Re: Columbia MD: Deadline TODAY, 3/22!!!! "River" the HANDSOME & Trained & AFFECTIONATE 11 Month Old Husky Puppy!!!! GOOD w/ Dogs & Kids!!!! Howard Co., MD Shelter!!!!!!
Anteaterken
In a message dated 3/22/2026 9:17:35 AM US Eastern Daylight Time, lucky...@gmail.com writes:
SOS! Gorgeous 11 month old River must receive a rescue commitment by TONIGHT, 3/22! He was sadly given up by his owners. He is a happy boy who needs a chance. Please share! Thank you.
If you are an Animal Rescue and can save River, be sure to send Jessica an email by Sunday night, 3/22, so she can note it.
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From: Russell Ashton <aras...@aaha-rescue.org>
Date: Wed, Mar 18, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Subject: ONLY HAS Until 3/22!!!!!!!!!! "River" the HANDSOME & Trained & AFFECTIONATE 11 Month Old Husky Puppy!!!! GOOD w/ Dogs & Kids!!!! Howard Co., MD Shelter!!!!!!
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From: HCACrescue <hcacr...@howardcountymd.gov>
Date: Tue, Mar 17, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Subject: Husky At Animal Control- Columbia, MD
***New Notification: If you are forwarding this email, do not change our wording and do not wait to forward it. We are unable to give rescues an unlimited amount of time to reply. This animal requires a rescue reply by Sunday 3/22.
DO NOT POST THIS EMAIL ON FACEBOOK.
THIS PET IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION DUE TO HIS BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION NEEDS AROUND FOOD.
Permission is not granted for posting the contents of this email on social media.
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This is River, 11 months old, male, Husky given up by owner because breed is not allowed where they live. Owner said he lived with a 10yr old child and got along with another male husky(his brother) and played and got along with dogs away from the home too. Owner said he is housebroken, crate trained, good in the car and loves rope toys.
Here at the shelter, he is happy, friendly with people, loves his walks, came in very underweight (32 & 35lbs) and has been gaining weight. River was up for adoption until he growled over his food. When tested with a fake hand he showed stiff body language, growled and showed his teeth, so he gave plenty of warning. The problem is he was very underweight and has diarrhea every now and then so he might be sensitive to treats/food. He has been treated for parasites just in case.
We cannot put him up for adoption with this behavior. He needs a rescue to pull him and work with this behavior.
If you are an Animal Rescue and can take this pet, be sure to send us an email by Sunday night, 3/22/26, so I can make a note of it.
***Note: I am not in the office Wednesday but will check email as soon as I can.
/Jessica Snyder/
Howard County Animal Control & Adoption Center
8576 Davis Rd Columbia MD 21045
410-313-2780 Opt. 0
Animal Viewing Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri: 10:00-4:30
Tues & Thurs: 1:30-6:45
Sat: 10:00-2:00
Business Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:00-5:00
Tues & Thurs: 11:00-7:00
Sat: 10:00-2:00
THE SHELTER IS CLOSED ON COUNTY OBSERVED HOLIDAYS AND HOLIDAY WEEKENDS.
