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WAMAL's 2023 Calendar is now available for purchasing! Thank you to Marie Wulfram Photography for designing the calendar and taking the cover month photos. Order WAMAL 2023 Calendar
Welcome to WAMAL Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League (WAMAL) was formed in 1998 by Cindy Neely to help with Malamute Rescue in Washington State and since then has expanded into Oregon. WAMAL rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes Malamutes (or Mal-enough-a-mutes!) who, through no fault of their own, find themselves without a home or in need of a new home. Serving the greater Northwest we are also part of a national rescue network, AMAL, that covers other areas of the US. WAMAL provides hope to families that must rehome their malamutes when life has taken a sharp detour; training support to those families desperately working to keep their 4-legged family members; works with shelters and takes into rescue strays and those pups needing an extra level of thoroughness in the adoption process; and, actively recruits adopters and foster homes. We are a 100% volunteer run, 501c.3 non-profit organization that is celebrating over 20 years! Our volunteers come from all walks of life and locations and WAMAL is only able to do what we do because of this generous and dedicated team of volunteers. They truly make it possible to save the lives of this gentle, stubborn, and loving working breed. WAMAL has rescued many hundreds of malamutes to date and each holds a place in our hearts. Highlighted Dogs
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Little Miss SHELBY is a sweetheart with a big smile and a nonstop tail wag! Based on her size, we expect she is a malamute and husky mix, bringing the best of both breeds. She knows basic commands, "sit", "down" and "wait" but could use further training. She is food motivated which will help when teaching her new commands and tricks. SHELBY is good on the leash and will enjoy joining you on all of your outdoor adventures. She is a loving, playful, active girl who generally does well with other dogs once they have established who is boss in the house (hint: it's her!).
SHELBY has food allergies that will require a special diet and lifetime of medication. Therefore, she needs a family that can afford her medications, special food and has the time to administrator them.
SHELBY would love for you to open up your home to her and she promises to not steal the co...read more about SHELBY
SUMMIT has a typical malamute personality. Independent, smart, playful, and affectionate, but only when he wants to be. He is crate trained, however, if he's left in the crate, for what he considers is too long, he will find a way out.
A large fenced yard for him to run zoomies and burn energy would be ideal. He also enjoys long daily walk where he can explore, but could use some practice on his leash training commands. After the walk, he loves to cuddle and relax with his humans.
SUMMIT gets very excited at seeing other dogs as he wants to play, but not all dogs appreciate his enthusiasm. It may be best that he is in an only dog family. Summit's furever family should have the time to spend with him and take him on many adventures.
Important - Please note.
This dog is being listed by WAMAL but is residing with its owner. While WAMAL has evaluated this dog in person any info we have listed here is i...read more about SUMMIT
NICOLE is an energetic girl who loves playing with toys and her sister, DAKOTA. When you first meet NICOLE she will run to greet you becase she loves to meet people, especially if she receives pets and attention. She would enjoy a nice yard to feel safe in, but is perfectly happy being indoors or going on car rides with you. She knows some commands like "sit", "lay" and "shake".
NICOLE and DAKOTA are a bonded pair and need to be adopted together. They both will excel in a furever home that will spoil them making them feel like princesses.
She is currently living at our Malley Valley resort, socializing with other dogs and our volunteers.
DAKOTA is a sweet girl who loves playing with toys and her sister, NICOLE. When you first meet DAKOTA she may be a little cautious but will warm up quickly because she also loves pets and attention. She would enjoy a nice yard to feel safe in, but is perfectly happy being indoors or going on car rides with you. She knows some commands like "sit", "lay" and "shake".
DAKOTA and NICOLE are a bonded pair and need to be adopted together. They both will excel in a furever home that will spoil them making them feel like princesses.
She is currently living at our Malley Valley resort, socializing with other dogs and our volunteers.
HADES is a sweet and gentle boy who thrives on attention from his humans. Don't let his looks fool you, he may look more like a German Shephard, but he has the personality of a Malamute!
Recently HADES lived in an apartment, but he prefers the quiet country life and is not used to the loud city experiences. He is Ok with several short walks each day, but a nice scenic walk or hike makes him very happy. A car ride with the windows cracked is always a great way to start an adventure.
HADES knows many commands. Basic commands like "sit", "down" and "stay". Loving commands "hug", "kiss" and "cuddle" and fun commands like "dance" and "go through" where he will run through your legs like a tunnel. He has a large vocabulary that you will enjoy playing with him for hours.
Despite his age, he still has a lot of puppy energy and does get along with larg...read more about HADES
SIRIUS also called "SI" is a very friendly and full of puppy energy. He loves to play, run and bounce around. He is a talker and wants to make sure his people hear his opinions.
As you can see from the photos, SI is a stunning red color and a large boy with the potential of becoming much larger. His parents were both over 160 pounds! Due to his size his future family should not have small children or small dogs. However, he would do great with other large dogs and be part of their pack.
