Snowball Husky & Cattle Dog Mix Vancouver , BC

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Snowball, 5.5 years old, neutered male, Australian Shepherd/Husky mix, 46 pounds. Snowball is AUBURN, WASHINGTON and available immediately for meet-and-greets. If you do not live within a reasonable driving distance, virtual chats can be arranged.

"Free Dogs." That was the sign Snowball's owners held up outside a shopping center late at night. A kind family passing by took Snowball and his brother, Simba, in until they had to move and were unable to keep or care for them any longer. That's when we came in. We had him fully vetted and transported him from Texas to the PNW.

Snowball may be an adult but this boy is always up for play time! He had a foster sister who has since been adopted. She was a boxer mix who had no "off" button and he was able to keep up with her. He's energetic while playing but when it's time for a nap, he's ready to curl up and sleep. He has also gone to boarding and had play groups with other dogs and did great.

We recommend a home with no cats.

Snowball has impeccable house manners: he's fully house and crate trained. He does tend to pull on leash and we recommend using a harness or a gentle leader. He enjoys going into his kennel, has no issues with separation anxiety or other destructive behaviors, and hasn't demonstrated any food aggression or resource guarding.

Snowball is a bit greedy around food but has learned to share treats and toys well. He is a notorious plushy killer and likes making his own "snow." He is part husky, so he can be mischievous if given the opportunity - he likes practicing his escapes and leading you on unforced cardio jaunts! When he's been able to sneak out of the yard/house he thinks you are on a "fun" catch me if you can game. He does not bolt and is not an escape artist.

We have no idea his history, but do know movements above his head make him very scared. If you raise a household item or move your hand to fast, he cowers or barks. When initially meeting new people or going new places, he demonstrates some anxiousness (panting). He warms up quickly to people, but does need to have people patient with him. He loves taking treats! He is needs a quieter home with people who accept him for who he is.

We recommend a home with kids 13 years and older.

Snowball is a lower energy guy who likes to lounge around the house with you. He has the stamina to play with other dogs or go on longer walks, but at baseline is a fairly mellow guy. He loves to be close to his person. He rides well in the car and is very smart.

He would love to be the center of attention. He loves snuggling and is quite affectionate. He can be a bit of a scaredy cat when meeting new people but is much better than when he first came into our care. His ideal home would be with someone patient, willing to help him continue coming out of his shell, and with a moderate amount of activity.

***Listed BREED and AGE - We are taking our best guess & recommendations from our veterinarian on age, breed and size when fully grown. We rarely know a dog's exact age nor are we able to tell the true or full breed mix of dogs as our information is limited most of the time. ***

Interested in applying to adopt him? Fill out an adoption application at the link below!

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DDAR/Dog