German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in Bixby, Oklahoma

Say hello to Crickette, aka Emmie! Those ears are not merely ears. They are federally unregulated listening devices capable of detecting a cheese wrapper beneath three blankets during a thunderstorm. Her amber eyes can locate the softest person in any room, and her fluffy black-and-white coat makes her look like someone dropped an Oreo into a basket of clean laundry and it came out alive. She is a 2.5-year-old, 52-pound Shepherd/Husky mix with a smile like she has just been informed that every Friday is now Casual Friday and pants are no longer required. Crickette is sweeter than finding money in your winter coat and more affectionate than an aunt who hasn’t seen you since you were “this big.” She loves her people with the intensity of someone who has only recently discovered people and cannot believe everyone else has been keeping them from her. Crickette is wonderfully people-oriented and believes personal space is a sad little myth invented by anti-social cats. Her clever little brain is always working, although “working” may be a generous description. It’s more like a Roomba bouncing enthusiastically between seventeen different thoughts. She’ll begin by investigating a noise, remember that you exist, hurry over for affection, spot a dust particle behaving suspiciously and then stand in the middle of the room looking thrilled with herself. Did she accomplish anything? No. Did she give it everything she had? Absolutely. And when her busy little mind finally clocks out for the evening, Crickette settles into the loveliest cuddlebug. She becomes 52 pounds of warm, velvety comfort. 📍 Pickup Location: Broken Arrow, OK -Adopter will need to pick up in person if approved. We do not do transports. 📝 Apply here: https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app Crickette’s story started out a little differently than most. Before discovering the wonders of indoor living, she spent the first part of her life as a stray, surviving with her own wits and resourcefulness. While other dogs were debating whether the orthopedic bed or the couch offered better lumbar support, Crickette was handling her own security, grocery shopping, and neighborhood surveillance. She has only been enjoying indoor family life for about six months, and she has embraced it like a grandmother discovering online shopping. Regular meals? Add to cart. Air conditioning? Subscribe and save. Soft beds? She’ll take three. People telling her she is precious for doing absolutely nothing? Finally, a compensation package that reflects her value. Some of those survival instincts are still very much on duty. Crickette notices every sound, movement, and woodland creature with the intensity of a detective who has been assigned the biggest case of her career. Squirrels, rabbits, snakes and skinks are not simply animals—they are suspects. She does well on her leash until one appears, at which point her inner wildlife correspondent begins broadcasting live from the scene. She needs someone strong enough to manage her, continue working on redirection and remind her that the neighborhood squirrel population has survived perfectly well without her direct involvement. A large, very securely fenced yard is essential, and she must be supervised outside. Crickette has jumped a six-foot privacy fence in pursuit of a squirrel because apparently gravity is merely a rumor when you are emotionally invested. She can spring upward like a piece of toast ejecting from an industrial toaster, except the toast is furry, athletic and yelling internally about rodents. She is roughly 60% adventure seeker and 40% homebody. She would happily explore trails, sniff new places and investigate why that bush smells different from the other seventeen bushes. Then she would like to return home, stretch out near her people and enjoy the kind of luxurious relaxation normally associated with retired heiresses and cats who have never contributed financially. Busy places can make her more guarded, so she needs someone willing to help her experience new environments without expecting her to stroll through a farmers market like a retired golden retriever named Walter. Unexpected sights can sometimes activate her Shepherd security system. A bicycle passing close by or a man jogging at night may earn a suspicious response. Honestly, a grown adult running voluntarily after dark without being chased is unusual behavior, and Crickette would simply like to know who authorized it. Crickette loves car rides. Getting into the vehicle, however, depends entirely on whether she remembers how cars work that day. Sometimes she jumps in like a seasoned road-trip influencer. Other times she stares at the open door as though it is a portal to another dimension. Indoors, Crickette becomes an affectionate little shadow wearing an oversized pair of ears. She follows her foster around, observes dinner preparation and settles nearby like a tiny restaurant critic waiting to see whether the chef plans to drop anything. She is not begging. She is maintaining quality standards. If asked to wait outside the bedroom or bathroom, she will politely sit or lie down—as long as the door is