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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
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with 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
Not good with cats
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
"Shep" is a large (probably 90-100 lbs), handsome, approx 3-yo neutered male GSD with an exceptionally mellow temperament. Shep is friendly with strangers, and not much of a watchdog as he rarely barks at people who come to visit at his home. He is great with kids, including the 4-yo & 7-yo great grandkids of Shep's caretaker who visit regularly.
Shep is great w/ other dogs, including a little female Pomeranian mix ("Penny") who he currently lives with. (See elsewhere on this page for a video of Shep playing with Penny.) Shep did fine with all of the dogs he met at GSRSV's rescue ranch--not particularly playful, but one of the most easy-going dogs I've ever met. Shep would likely do fine in a home with most any dog.
One thing that Shep does not do well with is sheep--he will chase and kill them. In fact, that behavior is the very reason Shep is up for adoption, as his caretaker has a nearby neighbor with sheep. We do not know how Shep is with cats, but because of his proven prey drive we will only consider homes without cats for him.
Shep's caretaker Linda has kept him outside since she found him as a stray in early 2017, so we can't comment on Shep's house manners. However, Shep clearly received obedience training as he responds quickly to basic commands. It's likely that Shep would be perfectly behaved as a house dog.
Shep walks fine on a leash and rides well in the car. He loves water, as illustrated by the picture at top left.
Shep showed up near Linda's rural property in Herald--just northeast of Galt--in early 2017. Shep was likely dumped there, as there have been many other dogs abandoned in the same area over the years. Linda had planned to keep Shep until she found out that he was chasing her neighbor's sheep. Now, she has to keep him tied up and is seeking a new home for him away from livestock.
GSRSV has evaluated Shep and is placing him as a "Program Dog." This means that GSRSV is placing Shep through its adoption program while his caretaker continues to care for him.
Shep is located in Herald. His adoption fee is $260.
