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My name is Micah!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 1 day ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Approve Application

5

Meet the Pet

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
8 years 8 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
79 lb (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
ps_2225689-2690093

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Meet Micah, a gentle giant with a love for treats, toys, and being close to his people! This handsome large dog may have been a little reserved at first, but now he’s full of tail wags, warmth, and endless loyalty. Micah is a quick learner and incredibly treat-motivated—he’ll do just about anything for a salmon or chewy chicken treat. And if you’ve got a lick mat with frozen Greek yogurt or a Kong filled with plain peanut butter, he’ll be one happy pup! These treats are his favorite surprises when he has to be alone at home, and he’s been a calm, well-behaved companion every time.



Micah also adores his playtime! Fetch with squeaky Kong tennis balls or a game of tug-of-war with his XL Hedgehog plush are just a few of his favorites. He’s a fantastic fetch player and will drop the ball when asked, ready for another round or a quick chase. Walks are another highlight of Micah’s day—though he’s still learning not to pull on the leash. He gets especially excited when he sees squirrels, cats, or other dogs and tends to tug harder. His family has been working on training him to heel and stay calm before walks, and with consistent guidance, he’s sure to improve even more.



Micah’s perfect home would be with a loving, active person or family who can continue working on his leash training and enjoy all the affection he has to give. A yard to run and play in would be a bonus! While he’s a big dog, he’s also gentle with his loved ones, loves neck rubs, and enjoys following his people around the house to be close. He’s a good watchdog, alerting with a bark when strangers come to the door, but he settles well once he’s reassured.



With his playful, curious, and affectionate personality, Micah will be a loyal and loving companion to anyone who gives him a bit of patience and lots of love. He’s ready for a home with someone who has the strength to guide him and the time to share in his playful, attentive, and devoted nature.



History
Micah was transferred to Pets In Need by a good Samaritan.  



Micah is a Courtesy Post for Pets in Need and he is being fostered in Redwood City.  



Here is a link to his page:  https://www.petsinneed.org/dogs/rwcpuppy-5372w-rrtd6-t5ddt-mkmjz-p9dkp-ett57-nllcm (you may have to copy and paste) or contact adoptions@petsinneed.org or 650-367-1405 for more information about Micah or to meet him.


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Contact info

Pet ID
ps_2225689-2690093
Contact
Address
PO Box 339, Fulton, CA 95439

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

One of our Adoption Counselors will contact you via email to set up a phone interview

3.

Home Check

This may be in person or virtual.

4.

Approve Application

If we believe we can assist you in finding your next best friend we will approve your application and you can start meeting our dogs.

5.

Meet the Pet

Our foster will help arrange a meeting. You must bring the family, including other dogs living in the home.

6.

Sign Adoption Contract

When you find your new best friend, you will sign our Adoption Agreement and pay the adoption fee(s).

7.

Take the Pet Home

The best part! If you meet a dog and it's a match, you will take him/her home that day.

Additional adoption info

We are all working toward finding that perfect match!

You want to find that great dog that you and your family will love for many years. We want to find that great family that will offer our dog the very best home.

Our process is about getting to know you, your lifestyle as it applies to a dog, your experience with the breed, training, etc. All of the information we gather is simply to make sure we make a perfect match!

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We don't have a lot of events or meet-and-greets. We may do a few a year however we want our meetings to be as calm and natural as possible. We have found that large events are extremely overstimulating and distracting for most dogs and not the best place to meet. We prefer to meet in environments that allow more one-on-one, direct interaction so you get a feel of how the dog will respond you and your family.

More about this rescue

We love German Shepherd Dogs for all the same reasons you are looking here today. They are loyal, intelligent and beautiful animals. They can be big goofballs, feisty spitfires, working dogs, sport enthusiasts, movie critics, couch warmers, dock divers, scent detectors, hiking buddies, travelers, family protectors......you name it, the GSD can do it. If you are lucky enough to have a GSD in your life you will understand just how special they are.

We are a 501(c)(3) 100% volunteer organization. We began our mission in 2013 with the dream of saving as many of these beautiful and often misunderstood dogs as we could. We are a small rescue but we have a mighty team and we have saved over 2,000 dogs!

Most of our dogs come from shelters local to our rescue. There are many reasons dogs end up in shelters and we find most of them are not the fault of the dog. Are there purebred GSDs in shelters? ABSOLUTELY. Are there good dogs in shelters? There are GREAT dogs in shelters. Some of our dogs come from owners who, for many reasons, can no longer care for them and ask our help in finding a new loving forever home. The good news is that we encounter few dogs that have been abused or seriously mistreated.

Each dog that comes into our program is carefully evaluated and then placed into a foster home when available. Foster homes are critical for our rescue and it's the best way to really get to know the dog. If we don't have an appropriate foster home available, we will temporarily use one of our approved boarding/daycare facilities while getting to know the dog and waiting for a foster home to become available. We do not warehouse our dogs! Every dog in our care gets one-on-one attention from our volunteers/fosters. They are socialized, vetted, allowed to decompress and show us who they really are. Once we have spent some time getting to know each dog, we make the dog available for adoption.

If you aren't ready to adopt but still want to help, please consider fostering a GSD. We have all types of GSD's, from older 'fireside' dogs to younger puppies full of puppy energy. Fosters are truly the backbone of a rescue and without fosters, we would not be able to save these wonderful dogs. The rescue pays for all costs and will provide everything needed. All you need to provide is a safe, loving environment. Our dogs are in a foster home anywhere from a week to several months and we provide relief fosters if you have an emergency or need to be away from home for a few days. If you have ever thought about fostering, now is the time as there are record -breaking (and heartbreaking) numbers of dogs in shelters that need a second chance. Please consider becoming a foster home.

As a non-profit rescue, we are extremely grateful to our donors. Without YOU there would be no US. All donations are tax deductible and used for vetting, food, training, etc. We have no paid staff. The majority of our costs are medical as each dog receives required vaccinations, age and health appropriate spay/neuter, flea/tick treatment, heartworm testing and monthly treatment, worming and microchip. We often take dogs that need additional medical treatment and we also get dogs that have unknown issues that need to be treated. Your donations help us help those that need us most. A leg will heal and a heart will heal and our donors make it all possible.

And of course, we always need volunteers to help us transport, groom, walk, play with, train and on the "non" contact side, adoption counselors, fundraising, grant writing, social media....you name it we most likely need it. Even an hour a week makes a difference and we're with you every step of the way.

Our motto has always been "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DOGS" and we live by it. Our dogs have always been and will always be our #1 priority.

Thanks for checking us out and thank you for your support!!

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