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Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
57 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Big ol’ snuggle buddy alert! Rico is a handsome 3-year old German Shepherd. He is incredibly affectionate, loving and loyal. He loves cuddling up next to his person on the couch. True to his breed, he is highly intelligent, curious and goofy.
He is cat-friendly! Rico is living with two other dogs and is dog-friendly, but does best with slow introductions. He engages in play chasing and wrestling, but he also enjoys keeping to himself when outside. He would do well with a confident dog, but would also be happy on his own or with a dog-friendly cat.
Rico is house-broken and crate-trained. He will happily go in his crate to relax with the door open. He sleeps through the night on his own dog bed and has not shown any destructive behavior in his foster home. He loves his kong, chew toys, tug-of-war and chasing his ball.
Rico has gone through a series of professional training and needs someone who can commit to working his mind and body every day. He is a total rockstar who knows many commands and is ready to show you everything he knows. Working breed experience is required.
He is a very active boy and loves walking and running. He'd make a wonderful hiking companion. Rico takes a little while to warm up to new people, but once he does, he wants nothing more than to be right beside you wherever you are. He has some leash reactivity when walking in busier places but has improved tremendously! Rico needs someone with GSD experience who will continue to expose him to these situations and build his confidence. His forever home needs to be dedicated to providing him with structure and consistency, so he can continue to be the best version of himself. He truly loves to learn, loves to please and is always looking to his person for guidance.
Like many German Shepherds, Rico attaches himself to one person, and needs someone who is looking for lots of affection - he loves being your shadow. He would make a great running buddy with proper training!
Rico is up-to-date on all vaccinations, neutered and microchipped! If you are interested in meeting him, please fill out an Adoption Application: https://lifeofrileyrescue.org/adoption-application
**He is currently being fostered in Portland, OR**
Big ol’ snuggle buddy alert! Rico is a handsome 3-year old German Shepherd. He is incredibly affectionate, loving and loyal. He loves cuddling up next to his person on the couch. True to his breed, he is highly intelligent, curious and goofy.
He is cat-friendly! Rico is living with two other dogs and is dog-friendly, but does best with slow introductions. He engages in play chasing and wrestling, but he also enjoys keeping to himself when outside. He would do well with a confident dog, but would also be happy on his own or with a dog-friendly cat.
Rico is house-broken and crate-trained. He will happily go in his crate to relax with the door open. He sleeps through the night on his own dog bed and has not shown any destructive behavior in his foster home. He loves his kong, chew toys, tug-of-war and chasing his ball.
Rico has gone through a series of professional training and needs someone who can commit to working his mind and body every day. He is a total rockstar who knows many commands and is ready to show you everything he knows. Working breed experience is required.
He is a very active boy and loves walking and running. He'd make a wonderful hiking companion. Rico takes a little while to warm up to new people, but once he does, he wants nothing more than to be right beside you wherever you are. He has some leash reactivity when walking in busier places but has improved tremendously! Rico needs someone with GSD experience who will continue to expose him to these situations and build his confidence. His forever home needs to be dedicated to providing him with structure and consistency, so he can continue to be the best version of himself. He truly loves to learn, loves to please and is always looking to his person for guidance.
Like many German Shepherds, Rico attaches himself to one person, and needs someone who is looking for lots of affection - he loves being your shadow. He would make a great running buddy with proper training!
Rico is up-to-date on all vaccinations, neutered and microchipped! If you are interested in meeting him, please fill out an Adoption Application: https://lifeofrileyrescue.org/adoption-application
**He is currently being fostered in Portland, OR**
We are a foster-based dog rescue operating out of Oregon. Our mission is to rescue and re-home at-risk dogs from overcrowded California shelters and bring them to the Pacific Northwest to find loving, forever homes.
We are a foster-based dog rescue operating out of Oregon. Our mission is to rescue and re-home at-risk dogs from overcrowded California shelters and bring them to the Pacific Northwest to find loving, forever homes.
