Meet Iris.

Seattle, WA · 4 years 4 months · Alaskan Malamute (medium coat)

Listed since Sep 2, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Sep 5, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Iris — A Stunning, Spirited Alaskan Malamute Ready for a New Furever Home Iris is a beautiful 4‑year‑old Alaskan Malamute with a friendly nature and a whole lot of personality. She’s the kind of dog who bonds deeply with her people and thrives when she’s included, engaged, and given plenty of activity. One of Iris’s sweetest quirks is how much she loves her crate. When you tell her it’s bedtime, she trots right in without hesitation. She also enjoys her daily walks and is used to going about two miles a day. With her current large yard, she’s mastered the art of zoomies — and she’ll happily show off her speed and enthusiasm. While Iris isn’t big on traditional dog toys, she does enjoy sneaking off with the cat’s toys instead. She knows basic cues like Sit , Stay , and Wait , and she’s eager to learn more with the right guidance. Iris is a classic Malamute: smart, stubborn, vocal, and full of drive. She can become overstimulated when she sees other dogs and tends to get loud and excited. She also likes to be the center of attention and may nudge other dogs away to claim her people. Because of this, she has had conflicts with female dogs in the past and would do best in a home without female dogs . She may do well with a calm, compatible male dog. She needs continued leash training and careful work around other animals to help her build confidence and better manners. With structure, patience, and consistency, she has great potential. Her Ideal Home Iris will thrive with adopters who: Have no young children (due to her size and strength) Can spend quality time with her each day Enjoy outdoor activities and can help her burn off energy Are committed to ongoing training Prefer a home with no female dogs and possibly a well‑matched male dog Her current family loves her dearly, but changes in their work schedules mean they can no longer give Iris the time, attention, and active lifestyle she deserves. Why Iris Is Worth It Iris is affectionate, loyal, and full of charm. She’s a dog who wants to be part of the family, who lights up when she’s included, and who will reward the right adopter with devotion and personality in spades. With structure, exercise, and continued training, she’ll blossom into an incredible companion. If you’re looking for a gorgeous, spirited Malamute who’s ready for adventure and eager to bond, Iris may be the perfect match. 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 information provided by the current owners. WAMAL cannot guarantee this information or take responsibility for any inaccurate information posted in this listing.

RescueGroups record ID: 22751164

What this home needs

• Other dogs

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• Children

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  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

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• Still to ask the shelter

  cats · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:23 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:23 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

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This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.