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Vali

German Shepherd Dog Collie

Female, Puppy
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
*IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** For Adoption: Vali! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. If you’ve been searching for a quintessential Shepherd puppy, the type with floppy triangle ears, that carries sticks on walks, with a big personality and the energy to match, this gorgeous girl from the far north will wag her way straight into your heart. Vali is a 5 month old German Shepherd/Collie/Husky mix who came to Ontario from northern Manitoba to find a family and her happy-ever-after. Weighing in at 45lbs and with lots of growing still to do, Vali is as sweet as she is vivacious, full of zest for life and equal amounts of energy! Vali is a vocal and active girl who will likely grow to be a large dog and will do best in a single family home with a fenced yard. Vali loves older kids (~8 years & older) and gets along very well with male dogs. She would love to have another dog in her adoptive home who shares her playful energy, but being the only dog in the home and having some dog buddies in the neighbourhood would suit her well too! Vali had a tough start to life, but she’s a joyful presence who brightens every room. Born to a roaming dog in a community with no veterinary care, Vali was found alone and injured as a 4mth old puppy. Vali was likely hit by a car and sustained a fractured hip. She was brought to Ontario to get expert medical attention for the fracture but miraculously, Vali’s surprised us all when her final pre-surgery scans showed she had healed perfectly and did not need corrective surgery! The vet surgeon advised that all is healing as it should and she shouldn’t have any long term issues from it. And being a puppy, she healed fast! So she is ready now to find her forever home. Vali lives every day with a hilarious and heartfelt exuberance. She wakes from her crated slumber in the early hours for a pee break and is happy to go back to sleep for a few more hours, especially if she’s snuggled in bed with her pack. As soon as the day gets started, Vali is digging in the toy box, playing with a ball, or trying to coax her foster brother into a wrestling match. Despite her hip injury, Vali’s acrobatic skills are on full display when playing with her foster brother, never shying away from a friendly romp! When it comes to meal time, she is a polite little angel, waiting patiently nearby and carefully overseeing all the food-prep before prancing joyfully to her crate to enjoy her meal. After play and meals, Vali lives for her walks. She loves investigating the world outside through her nose, with a seemingly endless battery and a deeply-wired prey drive that has her noticing every squirrel, bird, and creature we encounter. As Vali grows, she would make a fantastic running partner. For now, she is delighted to go, and go, and go as long as you are willing to walk her. She also does great in the car, happily climbing in on her own and watching the world roll by through the window as she eagerly awaits exploring at our destination. Vali requires a person/people who are already active and outdoorsy and are looking for a dog to join in their daily outdoor activities. Vali is a high energy, athletic dog and is looking for the same in her people. Vali’s high prey drive means that she needs a home free from other small pets like cats, bunnies, hamsters, birds, etc. She is crated for a few hours each day when her foster parents are working, but her routine is “play, snuggle, nap, repeat” when she’s on the loose. Vali can easily go 3-4 hours in the crate during the day, but would do best in a home where she has company throughout the day. At this age she isn’t suited to being crated for a full workday. As precious as Vali is, she is also still working on some things. Vali has a propensity for lunging at cars as they drive by. She has gotten better with this behaviour under the training guidance of her foster parents, but will need consistent support to break this habit. Vali is working towards being fully house trained, but she’s still a puppy and has infrequent accidents if her potty breaks aren’t kept regular. Puppies are also know for their prolific affinity for mouthing, which Vali is working on every day. She needs consistent reminders that hands and feet are not toys, although she’s already vastly improved over recent weeks. Last but not least, Vali is still adapting to her crate. While she hardly fusses at night, she still finds day-time crating a challenge and will often fuss vocally for several minutes before settling. Her fussing continues to improve as Vali begins to see her crate as a place of safety, comfort, and rest. Vali is looking for a home with experienced dog owners who have gone through the puppy stages before and are comfortable with training of working breeds. We are seeking adopters for her that are committed to her obedience training and are eager to attend advanced training classes with her. This is too smart of a dog to just do the basics. Vali is very much a highly intelligent working dog with all the potential in the world. We want Vali to be her very best fluffy self and that means working her brain and her body. She needs to be very well socialized, trained and mannered so that she can be a dog that can go anywhere with her people and be a great representation of her breed mix. There are so many little quirks that make Vali uniquely her own girl. Vali is very opinionated about closed doors and thinks every door was built to remain open, often slamming a demand paw against a closed