ADOPTION PENDING
Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. At Pound Dog Rescue, we believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, and learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process.
Hi everyone, meet the adorable Beans! This fluffy bundle of joy has been such a delight to have around, and she’s ready to find her forever family. Beans is a 2 year old husky mix, weighing in at about 45 pounds, with a gorgeous coat that’s a mix of browns and a hint of re
d down her back. Lately, she’s been fluffing up quite a bit, thanks to a healthy diet and the comfort of a warm, loving home. We can’t wait to see her embrace her inner husky as she continues to thrive.
Beans’ life was changed forever through the help of Save a Dog Network Canada, who helped bring her from northern Manitoba into the care of Pound Dog Rescue. Thankfully, Beans was rescued fairly young and has benefitted from the care and attention of a warm and caring foster home. She is a very quick learner and deserves a home where her people will be as devoted to her as she will be to them. Beans loves her people and is constantly showering us with attention, so she ultimately deserves the same type of love back.
Beans is all about attention and cuddles! She has learned to love being brushed, although at first, she thought the brush was a chew toy. As a husky mix, she is a bit of a shedder so regular baths and brushing are essential to keeping her coat looking good. When she first came into foster care, her fur was dry and brittle, but thanks to good food and a little TLC, it’s now soft and silky. She is always getting compliments on her unique and luxurious coat!
It didn’t take Beans long to settle into her foster home. Within a few days, she was comfortable and familiar with her routine. She is a huge fan of toys and loves to collect them on her dog bed. Beans shares her home with two older dogs, who she adores, and she is great at respecting their space when they need a break from her puppy energy. She also gets along really well with a dog-savvy cat, never showing any aggression or prey drive. Beans would thrive in a home with a male dog, but she would also do just fine being the star of the show. She would not wish to share a home with a female dog. Beans would also do well in a home with children who are about 8 or older, who would play an active role in her training and exercise. She might test some boundaries, but once you correct her, she usually gets the
message. Overall she has been a joy to train – she is food-motivated and responds well to positive reinforcement. She knows how to sit and will happily go into her crate for “naps” when asked. Although she can be a bit shy with new people, she warms up quickly and has become more confident, she can often be found napping on dog beds while we work from home. Beans might whine a little bit when she is crated (not every time), but it’s only because she wants to be near her people. She quickly settles down, but she would do best in a home where someone’s around most of the day – she is not a huge fan of being along for long stretches. While Beans did have a few accidents at first in the house while she was learning to become housebroken, that did not last very long and she caught on very quickly. She does all of her business outside and will keep going to the back door to let you know she has to go.
One of the best things about Beans is how smoothly she walks on a leash. You would never guess she is new to it! The moment you grab the leash, she is at the front door, ready to roll. She is walking on a martingale for safety – she is still a bit of a flight risk while walking and we don’t want her slipping out. Though she can get distracted by squirrels on her walks, she is more of a “stop and stare” kind of girl. Sometimes she even lies down on the grass, so a little treat-fueled encouragement keeps her moving. Beans tends to zigzag at times on her walks, so we use treats to guide her to one side. Car rides are a mixed bag for Beans, she needs a boost to get in, but once she is settled, she’s a pretty calm passenger. Getting her out of the car is a different story – she is ready to leap, so she must be secured in the vehicle to remove her risk of escaping.
Beans is a total stunner, constantly collecting compliments. But with her good looks, comes a bit of husky drama. She loves making funny noises, grunting, and howling, especially in the mornings when she is stretching. And don’t be surprised if she heads straight for the mud of cold dirt when you aren’t looking – encouragement to move just seems to make her roll in it more. Despite her funny little antics, when she is worn out, she is down for the count. As I’m typing this, she just wandered into my office and flopped onto the dog bed with a big grunt, just like she’s had the toughest day ever.
Beans is really the whole package – a stunning dog with a personality to match. She is energetic and playful, but also a quick learner and a great companion on walks. This sweet girl is just waiting for her forever family to take her in and make her feel safe and loved for the rest of her life. Beans has really started to shine over the last few weeks and has quickly become one of the best dogs we’ve ever had the privilege of knowing. Her forever family is going to be so incredibly lucky to have her in their lives, she just wants to love you for the rest of hers. If Beans sounds like the right dog for you, please apply!