  • Male