Looking for an Alaskan Malamute puppy for adoption in Bonney Lake, WA? Juneau would love to be considered for the position of your cherished family companion.
Meet Juneau – Pre-Loved Alaskan Malamute dog For Adoption by Owner in Bonney Lake WA
In the heart of Bonney Lake, WA, near Tacoma, a remarkable Alaskan Malamute puppy named Juneau is eagerly searching for her forever family. With her striking black, white, and brown coat, accentuated by a charming mahogany patch on her head, Juneau is more than just a beautiful sight—she is a bundle of love waiting to bring joy and companionship to the right home.
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At just nine months old, Juneau is already proving to be an affectionate cuddle enthusiast, eager to bond with those around her. Her intelligence shines through in her quick learning and adaptability, making her not only a playful companion for children but also a friendly playmate for other dogs.
Bred from two distinguished AKC Alaskan Malamutes, Juneau comes from a lineage known for their loyalty and grace. Despite the heart-wrenching decision to rehome her, Juneau’s current family is dedicated to ensuring she finds a home where she will be cherished unconditionally and provided with the love and care she truly deserves.
Juneau’s story is as heartwarming as it is touching. She was brought into her family during a challenging time, offering solace and joy amid life’s hardships. Although circumstances have changed, and despite the profound love she has been surrounded by, her current family is unable to provide the attention and environment that Juneau needs to flourish.
With a playful spirit and a gentle heart, she is ideally suited for a family or individual who can spend ample time with her, showering her with the affection and engagement she thrives on. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, a remote worker, or someone with experience raising Alaskan Malamutes, Juneau promises to be a loyal and loving addition to your life.
Her curiosity about the world around her, combined with her endearing personality, makes her the perfect companion to explore life’s adventures. If you have room in your heart and home for this extraordinary puppy, consider welcoming Juneau into your family and experience the boundless joy she is ready to share.
Adopting Juneau not only means gaining a devoted friend but also giving a deserving dog the chance to live a life filled with love and happiness. Complete our online meeting request form to begin the process of adding this very special puppy to your family.
5 Amazing Things About Juneau:
* Affectionate/loves to cuddle
* Very smart
* Friendly with children
* Playful with other dogs
* Beautiful black, white, & brown coloring/pattern (including a little mahogany patch on the top of her head)
Bred from two AKC Alaskan Malamutes (Teton Malamutes: Togo – mahogany male, Kona – black & white female) www.tetonmalamutes.com
Juneau’s owners are very sad to have to rehome their cherished dog, but circumstances beyond their control have made rehoming a must-do.
They are hoping to find the right home where this deserving dog will be loved unconditionally and kept safe, happy, healthy and well-cared-for.
If you have room in your heart and home for Juneau, then please offer a loving, forever home today. Juneau can’t wait to show you the true meaning of unconditional love.
How To Adopt Juneau
Please fill out our online meeting request form via the button below. Once your application is received and reviewed, our Tacoma pet rehoming team will ask the pets owner to reach out to you and arrange a meeting.
There is a $350 adoption/rehoming fee. Supplies and veterinary records will be included.
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All About Juneau – Alaskan Malamute dog For Adoption in Bonney Lake WA
Name of Pet: Juneau
Location: Bonney Lake, WA, 98391
Type of Pet: dog
Breed of Pet: Alaskan Malamute
Sex of Pet: Female
Age of Pet: 9 months
Weight: 53 pounds
Spayed/Neutered?: No
Health Problems: No Not a health problem per se, but when we picked her up, we were informed that the end section of her tail (the last 2″) had been damaged, likely from playing with the others in the litter prior to us taking her home, which my wife & I were completely fine with. This makes the end of her already short tail a bit more floppy when she wags it. That said, this is also one of her many highly adorable features!
Behavior Issues: No
Up To Date on Vaccinations: Yes
Gets along with cats: Yes
Gets along with dogs: Yes
Good with Children?: Yes
House Broken or Litter Trained?: Yes
Crate Trained?: Yes
Accessories Included: Food bin & scoop (20# capacity), remaining Blue Buffalo food, water & food bowls, Ruffwear body harness (S), Ruffwear static & dynamic leashes, all current/favorite chew toys/nylabones, current vaccination records (currently up-to-date, canine influenza [2 of 2] scheduled for March 15th), washable & disposable diapers (currently in heat), nail clippers, fur brushes, EveryYay Going Places One-Door XL collapsible/folding crate (with eight Metolius rock climbing grade carabiners), dog bed, MudBuster paw cleaning device.
Juneau’s Personality
She’s a little shy around people she doesn’t know but warms up quickly. She is always excited to see people she knows, very loving, and loves attention.