closed. Leave it open and she assumes your request has expired. Why would anyone want bathroom privacy when they could have two amber eyes watching them with the tenderness of a nurse, the concern of a life coach and the judgment of a tax auditor? She generally enjoys meeting people and has happily accepted attention from neighborhood children ages five and eight. Her tail sweeps the ground as they approach, presumably dusting the sidewalk as a complimentary service. Because she can become excited, having her sit before greeting smaller children is best. Crickette absolutely loves other dogs. The moment she finds a willing playmate, her whole face lights up, her legs forget they have joints and she becomes 52 pounds of delighted black-and-white confetti. A playful, energetic dog in her forever home would be Crickette’s dream come true. She needs a canine companion who sees her approaching at full wiggle and thinks, “Excellent—the entertainment has arrived.” A dog who enjoys daily games would help keep her busy, burn off that energy reserve and redirect her attention away from her unpaid position as Oklahoma’s Chief Squirrel Pursuit Officer. She can become loud or overly excited when she sees dogs while restrained on a leash. Sometimes Crickette simply experiences the emotional devastation of seeing a possible new best friend while being prevented from immediately launching the friendship interview. With thoughtful introductions, a well-matched playmate and continued calm guidance, she is a social, playful girl who is happiest when another dog joins her nonsense. Cats, however, need not apply. Crickette is specifically recruiting a dog sibling: not a strange-looking squirrel with knives on its paws. Crickette enjoys toys and plays fetch…mostly. Sometimes she retrieves the ball. Sometimes she watches it land and looks back at you as if to say, “That was yours. You threw it. I believe this is a natural-consequences situation.” Still, she usually participates because supporting your strange little hobbies is one of the ways she shows love. Puzzle toys, snuffle mats, scent games and training exercises are excellent for her. She could be wonderful at agility or scent work. She is potty trained, rarely barks and does not chew inappropriate things. At bedtime, she happily enters her crate with a treat-filled Kong and her favorite little red stuffed football. Crickette is looking for someone who wants a brilliant, affectionate adventure buddy, a world-class cuddler and a 52-pound neighborhood watch program with satellite dishes for ears. She’ll fill your days with laughter, keep your heart full and ensure no squirrel, snack wrapper or unattended bathroom trip goes unnoticed. If Crickette sounds like your kind of delightfully nosy little cinnamon roll, please fill out an adoption application. Yes, the entire application. Her foster family needs more than “I have always wanted a Husky” and a profile picture from 2017 to determine whether you are her perfect match. Once submitted, we’ll send your application to her foster family for review. If approved, you must travel to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, to pick her up. Crickette cannot be shipped, delivered by stork or launched toward you using those enormous ears—although aerodynamically, we admit it looks possible. 📝 Apply here: https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app

Introducing Onyx—a six-month-old, 33-pound German Shepherd mix. At 33 pounds, Onyx may still have a little growing left to do, but she will likely remain on the smaller side. So, if you adore big-dog personality but do not necessarily want a huuuuuge furry iceberg sprawled across the hallway that must be climbed, circled, or navigated with the precision of an Arctic expedition every time you need to pee at 2 a.m., Onyx may be your girl. She is conveniently sized, easily portable, and unlikely to become a tripping hazard. Now, before anyone becomes confused and assumes we uploaded the wrong dog to a Great Pyrenees rescue page, let’s review a few of Onyx’s key features. No, she is not a giant fluffball. Her beautiful, sleek coat will not leave your home looking like a cotton-candy machine exploded inside it. No, she is not snow-white like most of our resident fluffy butts. She comes in a much more practical shade of “midnight elegance,” which pairs beautifully with every couch, outfit, and poor lighting situation. And no, she does not have four legs. Onyx is completely and utterly unique—a limited-edition model with three legs, one gorgeous face, and approximately seventeen metric tons of sweetness packed into a very manageable 33-pound frame. Joking aside, Onyx had an incredibly rough start in life. We do not know what happened to her before she came to us. All we know is that she landed in the shelter with one leg broken in three separate places. It was not a fresh injury; she had clearly been living with it—and the tremendous pain it caused—for quite some time. Once we got her safely out of the shelter and examined by our veterinarian, we learned that the injury was too old and the breaks were in locations that made a successful repair unrealistic. The kindest option was amputation, and that is how our sweet girl became