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Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
Adult
Size
(When grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
15336297
My info
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Clara is a beautiful female Shepherd estimated around 7 years of age. We do not know her history prior to arriving at the shelter. Clara is a volunteer favorite for her big lap dog personality and sweet demeanor. Clara is occasionally still timid with new people if she is overwhelmed but is a generally friendly, social girl. She does not like being rushed and those tend to be the situations she shy's away from. She does a great job meeting new people while out and is also very well mannered for vet visits. She is quickly won over with some treats and is pretty sure the vet techs are just there to spoil her with treats. Clara loves being near her people and although she doesn't demand attention she is never far away. Clara is a generally well mannered girl who LOVES car rides and is great for grooming. Clara has warmed up to and done well with children 7 years and up but has not been around younger children. We think Clara would do well with older children who are dog savvy but we would not recommend her for a home with younger children or children who don't understand dog boundaries. Clara does wonderful with the other large dogs in her foster home and she navigates play groups well. She meets new dogs well on leash and is generally well behaved around other medium and large dogs. Clara does have a high prey therefore she is NOT suitable for a home with cats or small dogs. Clara can be barrier reactive when she is in a new place and will bark along fence lines or in the crate when she sees new people or animals. This behavior is easily redirected and this behavior subsides once she settles into a routine. It is not a behavior regularly seen in her foster home anymore but is one we are mindful of possibly returning when she transitions into a new home. Clara is a sweet girl who simply hasn't been given the chance to thrive in her a home of her own. She is looking for a home with the love, patience, and guidance every Shepherd needs to flourish. If you have a place in your heart and home for Clara please request an adoption application at Tierhavenrescue@gmail.com.
Clara is a beautiful female Shepherd estimated around 7 years of age. We do not know her history prior to arriving at the shelter. Clara is a volunteer favorite for her big lap dog personality and sweet demeanor. Clara is occasionally still timid with new people if she is overwhelmed but is a generally friendly, social girl. She does not like being rushed and those tend to be the situations she shy's away from. She does a great job meeting new people while out and is also very well mannered for vet visits. She is quickly won over with some treats and is pretty sure the vet techs are just there to spoil her with treats. Clara loves being near her people and although she doesn't demand attention she is never far away. Clara is a generally well mannered girl who LOVES car rides and is great for grooming. Clara has warmed up to and done well with children 7 years and up but has not been around younger children. We think Clara would do well with older children who are dog savvy but we would not recommend her for a home with younger children or children who don't understand dog boundaries. Clara does wonderful with the other large dogs in her foster home and she navigates play groups well. She meets new dogs well on leash and is generally well behaved around other medium and large dogs. Clara does have a high prey therefore she is NOT suitable for a home with cats or small dogs. Clara can be barrier reactive when she is in a new place and will bark along fence lines or in the crate when she sees new people or animals. This behavior is easily redirected and this behavior subsides once she settles into a routine. It is not a behavior regularly seen in her foster home anymore but is one we are mindful of possibly returning when she transitions into a new home. Clara is a sweet girl who simply hasn't been given the chance to thrive in her a home of her own. She is looking for a home with the love, patience, and guidance every Shepherd needs to flourish. If you have a place in your heart and home for Clara please request an adoption application at Tierhavenrescue@gmail.com.
Tier Haven requires an adoption application to be completed and processed prior to meeting or adopting any of our dogs. As a completely foster based organization Tier Haven relies on the application to help ensure that adopters are meeting dogs that are suitable for their household and that the dogs are meeting adopters committed to their individual needs. We do not have a central facility nor do we allow drop in visits on our foster homes for respect of their privacy and time.
The application is completed via email and you may email Tierhavenrescue@gmail.com to obtain an application. We rely on your application to assist in matching you with a suitable dog and ask that you provide us with as much information as possible about why you're seeking a Shepherd and your expectations for the dog. When submitting an application please contact your vet clinic and provide them with a release of information and also inform your personal references that they will be contacted.
