The status of Akela was
last posted on 01/31/25 by
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Male Dog, Husky
Husky / Border Collie / Mixed (Medium Coat)
Description:
Akela is scheduled for his neuter on March 11 and will not be available for adoption outside of a 30-minute radius of Des Moines until after his neuter. Akela came to Iowa from an Oklahoma shelter with his momma Zarah and 8 siblings when he was approximately 5 weeks old. He was assigned a birthdate of 11/23/24 since we don't have an exact date of birth. Akela is a possible Border Collie/Husky mix and weighs just under 10 lbs. at 10 weeks old. Akela enjoys belly and neck scratches, which produces a perfectly timed leg kick when you hit the right spot. He loves to run and play outside, and is easily entertained with a squeaky toy, crinkle toy or a rope bone. Once he gets some energy out, he loves to be held and snuggled and will give gentle kisses when he's picked up. If you're sitting on the floor, he will politely help himself to a comfy spot on your lap. Akela has done well in a kennel at night, and when his foster family is away. He is doing well with potty training when given a limited play area and taken outside regularly. Akela enjoys the other dogs in his foster home and is good with taking their social cues and being respectful. He has not been exposed to cats or kids but would likely do well with proper introductions. He will likely do well with cats and kids with proper, slow introductions. Akela needs an active family that can provide lots of play time and activities that stimulate his mentally. He will not be adopted to a family living in an apartment, condo, or townhouse due to his being vocal at times and needing a yard to play in. We are looking for a family that has experience owning active, vocal dogs and one that can keep up with a very active dog. Another active, social dog living in the home is also a plus. Siblings: Pepe Le Pew (M) Penelope (F) Flower (F) Honey Badger (F) David Bowie (M) Akela (M) Mochi (F) Kallik (F) Yeti (M) If you are interested in meeting Akela, please complete an online application at https://hopeanimalrescueofiowa.duplie.com/forms/196/dog-application Adoption fee is $300 which includes spay/neuter, microchip, and age appropriate vaccines.
