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Can't adopt but see one that tugs your heartstrings? You can still help!
Our Mallies need your time and attention (for walking, play time, grooming)! Donations of equipment such as large dog houses, 10' x 6' kennel panels, leashes, collars, and warm blankets are also appreciated. Funds to help with food, vet expenses, and transportation costs are always welcome. Please see our sponsorship options and Thanks!
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Please note that it is our policy to only adopt out to applicants from Idaho or our neighboring states of Montana, Wyoming and Nevada, where no Malamute rescue organization is yet established. We also work closely with our affiliate in Utah when they don't have this wonderful breed available. If you are not within these 5 states, then please contact the Malamute rescue in your state where there are undoubtedly many rescue Mals in need of homes. Please see a listing of affiliate rescues here.
Some of our adult Malamutes cannot be adopted out to families with children under the age of 10 for a variety of reasons. The Mals that can be around younger children will have a note in their listing that specifically states the age of the children that they have successfully interacted with for an extended period of time. Please understand that this is not only for the safety of your children, but also for the safety of the dog. A large, strong, stubborn breed like the Malamute may not be the best choice for your family, no matter how beautiful they are.
We do require an APPLICATION(240k fillable PDF form), references, and a homecheck, as well as a contract and post adoption visit. We do check the references you provide, so please make sure the information you give us is accurate, or we may choose to deny your application based on the fact that we were provided with misleading information. All MMR Malamutes are spayed or neutered, current on vaccinations, and micro chipped. Any health or behavioral issues will be noted in writing as well. A fee for each of our Malamutes is required to offset the expenses involved with making sure the dog you take home is a healthy one. Without assessing a fee we would not be able to afford to continue rescuing this glorious but sometimes difficult breed, so we appreciate your understanding in this matter. (See our example of Rescue Expenses in our Rescue! - Behind the Scenes page.) We typically charge $185 for our Malamutes, but do have a reduced fee of $125 for senior Mals (ages 8+) and $150 for the occasional Mal-a-nuff. We also have a "seniors for seniors" program where we offer "human" seniors (age 65+) a reduced fee of $100 for adoption of senior Mals (age 8+).
We ALWAYS take our dogs back at any time in their lives, so if your circumstances change and you must give up the dog, please call us immediately so we can make new arrangements for the Malamute. However, do be aware that we are only able to refund your fee within the first 30 days of the adoption. If you or anyone living with you has a history or record of violence of any kind, or has been involved in the abuse or neglect of an animal in any form, you will not be considered as an adoptive or foster home, so please do not waste our time and yours by applying.
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