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My name is Riley!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Age
Adult
Size
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
20780950-2024-059

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

RILEY ~3-4 years old. Good with older, considerate kids, dogs and cats. Needs a companion animal and fenced yard.

GSRA adopts to residents of VA, NC, and SC only.

Meet Riley, a classic black and tan girl who is 3-4 years old. She is petite, weighing only 52 pounds, but with proper nutrition, she will likely grow to be a healthy 60 pounds. Before being rescued, she had a shaky start in life, accounting for her anxiety and cautious introductions to new people. Riley really comes to life when she is around other dogs. She loves canine companions, and it will be crucial for her to have at least one confident doggie sibling in her new home to show her the ropes, help her adjust, and serve as a playmate. She also is good with cats and loves it when they accept her invitation to play.

Speaking of playing, Riley is fun to watch with her toys. One of her favorite activities is throwing them in the air to see where they land. She is housetrained, but crate training is a work in progress. She is fine with a leash for the purpose of going outside to potty, but she is fearful of being leashed for a neighborhood walk. Overcoming this fear will require a patient and loving adopter who will work with her to realize that taking leisurely strolls is not only fun, but also a great way to explore. In her former life, Riley was not taught any commands. However, she is a smart cookie and is more than capable of learning basic obedience once she becomes comfortable with her new family.

She has a lot of energy, so a fenced yard would be ideal to allow her to run freely and safely. Car rides are becoming easier for her — once she realizes she is not being taken somewhere she doesn’t want to go. At bedtime, she is trustworthy as long as she is contained and allowed to peacefully sleep on the floor alongside her foster siblings. Initially, to ease her anxiety and alleviate her fear of crate confinement, Riley will need a human who is home a lot. Once this sweet girl’s personality emerges, it is a sight to behold and well worth the time and effort!



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November 4, 2024, 6:19 pm
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Contact info

Pet ID
20780950-2024-059
Contact
Phone
Address
PO Box 8034, Greensboro, NC 27419
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Home Check

Additional adoption info

Currently our screening process is taking 3-4 weeks. Please be patient. We want to give your application careful consideration.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Once approved, we encourage applicants to visit adoption events to meet potential dogs that could be a match.
Before you fill out the application:
1). We do not adopt to individuals living outside of North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia.
2). If the only dog you are interested in has a (CL) after their name, this is a courtesy listing and we do not handle the adoptions of courtesy listings, please contact the person directly.

More about this rescue

Thank you for considering adopting a GSRA dog. We love that you are exploring rescuing a GSD. We firmly believe that the adoption of a dog is not one to be taken lightly. Because of this belief, our adoption process is what some would described as lengthy and can be emotional. If you are looking to take a dog home "tomorrow", unfortunately our organization is not for you.

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