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German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in District of Columbia

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Dano

German Shepherd Dog/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Shots are up-to-date, House-trained,
Story
Dano is friendly and high energy he loves to play fetch and he loves his king toy and treats. He knows sit, down stay and wait as well as recall. He would be best in a female only home. He has trust issues with males.
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Rachael

German Shepherd Dog/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please contact June Song (JuneS@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.sweet shepherd ISO fresh start and love! RACHAEL NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Name:  Rachael       Best Guess for Breed:  German Shepherd mix   Best Guess for Age:  5 years as of August 2023       SEX:  Female   Approximate Weight:   67 lbs   Gets Along With:   Other dogs! We haven't seen her with kids or cats but she can be tested   Currently Living at:   South Carolina shelter; needs a foster or forever home in the DC area to get her freedom ride up here after completing heartworm treatment.   Special adoption considerations: Rachael is a truly Lucky Dog. Although she has tested positive for heartworms, but has already been treated! Heartworm is not contagious to people or other pets, but results from mosquito bites. Heartworm, if left untreated, is life threatening, but after treatment, dogs that were heartworm positive should suffer no significant long-term effects so long as they are kept on a monthly heartworm preventative. Heartworm dogs can resume full active and normal lives, but need to be kept calm for 4-6 weeks after treatment.  We are happy to talk more in depth about heartworm disease and treatment during the screening process.    Rachael is Looking For:  Her forever family! German shepherds are known for their strong attachments to their humans, and Rachael wants nothing more to know who her people are. She's out of the puppy yips and is ready to accompany her family on long sniffy walks and all the adventures they can dream up. Trips to the mountains - hanging out in the park and people watching - Starbucks stops for pup cups - she's there with you for it all! She's also super smart and is eager to participate in training and other mental enrichment activities.  She is stocking up on adoring gazes and tail wags for her new humans, and promises loyal companionship for all her days. What do you say? Is Rachael the companion you have been seeking?   What My Foster Says About Me: We will update this once she has arrived in the DC area and spent some time with her foster   Lucky Dog cannot guarantee any dog is housebroken.  All of our dogs are working on their crate training.  TO ADOPT:    The adoption fee for this dog is $475, which includes the cost of routine vetting, including vaccinations, spay/neuter, and heartworm treatment.  If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckydog   Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the dogs we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament.   Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life!  Please visit us online at    www.luckydoganimalrescue.org   .    BE A FOSTER!!!    Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs!  To learn about fostering, please contact    fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! BE A SPONSOR!!!!    Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact   info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   . September 22, 2023, 10:14 pm
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Pancho

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Pancho is a striking young shepherd who is in search of a family to call his own! The first thing anyone notices about Pancho is his big ears and gentle eyes. He's a super smart boy and knows how to please his humans. His favorite activity in the whole wide world is fetch. If he could he would definitely play fetch all. day. long. He already knows the commands "sit", "drop it", and "this way" and the foster is working on additional cues with him. Pancho is happy to share his toys with his dog friends - he has shared his ball and teddy with his foster siblings! He follows the pace and cues from other dogs very well. Pancho does well in his crate as long as he's been able to burn off his energy through the day. His favorite way to spend the day is playing fetch or showing you his teddy or his favorite ball. He really enjoys taking walks and hanging with his humans in the backyard while they garden (but you better be prepared to multi-task because he'll bring his ball to you)! If you're not a gardener, he'll also hang on the couch and watch tv with you. Typical for his breed mix, Pancho is a hard worker and extra smart. Pancho would do best in a home that is willing to work with him on some fun activities like barn hunts, nose work, or some other mental stimulation activities to fulfill his needs. If you're interested please apply online or email info@lailaslegacyanimalrescue.org if you have questions!
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Brandi

German Shepherd Dog/Black Mouth Cur

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date, House-trained,
Story
Brandi and her sister have been with us for quite a few months, their siblings have been adopted and doing great in their homes. She would love a home to call her own! She is currently in a home with other dogs and a cat and does wonderfully with everyone. Brandi can be shy at first, but is cuddly and loving once she gets to know you. She is very agile and would probably do great with some agility training! She is house trained and does great in a crate! She is looking for an active home who enjoys outdoor activities. She would love a fenced in yard because she loves to play outside. Right now, she is being fostered in Tennessee. The rescue lists in areas where transport is available. They use safe USDA licensed dog transports that will bring her to their new family, once they are adopted! Once you send an application, the rescue will contact you for an interview and be able to send more photos and even videos She is spayed and UTD on all required vaccinations. She is microchipped and on flea preventative. Please, you MUST click the following link BEFORE emailing for further information. If you'd like to find out more information about our adoption procedure or to apply for this dog paste this into your browser: https://rescuepooches.com/adoption-info-application/
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Kiara

