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My name is
Bruiser!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated 1 week ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Meet the Pet

4

Home Check

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Pay Fee

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $150

This helps Heart of Gold's Shelter with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with White
Age
1 year 1 month old, Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
67 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
8514

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

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

Meet Bruiser! This pup, along with his mom (Amara) and 10 other siblings, transferred to us from the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility at 6 days of age!
This is the thickest boy of the litter. Once he is comfortable with his surroundings, he is a rambunctious boy who loves to rough and tumble with his doggie friends, play with toys & chews, eat, sleep, and repeat!
Bruiser will do best in a home that is experienced with large dogs and can provide him with structure and stability.

Check out Amara & pups' rescue story here:
https://www.facebook.com/heartofgoldsshelter/posts/pfbid07LVqvxwreznCQSQH2FAkhJhV7bYrU6XqwVUMyvsL9vSaPQYUFQZqHZQnQzgmrU7rl

Additional Note: First photo taken at 1 year of age. Second two photos taken at 6 months of age. Final photo taken at 2 months of age.

Regarding COVID-19 and other contagious illnesses: Please reschedule any visits if you are sick.
Rescue
Heart of Gold's Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
8514
Contact
Jessica Garcia
Address
9400 Blossom Valley Road, El Cajon, CA 92021
Donation
Checks can made out to the Heart of Gold Legacy Foundation and sent via mail to: 9400 Blossom Valley Road El Cajon, CA, 92021

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Available by request.

2.

Approve Application

After checking references and clearing all other questions that may occur when reviewing an application.

3.

Meet the Pet

Scheduled viewing appointment.

4.

Home Check

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

6.

Pay Fee

7.

Take the Pet Home

Congratulations!

Additional adoption info

We are not only looking for the best fit for the prospective adopter, but our rescues as well!

Go meet their pets

We are open to the public by appointment only. Please call to schedule a viewing appointment.

Our next Adoption Event is at the SDHS' Walk for Animals:
When: May 4, 2024
Where: NTC Park in Liberty Station
Time: 7am-11am

More about this rescue

We are a private, specialized, no-kill, 501(c)(3) dog rescue dedicated to providing housing & individualized care to dogs of all breeds.
We cater to their respective temperaments and adopt them into well-matched homes.
Please note that we do not accept dogs from the public (unless they were adopted directly from our rescue) as we pull dogs from larger shelter partners.