Dusty ~ Husky x (on trial 1/10/18)

Hi, my name is Dusty and I’m a very pretty female 2 year old Husky X. My foster parents aren’t sure what I’m crossed with but they think it might be Shar Pei due to the adorable forehead wrinkles I get when I concentrate. I’m a medium sized dog, not that I let that stop me from crawling into your lap for snuggles.

My ideal forever home is one where I’m treated as a member of the family, and I’m welcome inside when people are home. I’d prefer to be an only dog, so I don’t have to share your attention with anyone else. I get along well with other dogs and like playing with my foster sister, but I can occasionally become possessive of my people and treats. My foster parents don’t think I had the opportunity to experience the nicer things in life before now, I’m finally getting the hang of toys and of sleeping inside.

I’m not overly interested in ball games, I prefer to chase my foster sister than the ball. Occasionally I like to join you on the bed, but generally I like to curl up on my bed on the floor or on the couch to sleep at night.

I am house trained and will go outside to use the bathroom, I had a few accidents my first night but haven’t since. I learn quickly, anything to make you happy and get a treat. In my short time in foster care I’ve learnt to sit and wait patiently for my dinner, sit and drop. My favourite treats are anything but vegetables. I generally only eat veggies to stop my foster sister from eating them, if she likes them I have to eat them right?

I don’t bark, unless I hear something unexpected or there is a commotion at the door, but if you tell me everything’s okay I settle down right away. I do have a habit of jumping up to greet you, which is almost unnoticeable with how gentle I am, but I’m quickly learning that I get more attention if I sit quietly at your feet. I enjoy a very leisurely stroll and don’t pull on the lead, if anything I will hold you back when I stop to smell something interesting. I do occasionally dig, but that’s usually if I smell something interesting on the ground.

I wouldn’t be worried if you had to work away from home through the day, as long as I had a comfy place to lounge around on. I;d be very happy to be left with a treat ball to make me think, or some chewy treats. While I haven’t been tested off leash out in the world, my recall at home is very good and I come straight to you when you call me, especially if I think you have something tasty to share.

I’ve been very gentle with the children I’ve met, but I don’t have much exposure to them. And I’ve not met any cats or pocket pets during my time in foster care, so my parents aren’t sure how I would go with them. I enjoy travelling in the car and will either sit and watch everything go by or curl up and have a nap until we reach our destination. I’ve loved all the humans I’ve met, but I can’t wait to meet my new family. Will that be you? If so, please don’t wait to get into contact. I have so much love to give and can’t wait to start my life with you.

For more information or to meet Dusty, please contact her foster carer Jaime on Jaime-hunter@outlook.com or 0432534724. Dusty is in foster care in Newcastle area, NSW and is available for adoption interstate.

Dusty’s adoption fee is $350 and she is desexed, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, microchipped, and lifetime registered.