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My basic info
Breed
German Shepherd Dog/Anatolian Shepherd
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
11 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
48 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Howdy from Texas… Today has been a long time coming. Today, I’m available for adoption! My name is Socrates, I’m a male German Shepherd mix, almost 1 year old, weigh 48 lbs, and I have been a street dog in San Antonio since I was a puppy. It was a hard life but that's all I knew so I made the best of it. I was known around the neighborhood as the most gentle dog and I would play with and protect the younger puppies and kittens, but nobody took me in because I had mange, almost no fur, open sores, crusty and bleeding, and I was rail thin from lack of food, I was a wreck. Thank goodness for a hard freeze in January because the dog rescues were out trapping to save dogs from dying in the cold and I was one of the lucky ones. I was sent to a medical foster home and once I was over my initial fear and confusion, I flourished. It was amazing what proper care, medicated baths, some veterinary visits, love, and kindness can do for a dog, but look at me now! I’m beautiful! And I’m ready to find my future somewhere in or near Connecticut, cuz I’m moving there next week.
I am a sweetheart, gentle and kind with other dogs and kitty cats, friendly with people although shy at first. I love to play and I play very appropriately, not aggressively at all, so I make an amazing playmate. I like stuffed animals and tug toys, doggy treats, pets, and cuddles, and when I snuggle beside you I will give little groans of happiness. I’m a good boy and a calm boy, already housebroken and crate trained and even when my crate door is closed but not latched, I never try to push it open. I’m just grateful for my current situation and opportunity to be someone's forever dog, proudly wearing a collar and tag with my name and your phone number, hint hint!
* 4 Little Paws is based in CT. We adopt in many different states along the East Coast. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. If you are located outside the states we typically adopt to, we have options to get the dog of your dreams to your location.
