UPDATE: Our girl Tippy is turning into a social butterfly: she has made many new friends recently and enjoys going for walks with them. Their most recent adventures took them to Petsmart where Tippy was thrilled with the toys, the smells and the action. The biggest news is that Tippy is starting her formal education this week - she will be attending obedience classes at Petsmart. She sends hugs and kisses to our volunteers who donated the funds for her schooling and the time to work with her. Tippy is excited about this new opportunity and has ambitious plans for the future. In addion to devoting herself to her future family, she is contemplating a singing career (she likes to accompany the sirens of the fire engines), sports (agility) or dedicating her life to helping others by tracking down lost humans. Would you help her with her choices?
This lovely lady, Tippy, is around two years old : DOB 6-14-2003, she is registered with the NAPDR (North American Pure Bred Dog Registry). She is mostly black in color with tan feet and ankles (blanket-type pattern), cute brown eyebrows and tan along the bottom side of her tail . She has grown a brand new, thick, shiny and soft black coat in her foster home. She is a beautiful girl and her photos don't do her justice.
Tippy is an adorable petite girl, a true German Shepherd in a small package, she weighs 50-60 lbs. She enjoys the good fopod in her foster home and has gained weight since with us. Her owners surrendered her to the shelter because they were not able/willing to provide for her.
Although she was kept outside all her life, she picked up basic house manners in no time and has not had any accidents since she arrived in her foster home. Tippy is very smart: she quickly learnt to walk on a leash and basic obedience. She knows basic commands and is also crate-trained.
Tippy is initially shy with new people, but will warm up quickly, especially with treats. She is very loving and affectionate. She LOVES children and showers everybody with kisses. She LOVES to play with her toys and run around the house with with them. Tippy can entertain herself with a ball for a long time, she is a joy to watch. She will roll around with it and throw the ball in the air. Her favorite entertainment is fetching. She also enjoys long walks and following the scents of squirrels and deer during her walks. Tippy loves running and playing in the snow, she was moving through the deep snow like a dolphin after the recent snow storm.
Tippy was tested by a seach and rescue team member and was found to be a tracking talent. Tippy is a lively and energetic girl - she is still somewhat like a puppy.
Tippy does well with the dogs in her foster home after figuring out that they won't hurt her, however, she seems to be afraid of energetic larger dogs that are pushy with her. She probably had some bad experiences with dogs in her first home. At this time we recommend a home without other dogs for Tippy. Tippy does very well with the resident cat, she has very little interest in him (the cat is dog-savvy and does not run), she will probably run if the cat runs, she does not want to hurt him though.
Tippy is very healthy, up to date on all shots and spayed. She is also heartworm negative and on prevention.
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