Star

“Why hello! My name is Star. I am an 8-year-old husky. I can’t tell you exactly how much I weigh, but my caregivers estimate about 50 pounds. My human dad recently passed away, and since he left, I am being cared for temporarily by his family. I am grateful to them for keeping me safe. I don’t want to end up in a shelter, and no one has mentioned sending me there; I just know there aren’t many other options if I can’t find an adopter.

I am an outside dog. You may see my breed and think that it’s OK for me to live all of the time outdoors, but I will tell you, it is a lonely life. I am not sure why anyone would think a dog would enjoy being outside all of the time; we are social beings who enjoy companionship. I would love a home where I can be around my humans and other dogs. Because I’ve not lived indoors, no one can say much about my behavior indoors, but I am very smart, and I have no doubt I can learn the ways of the indoor dogs. I see them in the house and wish I were one of them!

There have been other dogs in my life, both small and large and done well with everyone. I like kids too, just as long as they’re old enough to know to be gentle with a dog and not climb on me or pull at me. I do not like cats; I will chase them if I see one. If I’m given the chance, I will get a chicken.

When I was younger, I tore the ligaments in my back legs. Thankfully, my human had them fixed with surgery. Since then, I take a joint supplement, and I get a shot once a month at the vet to help me with pain. This is another reason I should be indoors more than not: the cold can cause more pain. You know, that achy feeling you get when it’s cold out? I can’t get away from it during the winter because I am outside. I can still do stairs, though I don’t have to do them often. I hope my new person will take good care of me, keeping up with my vet appointments and all I need to stay comfortable and healthy.

While I don’t get much exercise or walks, I behave best when walked with a harness. I would probably really enjoy more time out of the yard to explore with my new person. Speaking of yards, I do need a home with a securely fenced yard to keep me safe.

People tell me how pretty I am and what a good girl I am, too. I don’t bark too much; I am smart and playful. I am a young senior! While I miss my dad, I am excited thinking about the chance to be inside and start life with my new human family. I hope to find them soon.”

Star is located in Puyallup, WA. For contact information please email referrals@olddoghaven.org

This is not an Old Dog Haven dog. Old Dog Haven has not assessed this dog for medical issues and will not be responsible for medical care after adoption. We urge prospective adopters to do their own evaluation.

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