Adopt

My name is
Serena!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated 1 week ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
5 years 1 month old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
55129218

My story

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

Serena is a gorgeous, loyal, and affectionate 5 year-old German Shepherd. While she experiences stranger danger (and is still uncomfortable with crowds), she delights in human contact within her trust circle. This lady needs her cuddles and will become your faithful friend in no time.

She has a play-until-you-drop relationship with other dogs, so if you already have a large dog at home, she might be a good fit. She acknowledges cats as they calmly walk by without chasing them, showing more interest in her person or her toys.

Serena is trained in the basics, including sit, wait, stay, come, bring, drop, catch/fetch (her favorite), and back (move backward). We are improving her recall in new environments and also polishing her leash-walking skills. She is housebroken and crate-trained.

She exhibits all the standard GSD traits, including high intelligence, courage, strength, and observance.

She is looking for a faithful person to spend time with, a space to call her own with a secure 5-foot fence (minimum), mental stimulation (walks, interactive activities), and lots of affection. We also recommend continuing positive reinforcement training, as it develops a strong human/canine bond.

Age: 5 years
Other dogs: Serena is a powerful and energized player who would require a friend (s) similar in size and play style.
Cats: Yes
Kids: 15+
Weight: 62 pounds
Leash Behavior: Walks fairly well on leash

If you are interested in adopting Serena, please fill out our online application. Once your application has been reviewed and approved, we will work with you to schedule an appointment. Please do not drop in to view dogs without an appointment. All High Sierra Animal Rescue dogs are spayed or neutered, up-to-date on age-appropriate shots, micro-chipped, tested for heartworm, given heartworm preventative medication each month, and de-wormed.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
55129218
Contact
Address
103 Meadowridge Lane, Portola, CA 96122

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Visit our website for our online adoption application and for adoption fees.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our \front office is still operating by appointment only for adoptions and boarding. Please call (530) 832-4727 Monday-Saturday from 10am-4pm or leave us a detailed message. You may refer to our website for answers regarding adoptions and boarding. Our shelter is located at 103 Meadowridge Lane in Portola, situated in the Sierra Nevada mountains in a triangle between Truckee, Ca and Reno, Nv. Thank you!

More about this rescue

High Sierra Animal Rescue is a small nonprofit organization located in Plumas County, dedicated to saving the lives of homeless adoptable pets that can no longer be held at county shelters and providing with the care they need until they can be placed into permanent loving homes. Since 1999, HSAR has saved the lives of more than 4,500 adoptable pets. To learn more, to view all our adoptable pets, success stories or complete an online adoption application visit our website.

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