By Bay City News.
The Peninsula Humane Society (PHS) and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) have experienced a dramatic increase in the number of husky dogs up for adoption at their shelter, the agencies announced this week.
In light of this, qualified adopters are needed and organizations offer a special adoption package that includes free training and a toy, leash, collar and harness for those who wish to open their homes to a new furry friend.
"A common question among potential adopters when they visit our shelter is, "Why do they have so many Eskimo dogs?" said Buffy Martin Tarbox, communications manager for PHS/SPCA. "The simple answer may be that these dogs are the latest in a long line of trendy animals that have become popular thanks to pop culture."
Tarbox noted that the dire wolves in "Game of Thrones," resemble giant husky wolfdogs.
"It's possible that fans of the saga were looking for their own replica of the direwolf and found the husky," he said. "But unfortunately, they may not have been prepared for this special, energetic breed."
There are currently 15 Eskimo dogs and Eskimo dog mixes available for adoption in Burlingame, which is 50 percent of the total dogs available, PHS said.
Eskimo dogs are excellent family pets that require a lot of activity, both physically and mentally. They are known for their loyalty and love of being with people. They can be quite independent and, on occasion, can be escape artists, said the PHS.
Thus, households with previous experience with this breed looking for a new pet are encouraged to consider adopting one of these "mini dire wolves."
Each adoptable dog has been spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Adoption fees for dogs are $160.
To view the adoptable dogs, interested parties can visit the following website https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1e9XnF10tOs7gkhy3vD-B6njHzTpj6oWe.
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