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German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in Memphis, Tennessee

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These German Shepherd Dogs are available in Memphis, Tennessee.
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SAMMI

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Memphis, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
If you are interested in SAMMI or in adopting a pup in general, the first step is an adoption application. Download an adoption application here Please email the completed application to adoptionteam4.woofriver@gmail.com Please submit an application rather than an inquiry with no application attached. SAMMI is a smart, beautiful and wonderful soul. She wants nothing more than to please and be loved. Beautiful SAMMI. is the most perfect girl around! She is cuddly, sweet, goofy, well behaved, and always happy! SAMMI loves other dogs of all ages and sizes. She also loves to play fetch with her toys. As much as SAMMI enjoys playtime, she loves human cuddle time as much or more. She will curl up with you in the bed or on the couch and snuggle all day long. She is basically a giant lap dog. Sweet SAMMI is potty trained, crate trained, and only chews on her toys. She is great in the car and would make an ideal traveling companion. SAMMI is full of wisdom, but can be goofy at the same time. Her soulful eyes and adorable face can make even your worst day happy. She will bring so much light and warmth into her lucky forever family's life. To see even more pictures of SAMMI, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/bubrwdf9fj8vgp2hn1xom/h?rlkey=xu2ywxpgcfukfkh1nskaldmd8&dl=0 SAMMI is spayed, microchipped and up to date on all vaccinations including 2 rounds of both the H3N2 and H3N8 canine influenza vaccinations. Her local adoption fee is $340 For an adoption application on SAMMI click here Please email the completed application to adoptionteam4.woofriver@gmail.com. It typically takes us around 5 BUSINESS DAYS to process an application. We will reach out to you as soon as your application is processed. Thank you in advance for your patience. All of our dogs start their journey in Memphis, Tennessee where they remain in loving foster families until they are adopted. Once adopted, some pups stay local in Memphis. Many others travel via one of our transport partners to their new forever homes. We use Pet Express Transport (https://petexpresstupelo.wordpress.com) for our Nashville, Knoxville and New England adoptions. For our Midwest adopters, we have our own private transport. Breed selection is done in conjunction with two local vets and is not to be considered a guarantee but rather a well-educated decision from well qualified staff. Due to the extremely high volume of inquiries we receive, we ask that you request, complete, and submit an application before asking additional questions. We try very hard to include all pertinent information in our bios. We are excited to help you find your new family member. However, Woof River is 100% volunteer operated. We want to spend our time saving dogs and assisting those adopters who have taken the time to complete an application. Thank you for understanding. Please LIKE Woof River on Facebook! Thank you for choosing rescue!!
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Tiger

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Memphis, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Tiger is an approx four month old shepherd mix pup who weighs about 15 lbs. he will be a large adult. He has some very faint brindle stripes . This dog was dropped off on my porch in a box. He annoyed me to no end at first. He has gotten more and more attentive and seems to want to please me. I think this dog will be great in the right hands. He hasn’t been treated well in the past. His ribs were showing. He plays well with the other dogs but he is still touchy around food cause he wants all of it. His $200 adoption fee includes neuter, microchip and rabies. After reading this pet's info, if you are still interested in adopting, please fill out the online adoption application found at realgooddogrescue.com The ideal home for this Real Good Dog will have a secure fenced yard. A solid history of excellent vet care for current or previous pets is required. Preference will be given to applicants who have specific breed experience and own their own home. Please visit www.realgooddogrescue.com to submit an electronic application if you are interested in adopting this or any other Real Good Dog. Adopters are encouraged to initiate their 30 days free pet insurance as soon as they take possession of the pet. Do this by calling PetFirst 855-710-7387 Adopters may also INITIATE transfer of the pet's microchip by going directly to the chip company's website and following instructions. Your adoption paperwork has the microchip #, company name and you have an adoption agreement showing transfer from rescue to individual.
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Corky

