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This helps Central PA Rescue Network & Ritner Kennel Rescue Inc with pet care costs.
My basic info
Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
4 years 4 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Not good with cats
Purebred
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Ruger was rescued from a shelter - He is a handsome purebred German Shepherd who appears to be from working lines. He is @ 2 years old, neutered male. Ruger came into the rescue very fearful and he is still nervous with strangers approaching him - however once he warms up to someone he is very friendly and good natured. He is very well mannered on his walks, and does very well ignoring strangers and other dogs. In general he will prefer to be the only pet, but he does go out in the yard with other large dogs (males and females) who are dog friendly and he does very well. If there is another dog in the house though he would do best with a large-breed female who is good with other dogs. Ruger is not good with cats or small animals, or livestock. Due to his temperament and size, children in the home should be over 12. Ruger loves long walks, playing ball and car rides. Ruger will be a wonderful active companion for the right person who has experience with German Shepherds.
Ruger was rescued from a shelter - He is a handsome purebred German Shepherd who appears to be from working lines. He is @ 2 years old, neutered male. Ruger came into the rescue very fearful and he is still nervous with strangers approaching him - however once he warms up to someone he is very friendly and good natured. He is very well mannered on his walks, and does very well ignoring strangers and other dogs. In general he will prefer to be the only pet, but he does go out in the yard with other large dogs (males and females) who are dog friendly and he does very well. If there is another dog in the house though he would do best with a large-breed female who is good with other dogs. Ruger is not good with cats or small animals, or livestock. Due to his temperament and size, children in the home should be over 12. Ruger loves long walks, playing ball and car rides. Ruger will be a wonderful active companion for the right person who has experience with German Shepherds.
our applications give an introduction to the dog including age, size, breed or educated guess at breed mix, any temperament quirks or likes/dislikes, housebroken/not, required exercise, care, fenced yard, other dogs, cats etc. We look for great matches for the individual dog and we do check multiple references before approving the adoptor.
our applications give an introduction to the dog including age, size, breed or educated guess at breed mix, any temperament quirks or likes/dislikes, housebroken/not, required exercise, care, fenced yard, other dogs, cats etc. We look for great matches for the individual dog and we do check multiple references before approving the adoptor.
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We are dedicated to rescuing adoptable dogs from kill shelters, assisting in transport, vetting and getting them adopted.
We are dedicated to rescuing adoptable dogs from kill shelters, assisting in transport, vetting and getting them adopted.
