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My name is
Empress!

Posted over 2 years ago | Updated 1 day ago

Facts about me

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Age
Adult
Size
(When grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
17462186

My info

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Empress IS AVAILALBE (updated 12-03-2023).

To meet any of our dogs you must first complete our online adoption application on our website. For more information and the adoption application for Empress, please visit our website below

http://www.coastalgsr.org/dog_profile.php?ID=22451&name=Empress

At one point, someone cared enough about Empress to house and crate train her, have her spayed, teach her 'sit,' 'stay,' 'shake' and other commands. But by the time she was abandoned in an Animal Friends of the Valleys night drop, it had clearly been quite a while since anyone had cared for her properly. Despite being extremely malnourished and afflicted with raging ear and skin infections, this striking sable had a cheerful, outgoing disposition that made her a favorite with shelter employees and volunteers, one of whom sounded the alarm when Empress' time at the over-crowded shelter was about to run out. Coastal heeded the call, welcoming Empress to the family and getting her back on the road to good health. Now thoroughly vetted and fit as a fiddle, she's ready and eager for her next chapter to begin.Don’t be fooled by her prematurely grey muzzle — this gorgeous girl is young, probably about 6-7 years old, and has a youngster’s high energy level. She’s highly intelligent and observant, but not inclined to apply her smarts toward nefarious ends. She’ll dismember a squeaky toy or shred a tennis ball within minutes, but will leave shoes and other household belongings unmolested. She’s not much of a barker, and doesn’t get riled up by other dogs’ barking, even ones going ballistic on the other side of a fence or window as she walks past. She doesn’t seem to have much interest in other dogs, but is probably capable of developing a friendship with one. However, that friendship would likely rank secondary to her main passion, balls. This dog is ball-obsessed, so don’t apply for her if you’re not willing to become well-acquainted with a Chuck-it, okay? In exchange, you will get a joyful, loving, loyal companion who will make you laugh every day — a total bargain if you ask us.

The minimum adoption donation for adults is $375 and the adoption donation for puppies is $500. This amount only partially covers the cost of veterinary care, boarding fees, and other miscellaneous expenses involved in the temporary care and adoption of our dogs and is tax deductible. The adoption donation provides that all dogs will be spayed or neutered, receive current vaccinations, and are microchipped. If not, arrangements will be made on an individual basis ( i.e., puppies who will need to be altered by 6 mos old). Special consideration may be given to those willing to adopt older dogs or dogs with physical problems.December 3, 2023, 5:57 am

Rescue

Coastal German Shepherd Rescue SD

Contact info
Pet ID
17462186
Contact
Beth Calder
Phone
Address
P.O. Box 50726, San Diego, CA 92130
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

All prospective adoptive families must complete an on line application followed by a telephone interview and then receive a home visit before a German Shepherd is placed in their forever home.

Our adoption donation is $300 for Adults and $400 - $500 for Puppies. This amount only partially covers the cost of veterinary care, boarding fees, and other miscellaneous expenses involved in the temporary care and adoption of our dogs and is 100% tax deductible.

Prior to placement, all dogs will be spayed or neutered, receive current vaccinations, and are usually microchipped. If not, arrangements will be made on an individual basis. Special consideration may be given to those willing to adopt older dogs or dogs with physical problems.

Donations are tax deductible and also help other dogs in need!

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For additional event information check out our website's Events Page

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If you would like to meet a dog outside of our event hours, please contact the counselor referenced for that dog.

More about this rescue

Coastal German Shepherd Rescue of Southern California is a non-profit 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to finding loving homes for abandoned German Shepherds. Your tax deductible donations go to support these very deserving animals. Coastal was formed to serve communities in the counties of San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles and the Inland Empire.

Coastal is dedicated to providing new beginnings for homeless German Shepherds who have been abandoned, neglected, abused, relinquished by their owners or just left at local shelters to await an uncertain future.

We are committed to finding loving permanent homes for the Orphaned dogs in our care. Coastal is an all volunteer, no-kill, non profit organization.

Our mission is to educate the public about German Shepherds, their lifespan, personality, activity level, along with overall responsible dog ownership. We also raise awareness of over population of animals through education, training, spaying and neutering. We work very hard to match each dog with the adoptive families.

Visit our website at www.coastalgsr.org.