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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
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Not 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:
UPDATE: Faith's foster mom tells us "Faith has learned to LOVE treats. She sits and smiles as soon as she knows I’m getting one. She also sits and waits nicely in front of where I feed her when she knows I’m preparing her food. She has a good appetite now and eats everything in her dish.
She rides great and seems to enjoy it. The problem with getting in the truck seemed to be with the crate. There’s not a lot of room in there with a crate, and she had to go up and directly into the crate opening. I think that was a bit too tight for her to comfortably target, because now after just a couple rides without the crate she jumps in on her own."
Faith is a GSD as sweet as her name. Faith, a two year-old old spayed female came to GSRNE from a shelter, where she had been brought in as a stray. When she arrived at the shelter, Faith was very shy and timid and seemed uncertain in her surroundings. It was clear to those at the shelter that Faith had not had an easy start to life. It appeared that she had recently had puppies, and the vet later confirmed that Faith, although only two years old, had already had multiple pregnancies. The shelter where Faith was brought had limited experience with GSDs and called GSRNE to ask if we could help with this special girl.
Faith has been in foster care for over two months. During this time, Faith has made amazing progress. Timid and afraid upon her arrival, she has come out of her shell more and more each day. Quiet and sweet, she has endeared herself to her foster family with her gentle way and is looking for that special home and people to bond with.
Currently, Faith is living with a male and female GSD in her foster home and really enjoys the company of other dogs. A home with another dog, especially a confident or playful male, would be ideal for Faith. A canine companion will help Faith understand that being a dog is not about fear and uncertainty, but companionship and security, two things Faith has not had in her short life.
Faith has a very low prey drive so she may be okay in a feline-friendly household though we are not certain and have not tested her with cats. Faith was not food motivated at all. In her foster home, she receives very few treats simply because she shows very little interest. This young girl walks very well on leash, and is not reactive to other dogs, cats, or people she sees in the environment.
Faith loves her crate and it is where she feels most secure. An adoptive family will need to continue to use a crate as it is where Faith feels most comfortable. Faith seeks it out as a place to rest and also a place to go if she is feeling uncertain or overwhelmed. Faith’s crate is her sanctuary, a place where she feels safe and calm.
In her foster home, Faith continues to experience things that she did not as a young dog. Although these things are new, and initially scary for Faith, she has shown her foster family that if they are patient with her, she will trust them to guide her through these new situations. Riding in cars is still a work in progress for Faith; she needs help getting in and then gets nervous in this new environment. Small steps such as feeding Faith in a stationary car and initially taking short trips in the car will provide positive reinforcement. Providing Faith her crate in the back for longer journeys will certainly help make the ride more pleasant.
An ideal home for Faith would be with someone who has the patience to work with her and continue to socialize her. Faith would benefit from a home that can provide her daily exercise and also teach her new things. Given the upheaval in her life, Faith would be best placed in a home that is not too busy or loud. She needs structure, routine, and an opportunity to further develop trust and confidence.
Faith requires an adoptive home that will not baby her, but one that will also not rush her as she continues the process of coming into her own. This is a home that realizes, just as her foster family does, that although it may take some time to get there, Faith is more than worth it.