a tripod. Her foster describes her as happy-go-lucky, which feels almost unfairly understated. Onyx approaches life like every morning is her birthday, every person has arrived specifically to adore her, and every available lap is legally required to become her personal cuddle station. She is not dwelling on what she lost or waiting for anyone to feel sorry for her. She is simply excited to begin the life she was always supposed to have—one filled with love, attention, safety, and, most importantly, enough cuddles to make up for lost time. Onyx may have three legs, but she has more resilience than most creatures with four. She is joyful, affectionate, beautifully unique, and ready to trade survival mode for spoiled-rotten mode. And really, who needs a giant white iceberg when you could have a sleek little tripod panther with the heart of a teddy bear and the emotional stability of someone who has already decided that everything is going to be wonderful? 👉 Apply to adopt Onyx: https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app 📍 Onyx is fostered in Hutchinson, KS. Her adopter must personally pick her up there. We do not transport. Onyx absolutely loves other dogs. Her foster describes her as the “life of the party,” which is impressive considering she arrived with three legs, a healing body, and every reasonable excuse to spend her days wrapped in a blanket demanding room service. Instead, she has appointed herself Director of Morale. She enjoys being around other dogs, joining the fun, and proving that the number of legs involved has absolutely no bearing on one’s ability to participate in household nonsense. Another friendly, playful dog could be a wonderful companion for her and help show her the ropes in a new home. She is curious about cats. At this point, she seems mostly interested in figuring out what they are, why they move so strangely, why they have knives attached to their feet and how something so small acquired that much confidence. Onyx has only been around her foster’s 17-year-old daughter and has done well with her. She has not been tested with younger children, so we cannot say how she would feel about toddlers moving at full speed while carrying half a granola bar and making unexpected dinosaur noises. Any family with younger children should be prepared for respectful introductions and should understand that Onyx is still healing, regaining strength, and deserves to have her body and personal space treated gently. When meeting new people, Onyx can be shy and reserved at first. Onyx is best described as gentle, cheerful, and wonderfully resilient. She is not the puppy who will necessarily barrel into a stranger’s lap before names have been exchanged, but she is also not interested in spending her life hiding from the world. She simply needs a moment to settle in—and once she does, she is ready for friendship, playtime, and all the cuddles she can reasonably collect. She is a lovely combination of soft-hearted and silly, with just enough caution to make earning her trust feel especially meaningful. Her energy level is a comfortable 5 out of 10. She enjoys playing, spending time with other dogs, and being involved in whatever her people are doing, but she also appreciates relaxing at home. Onyx could likely be an adventure buddy or a happy homebody because her definition of a good day is fairly flexible. A walk, some playtime, and an evening on the couch all sound equally acceptable as long as she is included. She does not require a color-coded activity calendar, three weekly hiking expeditions, or a standing reservation at doggie daycare. She simply needs regular exercise, companionship, and a family willing to make her part of everyday life. Her leash skills have not been tested yet, so her future family should be prepared to begin with the basics. A secure, properly fitted harness will likely be the best option for her. She may walk beautifully, or she may initially believe the leash is a strange government-issued string designed to interfere with her investigation of every leaf. Either way, patience and practice will help her learn. Onyx could do well with a securely fenced yard, but she could also thrive in an apartment or a home without a fence as long as she gets regular exercise. She does not require forty acres, a private dog park, or access to a personal trainer named Chad. She just needs appropriate activity and people committed to including her. Getting into the car requires some assistance, but once Onyx is aboard, the situation changes rapidly. She needs to be safely buckled in because she will attempt to help drive. Apparently, possessing three legs, no license, and absolutely no understanding of traffic laws has not affected her confidence. She would like to assist with navigation and deciding whether the vehicle should turn into every establishment that appears capable of distributing chicken nuggets. Onyx does not get carsick, which is wonderful. Onyx enjoys playing with toys, although fetch does not interest her. From her perspective, you had the toy, voluntarily threw it away, and are now looking to her for assistance. She cannot continue enabling this kind of behavior. She is happy to play with toys that remain within