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Bartlett, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Corky Fostering in Arkansas Here's the link to our adoption application: HTTPS://form.jotform.com/Petmatchmaker/Adopt Corky is the sweetest boy you will meet. He is gentle and loves everyone he meets. He loves to take naps on the couch with his foster mom or out in the sun on the porch. When he is not napping, he is in the yard playing with the 8 other dogs in the house. He gets along with all the different personalities. He has been around kids from 1 year old to 18. His foster family has family dinners periodically that include around 20 people. Corky enjoys getting love from everyone that visits. His favorite is the follow the almost 2-year-old grandchild around the yard. They even have their own conversations, but we don't want to know what they are saying. Corky is house-trained (does have a dog door), crate trained and has pretty good house manners. He will need a family that understands he will need consistency, patience and lots of love while he adjusts to his new home and schedule. If you would like to add one of these sweeties to your family, use the link below to apply. Here's the link to our adoption application HTTPS://form.jotform.com/Petmatchmaker/Adopt ANIMAL INFORMATION: Name: Corky Breed: Shepherd Mix Gender: Male DOB: 12/10/2022 Spayed/Neutered: Will be prior to transport. Vaccines: Current. Your vet may require more vaccines and a Lyme vaccine. Your pets must be current on vaccines. Heartworm: Negative, currently on prevention. Your pets must be on Heartworm prevention. Microchipped: Yes FOSTER EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION: Dogs: Yes, fostering with other dogs of various sizes, genders and breeds Cats: Unknown Other Small Animals: Unknown Children: Yes, has meet children from 1 to 18 years. He is a little shy at first, but very sweet and enjoys the company of kids. ADOPTION INFORMATION: We are a foster-based animal rescue and we thank you for your interest in one of our animals. Our fosters and adoption coordinators are the backbone of what we do. Our fosters work tirelessly to integrate our rescue animals into their home, so that we can provide as much information to potential adopters as possible. In addition, our coordinators offer as much information regarding the medical and behavioral and personality characteristics as is known to our organization. Without them, and our extremely generous donors, we would not be able to save as many animals as we do every day. With each adoption, we operate a Pay It Forward program, whenever possible, to help other animals in our rescue and future animals in need. If you are interested in one of our animals, please complete an application. The application link can be found on our Petfinder homepage under the picture. You may also find our application on our website at www.petmatchmakerrescue.com under the Adopt page. If they are listed on our website, their adoptions have not been finalized yet. That does not mean that we have not received several applications, already. Please complete an application if you are interested and we will keep you apprised of their current status. We are all volunteers that work full-time jobs, so please be patient with us. We will get back with you as quickly as possible. If you are interested in fostering for our organization, please complete an application. The application link can be found on our Petfinder homepage under the picture.
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Lilibeth

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Bartlett, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Lilibeth Currently fostering in Tennessee. (If not adopted by then she'll be moving to a New England foster on 9/24/22) Here's the link to our adoption application: https://form.jotform.com/201317338010137 Let us introduce you to Lilibeth and her gorgeous little flowers. These guys found themselves in need of a new place to land and we agreed to take them in. Lilibeth has done a wonderful job protecting, teaching and taking care of her sweet little babies. Most of her babies have found their forever homes, now it is her turn. Lilibeth is a very sweet girl that enjoys spending time with her family. She is a great medium size dog at 46 pounds. She follows her foster mom around the house frequently just to see what she is doing. Her favorite place to be is on the couch next to anyone getting love. She adores kids, and will follow them were ever they go. Lilibeth is house trained, crate trained and doing great at all her manners. She is fostering with several other dogs of various sizes and personalities. She seems to do best with the ones that are closer to her size and a little calmer and submissive. Big dogs with lots of energy make her anxious. Lilibeth also tends to want to be the boss. Here's the link to our adoption application: https://form.jotform.com/201317338010137 ANIMAL INFORMATION: Name: Lilibeth Breed: German Shepherd/Collie Mix Gender: Female DOB: 02/12/2020 Spayed/Neutered: Yes Vaccines: Current. Your pets must be current on vaccines. Heartworm: Negative and on prevention. Your pets must be on Heartworm prevention. Microchipped: Yes FOSTER EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION: Dogs: Yes, while Lilibeth is fostering with several dogs of different sizes and personalities we feel she will do best with a dog companion more her size, a little calmer and submissive. Cats: No. Other Small Animals: Unknown Children: Yes, has met middle age children and done well. She has not been tested with infants or toddlers. ADOPTION INFORMATION: We are a foster-based animal rescue and we thank you for your interest in one of our animals. Our fosters and adoption coordinators are the backbone of what we do. Our fosters work tirelessly to integrate our rescue animals into their home, so that we can provide as much information to potential adopters as possible. In addition, our coordinators offer as much information regarding the medical and behavioral and personality characteristics as is known to our organization. Without them, and our extremely generous donors, we would not be able to save as many animals as we do every day. With each adoption, we operate a Pay It Forward program, whenever possible, to help other animals in our rescue and future animals in need. If you are interested in one of our animals, please complete an application. The application link can be found on our Petfinder homepage under the picture. You may also find our application on our website at www.petmatchmakerrescue.com under the Adopt page. If they are listed on our website, their adoptions have not been finalized yet. That does not mean that we have not received several applications, already. Please complete an application if you are interested and we will keep you apprised of their current status. We are all volunteers that work full-time jobs, so please be patient with us. We will get back with you as quickly as possible. If you are interested in fostering for our organization, please complete an application. The application link can be found on our Petfinder homepage under the picture.
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Anita

