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My name is Gunther!

Posted 1 month ago

Adoption fee: $150

This helps Seal Beach Animal Care Center with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22153841

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Gunther is a very handsome, 6 year old German Shepherd. He loves to play fetch, and will even drop the toy at your feet and wait patiently for you to throw it again! He has had some basic training, and is a very smart boy. Gunther loves his people, and has done well previously living with kids!

He was adopted out from us previously, in 2022, and came back through no fault of his own! While in their home he was always housebroken and respectful of boundaries and eager to greet visitors.

Gunther is a striking, intelligent, athletic, and fiercely loving boy! He is very much a volunteer favorite around here, and he would love an active home where he can go on adventures with you and play lots and lots of fetch/frisbee!

You’ll notice Gunther’s super cool, adventure goggles! He was diagnosed with pannus in August, an autoimmune disease that can cause cloudiness and vision loss if left untreated. Gunther will require lifelong eye drops, but has become a total pro about taking them! He will also need his goggles in order to go outside while keeping his eyes protected.

His goggles don’t slow him down one bit – it’s quite amazing to watch him play fetch/frisbee. He hardly misses the ball, he leaps up and twirls in the air. Gunther has a very high drive, so he does need a home that can keep up with him. Plus when he has his goggles on, he can stick his head out of the window on car rides without irritation, which he loves! He is such a great traveler.

When he isn’t playing, he is very affectionate. Gunther likes to stay close and will often have a paw reached out, touching you as he lays close by.

December 26, 2025, 6:40 pm
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
22153841
Contact
Address
1700 Adolfo Lopez Dr., Seal Beach, CA 90740

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Adoption Fees
Dogs $150, Puppies under 6 months $225
Cats $75 over 5 years
Cats between 6 months-5 years $100
Kittens under 6 months $130
* See our website for periodic adoption promotions and specials.**

Dog adoptions include a written application and an on site interview. All family members, including other resident dogs, must meet the new dog.

The adoption process for cats and kittens includes:
A detailed application.
An interview with the potential adopter(s).
And a home visit, in some circumstances.

To ensure the best possible match for our cats and kittens, all applications are reviewed by our adoption committee and determination can take up to 48 hours.

Adoption application

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**We are currently closed to the public, but visits can be made by appointment - please check our website home page for details!**

You can meet all of our wonderful animals at our center by appointment or with an approved adoption application. We are open 7 days a week.

Mon-Wed-Fri 1pm-5pm
Tues & Thurs 2pm-4pm
Sat & Sun 11am-5pm

More about this shelter

We are an all-volunteer, no-kill, non-profit animal shelter formed in 1986 to find homes for the dogs, cats lost within our city limits. We are a California non-profit 501-C3 corporation # 33-0192138 so all donations are tax-deductible.

We are always in need of volunteers and have many areas in which you can share your talents. Please attend one of our volunteer classes to get started. More information is available on our website. **We are temporarily holding volunteer orientations on a limited basis - please email us for details**

Since we subsist solely on donations, your support is greatly appreciated. Please visit our website to make a donation and to read our "wish list."

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