door or gate. Instead of going after a toy when it falls off the couch or the bed, she often stares at it and howls until one of her people retrieve it for her (this is the dramatic Husky in her!!) She also has an uncanny knack for being completely oblivious when attempting to give her treats, although she quickly gobbles it up once her nose (finally) catches the scent. Surprisingly, she has never once begged for human food in her foster home despite her love food & treats, which is a testament to how well she keeps herself entertained playing when her people are eating. Whether it’s seeing her launch off furniture like she thinks she can fly, rolling in smelly spots in the grass, or painstakingly selecting the best stick she can find to carry on her walk, every little thing about Vali seems designed to make you laugh and love more deeply. She is truly a special soul and she is going to bring so much heart into her forever home. Vali has traveled thousands of miles to arrive at her final destination and she cannot wait to see who her forever family will be, ready to bring all the love and light she carries along with her. Name: Vali ID # PDR1590 Age: 5mths Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: German Shepherd/Collie/Husky Colours: black and tan Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: no Ok with dogs: yes (males) Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: large Location: Cambridge, Ont Adoption fee: $900
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Patty

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Hamilton, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I really need a family with another dog (or can be only dog), a securely fenced yard and someone that works from home. You can contact us directly at Kzyrnr17@yahoo.com or info@dogdiggityrescue.com, or fill out an application at either https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HTX/Exotic/Other I need an active German Shepherd family home. Patty is a 3 yr old 80 lb active German Shepherd mix (probably some Belgian Malnois) I will do best with an active alpha German Shepherd experienced owner with a secure 6 ft fenced yard. I am a semi energetic happy gal that LOVES my people unconditionally. I do like other dogs and cats. I like daily walks, car rides, toys, dog beds and hanging out with my humans. I am house trained and crate trained. (but much prefer being free and hanging out with my humans ....do you work from home?) I will require daily walks and some dog training. No children under 6 yrs of age. I am NOT an apartment or condo dog. I am a family pet! This is a courtesy post for Helotes Humane Society You can contact us directly at Kzyrnr17@yahoo.com or info@dogdiggityrescue.com, or fill out and application at either https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HTX/Exotic/Other All adopted pups and dogs are transported to WA/OR families when fully vetted, spayed/neutered and microchipped.For information on how to adopt me, please contact my foster parents at info@dogdiggityrescue.com. L&S Dog Diggity Rescue is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, where there are over 350,000 homeless pets. We save homeless and abandoned dogs and find them loving forever homes in other areas, where pet homelessness is not epidemic. All of our pets are located here, in San Antonio, and we partner with rescues to provide transportation for our pets to their new homes. Our adoption fee includes vet care (vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, etc), as well as transportation and health certificate. Please contact us to ask about our adoption process and our adoption fees.
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Fathom

German Shepherd Dog Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
Wellandport, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Name: Fathom Breed: German Shepherd Dog x Farm Dog Mix Sex: FS DOB/Age: Dec 22, 2023 Weight/Height: Known Health Issues: Bilateral hip dysplasia. Total hip replacement is covered with her adoption. Bite History: None Dogs: Loves! It is REQUIRED to have a second, well matched dog in the home for Fathom’s adoption. She thrives best with a canine companion. Cats: With proper training, she should be fine with cats. Kids: Patient kids, with boundaries, are welcome. She generally loves everyone with proper intros, but has not been raised with children, and is a softer, shy dog. Roughousing and manhandling would be overwhelming. Owner Experience Level: Not for a completely green owner, but suitable for a novice, with training/dog behaviour enthusiasm. Ideal home: An active, quiet family or single person home, that will enjoy building up a soft dog, and has an interest in regular training activities. Energy Level/Drive: High energy, and medium drive. She enjoys learning, and is very active. Sports/Activities she’d enjoy: Hiking, swimming, camping, running, joring/pulling sports, coursing, agility, likely dock diving. She is very capable and would love a partner to explore the possibilities! Swimmer: Learning! She enjoys wading in, and running though water! All our adoptable dogs are: House trained, Crate Trained, travel well in vehicles, and well started on basic obedience. Please read bio for further individual details. ** NO DOG PARKS ** ________________________________ All Adopters are required to attend post-adoption training. All Adopters are required to obtain, and maintain pet insurance for their newly adopted companion. ________________________________ MEET FATHOM! Fathom is a very sweet, active young girl, who is eager to find her forever family! Fathom loves the outdoors; hiking, running, and