About this Dog
Lyra is a 4 1/2 year old Alaskan Malamute who found herself in a Maryland shelter FIVE times in 4 years. Each time she was picked up as a stray and brought to the shelter, she had the same owner. She was reclaimed four times. But this time she was not reclaimed and made rescue only due to multiple impoundments. We wanted stability for Lyra so we brought her into our program. We have since learned her former owner allowed her to free roam. Lyra has been picked up by neighbors on several busy streets and even seen on the interstate! We're told she has lived with children, dogs of all sizes, and cats. She likes the male dog in her foster home but not the female Husky. She'd also be fine, and maybe even prefer, to be an only dog. Initially she was a bit leery meeting new people but she soon realized she's among Northern Breed folks who understand her Mally ways. We've earned her trust and have taught her appropriate boundaries - none of which she's had before. Malamutes are different than Huskies. A Husky wants to be everyone's best friend. Mals are loyal to their people and you have to earn that loyalty. Lyra will need a patient owner who understands how to build mutual respect. She is a big girl who loves even bigger. She goes belly up for pets and loves to use her paws to express when she wants you to love her. She gives sweet kisses and is a fairly mellow girl. She is strong on a leash and has a deep voice. She's completely house trained and not destructive in the home. She's not a fan of having her paws handled but now allows for brushing by a trusted volunteer. Lyra is not likely to enjoy a busy home with young children. Her speed is more the middle-aged/senior living, even though she's still a young dog. But she will need someone who can manage her on a leash. She's a bit strong starting out but quickly falls in stride. Lyra is also good in the car and willingly jumps in, ready to go. She's spayed, microchipped, current on vaccines and healthy. Lyra is located in MD. Transport within the Eastern US is available for the right home.
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100% of Lyra's balance will be sent to whoever adopts Lyra.
Adopt Lyra and Receive Lyra's Fund
Adopting a pet can be expensive, and we're trying to help by fundraising for each individual in need of adoption. After verifying the adoption, Lyra's new family will receive the funds that their pet has raised.
$0.0 is Lyra's current balance
The adopting family is the only party eligible to receive the contribution. If you adopted the Lyra, thank you for providing a home and a loving family!
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For adoptions in which nokillnetwork.org was the matchmaker and we have contact information for both parties, we make every effort to contact the adopting family. For adoptions that were not facilitated by nokillnetwork.org, we still encourage the adopting family to claim the contribution by submitting the necessary information.
The adopting family is the only party eligible to receive the contribution. The adopting family will be required to provide proof of adoption between 4-6 weeks after adoption. This is to ensure that the home is a good match and Lyra was not returned. After we have verified the adoption, Lyra’s balance will be sent to the adopting family. Our staff provides instructions and help throughout this process.
We want the Lyra’s balance to go to the adopting family as a way to say thank you for providing a loving home and to help with pet care expenses. In the unfortunate event we cannot contact them and verify the adoption, Lyra’s balance will remain in our general fund. This fund may be used to match contributions made to other adoptable pets, incentify other adoption-related actions, promote our mission, or support the operating expenses of nokillnetwork.org. If you would like to make a direct contribution to nokillnetwork.org to help us help other pets in need, you can go here. We appreciate your generosity and help!
Contribute to Lyra's Stash!
100% of Lyra's balance will be sent to whoever adopts Lyra.
About this Dog
Lyra is a 4 1/2 year old Alaskan Malamute who found herself in a Maryland shelter FIVE times in 4 years. Each time she was picked up as a stray and brought to the shelter, she had the same owner. She was reclaimed four times. But this time she was not reclaimed and made rescue only due to multiple impoundments. We wanted stability for Lyra so we brought her into our program. We have since learned her former owner allowed her to free roam. Lyra has been picked up by neighbors on several busy streets and even seen on the interstate! We're told she has lived with children, dogs of all sizes, and cats. She likes the male dog in her foster home but not the female Husky. She'd also be fine, and maybe even prefer, to be an only dog. Initially she was a bit leery meeting new people but she soon realized she's among Northern Breed folks who understand her Mally ways. We've earned her trust and have taught her appropriate boundaries - none of which she's had before. Malamutes are different than Huskies. A Husky wants to be everyone's best friend. Mals are loyal to their people and you have to earn that loyalty. Lyra will need a patient owner who understands how to build mutual respect. She is a big girl who loves even bigger. She goes belly up for pets and loves to use her paws to express when she wants you to love her. She gives sweet kisses and is a fairly mellow girl. She is strong on a leash and has a deep voice. She's completely house trained and not destructive in the home. She's not a fan of having her paws handled but now allows for brushing by a trusted volunteer. Lyra is not likely to enjoy a busy home with young children. Her speed is more the middle-aged/senior living, even though she's still a young dog. But she will need someone who can manage her on a leash. She's a bit strong starting out but quickly falls in stride. Lyra is also good in the car and willingly jumps in, ready to go. She's spayed, microchipped, current on vaccines and healthy. Lyra is located in MD. Transport within the Eastern US is available for the right home.
