Adoption information :

Each Alaskan Malamute has a modest adoption fee. 

All rescue Alaskan Malamutes receive the following veterinary care:

Also, our dogs are temperament tested. We can give you information about the dogs likes and dislikes, level of alpha behavior, and level of socialization and training.

We require that you fill out our "Adoption Information Form" found on our website if you are interested in adopting. We are happy to answer any questions you may have, about our policies in general, or specific dogs available, once we have a completed form. COMPLETING THE FORM IS THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS POSSIBLE ADOPTION. The next step will be a phone interview, and a home visit, at which time we will schedule an adoption visit for you to meet the dogs. Dogs are placed based upon personality matches with the prospective adoptive persons/families. Adoptions are handled on a first come, first served basis. All adoptions are based upon approval by the IAMRA Board of Directors. We reserve the right to refuse adoptors. 

Where do I go if I want an Alaskan Malamute puppy?

If you have decided you want to purchase a Malamute puppy, please go to a reputable and ethical breeder who is knowledgeable in the breed and who gives guarantees.  If you are having difficulty locating a breeder, please contact us.  We can help steer you in the right direction.

Protect yourself:

Ask questions about hips, eyes, epilepsy, dwarfism, and any other inherited fault that may be in the line.  Steer clear of any breeder that seems ignorant or is just trying to sell a puppy to anyone that comes along.  Even if you are only seeking a pet, the pedigree of your puppy is important for health reasons.  Puppies from backyard breeders and pet shops should be avoided.  Pet shops routinely get their puppies from puppy mills, where conditions are deplorable and animals often have genetic defects such as epilepsy that may not show themselves until long after you purchase the animal.  No ethical breeder EVER sells its puppies to pet shops.

Please consider adopting a homeless Malamute from IAMRA or a shelter if you are looking for an older puppy or adult dog.