Once your application is processed you will be contacted by a volunteer to discuss potential dogs and arrange a meet and greet. Since we are a foster based group we only allow up to three (3) dogs on each meet and greet to keep it manageable for everyone. Meet and greets are often held at public locations to respect the privacy of our foster homes and they are scheduled at the discretion of the foster homes.
Tier Haven charges an adoption fee of $350 + taxes for each dog. This includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, heart-worm test, micro-chip, and *monthly preventative care while with our organization*. Tier Haven relies on the adoption fee to continue helping future dogs therefore we are unable to reduce the fee for any reason.
*This means that if the dog has been with Tier Haven for longer than a month we can guarantee that they are up to date on flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. This does not mean we will continue to provide monthly preventatives for the dog beyond its adoption*
We do allow our adopters to take a dog home from their first meet and greet if they wish to do so. If you are intending to take a dog home please come prepared with a leash, collar, and your adoption fee of $318. Each adoption is on a 10 day trial during which the adoption fee is refundable should the dog be returned for any reason. Even beyond our trial period we require our dogs to be returned to our care should they ever need rehomed for any reason - we are here for our dogs for their lifetime.
If you have any questions about our adoption process that haven't been covered here please email them to us at Tierhavenrescue@gmail.com
Tier Haven requires an adoption application to be completed and processed prior to meeting or adopting any of our dogs. As a completely foster based organization Tier Haven relies on the application to help ensure that adopters are meeting dogs that are suitable for their household and that the dogs are meeting adopters committed to their individual needs. We do not have a central facility nor do we allow drop in visits on our foster homes for respect of their privacy and time.
The application is completed via email and you may email Tierhavenrescue@gmail.com to obtain an application. We rely on your application to assist in matching you with a suitable dog and ask that you provide us with as much information as possible about why you're seeking a Shepherd and your expectations for the dog. When submitting an application please contact your vet clinic and provide them with a release of information and also inform your personal references that they will be contacted.
Once your application is processed you will be contacted by a volunteer to discuss potential dogs and arrange a meet and greet. Since we are a foster based group we only allow up to three (3) dogs on each meet and greet to keep it manageable for everyone. Meet and greets are often held at public locations to respect the privacy of our foster homes and they are scheduled at the discretion of the foster homes.
Tier Haven charges an adoption fee of $350 + taxes for each dog. This includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, heart-worm test, micro-chip, and *monthly preventative care while with our organization*. Tier Haven relies on the adoption fee to continue helping future dogs therefore we are unable to reduce the fee for any reason.
*This means that if the dog has been with Tier Haven for longer than a month we can guarantee that they are up to date on flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. This does not mean we will continue to provide monthly preventatives for the dog beyond its adoption*
We do allow our adopters to take a dog home from their first meet and greet if they wish to do so. If you are intending to take a dog home please come prepared with a leash, collar, and your adoption fee of $318. Each adoption is on a 10 day trial during which the adoption fee is refundable should the dog be returned for any reason. Even beyond our trial period we require our dogs to be returned to our care should they ever need rehomed for any reason - we are here for our dogs for their lifetime.
If you have any questions about our adoption process that haven't been covered here please email them to us at Tierhavenrescue@gmail.com
Go meet their pets
Tier Haven does not have a central facility where our dogs can be visited. Please follow our adoption process to visit, and adopt, our dogs.
Tier Haven does not have a central facility where our dogs can be visited. Please follow our adoption process to visit, and adopt, our dogs.
More about this rescue
Here at Tier Haven our hearts belong to the working dog breeds of Kentucky - German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois being our most common companions. The Tier Haven family is comprised of volunteers, adopters, and donors who have a passion for these working breeds and all of their quirks. We are brought together by the dogs that steal our hearts while chewing the shoe collection.