a sensible distance, especially stuffed babies and bones. She also does not care for playing in water. Pools, sprinklers, and splash pads are unnecessary. Onyx has reviewed aquatic recreation and concluded that being wet is simply being dry with additional problems. She has no food-guarding or resource-guarding tendencies and has not shown any notable fears or dramatic overreactions. Thunderstorms, household noises, and the occasional mysterious puppy event do not send her into a full emotional press conference. Her general approach to life is cheerful and easygoing once she has had time to assess the people involved. Potty training is still a work in progress, but Onyx is doing extremely well. She has not had an accident in about a week as long as her foster keeps her on a regular schedule and takes her outside every few hours. In other words, Onyx understands the system, but management must continue honoring the agreed-upon bathroom breaks. Her new family should expect to maintain that routine while she settles in. Onyx is kennel trained and does very well in her crate. She sleeps there at night and stays there when her foster family is away without any issues. There is no screaming, no dramatic rattling of the bars, and no suspicious poster covering a slowly expanding escape tunnel. She settles down nicely and treats her kennel as a safe place to rest. Onyx’s ideal home will be one with patient people who appreciate her sweet, social personality and are willing to let her settle in at her own pace. She is still completing her rehabilitation and building strength, so her family will need to support that process and understand that progress takes time. However, her recovery is only one small part of who she is. Onyx is not defined by a missing leg or a difficult beginning. She may begin as the quiet girl watching from the edge of the room, but once Onyx feels safe, she brings warmth, playfulness, and an enormous amount of affection into the home. She is gentle, adaptable, kennel trained, nearly potty trained, wonderful with other dogs, and happy with a lifestyle that balances activity with plenty of time beside her people. Onyx does not need anyone to feel sorry for her. She needs someone willing to see the bright, loving, slightly ridiculous puppy standing right in front of them—preferably before she climbs into the driver’s seat and attempts to take herself home. If you are ready to give this one-of-a-kind girl the forever home she deserves, fill out an adoption application at: https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app Yes, the entire application. Not half of it. Not a Facebook comment saying, “Interested.” Not a message informing us that your aunt’s neighbor once had a three-legged dog, so destiny has clearly spoken. Not forty-seven heart emojis followed by complete silence when we send you the link. Once submitted, we can send your application to Onyx’s foster family, who will determine whether you are the right person to become her official cuddle provider, toy purchaser, rehabilitation cheerleader, and designated driver—because despite Onyx’s enthusiasm, she remains completely unlicensed. If approved, you must pick her up in Hutchinson, Kansas. Onyx will not be shipped, delivered, teleported, catapulted across state lines, or placed aboard a three-legged-dog Uber. She may believe she can drive herself to you, but the state of Kansas has reviewed her qualifications and raised several concerns. You will need to come get her in person. We promise she is worth the trip.

Rufus is a sweet, loving boy who is 5 years old and will be turning 6 on December 1st. He’s a German Shepherd/Blue Heeler mix with a BIG personality and even bigger energy. ❤️ Since having our baby, we unfortunately haven’t been able to give Rufus the time and activity he deserves. He is a very high-energy dog and would thrive with someone who enjoys an active lifestyle and can take him on regular walks, adventures, and activities. Rufus is trained and knows his commands, although he could use a little continued work. He absolutely LOVES people and sometimes gets so excited to say hello that he jumps up on them. He has a very loving personality and just needs someone who can continue working with him and give him the structure, exercise, and attention he needs. We want to find him a home where he can truly thrive and where his energy can be appreciated rather than feeling like he isn’t getting enough from us. This is a very difficult decision, but we believe finding the right home.

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Meet Odin 🐾 Odin is a happy, playful young guy with a heart as big as his personality! Although a bit scared at first he loves humans of all sizes and ages and is always ready to make a new friend. While he’s full of fun and energy, Odin also has a calm side—once he’s comfortable, he’s perfectly content relaxing and soaking up all the love. He’s a big fan of hugs, cuddles, and just being close to his people. Odin is eager to please and walks great on a leash, making him an awesome companion for both adventures and cozy days at home. If you’re looking for a sweet, well-rounded pup to add to your family, Odin might just be your perfect match 💙