Be extraordinarily careful! Huskies tend to view smaller animals as prey. They will kill cats. Never, ever leave them alone together-even if they have lived happily with a cat for years!

When introducing them, make sure kitty has an escape route--somewhere the dog can't get. Keep the dog on a leash. Let the cat approach the dog, don't force the issue. Crate the dog if you can't watch it at all times. A split second can lead to tragedy.

I have 20 huskies/malamutes and 8 cats. Of the dogs, one is a true cat killer. She can't even see them! I've done everything possible and Kayleigh's prey drive is just too high. I have several who are great with them, a couple I keep leashed, and a few who are never without my eye on them inside.

Some huskies can live with cats, but you have to be very careful. Some can't. Maybe the shelter could cat test the husky? Just see how he responds in a controlled setting?