The Surprising Reason No One Wants to Adopt this Alaskan Malamute 

How could no one want him? He’s adorable! I would gladly take him but unfortunately I live in another state

I'm confused. When I click on the link for updates on the dogs shown in your videos, I don't see updates, I just see the same videos again. Where is the update on Page/Paige? (It was spelled two different ways lol)

What happened to the brown Labrador retriever??? You featured that dog about 2 weeks ago maybe three?

I would dearly love to adopt Ranma. I live in Tennessee and rescues around me won't transport dogs from other states. What else are my options?

Herding dog just likes focusing on movement.

You will be so happy I lost 2 both long life and I went and got a little pom and she's my soul mate your going to be awesome 😎🙏🌹

Sorry to hear about your loss and thank you for saving a life ❤️🤙

I am glad that you decided to rescue another dog. It certainly doesn't replace your loss, but will help you heal, it fills an emptiness for sure. Hope you have many happy years with your new dog.

I understand your loss😢 I lost my cocker spaniel Max who was 13 yrs old this past July. However I ❤ dogs so much that I couldn't see myself without a dog & I know i can save a life and that's rewarding. I've learned that the ❤ u can no longer give to your deceased dog u can give it to the new pet 💯and it's such a beautiful thing to pass on that ❤ to a new pet who needs it so much. I like yourself ended up adopting a dog in a kill shelter in late August. It is the best thing bc they appreciate it so much🐶💯

@@69Fabulosity your awesome 😎🙏🌹 thank you for open ❤️

My Dad had a border collie. Best dog he ever had. Easy to train, loving, attentive.

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You sound like a great man and kitty duo.

But you seem you want to look scary by intention, if you realize you have this effect to others. With unknown people, as well as with any animal, we have no other choice, than look into their eyes, see the body movement, etc, to get an idea how they feel.

@@holger_pI realize that I have this effect on people because I've been told all my life. I'm a head taller and twice the weight of the average guy, can't help it. Also, I'm shy and since eyes turn to me whenever I enter a room, I get tense and don't often smile. In the end, people that interact with me instantly realize that I'm just a teddy bear and wouldn't hurt a fly.

I’m sorry. Being an introvert myself, I know how painful it is. Now in my early 70’s tho, I have given up Trying to be what I think others want me to be. If your in the US, a beard would, most likely, ID you as one of trumps Maga movement. That alone Is scary. You’ll be fine; just be You❤️ Life’s weird, but it’s what we’ve got. Good luck, and best wishes.

Hey buddy. Im in love with a big hairy guy in Alaska. No reason to be unkempt honey. God bless you.

very different dogs but both nice breeds. I've never owned a husky.

Yesssssssss that's it. 😭😭

Omg this comment is going to make me cry 😢

My thought exactly

That's the first thing I thought 😔

@@speaktruth9631 I thought the same. She figures, “If I stay up here, my owner will see me when he comes.” She thinks he will come.

I think you are right. Thanks for watching ❤🤙

I thought Border Collie, too. Such great dogs, but people don't understand their needs. Need a lot of physical & mental stimulation. Such smart dogs!!!! ❤❤

Yeah border collie in her, they are through and through sheep dogs so she probably wants to be outside running around, I mean see how easily she just jumps on that window sill. Being inside is probably really stressful for her, more so than other breeds.

I hope Paige gets a forever home soon! She'll make the best dog for someone willing to put in a little time with training. If I could have a dog, I'd take her in a heartbeat. She'd make a great working dog... for a farm or as a service dog.

Yes, I think you nailed it about this dog. She wants OUT. She is used to getting up into a truck bed or a 4 x 4 and going to work. How the heck did this gorgeous dog end up in a shelter?

Right. Lol. Not too thoughtful.

Agreed! My huskies got along with my cats though but only inside the house.

Exactly! Came here to see if anyone else was going to point this out.

My husky grew up with chickens. She loves all of them.

They can be trained to leave them alone...we had a wolf/lab mix...same basic problem ... young un but with patience and love, she went on to save my grandson's life...best dog we ever had...we also had a chow, husky mix...smart..scare you to pieces...always one step ahead of you ...when trouble came...yep there he was...

My rescue GSD does the same thing. We have a sofa by the front window. He loves to sit on it with his head on the back, looking out. It's him watching the neighborhood.

From what little I know about shepherd dog breeds, that is such a typical thing. They are literally bred to keep watch, and "heading to the high ground" must be instinctual whenever they think things aren't 100% okay (even if things are, like being in a safe environment but they don't know it's safe yet). They are so intelligent, too, and I do wonder if they can imagine situations and let their imagination run away with them, particularly if they perceive something to be wrong. I might well be, er, barking up the wrong tree, but they're so smart it wouldn't surprise me!

