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Sometimes
unforeseen circumstances force German Shepherd owners to seek a new home for their dog(s).
This page serves to link such individuals with potential new owners--and to help prevent
the tragedy of owners surrendering their pets to a shelter.
GSRSV is not involved in
the adoption process of dogs listed on this page. Individuals interested in adopting a dog listed below
should contact the
owner directly at the phone number or e-mail listed. Because GSRSV is has
not evaluated the dogs listed here, I cannot
take responsibility for their temperament or health.
If you are an owner interested in listing your German Shepherd Dog(s)
here, please see How to Place a Dog Through GSRSV.
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"Combie"
is an approx 75-lb, 14-mos old (born 6-5-23) recently neutered male American
Blue Bay Shepherd who is very affectionate, smart and socially
sophisticated. Combie is healthy, up-to-date on core vaccinations and
microchipped. He does have some behavioral issues that will require special
arrangements; more on this later.
Note: the American
Blue Bay Shepherd is a breed currently in development to produce family dogs
with a stunning lupine appearance. The only legitimate breeder of Blue Bay
Shepherds is Southern Breeze Kennels in St Cloud, FL, from where Combie was
purchased. See https://www.bluebayshepherds.com/home.html.
Combie is friendly
with strangers, both inside the house and beyond. His family spent a ton of
time socializing him when he was young; he loves going to dog-friendly
breweries and wineries. He is great with the 10-yo girl he lives with and
her friends; however, he has not been around younger children.
Combie has always
done very well with other dogs. He has great social skills and typically
presents submissive and playful behaviors. He is non-reactive to barking
dogs or dogs displaying aggressiveness towards him. He has not been exposed
to very small dogs, however. It should also be noted that Combie exhibits
resource guarding tendencies for high value food-based items like bully
sticks.
Combie has not
interacted with any cats, and appears to have a strong prey drive. So, a
home without cats is strongly advised for Combie.
Combie is fully
housetrained and respectful of the rules, most notably staying out of the
kitchen and off furniture. His people leave him in his exercise pen indoors
when they are gone for more than an hour. He sleeps on the living room floor
at night.
Combie has received
considerable formal obedience training, both as a puppy and more recently.
He walks well on leash (his people use a Gentle Leader) and is non-reactive
towards other dogs. His off-leash recall could use improvement, however.
Combie enjoys riding
in a vehicle and is a calm passenger. He has been in car rides as long as 5
hours. He enjoys playing tug-of-war with a rope toy and loves to be chased
around. Combie also likes to swim.
Overall, Combie is a
medium energy dog who is happy with two 20-30 minute walks a day and some
tug-of-war and running around at home.
Now, for Combie’s
behavioral issue: When Combie was six months old, there was a fire in his
house in the middle of the night. Fortunately, the fire was extinguished
fairly quickly. During the ordeal, he was trapped in his crate. Over the
next several weeks he started exhibiting fearfulness and aggression after
dark that became progressively worse.
Combie’s people
sought the assistance of a professional pet behaviorist for his nighttime
fear behavior and it helped tremendously. It took several months, but now
evenings are once again peaceful at home.
Unfortunately, there
is still a major issue that the behavior reconditioning has not helped with
much: If he is awoken in the middle of the night (someone getting up and
turning on the lights for example) he freaks out aggressively and will bite.
Combie cannot be
crated and has a fear of confinement at nighttime. He can be put in a pen or
kennel enclosure during the day but not for bedtime. The ideal living
situation for Combie is sleeping outdoors, in the garage, or some other
place separated from humans for safety. He doesn’t do well being alone and
would like to have other dogs near him overnight.
Combie is located in
Meadow Vista, CA. His adoption fee is $100.
Please contact Shawn
Severinsen at 408-781-4218 or shawnsev@protonmail.com.
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"Max"
is an approx 85-lb, 7-yo (born 10-10-16) neutered male GSD who is loyal,
protective and affectionate. Max is healthy overall, but does suffer from
ear infections that require routine cleaning. Max just received his rabies &
distemper/parvo boosters on July 14.
