Huskies are known for their “tantrums” and other energetic behaviour.
YouTube and Instagram are filled with compilation videos of the breed making noise and talking back to their owners.
That might scare off some dog lovers, but not Danielle Callaghan – she’s drawn to them and works to save them.
Callaghan runs a non-profit that rescues Siberian husky dogs from kill shelters in California and finds the animals a home in Canada.
“I choose to rescue huskies because they are fun, strong, really determined, and energetic. I find myself a lot like a husky,” said Callaghan.
Callaghan has been rescuing huskies in the Burnaby area for the past eight years.
“I've always been very passionate about animals and rescue dogs, and sort of hearing about their lives and how sometimes they've been mistreated and they are needing a second chance. I love Huskies, because they're strong-willed,” said Callaghan
There are currently eight dogs available for adoption. The animals range from seven months to 12 years old.
For those who are interested in this breed, Callaghan has a fair warning about them.
“Huskies are professional escape artists,” she said. “They can be headstrong because they're a very stubborn, stubborn breed. They can also have a high prey drive, meaning no cats or small dogs. When left alone, they can actually have quite a bit of anxiety. And they need a lot of exercise - more than your standard dog.”
There are adoption fees and additional checks made before sending off the animal to its “furever” home.
“The adoption fee ranges between $550 and $600, which includes all their shots up to date. They are either spayed or neutered. They are microchipped. They are dewormed and I'm typically giving them flea medicine and they have a health check so they're good, healthy dogs,” said Callaghan
You can learn more about Callaghan's rescue organization on Facebook.
