Rigaud, QC - German Shepherd Dog. Meet Lucky a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Color

Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn

Age

5 years 10 months old, Young

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

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Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Purebred

Needs experienced adopter

Shots current

Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Living up to his name, Lucky the German Shepherd was rescued from a pound when his time was almost up. At only 11 months of age and with an excellent disposition, it’s hard to understand why he ended up there. That being said, as with many of the young German Shepherds that come our way, it appears that he was likely purchased as a puppy without researching the breed and then abandoned when he became too much work.

In a nutshell, Lucky’s foster dad describes him as a “gem.” Lucky is friendly when meeting new people, and is very good with the smaller male dog at his foster home. He came to us without knowledge of basic commands or leash manners, but has been quite responsive to learning.

Since German Shepherds can be prone to hip issues, we had x-rays taken while Lucky was being neutered. The radiography of the hips revealed a very good left hip and mild hip dysplasia on the right side. No instability was noted on manipulation of hips done under anesthesia. Our vet recommends that Lucky be kept as lean as possible, and make sure he gets regular low impact activity in order to maintain good muscle mass. Supplementation with glucosamine/chondroitin and omega-3 fatty acids would also help to maintain the health of the articulation.

When it comes to German Shepherds, we have a preference for adopters with breed experience. Shepherds are a working breed and need not only physical exercise, but mental stimulation as well. Please complete an adoption questionnaire on our website if you would like to make this gem of a Shepherd part of your family.

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All Kiko dogs have been examined by a veterinarian, vaccinated, dewormed and tested for heartworm (if deemed necessary), microchipped, sterilized, and require an adoption fee of $400 and an adoption contract.