playing in the water! She is happy to go out in all weather, and thrives with regular outdoor adventures. Fathom and her siblings are slower to mature, and soft in temperament. They take time to form bonds, and trust. But once comfortable, they truly shine! Though she has just turned 2, she is much more 8 monthish in mental maturity. She has recently been discovering herself, and is enjoying a new level of confidence. Her drive is starting to come out, and she would benefit from a home that would continue to give her confidence building opportunities. She is full of potential, and with the right guidance, will be a very fun activity dog! At her recent spay, we did a routine hip xray. Unfortunately her hips aren’t very good, and a bilateral hip replacement will be her best option to live a long, pain-free life. She is currently very comfortable, so my hope is that we can get her settled into her forever home, before starting her first surgery. This way she has a chance to adjust, build bonds, and be very comfortable with her new family. Otherwise this could potentially significantly delay her finding a family, as it would not be fair to her to move during recovery and rehab. As she is very comfortable at this time, there is no urgency in that sense. But a younger dog has an easier time healing and recovering than an older dog, so the benefit of doing the surgery now would allow her to move forward pain free and with the smoothest recovery. The rescue will 100% be there to support you during the process, and both hip surgeries are completely covered with her adoption. The surgeries will be performed by our wonderful orthopedic surgeon, Dr. John, at Caledon Mountain Veterinary Hospital. Fathom is a dog that very much enjoys the company of other dogs in a safe and structured environment. It helps her open up and feel a lot more comfortable, to the point where she requires another dog in the home to be considered for adoption. She does well with all ages, breeds, and both sexes. Although I always recommend not placing with the same sex close in age. As she is slow to mature, there’s always a chance she develops a little less tolerance down the road, but so far she has been very social with proper boundaries and structure in place. Fathom is available to go to a home with children. As she is a soft dog, a calm home, with a lot of rules and boundaries in place is key. A loud, rambunctious home, would not be suitable for her. This is especially important for her upcoming recovery, post surgery. Fathom has the strongest prey-drive of her siblings. With her personality, she very much can still live with cats as long as the appropriate training is put in place. However if the appropriate training is not put in place, she absolutely will want to chase and that prey-drive will kick in. Please do not apply if you’re not willing to actually put the training in. This is not a one and done situation. She has genetic instinct that will need to be properly managed. Fathom loves her toys, and is often found with a ball in her mouth! She takes great satisfaction in stuffy destruction, and loves a good nylabone chew. She is very goofy, playful, and makes me laugh all the time! Fathom has been a true joy, and is honestly the absolute sweetest girl. She bonds very hard, and very much wants your approval. The bond of a softer dog is like no other. You are their light, their world, and their everything. If you are ready to be her guiding light, enjoy regular training activities, and will give her continued life skills in order to succeed, build confidence, and enjoy the world, then please reach out. She deserves only the best! A few words from Adventure Team Member Nic who recently took her for a foster vacation: “Fathom is such a sweet girl! I got to hang with her for about two weeks and she was a wonderful houseguest. She started off timid, but every day there was substantial progress. While I wouldn’t let her off leash, we grew quite comfortable with each other over the 2 weeks and she would happily seek attention from me. She’s also a very clean girl- not a single accident! She also loves her crate, it’s her safe space. She is very well crate trained! She truly shines in the presence of other dogs. She loved playing with my dogs and other dogs at my work. She plays well, can take a correction, and is generally very submissive. She would do super well with any pup that wants to play! She’s also very respectful of boundaries, and didn’t bother my senior small breed dog. She was very happy to be wherever we are. She’s neutral in public and enjoyed our long trail walks! She’d love an active family, with a fur sibling to play with, and a comfy bed to lay on 🙂” If Fathom might be the one missing from your life, please complete an application today! ________________________________ Adoption includes: – The dog! – All vaccinations & required boosters; DA2PPv, Bordetella, Lyme, Leptospirosis, and Rabies – 4DX Blood Test (Heartworm, Lyme Disease, Ehrlichia, Anaplasmosis) – Age appropriate wellness blood screen – Fecal test – Deworming & Flea/Tick/Heartworm prevention – Spay/Neuter – Microchip – Hip xray for all dogs that undergo anesthesia – All medical needs assessed and concluded. For those that have ongoing medical needs, all bloodwork and tests will be current, and a full refill supply of meds sent with the adopted pet. – Full 30/35lb bag of their current diet – Nylon Leash & Collar set – Training Collar – Biothane Leash, Collar, & Training Line set from MyLeash – Free facility boarding for the life of the dog – ‎Lifetime support Please complete an application to start the process. Thank you for considering adoption!
