German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in Chaska, Minnesota

Hi, my name is Acorn and I am from Minnesota! I’m young, cute, and full of energy. I’m doing really well in my foster home and love playing with their small dog (he’s only 15 lbs!). We’ve become best buds and love playing together and cuddling up after a wrestle session. I can get overexcited during play, but I’m very responsive and settle quickly when redirected. I also live with a toddler and a preschooler right now. I’m very sweet with them and love getting pets, hugs, and ear scratches. Since I’m still learning just how big and strong I am, supervised playtime is important so I don’t accidentally knock anyone over. Otherwise, my human siblings are some of my favorite people! I’m part German Shepherd, which means I’m smart and eager to learn! I already know sit, down, off, wait, and come. I enjoy training and pick up on things quickly. I like having toys to chew and activities to keep my brain busy: puzzle toys, peanut butter Kongs, balls to play fetch, and sturdy chew toys are some of my favorites. I’m good about only chewing my own toys and just need a simple no if I start to get interested in something that’s not mine. I’m almost fully potty trained in my new foster home and seeing success with routine. I’m still building confidence being kenneled and when left alone, so I would do best in a home where someone is around most days. Shared walls (like apartments or townhomes) may not be ideal right now as I can get vocal if I’m feeling lonely. Otherwise, I’m generally quiet and only bark when I’m excited. I’m learning leash walking, but my foster mom can handle me with a harness. I love meeting new people and other dogs! I previously lived with a cat and did well, but like any dog, slow introductions and supervision are recommended. At the end of the day, once I’ve had some playtime, I’m a total cuddle bug. I love curling up on the couch, giving kisses, and soaking up attention. I’m not a couch potato, but I’m also not “too much” — just a happy, active boy who wants to be part of the family. I would do best with a family who can give me daily exercise, enrichment, and lots of love. In return, I’ll give you my whole heart!

Hi, my name is Leon and I am from Oklahoma! From his foster: Leon has a very happy-go-lucky personality! He loves to play and spend time outside sniffing around. He can be high energy and loves to go on walks or solve puzzles. He is great in his crate and sleeps through the night in there with no problem! He very attentive to you and is very treat driven. He does great with a walk in the morning and a walk at night with some play time in the evening. He loves to run around with a tennis ball and chase it. Leon is very smart so training and puzzle toys have been a great way to get his mental energy out. We are currently working on keeping him from jumping on people and slowly introducing him to new things and dogs. He will need some help and guidance to learn how to interact with new people and things. From the Vet: Leon was evaluated at The BB Vet Center after his foster noted some intermittent limping on his right rear leg. His x-rays showed no obvious signs of injury so the most likely cause is a congenital deformity or other cause resulting in some pain/abnormalities to his back, rear legs an tail. He will be on a medical management plan of rest/exercise restriction and pain medications as we monitor his journey in rescue. An adopter may elect to pursue additional orthopedic care or physical therapy as Leon ages and or consult closely with a primary care vet to make sure his medical management for pain and inflammation is well under control.

This is really hard for us to do. We adore her. We adopted her from a breeder when she was a year old after being surrendered by her first owner back to the breeder for reasons that were not Ivy’s fault-they were unable to keep her at their apartment. We brought Ivy into our home where we have another female GSD who is about 6 months older than her. The fighting between them has escalated to a point where we ended up having to take our other female dog in for stitches tonight; Ivy had a few cuts on her forehead and by her eye too. Most of the time these two are best friends, but the fighting has started to erupt out of nowhere and is becoming more violent- we have to separate them for both of their safety. She is the sweetest dog towards us and other people. Anyone who adopts her will be lucky to have her. If we thought there was any other way to safely keep her in her current situation, we would. She has $3k in dog training (All Dogs Unleashed) and is very response to her commands.

Hi, I’m Bing Crosby—a 70 lb, 6-year-old German Shepherd/Lab mix! Whether I’m flopping over for belly rubs or chasing my favorite orange Chuck-it ball, I always try to brighten up the room.I’m house-trained, crate-trained, and I know how to sit, stay, wait, and leave it. I thrive on routine, but I also love the occasional snack…cheese, bacon, and peanut butter are my top picks. If you like cooking at home, just a heads-up: I’ll give you my best puppy-dog eyes until you cave and toss me a little piece of grilled chicken. I’m looking for a home where I can be part of the action, whether that’s morning walks, fetch, or…more fetch! And when the day winds down, I’m happy to curl up next to you on the bed or couch and snooze.I tend to get nervous around young kids, so I’d do best in a home without them. But I absolutely love playing with adults and other dogs of any size! I’m hoping to find an awesome family who’ll let me be their loyal, goofy companion.--------------------------------------------All our Warrior Dogs will have all age appropriate medical care and vaccines, a microchip, and spay/neuter before adoption unless age is a factor with a puppy younger than 6-12 months at the time of adoption. If that is the case, the spay/neuter will be covered in the adoption fee and the owner will be responsible to have the procedure completed at a Warrior Dog Rescue Veterinarian at the appropriate time.Please note that the majority of our dogs in rescue are from shelters where they have been found as strays or abandoned. Their breed description is based on our very best educated guess based on physical characteristics and their dispositions. If they came to our rescue as an owner surrender, the breed description will be listed as provided by the previous owner.Adoption Fee - $400To apply for this pup, please submit an Adoption Application at http://warriordogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-application/

