Adopt

My name is
Serena!

Posted over 11 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
4 years 11 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
55129218

My story

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

Serena, a gorgeous, loyal, and affectionate 4 ½-year-old German Shepherd, is ready to find her forever home. Serena came to us with a wagging tail and a heart full of love and we have so enjoyed getting to know her. She delights in stuffed toys, alligator chews, and stimulating games of fetch.
Serena`s adoption has been sponsored thanks to the Lynch family. Serena`s adopter will not need to pay an adoption fee.

Serena has a solid play-until-you-drop relationship with her foster brother and is also working on other doggie friendships. While she is unaffected by the HSAR resident cat Annie (her stuffed toys are much more important), she happily shares her space.

After an unnecessary surgery (she was already spayed), Serena started to react to unfamiliar people and animals with her magnificent GSD bark, but she always remained comfortable with our staff. We`ve been exposing her to new things, people, and animals to help her become less afraid of making new friends. Bribing her with treats also helps! Her comfort levels continue to grow and expand daily, thanks to her desensitization training program.

Serena is currently being fostered with our volunteer trainer, who has made great strides in discovering her true personality. She is incredibly smart, obedient, and observant. Serena knows `sit,` `down,` `paw,` `catch,` `stay,` and is learning `drop,` `wait,` `look,` `back,` and `break` (stop playing and return to the person). Her GSD-bred protect and alert ability is polished. She stays quietly in her room or crate and waits for your return.
We believe continuing her desensitization training will help Serena reach her full potential. Could you be the one to help her get there?


Age: 4 1/2 years
Other dogs: Serena is a powerful and energized player who would require a friend (s) similar in size and play style.
Cats: Yes
Kids: 15+
Weight: 62 pounds
Leash Behavior: Walks fairly well on leash. Pulls sometimes but is responsive

If you are interested in adopting Serena, please fill out our online application. Once your application has been reviewed and approved, we will work with you to schedule an appointment. Please do not drop in to view dogs without an appointment. All High Sierra Animal Rescue dogs are spayed or neutered, up-to-date on age-appropriate shots, micro-chipped, tested for heartworm, given heartworm preventative medication each month, and de-wormed.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
55129218
Contact
Address
103 Meadowridge Lane, Portola, CA 96122

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Visit our website for our online adoption application and for adoption fees.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our \front office is still operating by appointment only for adoptions and boarding. Please call (530) 832-4727 Monday-Saturday from 10am-4pm or leave us a detailed message. You may refer to our website for answers regarding adoptions and boarding. Our shelter is located at 103 Meadowridge Lane in Portola, situated in the Sierra Nevada mountains in a triangle between Truckee, Ca and Reno, Nv. Thank you!

More about this rescue

High Sierra Animal Rescue is a small nonprofit organization located in Plumas County, dedicated to saving the lives of homeless adoptable pets that can no longer be held at county shelters and providing with the care they need until they can be placed into permanent loving homes. Since 1999, HSAR has saved the lives of more than 4,500 adoptable pets. To learn more, to view all our adoptable pets, success stories or complete an online adoption application visit our website.

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