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Female, approx. 1 year old, 52 lbs Personality: Playful, goofy/funny, affectionate, smart, independent, rambunctious, snuggler, protective, loyal, eager-to-please, trustworthy, adventurous, and energetic. Kiara is a smart, energetic goofball who is the life of the party! Kiara loves to stay busy by going for walks any time of the day, entertaining herself with a food puzzle, frolicking with her people, playing tug and chasing after tennis balls -- right next to (or on top of) her humans! She loves other dogs and would do great with a yard to get her zoomies out throughout the day. Whenever she comes across something particularly exciting to sniff, Kiara will hop to show her enthusiasm! After walks, Kiara is more than happy to amuse herself by lounging on her bed and curling up with a toy. When she's not playing, you can probably find Kiara right by her people, cuddling or asking for belly scratches. For Kiara, being right in the middle of everything is right where she wants to be; she will happily follow you around as you cook or do chores. Ultimately, she wants to be your sweet, fuzzy shadow and hang out with you 24/7! Smart as a whip, Kiara is quick to learn new skills and words and has already mastered a handful (including sit, stay, and down) and has adjusted marvelously to her crate! She even knows to sit and wait before going outside. On top of this amazing training, Kiara is housebroken and can be trusted to be uncrated when her humans aren't home as she doesn't destroy her humans' things. This brave girl isn't scared of the big noises, unbothered and just continuing to chew on her toys. She's working on her excited bark and learning ways to show you how happy she is to see you. Her sweet expressive ears, deep eyes, and gorgeous coloring are just extra perks that come with this precious and loyal gal. Kiara is a one-of-a-kind pup who is looking for a best friend for life - apply today to meet her! __________________________________________________________________________ If you are interested in meeting a dog or cat, we require an adoption application. If the animal has "HAS APPLICATION" listed, they are still available to receive additional applications but also may be in the process of being adopted soon. Apply for a DOG: http://www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adoptable-dogs.html Interested in saving more lives? Foster a dog today! Learn more, see our list of dogs needing foster, and apply, https://www.citydogsrescuedc.org/foster-a-city-dog.html City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue is a foster-based rescue in Washington, DC. We do not have a shelter. CDCK has a thorough adoption process to find the best possible fit for each of our dogs and cats (we do not operate under a first-come, first-served model). Upon accepting a new cat or dog into the organization, we provide a basic vet visit that includes necessary vaccinations, disease screenings, deworming, microchips, and spay/neuter for dogs six months and older. We do not provide a comprehensive medical exam before adoption. As a result, sickness, injury, and disability may exist unbeknownst to CDCK. City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue is not responsible for payment of any vet care, including known and unknown medical conditions once a cat or dog is adopted from us. Dog specific: Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccines. They are tested for HW, Lyme, Ehrlichia, Anaplasmosis. Most cats and dogs will have a house-training accident in the initial days in their new home and we cannot guarantee any pet is housebroken or crate trained. We also update our Facebook page daily with new cats and dogs.
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EASY RIDER

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date, House-trained,
Story
Our boy Easy Ryder is a handsome Shepherd mix that is young at just 18 months of age and 75 pounds of strength and muscle.  This intelligent boy is so much fun as he is filled with curiosity and a depth of intense observations that allows him to miss “nothing” that is going on around him.  This boy really loves the girls and so if he was going to live with another dog existing in a family, we would say girls only.  He is OK with cats but a little too curious for us to be totally comfortable that he would not chase.  He has been trained with lots of the things you want a dog to know about; crate trained, good on a leash and he loves long walks or a jogging companion.  This boy would be a great sidekick to ride around in your truck or SUV as you make your rounds and errands in life.  Easy Ryder needs a strong leader and a fenced yard would be truly a needed bonus to have an easy time with his exercise time and bathroom breaks.  If you are interested, please email us at ccrnewengland@gmail.com  PLEASE NOTE:   Our dogs and cats are fostered in Tennessee and can transport weekly up to the Northeast region.  Request an application and learn more about Critter Cavalry at https://www.crittercavalry.com/adoption.September 22, 2023, 9:55 am

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German Shepherd Dog shelters & rescues in District of Columbia

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Critter Cavalry Rescue - DC

Washington , DC 20009

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Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Washington , DC 20007

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Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Washington , DC 20007

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City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties - DC

We do not have a shelter. All of our dogs and cats are in private foster homes., Please complete our application or attend our weekly adoption events to meet one!, Washington , DC 20008

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Pooches & Purrs Cooperative - Washington, DC

Washington , DC 20011

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Laila's Legacy Animal Rescue

Washington , DC 20020

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