Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Our sweet Hayzel is a German Shepherd with a heart as big as her spirit! This bright and active one-year-old is ready to bring boundless joy to your life.
Miss Hayzel just headed home from her surgery through the Fracture Program for Rescue Animals at UCDVMTH, and we're thrilled with the outcome: They got her leg 99% corrected, a fantastic result to fix the angulation of her leg. She left the hospital bearing weight on her leg and will promptly spend the next eight weeks in strict crate confinement to facilitate healing before she can romp freely. She's got a couple of plates in her leg to help with that fusion.
Although it took a CT scan and 3D modeling to prep her for surgery, along with delays for various reasons ranging from skin irritations from her splints to her fracture requiring more complex surgery thus, the CT scan and modeling, we're so grateful for the expertise of the orthopedic department at UCDVMTH.
Hayzel is such a good social pup. Her vet team adored her during her two-day stay, just as they did during all of her prior vet visits for bandage changes, x-rays, HW tests (she's negative), and a CT scan. She's just adorable.
Hayzel returned to her foster home, which she shares with two resident shepherds and a couple of cats. She had been fully integrated into her foster home pack during the last five months while waiting for surgery, including a trip to the snow last weekend since she was having surgery this week. She's also enjoyed trips to Point Isabel and wine country to dog-friendly restaurants and wineries. Although she was limited in how long she could walk the way her leg had healed waiting for surgery, Hayzel loved all the outings, ultimately graduating from her dog stroller.
While in her original crate confinement fresh out of the shelter, Hayzel preferred being in the same room with everyone, hanging out in her wire crate. Hayzel is crate-trained and potty-trained; she hangs out in a secure crate during the day while her foster family is at work with a lunchtime break from their dog walker and sleeps in a wire crate in the bedroom.
Hayzel is a happy, playful young gal who is very affectionate towards her people, including resident dogs and cats. She's a petite powerhouse of energy and enthusiasm and loves toys, too. Hayzel loves to chew and has a steady rotation of toys to keep her young mouth appropriately engaged. If allowed, she'd be the quintessential lap dog. Her petite-ish stature, at 66 lb, makes her the perfect companion for those who appreciate a compact yet agile furry friend.
Hayzel's intelligence shines through. She's a quick learner, having mastered sit, coming when called, learning to sit before exiting, entering through doors, and understanding the kennel command. She rides nicely in the car and is terrific in her pet stroller. Hayzel has discovered puppicinos as a treat after one of her vet visits, waiting delightfully for her next treat. We expect her to excel in obedience training and be eager to tackle new tricks. Her eagerness to please will make training a breeze since she already offers behaviors for treats and her food.
She'll be an ideal partner for an active individual or family. She'll thrive with an owner who enjoys keeping both body and mind active and provides appropriate training and boundaries for this smart girl. We're so happy that she's gained much-needed weight, grown by leaps, and is thriving in her frame now.
We're very grateful for the team advocating on her behalf as she was placed on the euthanasia list at the shelter for her injuries, as they aren't treatable in a shelter setting. Her transport team and donors also belong to Hayzel's life-saving squad.
If you're searching for a bright, active, and devoted companion to join your life's adventures, Hayzel could be your perfect match. Bring this sweetie into your home, and you'll discover a world of love and excitement together.
In the last five months, we have learned a lot about Hayzel. We can't wait for her forever family match, who will adore her, continue the structure her foster family provides, and be committed to the ongoing training and physical and mental enrichment this breed requires.
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