Avalanche

Adoption Profile

Background

Ava is a young mama who has already overcome more than most dogs experience in a lifetime. At just around a year old, she has safely raised a litter of nine beautiful puppies and is now discovering what it means to be a cherished member of a family.

For most of her first year, Ava lived as an outdoor community dog with very little experience of life inside a home. Since entering foster care, she has embraced the comforts of indoor living, learning that soft beds, regular meals, and loving people can all be part of everyday life.

More recently, Ava's sister, Gizmo, and her brother, B2, were also rescued from the same community. Together, they are the last remaining dogs from their original pack. Leaving behind the only life they had ever known has been a significant adjustment, but all three are beginning to learn what safety, stability, and unconditional love feel like for the very first time.

Ava's journey has been one of resilience, and with each passing day she grows more confident, trusting, and ready for the forever family she truly deserves.

Description

Ava is a sweet, gentle young husky who is enjoying life as an indoor dog. She is a bit shy when first meeting new people but warms up over time.

True to her husky nature, she loves to dig, is a strong chewer, and occasionally lets out a little howl. Toys and household items are still new to her, so she’s figuring out what belongs to her (she especially loves leather or fur textures). She’s very food motivated, which makes training fun and rewarding. Ava is a tender, resilient girl who thrives with patience, routine, and gentle guidance.

🐾 Dog Friendly

Yes — Ava gets along well with other dogs and learns a lot from the confident dog in her foster home.

🐱 Cat Friendly / Prey Drive

Yes - She is a bit over curious but does well with dog savvy cat with proper introduction.

👧 Kid Friendly

Unknown — So slow introductions and a calm, predictable environment are best.

🦮 Leash Skills

Walks well on leash

🚻 House Trained

Yes

🍖 Food & Training

• Very food motivated — a big help for training

• Mastered commands sit and come

• May counter-surf or help herself to unattended food

• Benefits from structured training and consistency

🚗 Vehicle Behaviour

Loves car rides

🐾 Other Behaviours to Note

• Strong chewer — durable toys and chews needed

• Loves to cuddle!

• Clever enough to nudge/push gates open if not secured

• Needs patience, gentle structure, and a calm environment

• Truly a work-in-progress girl who will form a deep, loving bond with her forever family