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Bartlett, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Anita Fostering in Tennessee Here's the link to our adoption application: https://form.jotform.com/201317338010137 This pretty girl is Anita. She was a stray that was found with her puppies. She has raised all them well and they have all found their forever homes. Now it is her turn. Anita is a sweetheart that loves people and is good with other dogs. She has been very patient when meeting new dogs of all kinds. However, Anita is not fond of cats or other non-canines, she's kind of snobby like that ha! She is house-trained and crate-trained; she's doing great working on leash walking and general manners. Anita would make a great addition to any family. Here's the link to our adoption application: https://form.jotform.com/201317338010137 ANIMAL INFORMATION: Name: Anita Breed: Shepherd Mix Gender: Female DOB: 12/08/20 Spayed/Neutered: Yes Vaccines: Current. Your vet may require more vaccines and a Lyme vaccine. Your pets must be current on vaccines. Heartworm: Negative and currently on prevention. Your pets must be on Heartworm prevention. Microchipped: Yes FOSTER EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION: Dogs: Yes, fostering with other dogs of various sizes, genders and breeds Cats: No Other Small Animals: No Children: Yes, she has met middle age children and has done well. She has not been tested with infants or toddlers. She should be fine, just needs supervision with smaller kids so she doesnt get excited and knock them over. ADOPTION INFORMATION: We are a foster-based animal rescue and we thank you for your interest in one of our animals. Our fosters and adoption coordinators are the backbone of what we do. Our fosters work tirelessly to integrate our rescue animals into their home, so that we can provide as much information to potential adopters as possible. In addition, our coordinators offer as much information regarding the medical and behavioral and personality characteristics as is known to our organization. Without them, and our extremely generous donors, we would not be able to save as many animals as we do every day. With each adoption, we operate a Pay It Forward program, whenever possible, to help other animals in our rescue and future animals in need. If you are interested in one of our animals, please complete an application. The application link can be found on our Petfinder homepage under the picture. You may also find our application on our website at www.petmatchmakerrescue.com under the Adopt page. If they are listed on our website, their adoptions have not been finalized yet. That does not mean that we have not received several applications, already. Please complete an application if you are interested and we will keep you apprised of their current status. We are all volunteers that work full-time jobs, so please be patient with us. We will get back with you as quickly as possible. If you are interested in fostering for our organization, please complete an application. The application link can be found on our Petfinder homepage under the picture.
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Ellie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 yrs 6 mos
Bartlett, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Ellie Fostering in Tennessee Here's the link to our adoption application: https://form.jotform.com/201317338010137 Ellie and her two sons, Sid & Diego, were found running strays in Memphis. Sid & Diego have both found their forever homes, now it is Ellies turn. Ellie is a little shy at first and just needs to know that she is safe. She is a sweet, adorable girl that just wants to be loved. Ellie is good with other dogs and kids. She would probably do best with older kids that understand she is shy and timid. She tends to go hide in her crate when there is too much going on. She has been working on crate training, house training, leash walking and general house manners. She is doing great at them all. If you think Ellie would make a great addition to your family, use the link below to apply. Here's the link to our adoption application: https://form.jotform.com/201317338010137 ANIMAL INFORMATION: Name: Ellie Breed: Shepherd Mix Gender: Female DOB: 08/03/19 Weight: 46 lbs. Spayed/Neutered: Yes Vaccines: Current. Your pets must be current on vaccinations. Heartworm: Negative, currently on prevention. Your pets must be on Heartworm prevention. Microchipped: Yes FOSTER EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION: Dogs: Yes, fostering with other dogs of various sizes, genders and breeds. Cats: Unknown Other Small Animals: Unknown Children: Yes, has met middle age children and done well. Has not been tested with infants or toddlers. She may do better with older kids that understand she is a little timid and shy. ADOPTION INFORMATION: We are a foster-based animal rescue and we thank you for your interest in one of our animals. Our fosters and adoption coordinators are the backbone of what we do. Our fosters work tirelessly to integrate our rescue animals into their home, so that we can provide as much information to potential adopters as possible. In addition, our coordinators offer as much information regarding the medical and behavioral and personality characteristics as is known to our organization. Without them, and our extremely generous donors, we would not be able to save as many animals as we do every day. With each adoption, we operate a Pay It Forward program, whenever possible, to help other animals in our rescue and future animals in need. If you are interested in one of our animals, please complete an application. The application link can be found on our Petfinder homepage under the picture. You may also find our application on our website at www.petmatchmakerrescue.com under the Adopt page. If they are listed on our website, their adoptions have not been finalized yet. Tha03t does not mean that we have not received several applications, already. Please complete an application if you are interested and we will keep you apprised of their current status. We are all volunteers that work full-time jobs, so please be patient with us. We will get back with you as quickly as possible. If you are interested in fostering for our organization, please complete an application. The application link can be found on our Petfinder homepage under the picture.

