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German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in Salem, Illinois

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Sam

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Mount Vernon, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sam is a great dog He’s kennel trained and could be a great service dog He loves to play and get his butt scratched He turned 1 years old on Halloween Got for me and girlfriend but things happen and both moved to apartments where they dont allow pets Currently with my mom for now until Im able to rehome
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Nick

German Shepherd Dog Cattle Dog

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos
Effingham, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This handsome fella is Nick. He's a 2yr old Shepherd-Heeler mix who was an unclaimed stray that we pulled from a shelter to save his life. Nick is full of energy and playfulness. He's in school to learn good manners and commands, and is doing so well! Nick would be a great addition to an active family. Nick is neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and currently receiving prevention for flea, tick and heartworm. If you're interested in welcoming Nick into your family, please submit an adoption application via our website, www.effinghamanimalrescue.com.
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Charlie

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
DuQuoin, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
What can we say about Charlie... Charlie is beautiful.  Charlie is young.  Charlie is smart.  Charlie needs a parent who is smarter than he is.  (Charlie knows all of us are beautiful).  Charlie is AMAZING with children.  He LOVES his Jolly Egg.  He loves all the people.  With the right training and time invested, this young man is capable of great things!   Charlie is not a huge fan of other dogs, and thinks cats are beings put on this earth purely for his own personal enjoyment, with not much enjoyment in it for the cats.   Charlie is not suitable for a 1st time pet parent, and someone with experience in GSD or similar is preferred and encouraged.  July 27, 2025, 4:04 pm

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39.4 miles

EARS Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary

PO Box 1737, Effingham, IL 62401

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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45.7 miles

Perry County Humane Society

8365 State Route 14, DuQuoin, IL 62832

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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