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Clipper

German Shepherd Dog Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Wellandport, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Name: Clipper Breed: German Shepherd Dog x Farm Dog Mix Sex: Male (Will be neutered by rescue) DOB/Age: Dec 22, 2023 Weight/Height: Known Health Issues: Grade 1 heart murmur. 2 Echos have been performed. No surgery or medication required at this time. Yearly echo's recommended for monitoring, but likely will not cause any issues. Bite History: No. Dogs: Clipper enjoys the company of well-mannered dogs, with proper introductions. He gets picked on easily in certain groups. Cats: With proper training, he should be fine with cats. Kids: Patient kids, with boundaries, are welcome. He is a softer, shy dog, so a loud, rambunctious home would not be a good match. Owner Experience Level: Not for a completely green owner, but suitable for a novice, with training/dog behaviour enthusiasm. Ideal home: Quiet family or single person home, that will enjoy building up a soft dog. Energy Level/Drive: Moderate energy, and low drive. He enjoys toys, and is good at about 2hrs for his hikes. Sports/Activities he'd enjoy: Hiking, swimming, camping, scentwork, backyard games, trick training. He is not a dog looking for a career, but enjoys keeping busy. Swimmer: Learning! Enjoys wading in. All our adoptable dogs are: House trained, Crate Trained, travel well in vehicles, and well started on basic obedience. Please read bio for further individual details. ** NO DOG PARKS ** ________________________________ All Adopters are required to attend post-adoption training. All Adopters are required to obtain, and maintain pet insurance for their newly adopted companion. ________________________________ Clipper is a very handsome, chill, go-with-the-flow boy, who's looking for a family that matches his lifestyle! He's the perfect mix of affectionate, and independent. Always with you, and loves a good cuddle, but not underfoot. He'd rather be with you, than on you, and loves to just hang! Clipper is your typical teenager, figuring out what he loves in life, and where he fits in. He enjoys routine, and structure, and patterning. He is super easy to live with, never an instigator, and likes his personal space. He enjoys the right canine companion, but would be just as happy solo. He tends to get picked on in groups, and would be best with a female canine companion. Most of his adopted siblings live successfully with cats, and with proper training, I see no reason that he wouldn't also. He is a very soft dog, and doesn't enjoy strangers, so a quiet home, with few visitors is best. He's the kind of dog that would prefer to be in his crate, with something tasty if company is over. He will alert bark, but you'll be on your own to defend! Clipper enjoys a decent walk/hike, 1-2hrs on the daily, and loves just existing in nature. He can be a bit more independent off leash, so putting him through an eCollar class (and passing!), or staying in a fenced area is best, once you have built that level of trust in your training journey. He isn't super enthusiastic about training, but with the right motivation, picks up and patterns really quickly. He is a softer, shier dog, so needs patience and repetition to succeed. If you are easily frustrated, and tend to think, "he's just not listening/being stubborn" easily, he will not be a good match for your home. He is very smart, quite intuitive, and will revert back to what he knows if he is unsure. Simple task or trick training, and/or scentwork would be a great way to help build his confidence and your working relationship with him. He is not a dog I would recommend for someone looking to compete with. Clipper would fit in well with an active family, that enjoys living life with a dog. He's not overly demanding, and with proper knowledge of canine body language, a pretty easy guy to read. He will run through the creek, chase a ball, and watch the fireflies with you at days end. He does still struggle a bit with carsickness, but gets better with more exposure/frequent rides. Cerenia works great for that longer drive to the cottage! He is the sweetest boy, and would love a chance to get to know you. ________________________________ Adoption includes: - The dog! - All vaccinations & required boosters; DA2PPv, Bordetella, Lyme, Leptospirosis, and Rabies - 4DX Blood Test (Heartworm, Lyme Disease, Ehrlichia, Anaplasmosis) - Age appropriate wellness blood screen - Fecal test - Deworming & Flea/Tick/Heartworm prevention - Spay/Neuter - Microchip - Hip xray for all dogs that undergo anesthesia - All medical needs assessed and concluded. For those that have ongoing medical needs, all bloodwork and tests will be current, and a full refill supply of meds sent with the adopted pet. - Full 30/35lb bag of their current diet - Nylon Leash & Collar set - Training Collar - Biothane Leash, Collar, & Training Line set from MyLeash - Chews Wisely Treat Package - Free facility boarding for the life of the dog - ‎Lifetime support Please complete an application to start the process. Thank you for considering adoption!
