It's been awhile since there was an update. It's been a rough Spring health wise, so I haven't been much up to writing. However, since the last update, Natasha has found her forever home. An update was recently posted on
Husky Haven's Facebook page and she is doing wonderful in her new home. It's not uncommon to see updates of the adoptees posted, so feel free to follow them to see what's going on. They stay active with posts of events, fundraisers and the dogs that they rescue.
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| Nova playing with her toys |
One of these wonderful dogs is Nova. She was adopted but turned back in. There was originally some speculation that she had a physical problem like seizures, but has since received a clean bill of health. As it turns out, Nova has some anxiety problems. This doesn't manifest itself in the destructive ways that people often hear about. She will upset herself and whimper like she's in pain. With comforting words and walking her around the area she is in, she comes out of it just fine. She was having attacks on a regular basis until she adjusted to being here. She has not had one since. Really, the change in the surroundings seemed to have triggered her anxiety. That and high energy. Real high energy.
Sid is a bit too high energy for her. She's usually good with all animals. Sid is the exception. He triggered an anxiety attack or two in her so she wasn't his biggest fan. We've been working with things and they are now getting a long through the gate. Walks alongside of each other really seem to be doing the trick.
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| Nova hanging out in her crate |
She is eager to learn and please. She loves toys and walks. And completely ignores the cats. She would probably do best in a quieter home. And she still has a few pounds to lose, but with good food and her walks, she's shedding the extra weight pretty easily. She also shed a few pounds of fur. She loves being brushed. She loves anything that is attention. While she is happy laying in her bed minding her own business, she's even happier laying in a lap covering someone with kisses. She's been good with everyone she has met.
Loud noises and storms do not bother her. She's not thrilled with the vacuum, but doesn't make a big fuss about it. She just sits in her crate and waits for it to be over. So far, nothing on a walk has bothered her either. She greets people we meet, ignores loud noises coming from cars and walks amazing on a leash. She does love to stop and sniff everything though. But with a gentle tug, she will start walking again and ignore what she was investigating.
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| Nova, fur and toys... oh my! |
She does need some confidence building, but it's pretty easy to do. Just reassure her that she's doing what is wanted of her and she's a happy dog. She doesn't ask for much. Just someone to play with, pet her, take her on walks and above all, love her. We are hoping to start getting her out to some events as they pop up, so be sure to come and say hi. Or arrange a meeting with
Husky Haven if you think she would be your perfect companion.
Nova has come a long way since she's been here. She really just needs someone who is willing to work with her on her anxiety issues. She is a near perfect dog, and since the only thing that counts as the perfect dog is the one that owns you, she is just waiting for someone to come along and make her perfect.
