My name is
Bravo!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated 1 month ago

Cared for by German Shepherd Rescue of Sacramento Valley

Adoption fee: $300

This helps German Shepherd Rescue of Sacramento Valley with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Color

Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with Black

Age

2 years 6 months old, Young

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

80 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Purebred

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

"Bravo" is an approx 75-lb, 1¾-yo neutered male GSD who is affectionate, mellow and athletic. Bravo is in good health and up-do-date on core vaccinations. Bravo loves to lie on the bed next to his person and cuddle!

Bravo is initially timid of strangers, men more so than women. However, he warms up quickly, especially when offered treats. He has NEVER shown aggression towards a stranger.

We have not observed Bravo around young children but we're certain that he will be great with them as he has such a sweet disposition.

Bravo gets along great with other dogs, including small dogs. He formerly lived in a foster home with two Chihuahuas who he coexisted s very well with. Bravo really enjoys the company of other dogs and they seem to boost his confidence. I will give preference to a home with other dogs for Bravo.

Bravo appears to be OK with cats. He was introduced to a cat when he was at the shelter and showed no interest in it. He's also very submissive towards other dogs, which is a good sign that he'll likely be OK with cats.

Bravo is housetrained as far as elimination goes. In his former foster home, he did get into mischief when left uncrated in the house. For example, he'd occasionally take items such as wooden spoons off the counters and chew them. He also chewed up magazines and a few other things when left uncrated in the house.

Bravo walks great on leash. His off-leash recall is very good, too.

Bravo loves to go for rides in a vehicle and is a polite passenger.

Bravo is learning to play fetch but gets distracted by the other dogs. He likes toys.

Overall, Bravo is a very sweet, mellow dog and will make a great addition to any family.

Bravo was found abandoned with another German Shepherd in an orchard near Colusa on January 23. He was taken to the Colusa County shelter and was later neutered at UC Davis. GSRSV rescued Bravo on Feb 11 and he immediately went to a foster home in Orland.

Bravo is now located in Pleasant Grove. His adoption fee is $300.

Rescue

German Shepherd Rescue of Sacramento Valley

Contact info

Pet ID

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Contact

Brian Foran

Phone

(916) 655-3125

bab43@msn.com

Website

http://www.gsrsv.org

Address

P.O. Box 652, Pleasant Grove, CA 95668

Donation

GSRSV became a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization in March 2013. All donations to GSRSV are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Since February 2001, Brian Foran has funded GSRSV primarily on his own. Donations have played--and continue to play--a huge part in keeping GSRSV afloat, as adoption fees are a drop-in-the-bucket compared with the costs of running a large rescue program.
To make a monetary donation, please go to the donation page on GSRSV's Website: www.gsrsv.org/DonationsNeeded.htm. Thanks for your support!

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

1. View my dogs available for adoption, either on this Website or on our own Website (www.gsrsv.org). I also list German Shepherds and German Shepherd mixes for other rescue groups and inviduals on my Website.

2. Contact Brian Foran at 916-655-3125 or bab43@msn.com to discuss the particular dog(s) that you're interested in.

3. Complete my adoption questionnaire. It is a downloadable Microsoft Word file on the page of my Website titled "How to Adopt a Dog through GSRSV." If possible, return the questionnaire via e-mail.

4. Go see the dog you're interested in--at my rescue facility, at the home of the dog's foster caretaker, or at the home of the dog's owner.

5. If you decide to adopt a dog, I will have you sign my adoption contract and pay the appropriate adoption fee, which varies between $300 to $100, depending on the age of the dog and whether it is a purebred GSD or not. This fee includes spaying or neutering, rabies and distemper/parvo vaccinations, heartworm check, and a 6-month supply of heartworm preventative. The adoption contract is on the same page of my Website as is the adoption questionnaire.

Adoption application

https://www.gsrsv.org/HowToAdopt.htm

Go meet their pets

Because I am an independent rescuer caring for many dogs, I am presently unable to conduct regular adoption or "meet & greet" events.

I only arrange for people to meet the dogs that I have available for adoption after I have discussed the dog and have received an adoption questionnaire from them.

More about this rescue

German Shepherd Rescue of Sacramento Valley (GSRSV) is an organization dedicated to finding good homes for German Shepherd Dogs (GSDs) at risk of being placed in shelters, or who are already in shelters and possibly facing euthanasia. GSRSV is an independent rescue organization operated by one individual: Brian Foran. Though countless volunteers and benefactors have supported--and continue to support--GSRSV, I run and primarily fund the program, as I have since February 2001.