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Doubloons

German Shepherd Dog Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Wellandport, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Name: Doubloons Breed: German Shepherd Dog x Farm Dog Mix Sex: Male (Will be neutered by rescue) DOB/Age: Dec 22, 2023 Weight/Height: Known Health Issues: None at this time Bite History: None Dogs: Doubloons is happy solo, but gets along well with well mannered, neutral dogs. Cats: With proper training, he should be fine with cats. Kids: Patient kids, with boundaries, are welcome. He is a softer, shy dog, so a loud, rambunctious home would not be a good match. He can be a bit sharp when uncomfortable, and is a dog that bonds hard to one person. Owner Experience Level: Not for a completely green owner, but suitable for a novice, with training/dog behaviour enthusiasm. Ideal home: An active, quiet family or single person home, that will enjoy building up a soft dog, and has an interest in regular training activities. Energy Level/Drive: High energy, and medium drive. He enjoys toys, and often has a ball in his mouth! He enjoys working for, and with his person. Sports/Activities he’d enjoy: Hiking, swimming, camping, running, joring/pulling sports, agility. Potentially obedience/rally activities with the right partner. He’s very capable! Swimmer: Learning! Enjoys wading in, and running though water! All our adoptable dogs are: House trained, Crate Trained, travel well in vehicles, and well started on basic obedience. Please read bio for further individual details. ** NO DOG PARKS ** ________________________________ All Adopters are required to attend post-adoption training. All Adopters are required to obtain, and maintain pet insurance for their newly adopted companion. ________________________________ MEET DOUBLOONS! Doubloons is an incredibly handsome young man, looking for his special person! If you have been looking your own personal shadow, who will only have eyes for you, you’ve found him! Doubloons is an active, fun loving boy, who wants to be with you always. He’s up for anything, and everything, and nothing makes him happier than doing it with you! He enjoys long hikes, and can easily spend the day outdoors on adventure. He is very athletic, and would love a partner to help him discover all the various canine sports and activities that could be enjoyed together. He is an all-weather adventurer, and happy to enjoy all 4 seasons outdoors! Doubloons has a velcro personality, and will be your shadow everywhere. If he joins a multi-person family, they should be comfortable realizing he will likely bond hard to one person, and not want much to do with anyone else. For him, it’s about finding his ride or die; Someone who understands a relationship is built together, and not expected freely given. Someone who enjoys training, teaching, and celebrating the joy in personal success. Someone looking for a best friend, to include in their daily lives and activities. Someone who will appreciate the devotion and focus he will often to that one person with all his heart. Doubloons has not lived with cats in foster, but based on his adopted siblings success, and his personality, he should be fine to do so, with proper training. A home with children has the possibility of being successful with appropriate boundaries, and understanding of his personality type. He would be very happy as a solo dog, but also does well with calm, well mannered dogs. He typically enjoys playing alone, or with his handler, over dog to dog engagement, but occasionally enjoys a playful romp with others. He is better with a known, familiar face, and not looking for a large social circle. He does well hiking in controlled group settings. Doubloons has a leaner build, and good endurance. Though I do not run myself, I can see him enjoying being a running/joring companion, and potentially other pulling sports. I have yet to out hike him on our adventures! He is getting more confident in the water, and I think will enjoy swimming and water activities with more exposure. He wants to be included! He is definitely up for trying everything, as long as his person is involved, and gains confidence through expanding his skillset. Doubloons is easy to live with, and enjoys routine. He will be underfoot, so if you like personal space, he is not the dog for you. He is fine with a regular work schedule, as long as you plan on incorporating him into the rest of your world. He will not be satisfied with just a walk around the block. He is a working breed, and needs direction and purpose. He is great in his crate, travels well, and always ready to go! Doubloons would love to find his forever person to start adventuring with, is that you? Please submit an application if he sounds like the perfect partner for you! ________________________________ Adoption includes: – The dog! – All vaccinations & required boosters; DA2PPv, Bordetella, Lyme, Leptospirosis, and Rabies – 4DX Blood Test (Heartworm, Lyme Disease, Ehrlichia, Anaplasmosis) – Age appropriate wellness blood screen – Fecal test – Deworming & Flea/Tick/Heartworm prevention – Spay/Neuter – Microchip – Hip xray for all dogs that undergo anesthesia – All medical needs assessed and concluded. For those that have ongoing medical needs, all bloodwork and tests will be current, and a full refill supply of meds sent with the adopted pet. – Full 30/35lb bag of their current diet – Nylon Leash & Collar set – Training Collar – Biothane Leash, Collar, & Training Line set from MyLeash – Free facility boarding for the life of the dog – ‎Lifetime support Please complete an application to start the process. Thank you for considering adoption!