Welcome Diamond to CCPAL Rescue. Diamond is a 3-year old GSD with really beautiful traditional looks. She is black and tan and weighs about 80 pounds. She is a tall girl and looks to be a good weight. She is good with other dogs and she loves her kennel. She is a timid girl but she does look like a formidable force. She bonds deeply and is a smart girl. She already has bonded to the kennel workers who are female. She knows sit and some hand commands and is decent on a leash. She is potty trained and good in a car. She would be great with someone that knows the breed. She is moderately active and not extremely confident. She will be a wonderful companion dog and would be good with children. We like them to be 8 or older. She is currently spayed and vaccinated. She is healthy and looking for her forever home. She is currently in Texas and can be adopted locally or we can work with one of the wonderful transporters to get her to Washington, Portland, Minnesota, Vermont or all along the East Coast. . Her adoption fee is $400 and transport is $200. Rhode Island and Massachusetts are not states we adopt to because of the regulations imposed by these states Contact Marlene at 210-867-1769 or email to ccpalinquiries@gmail.com if you have questions. Online applications at www.ccpalrescue.org See her cute video!!

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Thank you for stopping by to see me!  Please fill out an application to set up  a private meeting.    ********* Please apply online to schedule a one-on-one meeting with me - https://underdogrescuemn.com/canine-adoption-application/ DOB: Approximately 5/23/16 Requires another dog in home: Yes, needs another large social dog Okay with dogs of all sizes: Yes Okay with cats: Unknown Okay with children under 12 years old: Unknown weigh: 63 pounds Requires a fenced yard: Yes Note: dogs must always be leashed whenever outside of a contained area Hello, my name is Ellen. I am a gorgeous, sweet, and very kind albeit shy adult female German Shepherd. Truth be told, I am afraid of pretty much everything in this enormous world from commotion to loud noises like thunderstorms so a fenced yard is a must. Additionally, I am looking for a VERY special fur-ever family who is lovingly patient and will NEVER give up on me! I have not met any cats or kids, but I am good with other dogs and will need another large dog who will help me feel comfortable and secure! I don’t play much but I’m a smart girl who knows what “go potty” means and I’m potty & leash trained. As for the kennel/crate, foster mom doesn’t put me in that cave because I am an amazingly good girl who simply lays in her bedroom, she can even shut the door if she wants to because I feel safe in there. I am very slowly learning what it’s like to feel safe and loved. In fact, I have become comfortable enough with foster mom that I greet her in the morning by putting my head right next to hers while I patiently await lovingly gentle head scratches! Hint, hint! By the way, I also love butt scratches and ear rubs! Just sayin’! Hee, hee!! Anyway, I really am an incredibly sweet girl who tries SO hard to be brave. All I need now is a calm fur-ever home. Sure, I may not ever be that girl that greets you at the door or gives you kisses but I assure you that I have an enormous heart that is brimming with unconditional love and I long to share with YOU!! All I ask is that you give unconditional love in return and allow me the time, space, and patience I need to become comfortable and learn to trust in my own time! I promise that I’m worth it and in time, I will love you more than all the pebbles of sand on the planet! Love, Ellen *Many of our dogs are rescued from commercial breeders where they spent their lives getting comfort from their canine friends.  In turn, most require another companion dog in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog, and do not currently have a dog residing with you, please understand that your home might not be the right fit for many of our dogs. ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there***  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com> ADOPTION EVENTS:      Adoption events are updated at the top of each dogs animals' as their foster home signs up. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. If an event is not listed within their bio above, the animal is not planning to attend.  Please understand that all of our pets are in volunteer foster homes and sometimes "life" happens and the foster family cannot make it to their scheduled adoption event. If you are traveling from a far distance to meet a specific animal, please understand we cannot guarantee event attendance. We recommend filling out an application and we will set up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. ADOPTION PROCEDURE: The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website: http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/   Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN.  All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment with an approved adoption application. Contact us at http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/contact-us/ if you have further questions. FOSTER CARE: All of our animals are fostered in individual homes or doggie daycare facilities. While they are in our care, they are part of our families and given lots of love. We work on training, crate-training and socialization prior to adoption, but each bio is written by the foster as they see them, in their home. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality, but it cannot be guaranteed. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves in time and with patience.  If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website  www.underdogrescuemn.com/foster-applications  and fill out a foster application. NUTRITION: Nutrition is vital to the rehabilitation and life-long health of our pets.  All of our foster animals are fed a premium diet such as NutriSource, Canidae, Orijen, Nature's Variety, Fromm, Pure Vita, Stella and Chewy's, Primal, or balanced raw diet.  All adopters are required to continue providing premium diets for the life of the animal. YOU CAN HELP: Not able to foster or adopt right now? Please consider sponsoring an Underdog. Your donation will help us buy dog food and pay for medical costs. Visit this link  www.underdogrescuemn.com/donate   to donate.  (Please note: A Paypal account is not necessary to use Paypal. When you get to the Paypal page, just use the link to the left of their login to make your donation via Paypal without an account.) April 21, 2025, 5:26 pm