Max always alert-barks appropriately when new people enter the house, but he
is OK with them when properly introduced. He is protective when out on
walks. Max is fine with the children he lives with, ages 4½ & 1½ yrs old.
Max is OK with other dogs, but is on the timid side. He gets overwhelmed
when there are many dogs around, such as at a dog park. He does OK w/ small
dogs.
It’s unknown how Max does with cats.
Max is housetrained and fine when left in the house alone. He sleeps in a
large wire enclosure at night.
Max received formal obedience training between 1½ to 2 yrs old. He walks
great on a leash without distractions, but is reactive towards other dogs he
sees. His people use a prong collar to effectively redirect Max’s attention
away from other dogs. His people do not usually bring Max to areas where he
is off leash, but his recall is great in the back yard.
Max enjoys car rides and though he whines at first is otherwise a polite
passenger. Max enjoys playing fetch, hide & seek, and squeaky toys. He is
not a fan of water.
Max’s people took him in from another family six years ago when they were
about to surrender him to a shelter. Max has been a valued family member
since then. Oover the last two years the family’s daughter has developed
severe allergies to Max, so sadly, they are now seeking a new home for Max
Max is located in Folsom. His adoption fee is $200.
Please contact Leena Jaibhave at
916-836-9468 or leena.jaibhave@gmail.com.
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"Kodah"
is an approx 80-lb, 5-yo intact male GSD who is sweet, loyal and playful.
Kodah is healthy, microchipped, and up-to-date on core vaccinations.
Kodah is wary of strangers who enter the house and will bark at them, but he
has never bit anyone. He is fine with people when he is outside of the
house. Koda is great with kids and lives with two toddlers.
Kodah is OK w/ female dogs but does not do well w/ male dogs. He is fine w/
small female dogs as well.
Kodah is great w/ cats. He has been around kittens and acted like a father
figure towards them.
Kodah is well-behaved and received formal obedience training when he was one
yr old. Kodah used to walk fine on leash [Is this correct?], but he has not
been taken for a walk in approx two yrs so likely will need some refresher
time.
Kodah is presently kept outside most of the time. He used to be allowed
indoors and even slept in his person’s bed, but all that changed when she
had her first baby—partly due to her former husband’s preferences and partly
due to her baby having been attacked by a little dog at a daycare facility.
Kodah loves car rides and behaves calmly when the vehicle is moving.
Kodah loves fetching a Frisbee and chewing on stuffed animals. He also loves
swimming in all kinds of water bodies.
Kodah’s person Albanita brought him home as a puppy. Kodah used to be her
baby, but when she had her own babies (she has had two in the last two
years), she no longer had time for him. (Albanita is a single mom.) She
feels very guilty about not giving Kodah the attention that he deserves and
so is seeking a new home for him where he will again be an active family
member.
Kodah is located in Lincoln. There is no adoption fee for Kodah, but because
he is not neutered, a $400 refundable neuter deposit is required for his
adoption. Kodah’s adopter will have 90 days to have his neutered. Once proof
of neutering is provided to Albanita, she will refund the $400 deposit. This
will all be in writing.
Please contact Albanita Erebia at 916-903-8753 or albanita.erebia@gmail.com.
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"Cali"
is a 60-lb, 1.5-yo spayed female GSD mix who is loving, energetic and
protective. She likes to cuddle! Cali is healthy and up-to-date on core
vaccinations.
Cali is friendly with everyone she meets,
both inside the house and beyond. She is good with young children.
Cali
is fine with other dogs as long as they are not aggressive towards her. She
is gentle with small dogs.
It is not known how Cali is with cats.
Cali is housetrained and sleeps inside. Her
people keep her outside when they are away from the house.
Cali is a smart dog and walks well on a
leash. She does pull eagerly towards other dogs who she sees on walks, but
in a friendly manner.
Cali enjoys going for car rides. She is
active inside the vehicle at the beginning of the ride but settles down
quickly.
Cali is very playful. She enjoys playing
fetch and chewing on rubber balls and bones.
Cali’s person (Natalie) adopted her from a
family member back in March 2023. The family member purchased her from a
breeder but lives in a small apartment and did not feel it was the right
place to have an eventually-large dog.