Border collies are very intelligent and easy to train they do need a lot of exercise because in Australia they are used by farmers to round up sheep and cattle but they are loving pets too my neighbour has one but he has a big backyard where she can run around in and also goes for a long walk with her

@@y_fam_goeglyd Two rescued sheos. They know what was bad and what is good in their situations.

I agree and my first thought is she is watching for her human. When I adopted a shelter dog, for a long time he was constantly searching from the car window for his previous owner, especially any trucks that he saw. She wants to be sure she doesn't miss her human if he/she walks by.

my old dog was born without one of his hind legs and he didn't think he was disabled either! lots of people didn't notice when they first met him, he did so well without it.

100% yes! Constant work with them. They are so smart.

Yep, huskies and malamutes are more independent thinkers because they need to disobey commands (when they know something is wrong) and read what's around them for signs of danger so they can steer themselves away from a potential accident.

I had a Malamute for 17 years.....she was great.

@crazyvikinglady9448 ❤️‍🩹Condolences- Thx for your commitment & work !🌞

Sorry for your loss. I have two collie cross dogs too who came from a rescue, and they’re not exactly normal dogs either. I think being so smart that if they end up abused they’re hard to get to a normal state

You were such a hero for accepting him as he was, it's what they do for us. 🙏

I'm so sorry for your loss

He was lucky to get to kind and patient you!

Me too. Go you gorgeous little Aussie🇦🇺

wonderful.....🤩💃🐕❤

Border collie

Auatralian Shepherd? WTF no

She's looking/waiting for someone.

You have the deep empathy that we all need - a special person! 🧡

I’m so sorry you had bad childhood. Since you love dogs you know that having one is having family. Good luck with all you do.

@@nunyabiz- thank you. I have a cat nobody wanted because she’s talking much of the time and has separation anxiety so cries until I get back from shopping, appointment or church. I’m grateful for neighbors in the apartment that don’t complain. Thank you for the encouraging comment. God bless you.

Aussies are the best!

They shed - and I mean a blizzard of wool - only twice a year. In between there's little shedding. And that coat stays amazingly clean and odor -free. What sheds out is the wooly undercoat. I've had people ask me to save the wool so they can spin it into yarn!!

A Husky only moults once per year, lasts all year long, but they are worth it, plus a house is not a home when there is no fur in it.

It was one of the best moments of the month for me so far 😆🤙

I have an Australian Sheppard, and yes, dogs with a lot of hair are a lot of work with grooming and hair. I wouldn't trade my dog Bandit for anything in the world though.

That’s why you have ‘fur’niture!!! ❤️💕🥰😁😂💕❤️🌟✨

Will rescues typically do this, be willing to transport them outside of the state?

@@teapoodle3977 Some do, yes. I can find a list of rescues in your area that can transport if you want!

Have resolved that once I’m physically able will definitely rescue from local shelter unless I can find a corgi to adopt ( had a stroke and can’t care for a dog right now

Update on husky?

@@anniejefferson7329 He got adopted!!

I adopted my last dog from the shelter, FULL Malamute! His name was Kanuk, and he was THE most loving, caring, PREY DRIVEN character I have ever owned. It was a situation of my dad had chickens and a large portion of them are no more 😢. I moved out with him and he was my best friend for over two more years until he started having seizures and had no more quality of life, so I had to put them down....😢 I miss that dog every day!!!

Can't a shelter dog be transported, or would that cost too much?

Reach out to Hoardin’ Huskies. They transport a lot. I don’t know how far they go.

I grew up with a shepard/husky and he was amazing. Got him in the parking lot of a local fabric store the day after Christmas my senior year in high school and parents almost killed me, especially when he chewed up their expensive persian rug :) But when he died my dad cried like a baby. That dog would dive into our pool for tennis balls 100 times in a row. He also was afraid of storms and would literally crunch doorknobs trying to get out. But he was the king of our house!

I agree. I’m in Minnesota and he’d love it here. If I could, I’d love to adopt him.

Don't take offence, but malamutes and huskies are two different breeds.

Me too exactly!! 💕🐾🐾💕

Paige reminds me of my first cat. Midnight was a private adoption, which is how I know for a fact she was abused. Midnight took a month to come out from hiding while we were awake. She was the sweetest most loyal cat I had for thirteen years. Even if they don't flip that switch and become confident and loving, it's still so rewarding to see what progress they can make. My bunny Ellie was found abandoned outside. She acts like she knows the world is an inherently dangerous place. There isn't a lot of trust there, even though we have had her for 7 years. And I'll admit I would get down about it sometimes. I just wanted a fluffer who wanted cuddles. But the trust she does show? The joy and comfort? That was hard earned. (And I adopted an old boy from the shelter who adores cuddles, to fill that hole.)

