Kavik

My story

Meet Kavik—brave, bold, and bursting with personality! Affectionately known as Kavi, this 11-week-old Malamute-Husky mix is an adventurous soul with a lot to say about it. Whether he’s marching off on a solo mission to investigate something interesting in the yard or launching himself into a lively round of puppy play, Kavi dives into life headfirst. He’s the kind of pup who will look you straight in the eyes and give you his full, chatty opinion—and we promise, you’ll love hearing it!Kavi is pen-trained, travels well in a crate, and is working on house training. He uses pee pads indoors and does his business outside when given the opportunity. He also goes in and out of open crates at home and is learning quickly with the help of treats and positive reinforcement.He may not be the first one back inside when playtime’s over, but that’s usually because he’s just finishing up one last exploration. He plays well with other dogs and would love a home with a friendly, confident canine companion to help him learn good manners (especially when it comes to his mouthiness). Once he’s ready to settle down, he enjoys affection and will happily lean in for pets and attention. Kavi is used to being around dog-savvy kids and does well with gentle, respectful interaction. He has not lived with cats.As a northern breed mix, Kavi thrives in cooler environments and will need access to shade and cool places to rest after play. He cannot live in homes with shared walls (no apartments or townhomes) due to his occasional howling, and a fenced yard will be required to manage his need for mental and physical stimulation.Kavi is scheduled for neuter surgery on July 19 and will be ready to head to his forever home shortly afterward. If you're looking for a puppy with a bold personality, Kavik is ready to meet you!If you are interested in this dog, fill out an application at this link to get the ball rolling - https://pethavenmn.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/dog-adoption-application/The adoption fee is $550. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, heartworm/Lyme test, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and Bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and microchip implant (including registration). Adoption fees INCLUDE a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%. Age and breed are based on veterinarian and intake professional’s recommendation and not guaranteed as a rescue animal’s history is often unknown. Due to post-adoption services provided, we prefer to adopt within a 150-mile radius of the Twin Cities. However, we will consider up to 250 miles if the foster agrees to travel requirements and staff approval.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Kavik, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.