Though Cali has been a valued family member, Natalie’s daughter has
developed severe allergies to her. So, Natalie is now seeking a new home for
Cali.
Cali is located in Sacramento. Her adoption
fee is $100. Please contact Natalie Rozenblum at 646-400-1841 or
natalieroz415@gmail.com.
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URGENT! Staying in temp home; needs new
home by Sept 30!
"Brick"
is a 7-yo, 103-lb neutered male GSD who is loving, protective and goofy.
Brick is healthy and up-to-date on core vaccinations. He has a docked tail;
it is unknown why or when his tail was docked.
Brick is friendly with most people but doesn’t care for men who are loud &
assertive. He responds to these men by barking menacingly, but has never
attempted to bite anyone. He’s also protective of his person in general, and
will bark at strangers who approach her when he’s near.
It’s not known how Brick is with young children, but he’s very large and
could potentially knock down a small child so it’s best that he go to a home
with no young children.
Brick is friendly with other dogs and somewhat on the submissive side; he
can get overwhelmed at dog parks. Brick is very good with little dogs; he
lives with two Chihuahua mixes.
Brick is fine with the two resident cats, but he does want to chase other
cats he sees in the neighborhood.
Brick is fully housetrained and he stays inside without any problem when his
person is gone for several hours. Brick sleeps inside at night. He has a
fear of fireworks; his person gives him a mild sedative which helps him cope
w/ the noise.
Brick walks well on leash and is non-reactive towards other dogs he sees
when on walks—unless the other dog barks at him. Brick also has good
off-leash recall.
Brick loves going for rides in a vehicle and is a polite passenger.
Playing fetch is Brick’s favorite game. He also loves his stuffed animals.
Brick seems to like water, too.
Brick’s person Tracy took him in two years ago after he was left behind in a
warehouse when his owner moved away. Tracy is now having to rehome Brick
because she’s moving to San Jose to be closer to her daughter and the place
she’s renting does not allow dogs Brick’s size.
A friend of Tracy's is temporarily fostering Brick, but can only keep him until
Sept 30!
Brick is located in Sacramento. His adoption fee is $100.
Please contact Tracy Smith at 408-515-7510 or
smithgirls17@gmail.com.
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"Titan"
is a 7-yo (born 3-15-17) neutered male GSD who is loving, playful and
somewhat anxious. Titan is healthy and up-to-date on core vaccinations.
Titan is OK with strangers when properly introduced, but can be nippy when
people he’s not familiar with move too quickly near him. He also gets
overly-excited when young children are playing and yelling and can nip the
children in those situations. Thus, a home without children under the age of
12 is in order for Titan.
Titan is a mixed bag with other dogs. He can be OK w/ new dogs if on neutral
ground as he isn't dog-aggressive but he isn't a dog's dog, either. On
walks, leashed, he won't lunge at other dogs but caution should be taken to
not have them meet. He does NOT do well w/ small dogs. He may do well with
another confident dog if properly introduced.
Titan might do OK with a dog-savvy cat. He currently lives with a cat who is
not dog-friendly. The cat runs and Titan will chase. However, Titan has
never hurt the cat and when in a controlled environment with the cat mostly
exhibits curiosity. His cat interaction has been very limited and severely
controlled.
Titan is housetrained and does well in a crate. His people let him have the
run of the house when they are gone. Titan sleeps on a dog bed besides his
people’s bed.
Titan has received considerable professional training throughout his life.
He walks well on leash and obeys multiple commands. He has good recall
except when distractions are present.
Titan has some anxiety-type behaviors, including chasing light reflections
and fear of thunder. He enjoys car rides but paces and whines at times,
especially at slower speeds. Also, he is extremely anxious if left alone in
the car and will bark continuously and possibly try to get out.
Titan love to fetch balls, play tug-of-war, and search for toys or treats.
He also loves to swim, especially when chasing after a ball.
Titan’s person Jeff adopted him when he was two months old. Though Titan &
Jeff have a very close relationship, Titan does not do well with Jeff’s
young children, especially when they are playing or if they accidentally
hurt him (such as stepping on his tail). Because of this conflict, Jeff is
now seeking a new home for Titan.
