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Good with dogs,
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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. Sweet, snuggly, and fun this girl is looking for a best friend to enjoy life with! A positive and happy puppy, Sidney always puts a smile on people's faces with her goofy attitude and happy-go-lucky personality. She is easy-going and one of the snuggliest pupp, following you into every room with curiosity and a wagging tail. She loves to play with other dogs and LOVES a good game of tug. She’s also been a huge fan of kids, loving to play with them around the yard. She’s outgoing and enthusiastic when meeting new people and would be a great puppy for someone beginning, or experienced with shepherds. While her socializing has only just begun, she is confident with loud noises, storms, and new situations. She sometimes needs a little confidence boost with new dogs, but once she’s comfortable, she is playful and bouncy. Sidney’s training has come along very nicely. She can settle in a crate, potties outside, and she likes to learn new tricks as long as there are tasty treats involved! She has started learning sit, down, touch, spin, and come. She is happy to learn but would prefer to hang out with you while you’re napping. She will be a wonderful dog for a lucky adopter! Like all GSDs and other herding breeds that we have in rescue, Sidney (Yote) 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. Sidney (Yote)'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 12, 2026, 8:57 pm
