This Playful Malamute Mix is Ready for Adoption in Billings

Dogs have a special way of making humans happy, and our featured Wet Nose Wednesday pet this week could be your next four-legged, feel-good friend. Meet Rootoo, a three-year-old Alaskan Malamute mix, who's an expert at putting a smile on your face.

Rootoo arrived at Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter in Billings on July 7th as a surrender. For various reasons (typically health-related or housing arrangements), pet owners are occasionally faced with the difficult decision to rehome their dog.

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She's quite pretty, with long, soft, black fur covering most of her body, and tan highlights on her face, paws, neck, and underbelly. Her tail is super fluffy and wags constantly. Derek Wulf, Humane Outreach Coordinator at YVAS, said Rootoo loved riding in the car.

Rootoo is ready to play.

Bred for working in cold temperatures, Rootoo probably enjoys the cooler temperatures we're having this week, and surely enjoys outdoor winter activities too. She is quite energetic (a common trait for Alaskan Malamutes) and would do best with plenty of attention in a home with an active lifestyle.

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Rootoo knows how to sit, especially when prompted by our bag of dog treats, but she could benefit from a little obedience training to help manage her busy body and mind.

About Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter

Over the last decade, YVAS has grown to become the largest shelter in Montana, taking in over 5,000 animals annually. Their current shelter programs include reuniting lost pets with their owners, adoption, foster care, volunteer, outreach & education, low-cost spay & neuter clinics, and their life-saving Working Cat Program.

Thank you, Shipton's Big R, for supporting animal adoption in the Billings area. Browse all of the pets currently available at YVAS HERE.