ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center

In March 2013, the ASPCA launched the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center, a pilot program located at St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison, New Jersey. It was the first and only facility dedicated to providing behavioral rehabilitation for severely fearful, unadoptable dogs, such as those confiscated from puppy mills and hoarding situations.Due to the success of the pilot program, which had 237 graduates over four years, the ASPCA has expanded its program and built a permanent facility in Weaverville, North Carolina. The state-of-the-art facility can house up to 65 dogs at a time. It includes a dormitory and several teaching spaces where shelter professionals can learn our behavior modification techniques, to further help behaviorally challenged dogs across the country become suitable for adoption.Homeless dogs of all ages and backgrounds are eligible for the program, as long as they are physically healthy and meet our behavioral inclusion criteria. Only dogs whose fear is so severe that it compromises their quality of life and makes adoption challenging or impossible are accepted.The Weaverville facility has individual kennels, along with "real-life rooms," designed to help dogs get used to life in home environments, outdoor play areas, and a large indoor training area where our behaviorists and trainers work with dogs in the program. On average, rehabilitation requires 13 weeks of treatment. However, that timing depends heavily on the severity of each dog's behavior problems and how responsive he or she is to treatment. Once the dogs have completed the program, the transformed graduates are placed within our network of partner shelters and rescue groups to be made available for adoption or via direct adoption.

Weaverville, NC,28787
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Website: https://www.aspca.org/brc

Angie

Husky | Hunter, TN

Age : 1 YearAdultFemaleWhite with Gray or Silver

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Meet Angie

Do you hear that “Awoooo!” in the distance? It’s Angie! Miss Angie is a spirited and talkative Husky, and she’s always happy to tell you about her day! She thrives on interaction with people, and she’s also a social butterfly with other dogs. Angie’s playful demeanor makes her an ideal companion for someone with an active and engaging lifestyle! Big fan of: Keeping busy! Angie would be the paw-fect match for someone who enjoys going on outdoor adventures. If you are looking for a furry friend to take to new, scenic places, Angie is your girl! In addition to physical exercise, Angie is a smart and trainable young pup who thrives on mental stimulation. Teaching her new tricks will be a fun and rewarding experience for both Angie and her human! This canine Einstein would also love to have her own collection of puzzle toys to solve. Working on: Learning the ropes of a home environment. Angie may not have lived in a regular home before, so she’ll need some continued training to adjust to her new lifestyle. With plenty of positive reinforcement, this smart girl should settle into her new routines quickly! Dream home: One with active adopters who are committed to keeping this intelligent young dog busy and engaged. Angie would love to live in a home with another dog who shares her wrestling playstyle, but she could also be your one and only! She displays many goofy characteristics that are typical of Husky-type dogs, so an owner with previous Husky experience (or a sense of humor!) would be a bonus. If you think there isn’t another dog that comes close to Angie, please submit an adoption inquiry here: https://airtable.com/shr1nGkF2RcpTMHYQ  Please note: Our meet-and-greets take place in Weaverville, North Carolina. If you do not receive a response from us after submitting an inquiry, please check your "Spam" folder as it may have been sent there.

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