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Posted over 7 years ago
| Updated over 7 years ago
I found a new home! Plenty of my friends are looking for one too. Check out other pets at this shelter, or start a new search.
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My basic info
Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with Black
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
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:
IDGSR welcomes Bristol into the safety of the rescue!!!
Bristol is a beautiful female German Shepherd who is approximately 3-4 yrs. old. Her story is longer than most. Back in February, IDGSR received a call from a shelter about a German Shepherd who had a severe foot injury and was about to be euthanized. We responded right away and Bristol, as we named her, was released to us and we immediately took her to our veterinarian for treatment. Unfortunately by that time, there was too much damage to her foot and it couldn't be saved. A decision was made to amputate the foot and ankle leaving the leg to be fitted with a prosthetic. With the help of the Animal Rescue Site at Greater Good, we began fundraising for the surgery and prosthetic she needed. Bristol had 2 surgeries and then had the prosthetic fitted correctly.
Fast-forward 6 months to August and Bristol has fully recovered. Her dedicated foster mom worked with Bristol every day for months to get her used to the feel of having the prosthetic on, taking a few steps with it, then learning to walk more and finally running. As you can see in the video, it hasn't slowed her down at all. Through all of this Bristol was a real trooper and accustomed herself to a new way of moving. Bristol loves people, is good with kids, and is great with other dogs. This is a dog who is lucky to be alive and happy to be alive. Happy, zoomy, one-in-a-million Bristol.
If you would like to make this special girl part of your family, please copy the link below and apply.
Each dog's adoption fee varies depending on the age of the dog.
$300 for any dog 1 year and younger (PUPPY)
$250 for any dog 1-6 years (YOUNG & ADULT)
$200 for any dog 7 years (ADULT SENIOR)
All our adoptable dogs are up to date on vaccinations, heartworm testing, monthly preventative, and have been spayed or neutered.
Everyone must submit an application before an appointment is made to meet the dogs. Dogs are introduced to prospective adopters BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
All dogs are fostered in TN unless stated otherwise.
***Not able to adopt? Consider FOSTERING one of our four-legged friends***
Donations to help us care for all the dogs in our program are also greatly appreciated and may be made from our main petfinder page: http://IDGSR.petfinder.com