She is curious about natural and man-made sounds (she is still learning). She loves to play and does great with children, people, and other dogs. Typical puppy separation anxiety is present, but she’s gotten better with time and training, and she feels comfortable knowing someone she knows is close by or visible at this stage.
Juneau’s Favorite Toys, Foods, Activities?
Toys: Nylabones/real bones, rope-based & squeaker chew toys, large Pupsicle ball with refillable Pupsicle pops (the pops last longer when frozen)
Foods: Blue Buffalo Large Breed Puppy Food, Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe; Blue Buffalo Bits Soft & Chewy Training Treats, Beef Recipe
Activities: Playing with his older Malamute brother, napping, going on walks, playing fetch, more napping, and doing a few high-speed laps in the living room.
Cute Juneau Story:
Juneau loves attention and snuggling up with us and her older brother Breck, our 9-year-old Alaskan Malamute. They wrestle around, talk to each other, and nap together often. When my wife and I first got her, she looked like a little bear cub (we affectionately call her “Juneau-Bear” sometimes) and she was the best car passenger on the 12-hour car ride home, sleeping curled up in my wife’s lap or in the back seat puppy bed. She absolutely loves to be petted and have her back & butt scratched. Whenever I get home, she’s always so excited! She’ll go through the “car wash” by walking in between my legs, stopping halfway through so you pet her…gotta pay that “pet Juneau” toll before I can sit down at the end of the day.
Why is Juneau Being Rehomed?
My wife Gwen got Juneau in August 2024 to keep her company when she was stuck at home during her clinical trial medication treatments for metastatic pancreatic cancer. Since she was responding well to treatment at that point, we thought we had a decent amount of time to raise Juneau through her puppy development stages, but a month later in September, we were informed that Gwen’s treatment was no longer working as intended. She was incredibly fortunate enough to qualify for a second clinical trial, which bought us some more time together. Unfortunately, however, the worst came to pass in December when Gwen developed a severe liver infection secondary to her cancer, and she sadly passed away on January 10th of this year.
Juneau has brought us such joy and is extremely loved, but with my re-introduction to work following my wife’s passing and an untimely ruptured distal biceps tendon repair surgery two weeks ago, among some other immovable factors, I am unable to fully give Juneau the care and attention she needs to thrive. I work in the private & corporate executive protection industry in the Greater Seattle Area (averaging about 10-12 hours a day away from home, including commute, Mon-Fri), and due to the onsite requirement & responsibilities of my job, bringing a dog to work is generally frowned upon.
I tried fostering her recently with some close friends of ours for about two weeks, but both of them have just acquired new jobs, making it impossible for them to look after Juneau appropriately. This necessitated my taking her back this week, and I am unable to enroll her in dog daycare locations because she has not yet been spayed (she is currently in the middle of her first heat cycle, with most vets recommending spaying large breed puppies in the 9-12 month window).
I feel that with my current onsite work-week schedule, post-surgery disposition, and upcoming physical therapy needs, Juneau deserves more & better than I can currently give her. It’s my sincere hope that she can be adopted into a great home so she can continue to live a very love-filled life with a family or person who can give her what she needs in these early months of her life and beyond.
Juneau’s Perfect Adoptive Home Will Be:
Since Juneau is still in her puppy years, it would be ideal if someone were at home for a large portion of the day to keep an eye on her (stay-at-home folks, remote workers, retirees, etc.). She gets along great with other dogs, is still somewhat curious about cats (at least my daughter’s two cats), and is friendly with children.
An individual or family with prior experience in raising Alaskan Malamutes who has the time, patience, and flexibility required is highly preferred. From my experience with our 9-year-old Malamute, they typically aren’t fans of being crated for extended periods of time, and she (like Breck) has broken out of her metal crate a time or two already without additional carabiner reinforcement.
She isn’t yet at the age where she can be left alone without some sort of reinforced crate or room that can be locked. Four hours has been the longest amount of time in her crate with carabiners in place. Overall, I’m looking for her to feel as loved and looked after as she has been with us.
Juneau – Alaskan Malamute dog For Rehoming in Bonney Lake WA
Juneau is a Alaskan Malamute dog for adoption by owner in Bonney Lake WA. Juneau is located close to the following towns and cities in WA, and can be adopted from anywhere within a reasonable distance.
Bonney Lake WA,
Sumner WA,
Puyallup WA,
South Hill WA,
Edgewood WA,
Auburn WA,
Enumclaw WA,
Federal Way WA,
Parkland WA,
Spanaway WA,
Covington WA,
Elk Plain WA,
Tacoma WA,
Kent WA,
Lakewood WA,
Maple Valley WA,
Seattle WA,
Adopt this deserving Alaskan Malamute puppy in Bonney Lake WA today.