{"id":111221,"date":"2024-08-04T21:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.juneauempire.com\/home\/special-street-dog-juno-searches-for-her-forever-home\/"},"modified":"2024-08-05T17:54:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T01:54:05","slug":"special-street-dog-juno-searches-for-her-forever-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.juneauempire.com\/news\/special-street-dog-juno-searches-for-her-forever-home\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Special street dog’ Juno searches for her forever home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t

Juno, quite likely Juneau’s most popular Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute mix, is up for adoption<\/a> through Juneau Animal Rescue after weeks of medical care.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

“She is a furry dog,” Rick Driscoll, executive director of JAR, said while adjusting her “Adopt Me” bandana on Monday afternoon. “She’ll require lots of brushing, which she loves. She obviously sheds a lot.”<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

Juno first arrived at Juneau Animal Rescue<\/a> on July 15 following the fatal police shooting<\/a> of her owner 35-year-old Steven Kissack. Kissack and Juno lived together for years on the streets of downtown Juneau. Driscoll said she had matted fur that took lots of brushing — and on Monday, she received one of her first-ever baths.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

In a Facebook announcement<\/a> by JAR on Monday, Juno is described as “a special street dog looking for her forever home.”<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

Following Kissack’s death, many community members offered Juno their homes.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

However, JAR held her for a 10-day Animal Control Safe-Keep period to allow Kissack’s next of kin the chance to adopt her. Driscoll said the family declined to adopt Juno because they live in Florida — too hot for a malamute and husky mix. JAR also gave her a complete wellness exam which further delayed her adoption.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

“Her blood work is good for her age,” Driscoll said. “She’s received updated vaccines, been spayed, microchipped, treated for a UTI, and received a full dental evaluation and teeth cleaning, including the surgical removal of two damaged teeth.”<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

Approximately $3,000 donated to JAR’s Second Chance Fund<\/a> contributed to her spay and dental work. Driscoll thanked the community for their support.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

Following the opening of her adoption applications on Monday, Juno was jumping for joy — well, actually, for hot dogs from the Triangle Club Bar. Driscoll said the bar donated her favorite treat.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Rick Driscoll, executive director of Juneau Animal Rescue, feeds Juno treats on Monday. (Jasz Garrett \/ Juneau Empire)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

Driscoll said Juno was used to mostly eating human food and it took some time to adjust her diet. They blended hot dogs and dog food together to transition her.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

People can fill out an adoption application<\/a> online for Juno, who is “mellow” and “healthy” according to Driscoll.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

As of Monday morning, JAR had received three applications. Completed applications can be emailed to adoption@akjar.org or dropped off at the reception desk.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

Juno is a 7-year-0ld dog who has spent most of her life outdoors. Driscoll said she might prefer an outdoor environment as she adjusts to her new home.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

Driscoll said potential adopters should be aware of Juno’s distinctive wolf-like howl and her need for companionship. Since Kissack was constantly with Juno, she experiences separation anxiety.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

“I just think someone who has some time on their hands,” he said. “Clearly she needs a little bit of more formal training. We anticipate if someone was gone for long periods of time she might howl.”<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

He said Juno behaves well around other dogs, walks well on a leash and would be happiest with access to a big yard.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

Her reaction to cats and small children is uncertain, but a home with either could be considered. If someone who has small children in their home is interested, Driscoll suggested they bring their children with them to a meet-and-greet to gauge her reaction.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

Visits for approved applicants will be scheduled for later this week.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

“We just want to make sure she goes to a good, loving home,” Driscoll said.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

• Contact Jasz Garrett at jasz.garrett@juneauempire.com or (907) 723-9356.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Juno licks her lips after snacking on cut-up hot dogs from the Triangle Club Bar on Monday. (Jasz Garrett \/ Juneau Empire)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Juno smells the flowers outside of Juneau Animal Rescue on Monday. (Jasz Garrett \/ Juneau Empire)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Juno lays down outside of Juneau Animal Rescue on Monday. (Jasz Garrett \/ Juneau Empire)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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