Titan is located in Foresthill, CA. His adoption fee is $100.
Please contact Jeff Sutton at 916-607-9034 or jeffro_19@hotmail.com.
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"Baghira"
is an approx 6-yo intact female GSD who is loyal, protective and gentle.
Baghira is healthy and up-to-date on core vaccinations. However, she is not
spayed so having her spayed will be a requirement of adoption (see last
paragraph). Baghira is
friendly with people both inside and outside of the house. She loves
children and likes to cuddle with them. She formerly lived with children
ages six & three yrs.
Baghira is friendly with other dogs as
long as they are not confrontational with her. If another dog challenges
her, however, she won’t back down. She is OK w/ small dogs.
Baghira is NOT good with cats.
Baghira is housetrained and can be left inside for extended periods of time
without any problems.
Baghira tends to pull when being walked on leash. However, she is not
particularly reactive towards other dogs she sees. She does NOT have good
recall when off-leash.
Baghira likes to go for rides in the car but she does whine out of
excitement.
Baghira’s person Sasha and her husband adopted her two years ago from a
family who were moving out of state. Now, Sasha and her husband are
divorcing and Sasha has had to rent a place that does not allow dogs
Baghira’s size. Sasha is presently keeping Baghira at a friend’s house in
Sacramento, but that arrangement ends Friday, July 7, at which point Sasha
will have to keep Baghira at her vacant house in Reno and have friends &
neighbors check in on her. (Sasha is now living in Sacramento.)
Baghira is presently located in Sacramento. There is no adoption fee but a
$300 spay deposit will be required. Baghira’s adopter will have ninety days
to get her spayed. Once Baghria’s adopter provides evidence of spaying to
Sasha, she will refund the $300. This will all be in writing.
Please contact Sasha Mccreery at 916-799-1877 or sashamccreery@gmail.com.
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Bella’s person Darrell is blind, so Bella has limited exposure to such
things as walking on leash and meeting other dogs (other than the female she
lives with).
"Bella"
is an approx 55-lb, 3-yo spayed female GSD mix who is loving, energetic and
friendly. Bella is in good health and is current on core vaccinations.
Bella is friendly with strangers and is eager to meet new people. She loves
being the center of attention. She has not been around children since she
was adopted a year ago.
Bella has had some altercations with the other female dog she lives with (a
Vietnamese Ridgeback), but might do OK with a male dog.
Bella lives with a cat and does fine with her.
Bella is housetrained and sleeps inside on Darrell’s bed. She stays inside
when Darrell is gone for more than an hour.
Bella enjoys car rides and is a polite passenger.
Bella likes to play fetch with all kinds of balls.
Darrell adopted Bella from the Elk Grove shelter about a year ago. He is now
seeking a new home for her because Bella and his other female dog do not get
along.
Bella is located in Sacramento. Her adoption fee is $50.
Please contact Darrell Nations at (916) 284-1114 or
darrellnations2@gmail.com.
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Antelope, CA
"Bear"
is an 80-lb, 22-mos old neutered male GSD mix who is energetic, intelligent,
and protective. Bear is in good health and up-to-date on core vaccinations.
Bear Is generally friendly with people.
He’ll initially bark at people he is introduced to In the house, then
settles down and is approachable. When meeting people out on walks,
sometimes he welcomes attention and sometimes he barks or growls. Bear has
yet to be introduced to young children.
Bear DOES NOT DO WELL with other dogs.
On neutral ground, such as a dog park, Bear barks, lunges and growls at
other dogs. He is especially reactive towards other dogs when on leash.
Bear is also NOT GOOD with cats. In
fact, that is the very reason he is up for adoption.
Bear Is housetrained and has very good
manners inside. To keep him separate from their cats, his people do crate
him when they are gone for about two hours or less. Otherwise, they keep the
cats in a room upstairs and let Bear have free reign of the downstairs floor
and access to outside via a dog door.
Bear has received formal obedience
training from two trainers. He walks very well on leash, except when he sees
other dogs or cats. Bear loves to ride in a vehicle and is a polite
passenger for the most part. He does like to sit in the passenger seat, but
if occupied will eventually defer to the existing passenger.