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Orange

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 yrs
Wellandport, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Name: Orange Breed: German Shepherd Dog Mix Sex: FS DOB/Age: Oct 25, 2021 Weight/Height: Known Health Issues: Bilateral hip dysplasia. Total hip replacement is covered with her adoption. Bite History: Yes. Will be discussed with approved applicants. Dogs: Confident, well-matched male dogs only. Cats: Unlikely, but possibly considered with serious training and management commitment. Kids: No homes with persons under 18 will be considered, due to bite history. Owner Experience Level: Must have GSD or similar breed experience, and solid dog behaviour and training understanding. Ideal home: An active, quiet family or single person home, that will enjoy building up a soft dog, and has an interest in regular daily training activities. Energy Level/Drive: High energy, and medium drive. She enjoys learning, and is very active. Sports/Activities she’d enjoy: Hiking, swimming, camping, running, coursing, agility, dock diving, possibly rally/obedience. She is very capable and would love a partner to explore the possibilities! I would not recommend team sports, such as flyball. Swimmer: Learning! She enjoys wading in, and running though water! All our adoptable dogs are: House trained, Crate Trained, travel well in vehicles, and well started on basic obedience. Please read bio for further individual details. ** NO DOG PARKS ** ________________________________ All Adopters are required to attend post-adoption training. All Adopters are required to obtain, and maintain pet insurance for their newly adopted companion. ________________________________ MEET ORANGE! Orange is a fun loving girl, who lives for adventure! She is active, athletic, and always down to enjoy an activity. She enjoys hiking, running, and playing in the water! Orange was born at our facility in 2021, and enjoyed a few years with an adoptive family. Unfortunately that family did not put the training in that she needed to succeed, and she was returned summer 2025. She has had the winter “off” to reset, be a dog, and get some manners back on board. She is ready for her summer adventures! Orange is very much a one person type dog. She is also a softer, more insecure dog, and needs clear rules, structure, and boundaries so she doesn’t make poor choices. She is NOT a match for homes with a lot of people coming and going, and should be crated when guests, or service persons are on the property. Orange loves to train! She needs someone experienced with Shepherds, that enjoys daily training activities, and building confidence through that bond. She does not need heavy handed, authoritarian, compulsion based training, and works best with balanced, cooperative care. She is not a dog that will be your best friend at first meeting, nor does she want or need to be babied. She’s looking for someone that understands the breed, and their true heart, who would enjoy a moderate drive girl. Orange needs both her hips replaced. She is not a dog that will adapt to moving during recovery, so depending on the timing of your application, we will schedule meetings and visits based on where we are at. Once complete, she will live a normal, very active life! Both hip replacements are covered with her adoption, and will be completed at Caledon Mountain Veterinary Hospital, with our amazing ortho vet, Dr. John. Orange is a very special girl, and I will be taking great care that she ends up with the right match is time. She’s a wonderful girl, with a lot of love to give, who absolutely enjoys life! She would do well with another male canine companion in the home, and typically matches best with more confident dogs that tolerate a more rough style of play. She however doesn’t tolerate rudeness, or any extremely over the top play. She’s extremely selective with female dogs, so it would be unlikely a female dog in the home would be a safe match. I would be hesitant on cats, as she does have very strong prey drive. It could potentially be discussed in the right training environment. No persons under 18 will be considered due to previous bite history. Bite history will not be discussed without an application in hand. If you love a dog that only had eyes for you, enjoy dog training as part of your daily lifestyle, and spend most of your time outdoors, she could be your girl! ________________________________ Adoption includes: – The dog! – All vaccinations & required boosters; DA2PPv, Bordetella, Lyme, Leptospirosis, and Rabies – 4DX Blood Test (Heartworm, Lyme Disease, Ehrlichia, Anaplasmosis) – Age appropriate wellness blood screen – Fecal test – Deworming & Flea/Tick/Heartworm prevention – Spay/Neuter – Microchip – Hip xray for all dogs that undergo anesthesia – All medical needs assessed and concluded. For those that have ongoing medical needs, all bloodwork and tests will be current, and a full refill supply of meds sent with the adopted pet. – Full 30/35lb bag of their current diet – Nylon Leash & Collar set – Training Collar – Biothane Leash, Collar, & Training Line set from MyLeash – Free facility boarding for the life of the dog – ‎Lifetime support Please complete an application to start the process. Thank you for considering adoption!

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