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.
About Megan
Status: Adopted!
Adoption Fee: $375
Species: Dog
Current Age: 1 Year 1 Month (best estimate)
Are you looking for a gentle, quiet, calm, funny, cuddly puppy? Megan-Mallory is a Precious Puppy! She is about 10 months old and very clever. She has great focus and is easy to teach new skills. She is potty, leash, and crate-trained. She loves her chews and toys, is inquisitive and loves to explore. Her favorite things are breakfast and squirrels. She can quietly watch the squirrels for hours.
Megan is still learning to Fetch but has all the best house manners already. She likes gentle children and other dogs (not cat tested, but should be fine). She likes riding in the car, sitting on laps, and is great with baths and nail trims. If you want to play, she is ready.
Megan has a short, sleek coat which is easy to brush and dry. She is shiny, smooth and sleek like a little seal. She is amazingly quiet, yet is capable of a Big Bark when needed. Foster mom guesses that Megan is a black-and-tan Coonhound mixed with some type of herding dog. But a quiet Coonhound. Which is almost unknown . Megan has a goofy smile that lights up the room! She is the sweetest girl.
Like any of our dogs, this sweetheart would make a great addition to an active home that will provide love, structure, good leadership, activity and mental stimulation. Because of that, Megan's ideal owner will have prior 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.
Megan's adoption fee is $375, all of which goes back into offsetting 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.
More about Megan
Good with Dogs, Good with Kids
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.
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