What chance does she have? Some dogs wait a little longer for a home. Some wait months, maybe even years. And then there are dogs like her, the ones nobody comes for. She is big. She is fluffy. She is mistrustful. She has never lived in a home and wouldn’t know what to do in one. She doesn’t understand kindness from strangers, and she doesn’t pretend to. When people walk past her kennel, she doesn’t wag her tail or press her face against the bars, begging for attention. She just watches. Quiet, cautious, waiting. She came from a breeder who cared, who wanted to find her a good place now that she was no longer needed for puppies. But what chance does a dog like this have? People want easy. They want a dog that will greet them with wags and kisses, one that will snuggle on the sofa from day one. They don’t want a dog that needs time, patience, and careful handling. They don’t want a dog that will look at them with suspicion before deciding if they are worth trusting. But trust can be earned, we know this because we have earned it. The staff who see her every day have cracked the code. They have given her time, spoken softly, moved slowly, and little by little, she has let them in. Their reward? She now offers them her belly for rubs. It may seem small, but to her, it is everything. She is learning. She has learned that other dogs are her safe place, and she loves to play. But she prefers male dogs only, a strong, kind companion who can help her navigate a world she has never understood. She has learned that walking on a lead isn’t so scary after all, in fact, she does it beautifully. She has learned that, while new people still make her wary, trust is something that can grow. She still has so much more to learn, but she can’t do it from a kennel. She needs a home. One with a patient owner, a large, kind male dog, and a family who understands that love isn’t always instant but when it does come, it is extraordinary. But who will take her? Who will walk past the easy dogs, the young, confident, ready-made companions, and choose her instead? Who will look beyond the mistrust, beyond the uncertainty, and see the dog she could become? She has waited too long already. She is here, watching, hoping, though she doesn’t yet know what for. Please, be the person she has never had. Give her the home she has never known. Show her that trust isn’t a mistake. Because without you, she has no chance at all.

Inka is the most special, gorgeous girl here. She is just a bundle of joy and once she is comfortable with you, wow she is just perfect. I remember the first day I met Inka when she first arrived and she was nervous and I did have to approach her slowly but once she realised I wasn't there to hurt her she soon changed her tone. I can say since that day she has been an absolute angel with me. We've shared plenty of hugs and kisses. We've gone on loads of walks and she's had plenty of zoomies and of course belly rubs. It's hard seeing a girl like Inka still in kennels as she has so much love to share. Inka definitely needs an adult only home for her to succeed as she needs time to trust and love. I hope this angel doesn't have to spend much more time in kennels as she deserves the absolute world. It's time now for her to find her new family and forever home.

Inka has adjusted really well to being an only dog in her kennel and has blossomed into a more confident girl, who I'm sure will now manage ok as an only dog. Inka doesn't react to other dogs when they are shouting and barking at her, she has to walk past 5 noisy kennels for me to take her out to the exercise yard, she ignores the other dogs, occasionally she'll stop to see who's making the noise. Inka is a joy to look after, and in kennels she's not exhibiting any of ehr old issues, so we can't work with her on this. She is a very happy huge ball of fluff, and talking of fluff, she is easy to groom, she did put her mouth on my hand so, so, gently to tell me I'd pulled her fur. Inka helps in that she'll lie down while I brush her, as long as she gets a tummy rub now and again. She also let me trim her dew claws. When Inka is feeling playful, which is a few times a day, she'll howl at me with a smile on her face, she play bows, and I think she'd be a proper little mischief. Inka is settled in her kennel, she's not demanding of attention, doesn't bark much except at feed time when she'll yell at me to hurry up. Inka can be wary of meeting new people, she doesn't automatically go up to meet people, but once she knows you, she's affectionate. In the right home, with the right experience, she's going to be someone's very special girl, who I'm sure will keep you smiling

Now being alone in her kennel, she will sit and howl. It is quite literally heartbreaking to hear. But when you go into her kennel, and offer her company and belly rubs, she quickly comes around. When Inka knows you, she will paw you for fuss, and her favourite thing is belly rubs.

Inka was returned to the rescue as she began displaying traits which we had not experienced with her at the rescue. She showed signs of resource guarding things like her empty food bowl and toys - both of which she hasn’t done since her return. The change in environment could have been a shock to the system for her, and made her act out of character - but we’d like her future adopters to be aware, and experienced with this kind of behaviour so it is managed well, and she is set up for the utmost success.

This lovely lady can be homed as an ONLY DOG in the right circumstances, where her owners are home a majority of the time, so she won’t have to deal with the heartbreak of having no company again. We will also be assessing her over the coming days with other dogs, but having lived with another male of similar size for so long, this is what we’d recommend should she go with another dog.

Inka cannot be homed with cats or children.

Inka is SUCH a goofball at heart. She’ll take any opportunity to slowly roll onto her back, and await a belly tickle. She paws you for fuss, and bounces around her kennel the second you pull your lead out to walk her.

The sound of Inka’s howling is absolutely breaking the hearts of the staff members at the rescue, so we can’t imagine how broken hers must feel. Please keep her in your thoughts over this festive period, and let’s all pray her home is found very soon.

Inka is a beautiful girl who originally came to us from a breeder and was adopted for a short period, but unfortunately found her way back to us after displaying some personality traits in the home that she hadn't shown in kennels. She was adopted with her friend Otto, but the adoption sadly failed. Initially, we hoped to rehome them together, but we've since seen Inka grow more confident and less shy on her own. While she used to rely heavily on Otto, we now believe she could be rehomed either as an only dog, provided her adopter has plenty of time to devote to her or with a large, calm male dog who will give her space when needed but also offer comfort and reassurance.

Inka is very affectionate and loves a fuss. She enjoys playing fetch and will return the ball with no problem. She’s house clean, walks beautifully on a lead, and absolutely loves going on adventures. Like all huskies and malamutes, she should never be let off lead, but she doesn't mind this and is perfectly happy staying on-lead during her walks. In a secure yard, she loves to run around and play chase with balls.

Inka is protective of her things and has shown signs of resource guarding, particularly around her empty food bowl and toys. 
Any guarding behaviours are manageable and can be worked on with the guidance of an experienced, understanding adopter.

She is not suitable to live with children or in a home where children visit, and she’ll need a quiet, adult-only home in a rural area where she can enjoy peaceful walks. We are told she barked at children while out walking in her previous home, and she also fixates on cats, so a cat-free home is a must.

Inka adores the outdoors and often needs persuading to come inside, but once she’s in, she settles nicely. She truly is a great girl who’s working hard to navigate her environment and would thrive with some consistent training, a set routine, and lots of love. Once she knows and trusts you, you couldn’t wish for a better companion.