Bear loves to play “find It”, fetch,
and to solve food puzzles. His favorite toys include tennis balls, a flirt
pole, squeaky toys and socks.
Bear’s people adopted Bear from the
Sacramento SPCA back in June 2022. Though they love Bear, they have been
unable to socialize him with their cats—even with the assistance of two
professional trainers. Since the cats were there first, they’ve decided to
seek a new home for Bear.
Bear is located in Antelope, CA. His
adoption fee is $100.
Please contact Sabrina Cruz at either
916-365-3171 or
sabrinac2222@gmail.com
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Mather, CA
(near Rancho Cordova)
"Sky"
is a 55-lb, nearly 16-month old (born 10-5-2021) intact female GSD/Belgian
Malinois who is family-friendly, very protective and intelligent. Sky was
DNA-tested and the results showed she is 50/50 GSD and Belgian Malinois. Sky
is healthy and current on core vaccinations.
Sky is somewhat cautious
with people she meets at the house with a proper introduction, but is
generally friendly. She does jump up on people in her excitement. When
encountering people out on a walk, certain body movements can trigger an
aggressive response from her.
Sky is friendly with
children, but due to her tendency to jump on people, a home without small
children is recommended. (The jumping behavior is fairly easy to curb.)
Sky is guarded towards
other dogs when she first meets them. If they are friendly, she is OK with
them, but initially cautious. If they act aggressively towards her, she
reacts in kind. When Sky plays, she likes to play rough, so a home with NO
SMALL DOGS is in order.
Sky is not good with cats,
so a home with NO CATS is in order.
Sky has been kept as an
outdoor dog since she was a puppy, for a couple of reasons. First, a family
member has allergies towards Sky. Second, she urinates when she gets
excited—a habit her person has been unable to remedy.
Sky sleeps in the garage or outside (which she has access to via a dog
door).
Sky walks OK on leash, but
is very reactive towards other dogs that she sees on walks, lunging and
barking at them. So, she’ll need work in this area. She has fairly good
recall off-leash.
Sky rides very well in a
vehicle.
Sky likes to play fetch
and enjoys swimming.
Sky was abandoned at the
worksite of the father of his person (Boris) when she was only two months
old. The father took her home. Now, Boris is seeking a new home for Sky
because he is moving into an apartment and his father is unable to keep Sky
due to his health.
There is no adoption fee
for Sky. However, because she has yet to be spayed, a refundable $300 spay
deposit will be required of Sky’s adopter(s). The adopter will be allowed
ninety days to have Sky spayed. Once proof of altering is provided, the $300
deposit will be refunded. This will all be in writing.
Sky is located in Mather,
near Rancho Cordova.
Please contact Boris
Sarmiento at 916-996-6085 or
attentionboris@gmail.com.
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Sacramento, CA
"Skye"
is a 1½-yo intact female GSD/Husky mix who is loving, playful and energetic.
Skye is healthy and received her distemper/parvo (DHPP) vaccinations as a
puppy. She is due for her DHPP booster and also needs an initial rabies
vaccination.
Skye is shy and a little uneasy with strangers at first, but easily warms up
with lots of petting and love. She is great with young children, having
grown up with a (now) 5 -yr old boy
Skye is great with other dogs. She loves the dog park and loves chasing or
running from other dogs. Skye has encountered small dogs at the dog park and
has done well with them, too.
Skye is NOT good with cats.
Skye is housetrained, but her person (Yvette) does keep her in a crate when
she’s gone from the house. Skye also sleeps in a crate at night.
Skye received basic obedience training when she was a puppy. She obeys basic
commands such as sit, lay, roll over, place, speak, etc. Yvette usually
walks her with a no-pull harness such as an “Easy Walk.” Without it, she
pulls a lot—especially when she sees other dogs (she wants to play with
them). Skye would benefit from more leash training as well as off-leash
training.
Skye enjoys car rides and is a good passenger.
