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German Shepherd Dog Great Pyrenees

Male, Young

Highland, 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

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. RJ (formerly Angus) is a young dog still displaying a good deal of puppy behavior.  He was found stray and is being fostered in a home near Round Rock, TX, for the Williamson County Animal Shelter. Click here to see the link to his record at their website. The phone number for the shelter is 512-943-3322 if you need additional information on the adoption process. Here is what his foster mom says about him: In addition to being handsome Angus (now known as R.J.) is sweet, affectionate, super smart, food motivated, and athletic. He loves to be near his people including on their laps or on the couch next to them. R.J. has great recall. He is kennel trained, and appears to be house broken, but we take him outside frequently. He was thought to be a border collie mix because of his black and white coloring but Wisdom Panel determined he’s German Shepherd/Great Pyrenees. R.J. is about 1 year old and weighs 52 lbs. but is still very much a puppy. He has the puppy mouthiness at times but can be redirected easily with a treat or a toy. He loves to run and play fetch or, roll around with our “collie ball” in the backyard. He plays by himself with his favorite stuffed otter and has mastered one of our dog puzzles in no time. He knows basic commands of sit &amp; down and is working on wait and spin. There are no issues with baths, brushing or touching his feet. Leash walking is getting better and at times he walks on a loose leash but it’s a work in progress. True to apparently being a herding breed he is on high alert when out on walks. R.J. has many great qualities, and we see him becoming a better house guest daily. He does have a few issues, but he responds well to positive reinforcement and counter conditioning. He was found as a stray on a very busy road. He’s leery of meeting new people but can be won over if that person has treats and tosses him a few. Once he sees he’ll get treats he moves closer and starts to take treats from their hand and wants to be petted. He will need to be introduced to new people and places slowly to make sure he has positive experiences. He does tend to resource guard food and treats when the resident dog is nearby. We toss him a treat, so he’s distracted if we go to pick up one of his high valued chew bones. R.J.’s best forever home would be one that has experience with high energy dogs, understands t he needs of a shy dog and is not away from home for long periods of time. The home should have a large, fenced area for him to run and no young children. R.J. is not the kind of dog that would do well in an apartment or in a home where he’s kenneled for hours. He may do the best as an only dog. He has not been tested with children and has only been tested with our resident senior female border collie. He very curious about her but doesn’t respect her corrections and doesn’t seem to understand dog communication. The best home for this sweet boy is with someone experienced and willing to spend the time training him, so he can conquer is fears of the unknown. A home with older children and where he’s not left alone for long periods of time. He needs someone that treats him with the kindness and patience he deserves to blossom. He has so much potential to become a wonderful companion and friend. If you are interested in knowing more about RJ, please contact his foster mom, Rhoda, at schularick.r@gmail.com. Please note:  RJ has not been around children of any age enough for a determination to be made about how he gets along with children.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 19, 2024, 4:12 pm

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Midnight

German Shepherd Dog Belgian Shepherd

Female, 1 yr

Carlinville, IL

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Midnight! She was picked up as a stray on March 16 in Carlinville. Although her picture was seen by over 9500 people, no one claimed her. To get to know her better, we sent her with a trainer for a couple of days, and here's what she said: "Midnight is a high-energy dog who is anxious to please. She listens well and will sit on command without a treat, although she is very food motivated! This girl has a high prey drive and will play fetch for at least 10 minutes without getting tired. Midnight will be an excellent dog for any type of dog sport: such as fly ball, agility, nose work, etc. She would ALSO be an amazing working dog, such as a herding dog, drug dog or tracking dog. Her enthusiasm, athletic abilities and smaller size makes her a perfect working dog. PLUS, she rides very well in the car, becoming relaxed and at ease. Midnight showed signs of separation anxiety if left alone. BUT, in the company of our other dog, she was totally at ease when left in a garage room and didn't damage one thing. So, another dog in the household is important. It appears that Midnight had not had a lot of experience in living in a home, but she is very smart. With consistent training and an outlet to exercise, Midnight will be a loving companion. Her energy just needs to be funneled." Midnight has been with kids and infants, and shows absolutely no aggression. She has been very outgoing and friendly to all people she meets. If you are looking for a smart, active dog that loves to please and play, Midnight is the perfect choice! ........... We do ADOPTIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, on a first-come/first serve basis. The best way to make an appointment is to click the blue "Book Now" button at the top of our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/maccoanimalcontrol. Since we do first-come, first-serve adoptions, we highly recommend making an appointment asap if you want this pet. PLEASE WRITE THIS PET’S NAME in the note section of the appointment form, so we know who you want to see. In many cases, you can take the pet home the same day, so come prepared. :-) No need to email us prior to making an appointment, unless you have a specific question. If you have trouble with online booking, please email us. Appointments are available: Mon., Wed, Thurs.~ 10am-2:30pm Fri. & Sat.~ 8:30-Noon ***NOTE: Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines; all required before adoptions are finalized. CASH OR CHECK ONLY. If you RENT, we need written confirmation from your landlord that you can have a pet. We are a rural animal control with limited resources and depend on both local and out-of-county folks to adopt our pets. We appreciate you looking!

