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German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in Gurnee, Illinois

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Bruno

German Shepherd Dog Rottweiler

Male, Young
Genoa City, WI
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter,
Story
Hello, my name is Deanne Summers My father in law was recently diagnosed with stage 4, terminal lung cancer. He owns a Rottweiler, German Shepherd mix male dog, named Bruno. Bruno is 3-4 years old, who is a bit timid and a scaredy cat. I am heartbroken writing this email because I am huge dog lover. My family currently has two dogs and two cats. I would love to take Bruno into my home, however, my husband will not let me keep him. He is a hyper boy, who needs a lot of attention. He loves to play ball and takes walks with me. My father in law didn’t do any type of activities like this with him. So when he went into he hospital, I started walking him 3 times a day . We have been doing this since September 29th of this year. He can now walk nicely on a leash. He can walk past people on our walks and not be scared. He really has come so far. However, he still needs a loving home who would be willing to work with him.
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Roxy

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Silver Lake, WI
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Roxy was abandoned when her owner died suddenly. Her shots were completely updated on 10/27/23. She's Smart, Energetic, and Loves to Play. She will be a great dog for someone who has time and energy for her. She's a beautiful dog that needs a good home. We are asking $100 adoption fee to offset the wellness vet visit and shots she just received.
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JETHRO

German Shepherd Dog Coonhound

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos
Milwaukee, WI
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
JETHRO is a fantastic dog who is being cared for by one of our trusted rescue partners. JETHRO is NOT a Woof River dog, however an adoption coordinator from Woof River will be handling the applications. Download an adoption application here Please email the completed application to sarahbeth.woofriver@gmail.com Please submit an application rather than an inquiry with no application attached. Meet JETHRO! I, his foster mom, followed a post that this guy was wandering the streets & so many people were trying to catch him. He kinda got my attention with his big, handsome hound head! He was caught & was up for adoption at the animal shelter. I’m really unsure of the situation, but he was attacked by other dogs at the shelter, so I agreed to foster him. JETHRO is the most chill dog we’ve ever had! He is a special needs dog that needs seizure meds every day. He also has a swagger to his step. There is a video to show how he picks his foot up as if he’s stepping over something. It doesn’t slow him down, though. When he gets happy on a crisp, sunny day, he will do a few laps in the yard. Since he came to us after he was attacked, we have had to be patient in building trust. We are going through heartworm treatment & he has been seizure free since he’s been on his meds. He is so full of love, has a great big heart & just wants to be near you!! He is the gentlest soul & he loves to be outside with our other dogs. He is crate trained and house trained (he will whine when he wants to pee.) He is not a barker. He doesn’t jump up or get on furniture. He is definitely food motivated, so training will be easy. He loves soft blankets and a nice big antler to chew on. JETHRO is sure to bring a lifetime of joy and happiness to his lucky forever home. To see even more pictures of JETHRO copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/mx30cdvczn3b4fyibs9co/h?rlkey=c7xz5uv8661pjiap857ckxse1&dl=0 JETHRO is neutered, microchipped and up to date on all vaccinations For an adoption application on JETHRO click here Please email the completed application to sarahbeth.woofriver@gmail.com. It typically takes us around 5 BUSINESS DAYS to process an application. We will reach out to you as soon as your application is processed. Thank you in advance for your patience. JETHRO, like all Woof River dogs, start their journey in Memphis, Tennessee where they remain in loving foster families until they are adopted. Once adopted, some pups stay local in Memphis. Many others travel via one of our transport partners to their new forever homes. We use Pet Express Transport (https://petexpresstupelo.wordpress.com) for our Nashville, Knoxville and New England adoptions. For our Midwest adopters, we have our own private transport. Breed selection is done in conjunction with two local vets and is not to be considered a guarantee but rather a well-educated decision from well qualified staff. Due to the extremely high volume of inquiries we receive, we ask that you request, complete, and submit an application before asking additional questions. We try very hard to include all pertinent information in our bios. We are excited to help you find your new family member. However, Woof River is 100% volunteer operated. We want to spend our time saving dogs and assisting those adopters who have taken the time to complete an application. Thank you for understanding. Please LIKE Woof River on Facebook! Thank you for choosing rescue!!
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GOKU

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 7 mos
Milwaukee, WI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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Jordy

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Riverwoods, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Like most German Shepherds, Jordy is an extremely smart and high energy dog. While he loves everyone, he is looking for someone who is willing to put in the work and give him a job to do! Jordy needs to be the superstar of the home with no other animals to steal his spotlight. He is a very sweet and intelligent boy who is looking for his special forever home.
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Paisley

German Shepherd Dog American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Riverwoods, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
While Paisley may be pocket sized, her enthusiasm packs a big punch! This sweet girl knows how to win her way into your heart. With smiles and wiggles galore, you can't help but love her! Paisley sometimes needs to slow down to make good decisions when meeting new people or other dogs, so she will need someone to advocate for her in her new home. Luckily, she LOVES to learn and is super smart, so she will thrive with someone who wants to continue training with her!

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German Shepherd Dog shelters & rescues in Gurnee, Illinois

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5.2 miles

Save-A-Pet

31664 N. Fairfield, Grayslake, IL 60030

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Rescue

5.2 miles

Save-A-Pet

31664 N. Fairfield, Grayslake, IL 60030

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Shelter

14.1 miles

Orphans of the Storm

2200 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015

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Shelter

14.1 miles

Orphans of the Storm

2200 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015

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Rescue

16.5 miles

Fortunate Pooches and Lab Rescue

P. O. Box 1296, Palatine, IL 60074

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Shelter

16.6 miles

Heartland Animal Shelter

586 Palwaukee Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090

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Shelter

23.8 miles

Wright-Way Rescue

5915 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053

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Shelter

23.8 miles

Wright-Way Rescue

5915 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053

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Shelter

23.8 miles

Wright-Way Rescue

5915 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053

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Shelter

23.8 miles

Wright-Way Rescue

5915 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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