Adopt

My name is
Griffin!

Posted over 3 years ago | Updated 19 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Meet the Pet

5

Sign Adoption Contract

Adoption fee: $750

This helps Inugoya Rehoming and Rehabilitation with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
7 years 1 month old, Senior
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My personality

My story

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

Name: Griffin
Breed: GSD
Age/Sex: 10/7/2017/MN
Known health issues: Seasonal Allergies, Addisons Disease
Good with: Most dogs
NO CATS. NO KIDS. NO DOG PARKS. Adult only home.
Bite history: Yes

Griffin is one of the biggest goofballs to come through Inugoya. He is definitely the class clown, and enjoys making you laugh! He is confident, sassy, and opinionated, but also incredibly sweet, endearing, and affectionate.

Griffin is not an easy dog; he has behavioural management needs, anxiety issues, and has been recently diagnosed with Addisons Disease (Feb 2024). But none of this stops his zest for life! Even with his challenges, he is one of my absolute favourites, and a dog that I can always rely on. He is very environmentally confident, and easy to take everywhere. Once you have his trust and bond, his eyes are solely for you.

Griffin is a very active boy, and loves to go on adventures. Hiking, swimming, running; he's your guy! He's dabbled in agility and lure coursing, and enjoys a game of fetch. He does get easily bored, and likes to keep things changed up and interesting.

Griffin is a very vocal guy, and will tell you stories for days. He has excellent manners, lots of basic obedience skills under his belt, and is good for the vet and groomer. He is muzzle trained for times when needed. He is not oversized, and a perfect travel buddy. He can be picky with some dogs, but gets along with most of the foster crew here, both male and female. He however isn't looking for a doggie social circle, he wants to be with his person, and would be absolutely fine solo.

Griffin is one of our longest rescue residents. He arrived Feb 2020, and has been waiting for his forever family to find him, ever since. He is a boy with extra challenges, but he is the most amazing, devoted soul. If you are Shepherd experienced, and are looking for a truly special guy, please consider Griffin ❤️

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Adoption through Inugoya 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
- PuppyLED Illuminated Collar
- Coupon for 2 Dogs Up Collars & Leather
-Thunderbitz Treat Package

All Adopters are required to attend formal obedience classes upon adoption.

All Adopters are required to obtain, and maintain pet insurance for their newly adopted companion.

Please email InugoyaAdoptions@outlook.com for an application to start the process. Thank you for considering adoption!
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 5P1

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Dogs are placed based on best match only. A pre-application questionnaire is sent to all inquiries before discussing individual dogs.

2.

Interview

An email interview follows up the pre-application questionnaire.

3.

Home Check

If the interview is a successful match, the next step is a home visit by a volunteer to further discuss any potential matches.

4.

Meet the Pet

The meet and greet is the final step once all other steps have been cleared.

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

If the meet & greet goes well the adoption contract is signed. All adopted dogs must attend formal dog training within 2 weeks of adoption.

Additional adoption info

If applying to adopt a behavioural dog with a bite history, proof of home owners insurance covering said dog is required in writing.

Adoption application

More about this rescue

Inugoya Rehoming and Rehabilitation is a specialized foster home located in the Niagara region of Ontario. Focusing on working breeds, primarily German shepherds, and Rottweilers, and experienced with puppies to all behavioural challenges.

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