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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.German Shepherd dogs, as well as the other herding breeds that we have in rescue, are highly active, energetic, working breeds. They require considerable vetting, exercise, socialization, training, leadership and mental stimuli in order to be well-adjusted, well-balanced, and well-mannered dogs. Even if you exercise and play with your dog daily in your fenced yard, you MUST still take your dog out on daily walks and outings in order to work on his/her leash skills, manners, and social skills. These breeds make great additions to active families who will pamper them, but who will also work with them, as they are smart dogs who need leadership, structure, plenty of activity and mental stimulation. If you are new to German Shepherds (and other herding breeds), please research the breed to make sure this is the dog for you. We ask that you consider the time and financial commitment that your German Shepherd (or other herding breed) dog will require before applying for one. Please review the section on our website (www.heartlandgsrescue.org) 'Is a HUGS Dog Right for You?' for additional information. The puppies from the Nebraska litter were surrendered to HUGS so they could be safely rehomed, after their parents (both GSDs) had an unplanned litter prior to being spayed and neutered.Ashland is an 8.5-week-old German Shepherd puppy with the sweetest soul and the goofiest little personality. This handsome boy is the perfect mix of mellow cuddle bug and curious adventurer. Most of the time you’ll find Ashland happily snoozing, chewing a toy, or following his favorite human around like a tiny shadow. His absolute favorite place in the world is right next to the people he loves! If you’re moving, Ashland is moving too — he takes his job as your loyal sidekick very seriously. He’s a gentle, laid-back boy who loves snuggles. In fact, he loves them so much that he has been known to parkour his way out of his playpen just to be closer to his humans! Determined? Yes. Adorable? Also yes. Ashland does great interacting with other dogs and especially loves playing with his foster brother. He’s also doing wonderfully with crate training and potty training, which is pretty impressive for such a young pup! His personality is something special — Ashland is calm, affectionate, and incredibly sweet, but also confident and curious about the world around him. He’s the kind of puppy who will grow up to be a loyal Velcro dog, happiest when he’s by your side whether you’re relaxing on the couch or heading out on an adventure. If you’re looking for a loving, cuddly, and goofy best friend who will adore you with his whole heart, Ashland might just be your perfect match. Like all GSDs and other herding breeds that we have in rescue, Ashland will need training, consistency, boundaries, and lots of activity and socialization, in order to be a well-balanced, well-behaved dog. This sweet boy would make a great addition to an active home that will provide the love, structure, good leadership, activity and mental stimulation that she needs. Because of that, his ideal owner will have prior GSD, or similar breed experience, and a playful dog buddy. Even if you exercise and play with your dog daily in your fenced yard, please remember that you MUST still take your dog out on daily walks and outings, in order to provide sufficient stimulation, ward off boredom, and work on leash skills and manners. Ashland's adoption fee is $450, all of which goes back into offseting our high-cost vetting expenses and rescuing more dogs. We are a 100% volunteer-run rescue group and rely on adoption fees and donations to continue saving lives. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, current on age-appropriate vaccinations, fecal, deworming, flea/tick and heartworm preventative, heartworm tested if old enough (and treated if positive), and microchipped. Please visit http://heartlandgsrescue.rescuegroups.org/info/adoption for more information about our adoption process and requirements, and to apply. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.Please review the information in the 'About Us', 'Important Considerations' and 'Adopt' sections on our website menu, as it contains useful information about the breed, adoption fees, the adoption process and our requirements, and how meeting the dogs works.March 9, 2026, 11:09 am
