Siberian Husky

MEET ATHENA!

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About  ATHENA:     Athena and another dog were found by animal control officers in a small rural town. They had clearly been on the road a long time as both dogs were severely underweight. Athena can into the shelter weighing 20lbs and has since put on 13lbs. Her ideal weight is somewhere in the 40lbs range maybe low 50lbs range. Her friend was adopted but Athena was left to sit in the shelter. One of our foster moms heard her story and opened her home to this total angel.  Athena named for the Greek goddess of Wisdom is a very intelligent and thoughtful girl. She is looking for love and a home of her own where she can spend all her time with her people. She is crate trained and has no accidents in the house when she’s been out for snuggle time. She is totally fine with her foster siblings both canine and feline. She is not a dominant girl and can be a little shy if she unsure about your intentions. A quick rub on the head will convince her you want to be friends and she’s pleased to make your acquaintance.   This total sweetheart is about a year and half old. She loves to be near her people and get belly rubs. All she asks is that you love her and she’ll love you a thousand fold.

Updates:   Check back soon or SEND AN EMAIL to request more information and/or an adoption application.

This dog's adoption donation is $250. If you know how much it costs to give a new dog responsible vet care, you can easily see that this is quite a bargain! This dog has had a complete health exam, has already been altered (spayed or neutered), is microchipped, has tested negative for heartworm, has been kept on heartworm and flea preventative, is fully vaccinated and free of parasites.

What to do if you want to adopt this dog: Just SEND AN EMAIL to request an adoption application! We will review your application to determine if there is a good match between your family and this dog.  We may suggest another if we can offer a better fit in terms of lifestyle, experience, other pets, etc. A vet check, reference checks, and a home visit will be conducted before an adoption can be considered for approval

NOTE:   In the vast majority of cases, the dogs in our program are rescued from shelters, and Northern Lights has no means by which to collect or verify a dog's history.  We work in concert with our veterinarians, and breed and age estimates are based on a combination of professional input and our collective experience.  Our policy with information acquired while the dogs are in our care is that of "full disclosure".  It is our goal to ensure the adopter has all available information to ensure the best possible match between the dog and the adopting person or family.  In some instances, because of applicant interest, dogs are in our program for relatively brief periods of time.  If we have identified a temperament or health condition while the dog is in our care and custody, every effort will be made to correct it prior to adoption OR the adopter will be made aware of the issue or condition prior to adoption.  Northern Lights' screening process is designed to select only adopters who are willing, and have the means, to treat conditions which may occur after adoption, and adopter will be contractually responsible for doing so.

NORTHERN LIGHTS IS NOT A SHELTER. We are a rescue comprised of individuals who open their private homes to foster dogs in need of a second chance.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE BY FOSTERING FOR NORTHERN LIGHTS, EMAIL US FOR INFO AND AN APPLICATION!   For answers to FAQ regarding who we are, as well as our adoption policies and practices, please VISIT OUR PETFINDER HOME PAGE.      

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Northern Lights Sled Dog Rescue
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Westfield, IN  46074

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