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My name is Shadow Nose!

Posted over 5 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Age
Size
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
20003854

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

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

My name is Shadow Nose and I just know someone is out there for me!

Shadow is a perfect sized 53 lb., spayed, 3 year old well-adjusted girl who was recently diagnosed with maegosophalus*. She is friendly and comfortable around adults, strangers, children, and other dogs.

To everyone's delight, not only is she adorable, but Shadow Nose is affectionate, energetic, outgoing, and curious.

Check out Shadow Nose tossing her toy around!

Shadow is crate trained and can be left alone without incident. She does not nuisance bark, or dig, and is happy to keep herself occupied when she has toys to play with.

Our evaluator found Shadow to be relaxed while watching her in a sit, stand, and stay position as well as walking on a leash. This cutie rolled over for belly rubs before hopping up with a big smile and wagging tail hoping to entice our volunteer in a game of fetch.

Shadow has some formal training and responds well to many verbal commands. Given her sweet demeanor, it should not take long to transform her from being a mildly mannered playful pup to your loyal loving companion.

GSRNC and Shadow Nose knows the perfect home is out there. Is it yours?

Shadow is a level 3 special needs dog.


*Megaesophagus is a condition that decreases mobility in the muscles of the esophagus which interferes with proper swallowing movement. As a result, Shadow will need a special family who can feed her in a Bailey's Chair (provided by GSRNC) every time she eats.

The Bailey's chair is constructed with the primary goal of positioning the dog upright during meals, allowing gravity to aid in the digestion process.

 

October 26, 2024, 6:53 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
20003854
Contact
Email
Address
P.O. Box 1930, Cupertino, CA 95010

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

For forms and more information please visit our website at http://www.gsrnc.org


Adoption Process

Our adoption process is designed to help you and the right dog find each other. Our goal is to place each dog into a permanent, safe, and loving home.

To adopt a German Shepherd Dog from us, you must:

1. Live in Northern California.
2. Complete an Adoption Questionnaire, either online, or by mail. If you do not own your home, you must also have your landlord complete the Landlord Letter.
3. Be interviewed by an adoption counselor.
4. Allow a home visit by an adoption counselor.
5. Choose, and be chosen by, the right dog.
6. With our approval, sign our Adoption Agreement, and pay the associated fee.
7. At the time of adoption we also collect a deposit which is refunded after completion of two training sessions.

After we receive your online Adoption Questionnaire, we will call you to begin the adoption process. We encourage potential adopters to come to one or more Adoption Days, because that is the best way to meet several German Shepherds and to find your new companion. If you attend an Adoption Day and choose a dog, you may be able to adopt the same day, if all adoption requirements are met.

If you cannot come to any Adoption Day, we can still assist you, this may take longer because the people who will help you are volunteers who usually have jobs, and scheduling meetings with dogs can be complex because our dogs live in many homes and kennels.

We do not adopt to homes outside of Northern California.

Adoption application

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Please visit our site for up to date information and dates.

https://www.gsrnc.org/adoptiondays.asp

More about this rescue

The specific purpose of our organization is the prevention of cruelty to animals by:

•Rescuing German Shepherd Dogs from life threatening situations at animal shelters and elsewhere.
•Finding German Shepherd Dogs permanent loving homes with qualified owners.
•Assisting owners of German Shepherd Dogs who can no longer keep them to find them new homes.
•Working cooperatively with animal shelters and other rescue groups in the community towards our common goals of saving dogs' lives and reducing pet overpopulation.
•Educating the public about the advantages of adopting dogs from shelters and rescue organizations, and about the need for spaying and neutering dogs.
•Educating owners and prospective owners of German Shepherd Dogs about their proper care and training, and about other aspects of the breed.

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