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Adopt Alaska

Husky · Female · Adult · 6 years

Meet Alaska, she is a 6 year old Husky looking for a forever home that will shower her with the love and attention she deserves. This lovely girl adores being around people, snuggling in for a fuss with everyone she meets. She has come on leaps and bounds with her confidence here at the centre, playing with her toys and enjoying nice long walks where she walks like a dream on the lead. We are sure that Alaska will make the perfect addition to a fun loving family that are keen to head off on adventures as well as making all the time for Husky cuddles! Alaska would love a patient home where she can adjust to her new home at a pace that suits her, benefiting from minimal leaving hours so that she can adjust gradually. She is a super friendly girl who loves people, though she can jump up at times so would be best suited to children of upper primary ages that are confident around large bouncy dogs. Alaska has had some friendly interactions with dogs out on walks but is generally unsure and can become worried, she is therefore looking to be the only dog in the home. She would not suit a home with any cats but small furries may be considered if they are kept separately. Alaska would love to have access to a private, secure garden so that she can enjoy outdoor time without being overwhelmed.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇬🇧Manchester
Shelter
Dogs Trust Manchester
Living with Alaska
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Manchester · ManchesterLearn about Husky

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Alaska home

What you'll need for Alaska in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Alaska

What life with Alaska looks like

Alaska is a large adult husky dog waiting at Dogs Trust Manchester in Manchester.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Alaska, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Alaska?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Manchester handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alaska on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Alaska if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Manchester will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Alaska already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Alaska isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Dogs Trust Manchester early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alaska and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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