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Brutus

German Shepherd Dog Mastiff

Male, 5 yrs 10 mos
Horn Lake, MS
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter,
Story
Brutus is a absolute beauty. He is dog selective and goes in a play group with other dogs every day. He would be best suited for a female adopter. There might be something in his past that makes him not immediately trust men BUT with time and very slow male introductions, he can learn to trust...as he has with the male staff at the shelter. To the staff, he is a big goofball and soaks up all attention given to him. He just needs his right person. Special Needs-Experienced Female adopter that is sensitive to his non-trust issues with males and will take introductions to new people very slowly. This can help Brutus to be more confident and help his adoption to be successful. Approx. 3 years old
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Waffles

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 yrs
Horn Lake, MS
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Meet Waffles! She is a little chunk of love. She is people friendly and male dog selective. Waffles is a German shepherd mix around 2-3 yrs old. Please call the shelter to schedule a meet and greet appt, 662-393-5857. Come spend some time with waffles, give her some treats and this charming girl will be your best friend.
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Wyoming

German Shepherd Dog Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
West Memphis, AR
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Hi, my name is Wyoming! I may have had a rough patch recently, but I'm still wagging my tail and ready for new adventures. Losing my human was tough, but I'm grateful for the chance to stay with her mom and still see her regularly.I used to be a backyard pro, but those wild winds wreaked havoc on my fence, and suddenly, the world beyond became too tempting to resist. I started exploring farther and farther from home, which didn't sit well with the neighbors. Despite my friendly demeanor, they couldn't overlook the wandering. So, off to the shelter I went, in search of a new place with sturdy boundaries.I'm a sleek, solid black German Shepherd with just a tiny white tip on my tail, adding a dash of uniqueness to my appearance. Long walks are my jam, and I'm thrilled to be making new furry friends along the way. As for cats and kids, I'm not entirely sure about them yet, but I'm open to giving it a shot.I'm a smart cookie, eager to please, and ready to soak up all the love and attention you have to offer. Plus, I've got a big day ahead with a neutering appointment and a photo shoot-talk about a pup on the rise!

