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Local Husky Finder

Find a husky near you

Shelters first, then husky rescues, then breed clubs. Every listing is a real organization we checked by hand.

By the Local Husky Team · Reviewed by Ann Premazon

Looking to be a husky owner and open your home to the most loving breed?

Huskies are affectionate, funny and social. Most love people, other dogs and being part of everything you do. They're also a real commitment: daily hard exercise, a lot of hair, a secure fence, and 12 years or more of your time.

If you're ready for that, a shelter is a great place to start. Huskies turn up in local shelters all the time, often because a previous owner wasn't ready for the energy. Adopting one saves a life and frees up space for the next dog.

Adopt first

Shelters and rescues often know an adult dog well: whether it lives with cats, how it handles being alone, and how good it is at climbing fences. That's information no puppy can give you. Most rescues place dogs through foster homes and an application, so expect questions about your fence, and see that as a good sign.

Start here

Shelters

Start with the shelters in your area. These searches list adoptable huskies and northern breeds at shelters and rescues across the US. Enter your ZIP code once you're there.

Your city or county animal shelter may not show up in these searches, so check its website or call too.

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Husky rescues

Breed rescues focus on huskies and other northern breeds, and most place dogs from foster homes.

National rescues & networks

Rescue network

National Samoyed Rescue

Nationwide

Breeds: Samoyed

Recognized by the Samoyed Club of America; links to affiliate rescues.

Rescues by state

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AZ Husky Rescue

Arizona

Breeds: Siberian Husky

Arizona rescue with adoption events around the Phoenix area.

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Jailbreak Husky Rescue

Colorado

Breeds: Siberian Husky and northern breeds

Denver-based; focuses on pregnant and nursing northern breeds.

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Forever Husky

Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky

Breeds: Husky

Rockford, IL area; works across several Midwest states.

Referral rescue

Patriot Siberian Husky Rescue

Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont

Breeds: Siberian Husky

Referral-based placements across all New England states.

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Taysia Blue Husky and Malamute Rescue

Nebraska, Colorado

Breeds: Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute

Based in Omaha, NE (per its own site), with fosters around Lincoln, Denver and Colorado Springs.

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Husky House

New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Breeds: Husky

Matawan, NJ; MaPaw in Boyertown, PA is a division.

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Redstone Husky Rescue

Texas

Breeds: Northern and working breeds

Texas rescue for northern and working breeds.

Don't see your state? Try the national networks above or the shelter searches. Listings were checked when this page was built. Rescues change, so confirm details with the organization before you travel or apply. Local Husky isn't affiliated with any of these groups.

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Breed clubs

Breed clubs are good for breed information, events and rescue referrals. Many run or support rescue programs, so ask them about adoptable dogs first.

Breed club

Siberian Husky Club of America

Nationwide

Breeds: Siberian Husky

AKC parent club for the Siberian Husky. Breed education, rescue resources, regional clubs.

Suggest a rescue

Know a legitimate husky or northern-breed rescue or shelter that's missing? We check every rescue before adding it to the list.