My name is RIVER!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated 1 month ago

Cared for by Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter

Adoption process

Submit Application

Meet the Pet

Approve Application

Pay Fee

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Color

Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn

Age

2 years 2 months old, Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

A050330

My details

Purebred

Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

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

Would you like someone to quietly listen to you with all their hearts ❤ and make you feel loved and understood and maybe even a little taken care of?

River is one of several shy, sweet German shepherds at FAAS you might want to meet.

He's a cautious 70-ish-pound guy who takes a while to come out of his shell, but when he does, he is all love and devotion.

He likes other dogs that give him a little space in the beginning, and seems to get a confidence boost from play dates, so he might benefit from the friendship of another friendly family dog. (If you don't have another dog, regular playdates he enjoys would be a good alternative.)

A quiet, calm home is probably best for River.

Did you know FAAS offers free training with all canine adoptions?

Shelter

Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID

A050330

Contact

Carla Thornton

Phone

(510) 337-8565

cthornton@alamedaanimalshelter.org

Website

http://www.alamedaanimalshelter.org

Address

1590 Fortmann Way, Alameda, CA 94501

Donation

Donate to This Shelter

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

2.
Meet the Pet

3.
Approve Application

4.
Pay Fee

5.
Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

The first few steps might occur in different orders; for instance, potential adopters might visit the shelter before filling out an application.

Adoption application

https://www.alamedaanimalshelter.org/adopt/

More about this shelter

Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) is a 501(c)(3) organization that shelters and cares for the lost and abandoned companion animals of Alameda, California. It reunites lost pets with their owners, finds new homes for the homeless, and attempts to prevent animal cruelty through education and community programs. In addition, FAAS offers programs designed to prevent pets from entering the shelter, including a Pet Food Pantry, low-cost spay/neuter services through Vets In Vans, the Skyla Fund to help pay veterinary bills, the Sasha Fund for canine training, and on-staff social services counseling.