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Posted over 6 years ago
| Updated over 6 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Senior
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
REX HAS BEEN ADOPTED!Hello there! My name is Rex and I am a purebred, AKC registered 8-year-old German Shepherd. It is unfortunate that I have come to this part in my life and I must part ways with my human. He had to move but most places he found only allowed my small dogs or no pets at all. Ugh. I hate those stupid rules. Let me start by telling the story when I first met my human. I was just 8 weeks old. I was visited by my human alongside my litter mates. I was happy and enjoying play time with them. When suddenly I was called by him. I immediately turned around and greeted him. I then went back to playing. Then he called again. That's when I knew I had to go home with him. He thought he picked me from everyone else but in reality, it was me that decided to go with him.
Throughout my 8 years (I just turned 8 on April 30) of being with my human, I have enjoyed the time I spent with him. He would take me camping, the lake, to work, long car rides, long walks and to visit his human friends. I love making new friends with both humans and other canines. I like structure and routine. That is how I learned my basic manners. I'd like to say that I'm trilingual as I know a few different commands in three languages. Though, I can still improve on my German and Spanish commands. I understand English best. My human thought he could pronounce German words well enough for me to understand but I let it slide. Hehe.I also know some sign language. I understand:
- Sit (sitzen) (sientate)
- down (platz) (bajo)
- no (nein)
- paw (mano)
- eat (come)
- water (agua)
- speak
- quiet
- up / up with hands on chest
- eat (come)
- crate
- go to sleep / go to bed
- potty, hurry potty
- back
- off
- leave it (deja)
- drop it
- come (ven)
- inside
- here
I can use some repetitive training with positive reinforcement to stay keen with the commands. Please, oh please use shredded cheddar as a treat. Yum! Also, I can always learn new things just be patient and consistent and we'll find ourselves on the same page sooner than you think.
While my human is working, I usually spend my time lounging around the house. Although I have the place to myself I always respect my home. I do not make messes or have accidents in the house and will wait patiently for my humans' return.
Well, I could keep going on and on but I'll wrap it up here so you can stop reading this and head over to meet me! I'll be your best friend and I will enjoy going anywhere with you, just spending time with you will make me happiest. Please, let's start a new journey together I am anxious to meet my new family! I am currently living in a foster home in Chicago. Please email palsplace1@homtail.com to request an adoption application and to set up a time to meet me! My adoption donation to the rescue is $275. This helps to cover any medical expenses during my time with the rescue and helps them rescue other dogs in need like myself I've just had a check-up, all of my vaccines and a heartworm and fecal test. I've got a clean bill of health!
•Rex's adoption donation is $275. This donation helps to cover his neuter, initial vaccines, initial worming, and microchip. Pal's Place relies solely on donations to care for the pets in our care. Your donation also helps save other animals like Rex from euthanasia.
• Please email Palsplace1@hotmail.com for an adoption application and please put the name of the dog in the subject line. Please be sure to check your spam/junk folder; sometimes the applications end up in there!
• All of our dogs are in foster homes are can be seen BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, after an approved application has been received. To receive more info please email palsplace1@hotmail.com. Email is the preferred method of contact and is the quickest way to receive a response. We cannot place holds on our dogs, please do not contact us until you are prepared to adopt.
