Rita
Adoption Status: Accepting Adoption Interest
Gender: Female
Breed: Husky & Shepherd Mix
Age: Est DOB: 01/2024
Weight: 67 lbs
Dog Friendly: Yes
Cat Friendly: Unknown
Kid Friendly: Yes
House Trained: Yes
History: We recently helped a situation in Northern MN of two “sets” of husky mix families needing a second chance. They were at risk of being destroyed and rescue was needed urgently. They are extremely sweet kiddos who are each hoping to find forever homes of their own soon!
A Note from the Foster: 🐾 Hi. I’m Rita. Professional Mama. Professional Drama Queen. Future Best Friend. 💅🐺
Hello, humans. My name is Rita and I’m a 2-year-old husky/shepherd mix with a BIG personality, a bigger heart, and an impressive résumé.
Recently, I raised 13 puppies (yes… THIRTEEN). I’m basically a single mom who ran a daycare, a snack bar, and a wrestling league all at the same time. I am now officially clocked out and ready for my next job: being someone’s spoiled, beloved forever dog.
✨ Important Rita Facts ✨
✅ Potty trained (I’m a lady)
✅ Crate trained (I can do hard things)
✅ Good with other dogs (I’m a friendly coworker)
✅ Good with kids (tiny humans = excellent petting staff)
❓ Cats? I haven’t met one yet, but I’m pretty sure I’d try to make friends like I do with everyone else.
🗣️ I’m talkative… like, husky talkative
If you’ve ever wanted a dog who communicates using howls, woo-woos, and emotional commentary, congratulations—you’ve found your soulmate. I will absolutely tell you about my day, your day, and the injustice of an empty treat jar.
🎾 My hobbies include:
• Fetch (I am an athlete)
• Chewing bones (self-care)
• Being obsessed with pets and treats (my love language is “both”)
• Watching rabbits and deer outside like I’m filming a nature documentary 🦌🐇
🏡 My dream home:
I would LOVE a home with a fenced yard where I can safely roam, explore, zoom, and live my best off-leash fantasy. I’ve got energy to burn and a nose that needs to sniff everything.
🥹 My soft side
I’m still working through a little separation anxiety after leaving my babies. I’m learning that I’m safe, loved, and that my humans always come back. I just need someone patient and kindwho can help me feel secure.
📚 My “learning era”
I’m sweet and smart, but I could use someone who can keep helping me with obedience and boundaries… mostly because I have a small issue where I believe I am a 70-pound lap dog.
Yes, I will try to jump into your arms or climb into your lap when I want attention.
No, I do not see the problem.
Yes, I will do it again.
💖 In conclusion:
If you want a loyal, loving, hilarious, talkative best friend who is great with dogs and kids, loves fetch, and will happily snuggle you like a living weighted blanket…
I’m your girl.
Adopt me and let’s be obsessed with each other forever.
Love,
🐾 Rita
(retired super-mom, part-time lap dog, full-time good girl)
Adoption Fee: $510 + tax
Adoption Status: Is this dog available? Submitting an application is the best first step to learning if a dog is still available. There is a chance this dog could have a pending adoption when your application is submitted, however our team will offer approved applicants to be put on a waiting list for that dog. Additionally, we can make recommendations on other dogs that may be a match. Pending adoptions do not mean the adoption is finalized. Why did we implement this change? We implemented this update because, unfortunately, dogs were pending for applicants for several weeks and then the applicant would change their mind. This happens more often with puppies, as applications are submitted impulsivly more often for them. Our process is great because it takes a little time, so impulsive decisions fade. However it was unfortunate for the dogs, and the foster homes, as then the process needed to be re-started. By securing a wait-list we are able to move forward more quickly if a pending adoption falls through. This is a new process for us, so your feedback along the way is helpful! Thank you for supporting rescue and adoption!