Tier Haven Rescue, Inc was originally incorporated in 1996 under the name ARK Project, Inc and is a long standing member of the animal rescue community in Kentucky. Originally an all-breed rescue Tier Haven shifted to focus on working dogs with the rise of breed specific legislation which was leading to larger numbers of German Shepherds, and other working dogs, being euthanized. We are rooted in Kentucky with a strong passion for enacting change within the state which has ranked last in animal welfare for many years - even if change is one dog at a time. Even as breed specific legislation has dwindled there are still large numbers of working dogs finding themselves at risk of euthanasia due to a lack of breed knowledge and/or training. The Tier Haven Family is committed to giving these dogs a second chance and we are all honored to be part of their paths to a better life.
While the Tier Haven Family is large we are still a small organization with a core group of volunteers who keep things flowing. These volunteers are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of the working dogs who find themselves in Kentucky shelters. Tier Haven believes in individuality and giving our individual dogs the space to be dogs and move foward in a productive manner regardless of past trauma. This can take time though and Tier Haven is a dedicated no-kill organization which means we often have "long-term" residents either due to medical or behavioral needs that are on-going.
As a non-profit Tier Haven relies on our adopters and donors to continue moving forward with our mission - our adopters give us the gift of space to help the next dog while our donors give us the support to ensure each dog is given the best possible care while waiting for an adopter. Tier Haven is a foster based organization which means we do not have a central facility where our dogs are housed. This means we cannot allow drop in visits and have a specific adoption process which must be followed in order to meet our dogs. It also means that as a no-kill, foster based, rescue we are limited in the number of dogs we can care for at any given time and have a separate policy for owners seeking to surrender their dogs, which you can find below.
****Surrender Policy****
Tier Haven is unable to accept any owner surrenders due to the overwhelming number of Shepherds in shelters across the state. If you would like to discuss alternatives to rehoming you can email us at Tierhavenrescue@gmail.com to discuss your situation and possible options to keep your pet in your home.
Here at Tier Haven our hearts belong to the working dog breeds of Kentucky - German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois being our most common companions. The Tier Haven family is comprised of volunteers, adopters, and donors who have a passion for these working breeds and all of their quirks. We are brought together by the dogs that steal our hearts while chewing the shoe collection.
Tier Haven Rescue, Inc was originally incorporated in 1996 under the name ARK Project, Inc and is a long standing member of the animal rescue community in Kentucky. Originally an all-breed rescue Tier Haven shifted to focus on working dogs with the rise of breed specific legislation which was leading to larger numbers of German Shepherds, and other working dogs, being euthanized. We are rooted in Kentucky with a strong passion for enacting change within the state which has ranked last in animal welfare for many years - even if change is one dog at a time. Even as breed specific legislation has dwindled there are still large numbers of working dogs finding themselves at risk of euthanasia due to a lack of breed knowledge and/or training. The Tier Haven Family is committed to giving these dogs a second chance and we are all honored to be part of their paths to a better life.
While the Tier Haven Family is large we are still a small organization with a core group of volunteers who keep things flowing. These volunteers are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of the working dogs who find themselves in Kentucky shelters. Tier Haven believes in individuality and giving our individual dogs the space to be dogs and move foward in a productive manner regardless of past trauma. This can take time though and Tier Haven is a dedicated no-kill organization which means we often have "long-term" residents either due to medical or behavioral needs that are on-going.
As a non-profit Tier Haven relies on our adopters and donors to continue moving forward with our mission - our adopters give us the gift of space to help the next dog while our donors give us the support to ensure each dog is given the best possible care while waiting for an adopter. Tier Haven is a foster based organization which means we do not have a central facility where our dogs are housed. This means we cannot allow drop in visits and have a specific adoption process which must be followed in order to meet our dogs. It also means that as a no-kill, foster based, rescue we are limited in the number of dogs we can care for at any given time and have a separate policy for owners seeking to surrender their dogs, which you can find below.
****Surrender Policy****
Tier Haven is unable to accept any owner surrenders due to the overwhelming number of Shepherds in shelters across the state. If you would like to discuss alternatives to rehoming you can email us at Tierhavenrescue@gmail.com to discuss your situation and possible options to keep your pet in your home.
