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.

Sammy is a very sweet, friendly girl who loves people and other dogs. She is very playful and fun and has lots of energy. She loves to go for walks, rides very well in the car, loves food and and takes treats gently. She shares very well with other dogs and likes to splash in the doggy pool and give everyone (people and other dogs lots of kisses!). Sammy is a very sociable girl and LOVES to go to doggy daycare to burn energy playing with other doggies in addition to going on daily walks. She has strong prey drive and will easily clear a 4ft fence in pursuit of a bunny or squirrel and must have a 6ft fence. Sammy loves everything and everyone and is absolutely delightful, friendly young girl! At under 60 lbs, she is a really cute medium sized girl.

Like all German Shepherds, this darling girl would make a great addition to an active, experienced home that will provide the love, structure, good leadership, activity and mental stimulation that she needs. Because of that, Sammy's ideal owner will have prior GSD, or 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.

Sammy's adoption fee is $350, all of which goes back into offseting our high-cost vetting expenses and rescuing more dogs. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, current on age-appropriate vaccinations, fecal, deworming, flea/tick and heartworm preventative, heartworm tested if old enough (treated if positive), and microchipped. Learn more about the adoption process and requirements, and apply at: http://heartlandgsrescue.rescuegroups.org/info/adoption.