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Fallon

Dutch Shepherd Collie

Female, Adult
Bartlett, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Fallon Fostering in Tennessee Here's the link to our adoption application: https://form.jotform.com/201317338010137 This sweet boy was found as a stray after he ran out into the road in front of his now foster mom. Not good to play in the road but he picked the perfect person to run out in front of. Now he is enjoying his foster home and ready to start searching for this forever home. Fallon is a sweet boy that just wants to be with his person. He is fun, happy and just enjoys life. He gets along great with other dogs and adores every person he meets. Fallon is crate trained and working on house training. He is doing very well with all the new stuff he is learning. Fallon needs a home that understands he will need love, patience and consistency while he learns new schedules and routines in his forever home. If interested in adding Fallon to your family, use the link below to apply. Here's the link to our adoption application: https://form.jotform.com/201317338010137 ANIMAL INFORMATION: Name: Fallon Breed: Dutch Shepherd/Border Collie Gender: Male DOB: 09/04/2022 Spayed/Neutered: Yes Vaccines: Current. Your vet may require more vaccines and a Lyme vaccine. Your pets must be current on vaccines. Heartworm: Test pending, currently on prevention. Your pets must be on Heartworm prevention. Microchipped: Yes FOSTER EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION: Dogs: Yes, fostering with other dogs of various sizes, genders and breeds Cats: Unknown Other Small Animals: Unknown Children: Yes, has met older kids. Not tested with infants or toddlers. ADOPTION INFORMATION: We are a foster-based animal rescue and we thank you for your interest in one of our animals. Our fosters and adoption coordinators are the backbone of what we do. Our fosters work tirelessly to integrate our rescue animals into their home, so that we can provide as much information to potential adopters as possible. In addition, our coordinators offer as much information regarding the medical and behavioral and personality characteristics as is known to our organization. Without them, and our extremely generous donors, we would not be able to save as many animals as we do every day. With each adoption, we operate a Pay It Forward program, whenever possible, to help other animals in our rescue and future animals in need. If you are interested in one of our animals, please complete an application. The application link can be found on our Petfinder homepage under the picture. You may also find our application on our website at www.petmatchmakerrescue.com under the Adopt page. If they are listed on our website, their adoptions have not been finalized yet. That does not mean that we have not received several applications, already. Please complete an application if you are interested and we will keep you apprised of their current status. We are all volunteers that work full-time jobs, so please be patient with us. We will get back with you as quickly as possible. If you are interested in fostering for our organization, please complete an application. The application link can be found on our Petfinder homepage under the picture.

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7.4 miles

Friends of Horn Lake Animal Shelter

6410 Center Street E, Horn Lake, MS 38637

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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7.4 miles

Friends of Horn Lake Animal Shelter

6410 Center Street E, Horn Lake, MS 38637

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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7.7 miles

Real Good Dog Rescue

Memphis, TN 38112

Pet Types: dogs

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7.7 miles

WOOF RIVER ANIMAL RESCUE- Memphis

Memphis, TN 38112

Pet Types: dogs

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9.1 miles

West Memphis Animal Shelter

500 South Loop Road, 500 Rushing Road, West Memphis, AR 72301

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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9.1 miles

West Memphis Animal Shelter

500 South Loop Road, 500 Rushing Road, West Memphis, AR 72301

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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9.1 miles

West Memphis Animal Shelter

500 South Loop Road, 500 Rushing Road, West Memphis, AR 72301

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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9.1 miles

West Memphis Animal Shelter

500 South Loop Road, 500 Rushing Road, West Memphis, AR 72301

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12.1 miles

Petmatchmaker Rescue South

3039 Sycamore View Road, Bartlett, TN 38134

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, small animals

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12.1 miles

Petmatchmaker Rescue South

3039 Sycamore View Road, Bartlett, TN 38134

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, small animals

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