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Posted over 9 years ago
| Updated over 9 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
German Shepherd Dog/Belgian Shepherd
Color
Black
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
Has special needs
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Urgent! Needs Permanent or Foster Home ASAP!! (4-4-15)
"Bear" is a 1-yo neutered male GSD/Belgian Sheepdog with a wonderful temperament--and only three legs! Bear fell out his previous owner's truck at high speed when he was about 4 months old, and his right rear leg was so badly shattered it had to be amputated. Bear has adjusted beautifully, as dogs are so apt to do, and has very few physical limitations. (Jumping into cars is one of them, so a ramp might be a good device for Bear.) Fortunately, it was a rear leg that Bear lost and not a front one, as dogs bear more weight on their front legs than their rear legs.
Bear is friendly with all people, and is good with young children. (He has been around kids as young as 5 yrs.) He is great with all dogs, including little dogs. Bear presently lives happily with five other dogs, including a Yorkie and a Shitzu/Poodle, as well as a Pit Bull and Bulldog. Bear has not been around cats, so I will only consider a home without cats for him.
Bear is housetrained and well behaved in the house. He still does a little puppy chewing on loose objects he finds on the floor, but does not chew furniture or dog beds. His owner, Laura, does keep him outside when she is gone, or in a crate inside when the weather is bad, because she doesn't yet completely trust him inside unsupervised for long periods of time.
Bear obeys several basic commands and walks very well on leash. He takes treats gently from hand. He rides very well in the car. He likes to play with toys and to chew on sticks. He also likes water.
Laura's brother took Bear in five months ago just after Bear's accident. Bear's owners at the time could not afford to treat Bear, so were doing to bring him to a shelter. Laura's brother knew Laura would be willing to help him, and he was right. Though it's very clear that Laura & Bear are quite attached, Laura is seeking a new home for Bear because she can't afford to care for him as well as her five other dogs. Laura's parents are now pressuring her to find Bear a new home. It would be a tragedy if Bear ended up in a shelter!
GSRSV has evaluated Bear and is placing him as a "Program Dog." This means that GSRSV is placing Bear through its adoption program while his owner continues to care for him. Bear is located in Sacramento. His adoption fee is $250.
