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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.Colby is a gorgeous 6.5 year old girl who is very affectionate towards her humans! She loves attention and will make for someone’s best friend! Colby is well-trained, eager to please, & would do great in a home where she will get daily walks, and a good routine. She knows all of her commands. Colby doesn't like to be crated, but does well uncrated, unless there's thunder, lightning, or fireworks. Colby is easily startled by loud noises (fire alarms, thunder, fireworks, etc.). Colby needs sufficient exercise and mental stimulation, but once you provide that, she will nap well afterwards! Colby likes plush toys, bones, and dog treats. She does not love car rides initially, but will settle down after a while. Colby will do best in a home with no other pets, and with older children who understand boundaries. Colby is a beautiful, sweet, girl who would make a lovely companion for someone who works from home, or who is not gone too many hours, and who enjoys going for walks. Colby's adoption fee is $275, 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.Colby appears to be a GSD/Husky mix. Like all GSDs and other herding breeds that we have in rescue, Colby will need training, consistency, boundaries, activity and socialization, in order to be a well-balanced, well-behaved dog. This sweet girl 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, Colby's ideal owner will have prior GSD, or other similar breed experience. 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.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.May 28, 2023, 4:16 pm