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Stanley

German Shepherd Dog Mutt

Male, Young

Alton, IL

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Stanley is a sweet, loyal and loving 3 year old, German Shepherd mix. Neutered, up to date on all vaccines, house trained, great on a leash, crate trained and trained to use an electric fence. Loves to swim. Unfortunately, we need to re-home him due to his dislike for our other dog causing too much conflict in our home. We are heartbroken but know he would be great in a home with no dogs or cats. Loves people of all ages. Has extra large dog crate that will go with him.

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Alfred

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 6 mos

Maryville, IL

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Alfred German Shepherd DOB 11/07/23 54lbs UTD vaccinations Neutered/Microchipped Flea/heartworm prevention current Adoption donation: $400 (tax deductible) Please read the bio in its ENTIRETY. If you feel your family is a perfect match, please send an email to gateway4paws@gmail.com for additional information. Applications & FAQ regarding adoption can be found here on our website. Only completed applications that meet requirements will be reviewed. We do not allow shipping & do not transport. You must live within 350 miles from Maryville, IL to be eligible to adopt. We will require applicants to be available to travel there. This is one of those times where we jumped in for a breed that is a bit out of the norm for our rescue. A breeder contacted a vet looking to surrender (euthanize) a GSD puppy because he had a heart condition. They knew to get ahold of one of our volunteers because we have taken in many puppies with heart conditions. Alfred visited our fabulous cardiologist where he was diagnosed with subaortic stenosis. We were advised that medication or surgery is not necessary at this time, it may never be necessary. What will be important is for his family to keep him healthy, keep him at a proper weight & feed good food, monitor his heart with regular check-ups, and allow him to be a dog! In his foster home, Albert has been a good friend to all the canines in the home. He had a special friendship with a Frenchie puppy who also had a heart condition. He played with her and understood he needed to be easy because she was so little. He is a very sociable boy. Alfred is working on potty training. It is a process that will require commitment & patience. When a new environment is introduced, there are changes in routine, therefore he will need his family to set him up for a successful transition. Consistency & patience will be required. Alfred is doing very well with leash walking. His training is basic & he has a bit to go to be an ace. But he is smart and extremely trainable. He is a puppy, and he has puppy energy, he also doesn't have "manners", so his family will need to be prepared to train basic commands like sit, stay, off, etc. Until he learns these, please bear in mind he could be a fall hazard for unstable people or young children. Alfred has been staying in a puppy-safe dedicated area of the home when his foster mom goes to work. He has not been crate or kennel trained. He has plenty of puppy-appropriate toys in his space & he alternatively naps & plays throughout the day. He really really enjoys having a canine friend to play with, so we would like to see him find a home with a furry friend, but it is not mandatory. Please apply if you meet the requirements & would like to adopt this big lug, he is a super sweet guy. We are ready to process applications & find Alfred his forever family!

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Dakota

German Shepherd Dog Chihuahua

Female, Adult

Godfrey, IL

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

We arent sure what breed she was but was told she is a german Shepard mix but she is small. She is in between a small and medium dog. She plays fetch really well! It's fun to throw to her as she catches it usually, even if you throw long distance! She is really nice to people just tries to bully other dogs. Not good with young kids because she gets excited and accidentally knocks them over frequently or steps on them. We have 2 small kids and are a growing family. We have to separate her and the toddlers a lot so we thought she would be better off with someone who could give her the attention she needs. She would be great with older kids as though.

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Sheba

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Senior

Granite City, IL

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Good girl needs a good home. My beloved dog needs a good home to spend her last years in. I am unable to take care of her anymore. She needs more exercise than I can give her. I am not financially able to take her to a vet. But she's always been healthy. she is around 10. I want to make sure that she will be living her best life. I've had her for 6 and it is extremely difficult to say goodbye. She needs training. Easily trained. Food motivated. I can't remember the commands and I can see her frustration with me. Playing and fighting are easily confusing for her and she will revert to fighting. She has had minimal socialization, but better than she used to be. Ok with gentle kids, cats, and dogs Never been in a shelter i would like to keep it that way. Great guard dog. Not a lap dog. Loves being outside and car rides. She has never really been alone . Not crate trained. Parents have always been at home during the day.

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