Spirit

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Husky
  • Shepherd

About Spirit

New Orleans, LA

Breed

Husky&ShepherdMix

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Black, Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn

Behavior

Personality
Heartworm Negative, Crate Trained, Good with Dogs, Housetrained, Not Good with Cats
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Spirit’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has bad compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Spirit's Story

This is Spirit - and yes, the name fits perfectly.<br/><br/>3 years old. 51 lbs of gentle fluff. Half Husky, half Shepherd, all heart.<br/><br/>He may have been found tied up in a storm with a wound that would've broken a lesser soul, but Spirit? He bounced back with tail wags, head tilts, and the kind of joyful energy that reminds us why we do this work.<br/> Neutered & vaccinated<br/> Heartworm negative<br/> Knows "sit, paw, down, up" like a champ<br/> Big fan of ear scratches and compliments<br/> Polite, sweet, and just the right amount of goofy<br/><br/>Now safe in foster care, Spirit is healing beautifully-and charming everyone along the way. He's a low-drama, high-love kind of guy who's ready to move from storm survivor to certified couch snuggler.<br/><br/>Looking for a loyal friend with soulful eyes and a spirit that soars? He's your guy.<br/><br/>PLEASE READ BELOW:<br/><br/>If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, the first step is to complete an application and read all of our FAQs: <br/><br/>https://www.takepawsrescue.org/adopt<br/><br/>Please note: Information to determine if you might be a match for one of our animals can only be found on our application. <br/>*An inquiry, questions or introduction through Petfinder is NOT an application* <br/>All known details about our animals are posted on their profile and updated daily. Other info will be discussed in detail with the foster during the application review process. Due to the high volume of introductions/questions received we ask you to submit an application (that application can be used for any dog with Take Paws Rescue).<br/><br/>The adoption fee for adult dogs covers age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, spay/neuter if not yet performed, heartworm test & appropriate heartworm treatment by the rescue's vet. All dogs in our care are also kept up-to-date on HW/Flea Prevention.<br/>For more on this, or for additional information, including the adoption process and our adoption fee scale for all our adoptable pets (including an explanation about Benefactor Dogs), please see our FAQs page: <br/><br/>https://www.takepawsrescue.org/faq<br/><br/>Any breed labels used by Take Paws Rescue, its employees/volunteers, or on vet records provided cannot be guaranteed. Breed labels are given based on information obtained during intake and/or best guesses based on appearance and/or temperament of the dogs and Take Paws Rescue gives no assurance to the accuracy of these labels. Labels are necessary for postings to many animal networking sites, such as our website, Chewy, Pet Finder, and others. These are in no way a guarantee. Additionally, exact age and potential size cannot be guaranteed.<br/><br/>***Take Paws Rescue saves dogs from high-kill shelters across the South, owner surrenders, and discarded dogs with uncertain futures. All of our animals live in foster homes where they are socialized, and well cared for. An application will be required to make sure it's the perfect match!

This is Spirit - and yes, the name fits perfectly.

3 years old. 51 lbs of gentle fluff. Half Husky, half Shepherd, all heart.

He may have been found tied up in a storm with a wound that would've broken a lesser soul, but Spirit? He bounced back with tail wags, head tilts, and the kind of joyful energy that reminds us why we do this work.
Neutered & vaccinated
Heartworm negative
Knows "sit, paw, down, up" like a champ
Big fan of ear scratches and compliments
Polite, sweet, and just the right amount of goofy

Now safe in foster care, Spirit is healing beautifully-and charming everyone along the way. He's a low-drama, high-love kind of guy who's ready to move from storm survivor to certified couch snuggler.

Looking for a loyal friend with soulful eyes and a spirit that soars? He's your guy.

PLEASE READ BELOW:

If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, the first step is to complete an application and read all of our FAQs:

https://

This is Spirit - and yes, the name fits perfectly.

3 years old. 51 lbs of gentle fluff. Half Husky, half Shepherd, all heart.

He may have been found tied up in a storm with a wound that would've broken a lesser soul, but Spirit? He bounced back with tail wags, head tilts, and the kind of joyful energy that reminds us why we do this work.
Neutered & vaccinated
Heartworm negative
Knows "sit, paw, down, up" like a champ
Big fan of ear scratches and compliments
Polite, sweet, and just the right amount of goofy

Now safe in foster care, Spirit is healing beautifully-and charming everyone along the way. He's a low-drama, high-love kind of guy who's ready to move from storm survivor to certified couch snuggler.

Looking for a loyal friend with soulful eyes and a spirit that soars? He's your guy.

PLEASE READ BELOW:

If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, the first step is to complete an application and read all of our FAQs:

https://www.takepawsrescue.org/adopt

Please note: Information to determine if you might be a match for one of our animals can only be found on our application.
*An inquiry, questions or introduction through Petfinder is NOT an application*
All known details about our animals are posted on their profile and updated daily. Other info will be discussed in detail with the foster during the

How To Adopt

Spirit was listed as Adoptable by Take Paws Rescue
How can I adopt Spirit?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Take Paws Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Spirit is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Take Paws Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Spirit?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Take Paws Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Spirit, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Take Paws Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Take Paws Rescue's Adoption Policy
Thank you for your interest in adopting a wonderful rescue pet from Take Paws Rescue. We are an entirely foster-based rescue group ran by volunteers in and around the New Orleans area. Our Petfinder animal listings are updated daily with most up-to-date information about the animals available in the rescue. If you are interested in adopting, learning more about any of our rescue animals, or have questions about the adoption process, please see our website. https://www.takepawsrescue.org/faq https://www.takepawsrescue.org/adoptionapplication An inquiry/introduction on Petfinder is NOT an application.

Spirit is from Take Paws Rescue

[New Orleans, LA]

Our Mission
The mission of Take Paws Rescue is to meet the moral obligation to protect and save the lives of pets in need of rescue in Louisiana. Take Paws Rescue enacts this mission by pulling pets from shelters and preparing them for transport to fosters, adopters, rescue organizations, and other shelters around the U.S. in need of...
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