Hello! My name is Monami (pronounced “moan-ah-mee”, HWTH#A).
I am a Husky mix, born on and I weigh 40 lbs.
My name is the combination of two French words “mon” and “ami” which mean “my friend”.
I came to Halfway to Home shortly after I was adopted from the Lancaster shelter because my owner passed away.
I am looking for a special mature and compassionate person or couple to give me a forever home with a lot of love and understanding.
I have a neurological condition called cerebral hyperplasia.
It is caused by the underdevelopment of a part of my brain called the cerebellum, which is responsible for coordination, balance and depth perception.
I appear to have only mild symptoms, and only in rare cases does this condition get worse over time.
The most obvious symptoms I have is that I walk very “carefully” because I perceive myself being off-balance (very similar to a horse gait), and when you try to give me a treat or throw me ball, I don’t see it right away so it takes a little while for me to find it.
I can still run and play, but it is important that my new home keeps me safe from self-harm that can be caused by small obstacles or uneven surfaces.
Stairs are very challenging for me so I would need someone with me to guide me up and down.
Loud noises startle me so I need a quiet home with no children or other pets.
Other than my physical challenges, I am like other Huskies.
I love to “talk” and will engage in conversations with my humans.
Regular brushing is needed because I shed more than most breeds.
A fenced yard would be preferable but I would probably be ok in a condo or apartment as long as it is on the ground floor and I get daily walks to keep me stimulated and fit.
So, what do you think?
Would you like to be “mon ami”?
I have a lot of love to give and with some patience I think you will see that I make a wonderful companion.
If you are interested in learning more about me or making an appointment to meet me, please call (this is a landline).
I hope to meet you soon!