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Alaskan Husky-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Des Moines, IA, USA

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Wiggletail - Husky / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Alaskan Husky-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Des Moines, IA, USA

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Nickname
Wiggletail
Breed
Alaskan Husky-Unknown Mix
Gender
Male
Age
Senior
Location
Des Moines, IA, 50325, USA

Description

Alaskan Husky-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Des Moines, IA, USA

Posted Breed: Husky / Mixed (medium coat). Wiggs (Wiggletail) is a sweet 12 year old husky. Sadly, his previous owner was moved into a nursing home and could no longer care for him. Wiggs is looking f

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or a nice family to spend his golden years with. Wiggs had a cancerous mass removal in September 2017, and previous vet records state they were not able to completely resect the mass. Although we do not see signs of cancer now, it may recur in the future. Wiggs will take a special family, as he was previously living outside. He is not house trained, and may have been neglected due to his previous owner's dementia. We suggest a calm family without small children. Wiggs has some mild to moderate arthritis, he would do best in a home with a limited number of stairs. Apply for him on our website at http://hopeanimalrescueofiowa.org/forms/196/dog-application

Physical Attributes

Coat Length
Medium
Grooming Needs
Moderate
Shedding Amount
Moderate
Shedding Amount
Yes

Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids
Yes
OK with Dogs
Yes
Energy Level
Low
Activity Level
Slightly Active
Exercise Needs
Low
Obedience Training
Has Basic Training

Personality

Gentle
Yes

Additional Information

Was the Dog Found
No

Rescue Information

Location

Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-802839
Date Listed
04/07/2018
Date Expires
Expired

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