SIRIUS is a highly intelligent and treat motivated. He knows many commands both in English and German; "sit", "stay", "come", "heel" and "off" are just a few. Of course, he is a typical Mal and will choose not to listen sometimes. But do not let him fool you. He hears you and knows better.
Ideally his furever home will have a large yard to play in and the time t...read more about SIRIUS
ZEKE is a sweet boy who is happiest when he is hanging out with his humans. His craves a daily routine of walks, food, naps, play time, treats, more naps, exploring his yard, dinner and ready for bed by 7 pm. If he is not happy about something, he won't hestiate to tell you his thoughts with a few Whoo Whoos.
A home with a fenced yard for ZEKE to enjoy the sunshine, sniff the air and watch the neighborhood would be ideal. ZEKE knows many commands; sit, lay down, stay, come and load up are a few. He could easily learn more with a few treats to motivate him.
ZEKE does well with other large dogs, especially if they are female, and with older considerate children. He doesn't realize his size, therefore it is best he does not play with small dogs, or young children.
If you take ZEKE on an adventure in a car he will fuss and make some noise because he is not a big fan of car rides. But once he arrives at t...read more about ZEKE
DAISY
lives up to her name as a bright flower that's ready to bring sunshine to everyone's day! She is a spirited youngster ready to squirm into the center of your life (and the life of everyone you meet).
She loves to play, run zoomies and relax in her crate after she tuckers out.
DAISY knows many commands; sit, come, heel, down and stay. She likes treats and will be easy to train further. She enjoys taking walks where she can continue to improve her leash skills. When not on a walk DAISY would appreciate a big yard to run around in.
Playing with other large dogs is another favorite activity especially if there is a good game of chase. However, DAISY is selective about who she will play with, not all big dogs meet her standards and she does not appreciate small dogs.
DAISY will blossom in a family that will appreciate her cheerful spirit while giving her a chance to know that being lazy has its be...read more about DAISY
ABERDEEN who also comes to ABI is a sweet girl who loves her adult humans. She is friendly and enjoys pets, treats and just hanging out with people. ABI knows basic commands of sit, stay, come and down. She is smart and it would just take a few treats and being consistently worked with to learn more.
Currently, ABI is not walked much, but does enjoy to the chance to get out and explore on a leash. Being a typical malamute she does pull on the leash at first, especially if she sees a critter. Since she does not receive daily or long walks she will need to be eased into it and see how she does.
You can leave ABI home alone and she will nap while waiting for your return. However, do not leave any tasty snacks out on the counter because she cannot pass those up.
ABI prefers to be the only dog and Queen of the home. She especially does not like small dogs or other small animals. Young children are also not ideal, however she would...read more about ABERDEEN (Abi)
***Adoption Pending!***
NANUK is an amazing young boy who loves everything. People, dogs, treats, toys, you name it he is eager to learn and appreciate life. He knows sit, down and go to bed and should easily learn other commands. He can walk on a leash, but needs more training to learn proper behavior.
Another dog in the family to be NANUK's buddy would be great because he loves playing chase and wrestling. The other dog should be able to match NANUK's energy and enjoy playing too. NANUK can easily jump over short fences and gates, so a home with a tall 6 foot fenced yard would be ideal and a great space to run zoomies.
Take NANUK to a river or lake and he will dive right in. He loves the water! When it is bath time he does not fight it and enjoys being brushed.
NANUK will settle right in to any family, making a great fur baby!
PIPPIN is an energetic, playful girl looking for a home that has the time to spend with her and help her grow into a mature adult lady.
As a pure bred Alaskan Malamute she shows all the breed characteristics, from sweet and cuddling to the stubborn "I don't hear you" attitude. PIPPIN enjoys being active with walks, hikes car rides to the river or meeting new friends.
Before PIPPIN's current owners adopted her she had no training or manners. They have been working with her on basic training and already seen great improvement. She is smart and should be able to improve even more with a little deadication.
Since PIPPIN is young everything is new to her which makes her a little shy. But once she is introduced to a dog or human, she warms up and enjoys playing with them. She has not had a lot of exposure to children yet, but due to her size and energy it appears she will do well with older, considerate kids.
...read more about PIPPIN
HAZEL is a stunning 1.5-year-old Alaskan Malamute with a big heart and an even bigger personality! HAZEL is a young, energetic pup who’s ready to find her forever family. True to her breed, she’s a loyal, loving companion who will thrive with an active family that can help her reach her full malamute potential.
Hazel is can be shy with people but has shown to be friendly with other dogs. She’s eager to learn and would benefit from a family that’s ready to provide her with consistent training and plenty of attention. Hazel’s love for life is contagious, and her future family will surely appreciate her sweet, playful spirit. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will be by your side through thick and thin, Hazel is ready to meet you!
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