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| | | Harper, who only turned one year old in May, is a purebred Siberian Husky. My family and I have had him since he was 11 weeks old, at which time I purchased him from a breeder in another state, essentially on a whim. I had every intention of loving him unconditionally, and I've always been extremely put off by people who get a dog at a point in their life when they can't handle it, knowing that they can't give it the very best. I suppose at the time, I thought that I could give him the best. It wasn't long before I realized what I'd got myself into. Harper is a sweatheart with the immediate household, he's great with other dogs, and is very tolerant and easy with kids. However, he has high anxiety with strangers. This does NOT mean he is aggressive- he's actually the complete and utter opposite. He's a bit skidish, and when confronted with people on a walk he will try pulling me home or even sometimes pee a little in fear. After slow conditioning to indiviual people one at a time, I've found that he can grow to love them the way he loves our family. But at first, he's very much afraid and submissive. I believe that the first couple months of his life, he didn't get enough interaction with people, wasn't properly socialized, isn't sure how to handle people, and therefore is as fearful as he is. He REALLY is a good dog. He's a great walker, loves to play, enjoys swimming, adores the beach. He loves other animals, dogs and cats including. He's never attacked or even become defensive torwards any, and if a person is walking a dog he will even take interest in the person due to their connection with the dog.
When I got Harper, I planned on taking sole care of him until I graduated from high school, at which point I expected that my immediate family would take him under their wing seeing as we already have two dogs. I've since realized that they are not willing to put the time in that he needs. He requires either daily walks or a fenced in yard large enough to run in. He loves to play, but if he doesn't get excersize every day then he can become antsy inside and has occassionally been destructive after a long time spent indoors- this should not come as a surprise if you know anything about Siberian Huskies. The rest of the time, he's really great. He's a big sweatheart, he's beautiful, he's gentle, and he's quite the amusing character. With my Senior year approaching, college prepping, an essentially full-time job for the summer- I'm no longer an adequate owner for Harper. It's been a long time coming, but I'm finally coming to terms with the fact that he deserves better. And he is only going to get worse if I allow my family to take ownership of him. Therefore, I'm searching for a new home.
I'm not asking for much... I'm listing him for around $200, mostly because I don't want someone to jump to the occasion just because he is purebred. In reality, I'm not looking for money. There's no need for a 'rehoming' cost. If you're willing and able to prove that you can take care of him- given the expenses a dog will need- then I will settle for that knowing that you are a capable person. He needs a lot of love, a lot of patience, a lot of time and he either needs to be properly put to work like a work dog should be, or excersised regularly. I'd prefer a home with other animals, preferably at least one dog. However, I'm not going to be closed minded- I just know that he adjusts better to dogs and therefore will be more comfortable in a multi-dog family.
Anyways, this is getting quite lengthy. For more questions, whether interested or unsure, feel free to contact me at 603-285-5616 or email me at irishprincess710@yahoo.com or haley.oneill@profilebank.com. | | | | Click here or scroll down to contact me about this ad | | | |  | |  |
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