Dale Shepherd & Alaskan Malamute Mix Fort Wayne, IN

Meet Dale! Dale is 2 years 2-year-old wolf hybrid. There is no denying he carries wolf DNA. How much is unknown. No DNA test has been performed. Dale was found abandoned at a veterinary clinic tied to a post overnight. The local animal shelter was called and since wolf hybrids are not legal in that county urgent rescue plea was put in place. He was set to be euthanized ASAP. I was asked to evaluate since he was very stressed and reactive in the shelter. During the evaluation, he was removed from the shelter environment, and while still very unsure stressed, and anxious he seemed to appreciate the time out of the shelter environment. It did not take long for him to trust me and accept my leadership.

Dealing with environmental stress made it hard for him to settle down. But I knew he be okay so I took the chance and I could not be more pleased. Since his arrival, he has integrated quickly into the sanctuary pack. He is 1 of 45 dogs at any given time. He gets along well with all dogs big and small, has been through basic obedience training and oh his potential is unlimited. Dale is smart, and he's eager to please. A bit bull-headed yes and very stubborn but in the end he is still a dog willing to please his people. Dale rides excellently in the car, he meets people well, and dogs too. He's been around cats and while curious he does not bother them. Smart dog!
He's also been around rabbits, our bird flock, and turtles with 0 issues

Dale is a great dog whose life started hard. But he was loved just not enough to keep him and since his breeder shut down coming to us was his only option.
I'm happy to share he is an amazing dog. He does have some anxiety issues which have improved tremendously. He has a history of it as well as causing an upset tummy and struggling to gain and maintain weight. Since in our care, he's gained 20-plus pounds and still going strong. Another reason he needed out of the shelter.

There is no denying Dale is a wolf dog and does require accommodation to maintain his housing/ownership. You must check with your city county ordinance/regulation, and animal control. We also require you to be knowledgeable of the law, ordinance, and their required care. We require continued training as well. Proof will be required to maintain compliance with ownership /adoption.

Suggested Donation Adoption fee minimum $600

Dale is house and crate trained, current to date on all appropriate core vaccines including lepto & corona, 1 or 3-year rabies,  dewormed, fecal tested negative, microchipped including free registration for life, spay/neutered, heartworm & lyme diseases tested negative upon adoption,  and on monthly heartworm flea/tick prevention.

Out-of-state adopters are welcome at the adopter's expense. We do NOT ship and meet and greet are required before adoption unless you are a previous adopter.

Previous adopters of AHRs have the first choice and are not expected to pay another adoption fee again. Donation of their choice is welcomed.

Training is an ongoing process that needs to be worked on daily. New issues and opportunities arise daily that have to be addressed and or rewarded. Continued training is a must.

Adoption process information and adoption application can be found on our website animalhousesanctuary.org
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Suggested Donation Adoption Fee of $600 to help cover some of all of the above-mentioned and everyday needs/care.

Update: 04/28/24