So sad right?

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God Bless!❤🙌❤

Oh that makes me so happy to hear, I was so worried about Vince!

@@lynnchristenson6209You can see the official update/announcement on Rocky’s “community” post here on RU-vid from 5 days ago! I was worried as well. If I could have responsibly done it, I would have totally adopted him! He’s perfect!

Yes!!❤

Sorry, but who is Vince?

@@whatevergoesforme5129 He was a sweet German Shepherd with one ear.

@sbkhider So sorry for your loss. I'm sure Archer felt your love & you did your best. Condolences❤️‍🩹

It’s heartbreaking seeing such a self-aware and intelligent breed in a pound.

I had one that just loved to jump up onto everything to get a good view.

She's Beautiful ❤

Sometimes I do. I don't put that on camera though cause I ugly cry. But wow it's worth it.

@@rockykanakayou my man are big hearted.

Run out of money for vets. People have lost homes and jobs and have no money. They may have had money when they got it but financial situations can change overnight. I’m sure many are heart broken tgey had to do this.

@@FranciscaAViorTrue but not in all cases. Some are just evil, selfish,etc… and would rather discard them rather than give them the care they need. There was this one evil Chinese actress who was extremely wealthy but abandoned her dog because he got sick. She did not want to pay the medical bills. Sadly there are people like that in this world.

@@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj What an evil woman. Such evil people should not get pets. I hope that one day when she gets truly sick that she will get abandoned by people who "loved" her for her fame and fortune.

Owners die, or get in long term hospital. Some also go to prison. So many reasons, where you cannot take your dog with you.

@@holger_p - yes people's lives change..it's not the same life from A-Z , but I wish they could make the rescue centres a bit more homey. I'm mean nice as those dog rooms are..they look like solitary confinement.. So unatural for the wellbeing of a dog. ..who already is dealing with a breakup and issues.

Thank you again Sandra. Really appreciate you being a member and you are so right. They are smart and need a lot of guidance, exercise and companionship.

We are seeing individuals buying working dogs because they look great and our "cute", without realizing what is involved in owning a working dog. It seems that most of the aforementioned dogs in this shelter are working dogs. Dutch Malnois, German Shepherds, Australian Shepherds, and EVERY type of husky are working dogs. They need constant attention and training . They need to be given plenty of exercise.

@DeniseEggertwaterlily The variety takes its name from the Mechelen region (called Malines in French), where it was the predominant coat type used by the local shepherds 1956 the current breed standard was adopted and it specified the four varieties known today; the Groenendael, Laekenois, Malinois and Tervuren.

​@DeniseEggertwaterlily @DeniseEggertwaterlily The variety takes its name from the Mechelen region (called Malines in French), where it was the predominant coat type used by the local shepherds 1956, the current breed standard was adopted, and it specified the four varieties known today; the Groenendael, Laekenois, Malinois, and Tervuren.

The variety takes its name from the Mechelen region (called Malines in French), where it was the predominant coat type used by the local shepherds 1956, the current breed standard was adopted, and it specified the four varieties known today; the Groenendael, Laekenois, Malinois, and Tervuren.

That is a brilliant idea!

I adopted a 7.5 year old Siberian Husky in 2018, she had trained her previous owners so got a shock when she didn't get away with being aggressive , once she decided I was O.K to be the boss we got on fine, it was touch and go for a few months before that point, very easy to train, now a big soft dog, training went well and I do everything she wants me to

@@macraghnaill3553 😂Yes I've heard best to train when young. Glad it worked out for both of you. Jody said Keyush took about a year to train.

@@macraghnaill3553😂

The Mal has a great sense of humor and the bizarre. I hsve been owned by 3. 2 who have passed on and a 2 year old male who is a real goofball.

Adopt your beautiful 😍 🐕 best friend ❤️ today all animals life's matter ❤️ God bless you all 🐕 😇

@kristenbonds2135 Big cheers for you! Hard work - big reward ! Big thx ! 🧡

My oldest loved to chew on ROCKS! No joke he lost one of his lower canines because he broke it. My youngest who isn’t fixed has a extremely high prey drive. We would go out into the desert to hike and he would chase anything rabbits , coyotes or the house cats (he’s never hurt one).

@@Angl0sax0nknight LOL! I have two rottie/GSD mixes that absolutely love rocks. They steal lava rocks out of our patio heater. Crazy dogs!