Skye likes to play “Find It,” where Yvette and her kids hide treats in
another room for her to sniff out and find. She also likes to run outdoors,
play tug of war, and play fetch—although she doesn’t always bring the ball
or toy back. Her favorite toy is her squishy octopus that sounds like
crinkling plastic bags.
Skye likes to play with water but has yet to be brought to a place she can
swim.
Yvette purchased Skye from a private party when she was seven weeks old. She
is now seeking a new home for her because she no longer have the time or
finances to properly care for her. Yvette is a single mother who has
recently had to get a second job. Between working two jobs and bringing her
two boys to sports activities, she has not been able to give Skye much time
or attention. Additionally, she has a family member living with her who is
allergic to dog dander.
There is no adoption fee for Skye. However, because she has yet to be
spayed, a $300 spay deposit will be required. Skye’s adopter will have 90
days to have her spayed. Once the adopter provides evidence of Skye’s spay
surgery, Yvette will refund the full $300 deposit. This will all be in
writing.
Skye is located in Sacramento.
Please contact Yvette Vuittonet at (916) 805-1523 or vuittonetyv@gmail.com.
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"Artemis"
(nicknamed "Moo") is an 85-lb, 7-yo female GSD who is sweet, shy and
affectionate. Moo is in good health and fully vaccinated. She is not spayed,
so whoever adopts Moo will need to have that done. (See the next-to-last
paragraph below for more info).
Moo is very friendly with people. She does not require any special
introduction to strangers inside the house and is friendly with people out
on walks. She is also great with young children.
Moo is presently fearful of other dogs and displays defensive aggression
towards them. This behavior is the result of her being attacked by another
dog on a walk only about a month ago. Prior to the attack, Moo was fine with
other dogs and lived several years with a male GSD mix who she was very
bonded with.
Moo is NOT good with cats.
Moo is housetrained and has been an inside dog her entire life. She is good
when left inside for extended periods. However, the attack incident somehow
created separation anxiety symptoms for Moo that are now being controlled w/
an anti-depressant called trazadone. Prior to the onset of the trazadone,
Moo had been chewing at her hind quarters, crying, and pacing excessively.
With the medication she is good for extended periods of time with zero
issues.
Moo loves walks and has very good leash manners. She does bark when she sees
other dogs but is not overly-reactive. She also has excellent off-leash
recall.
Moo gets really excited while on car rides and is fairly anxious and vocal
when traveling.
Moo loves small plush toys, water hoses, fetch with balls, hide and seek,
and she loves finding hidden toys as well.
Moo likes water she can walk into, such as the lake shore or a kiddie pool;
however, she does not like deep water.
Moo’s people (Joel and his wife) have had her since she was a little pup.
They are now seeking a new home for her because Joel’s wife has developed an
autoimmune disorder and goes into anaphylaxis when near pet dander. Joel’s
wife has since moved out of the house until they can find Moo a new home. .
Moo is located in Sacramento. There is no adoption fee for her, but, per
GSRSV’s insistence, whoever adopts Moo must pay Joel a $300 refundable spay
deposit. The adopter will be given 90 days to have Moo spayed. Once the
adopter provides evidence that Moo has been spayed, Joel will refund the
$300 deposit. This will all be in writing.
Please contact Joel Siegel at 707-389-5161or joelsiegel94@gmail.com.
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"Atlas"
is an approx 21-month old, 100-lb neutered
male GSD who is loveable, excitable and protective. Atlas doesn’t realize
his own size and strength and can be very jumpy and mouthy when he’s
excited—which has led to a few unintentional “mouth scrapes” which have
drawn blood. For this reason, Atlas’ people now keep him muzzled when he’s
not in their bedroom.
Atlas has not been very well socialized with strangers and consistently
barks at people who are invited into the house until he can be settled down.
He needs training in this area.
Atlas is OK w/ his people’s children, but he often gets too rambunctious
with them, leading to scrapes from his claws or teeth; he simply overwhelms
them. He barks at other children who come into the house so his people need
to keep him kenneled during those times. We feel that a home with children
no younger than 10 yrs old is appropriate for Atlas.
Atlas lives with a 12-yo female GSD and a 6-yo female Husky and he plays too
rough for both of them. Atlas has done fine with other dogs at the dog park
in the past, but after having a fight w/ a dog during his last visit his
people no longer bring him there. Atlas would probably be fine with a large,
playful female canine companion. Atlas has not been around really small
dogs.
Atlas lives with four cats, and though he has not hurt any of them, he gets
excited by them and wants to play—which they want no part of. A home with a
cat or cats will be considered, as long as they are dog-savvy and used to a
big dog.
Atlas is housetrained and sleeps inside on his dog bed, next to the parents’
bed. He is kept outside or in a crate when his people are gone for more than
an hour.
Atlas has not received any formal obedience training and does not respond to
many commands consistently. He would greatly benefit from a basic obedience
training course.
Atlas walks fine on leash without distractions, but gets very agitated when
he sees other dogs. Atlas’ people have a large backyard and have not walked
Atlas for the past few months. Atlas has no experience walking off-leash.
Atlas enjoys riding in a car, but is very excitable when riding, pacing back
and forth on the back seat and wanting his head out the window. He likes
playing catch and chewing on squeaky toys. He loves playing in water.
Atlas’ family adopted him fifteen months ago from his previous person. They
are now seeking a new home for Atlas because he is just too big and
rambunctious for their kids and dogs and they aren’t equipped to provide him
the training he needs. Atlas’
family is willing to pay for up to $500 worth of training when he is
adopted!
In summary, Atlas is a loving, protective dog who needs a home with an
experienced GSD person (or people) who can provide him with strong guidance,
training, and lots of attention. Atlas is a little rough-hewn, but he is
still young and has lots of potential.
Atlas is located in Sacramento. His adoption fee is $100, which his people
will donate to GSRSV.
Please contact Monica Rothenbaum at 916-870-7714 or
monicarothenbaum@gmail.com.
Posted 1-24-22
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"Reno"
is a 55-60 lb, approx 2-yo spayed female GSD mix who is energetic,
fearful/anxious and affectionate. She loves nothing more than a good belly
rub! She's healthy and up-to-date on her vaccinations.
Reno is very
shy with people she's never met before. When a visitor comes into the house,
she will hide in another room and bark loudly. When out on walks, she will
avoid people. Reno has not been around young children since she was adopted;
given her timidness around adults, it’s hard to say how she’ll do with
youngsters.
Reno appears
to be good with other dogs. She has played regularly with a male Weimaraner
at a sporting dog kennel where she is receiving both canine and human
socialization and training.
Reno has a
strong prey drive and is NOT good with cats.
Reno is
housetrained and non-destructive in the house. She has never chewed up
anything but her toys. Her people keep her in a crate when they are gone for
more than an hour; she hates being by herself and cries for long periods
when let alone. Her people also keep her crated at night to allow their cats
a chance to roam the house freely.
Reno has
received some obedience training and obeys commands such as “down” and
“stay.” She is a fast learner and very treat-motivated, which has helped
speed her training. She walks OK on leash, but can become a little too
playful and start nipping at her handler’s heels. If she is startled by
another dog she sometimes reaches a state of anxiety where she will bark at
her handler in a seemingly aggressive manner.
Reno rides
calmly in the car, but appears nervous while doing so.
Reno loves
playing fetch and tug, as well as chewing on stuffed toys.
Reno has many
behavioral issues that she needs help overcoming. She is fearful of not only
new people but most new environments. She gets overly-excited in certain
situations, such as when greeting her people in the morning; it’s as if she
hasn’t seen them in ages and she becomes very mouthy. She demands attention
and it can be difficult to bring her down when she is worked up.
Reno is
definitely a "project dog", but she has many good traits which outshine her
drawbacks. She is a loving dog who will continue to make progress in the
right hands and reward her people with love and loyalty.
Reno's people
adopted her from the municipal animal shelter in Joshua Tree (Southern
California desert) in May 2021. Reno is a bit too large of a training
project than they are capable of handling, and they also know Reno can't
coexist with their cats.
Reno is
located in Los Angeles. No rehoming fee is requested.
Please contact
Emma Kemp at 323-536-6714 or emmakemp88@hotmail.com.
Posted 8-26-21;
updated 8-30-21 |
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