Adopt

My name is Izzy!

Posted 3 days ago | Updated 1 day ago

Cared for by ShepHeroes
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Meet the Pet

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Pay Fee

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $450

This helps ShepHeroes with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
6 months old, Puppy
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
44 lb (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
ps_2266465-453923

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
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:

Introducing Izzy, a gorgeous and delightful 44-lb bundle of love. Izzy is a recent arrival from the shelter and settling in her foster home. A sweet and affectionate girl, she brings joy and love to everyone she's met. While initially hesitant about going in her crate as she doesn't want to miss out on anything, she quickly settles down and enjoys a peaceful night’s sleep. 



With just a little patience and encouragement, she is learning the ropes of house training and now understands that outside is the place to go instead of holding until she can't. Izzy's well-mannered and incredibly friendly—enjoying the company of humans and other dogs. Her gentle nature shines through as she eats calmly alongside her furry friends and happily engages with everyone around her with leaps and bounces. We'll work on the leaps since Izzy loves treats and likes to please. She loves to play and interact, often trying to join the fun when the resident shepherds are playing. The resident shepherds like her, and she respects the senior shepherd and the standard poodle with lots of deference, reserving her energy for the younger shepherds. 



This playful shepherd is also treat-motivated, has a soft mouth, and knows how to sit on command, making her a joy to train.  Izzy is curious and unbothered by the hustle and bustle of everyday life, as shown when she curiously watches the Roomba before opting for some outdoor adventure instead. She loves to have her people in view, typical of her breed, settled and snoozing if they aren't ready to interact with her.  Izzy also loves collecting her assorted toys and random shoes into dog beds and snuggling right into her people when allowed on the bed. 



Izzy loves toys, and slippers are her favorite napping companions. She can either put her nose in the slippers or use them as pillows. 



Stay tuned for updates. Izzy was recently spayed, and we'll let her heal for a few more days before we take her adopt button live. 



 Will you be the one to welcome her into your heart and home when her adoption button goes live?



As a foster-based rescue, ShepHeroes is always in need of fosters. An overwhelming number of shepherds in our local shelters need our help for a fresh start. Would you be willing to share your home and part of your summer to help shepherds find new families? You provide the love, and we'll provide everything else! Saying "yes" today truly saves a life. Complete this  https://www.shepheroes.org/foster-form, and we'll be in touch ASAP! We appreciate your consideration.


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Contact info

Pet ID
ps_2266465-453923
Contact
Phone
Address
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

We seek adopters with previous GSD or large breed experience for the best fit, and prefer to adopt within our local geographic region.

2.

Interview

After submission, you'll receive an email indicating status of your application and information on assignment to an adoption counselor (AC).

3.

Home Check

After your interview, your AC will arrange for your home visit (HV). All household members & resident dogs should attend that meeting.

4.

Meet the Pet

After your HV and once approved, you'll be able to meet potential matches. All household members & resident dogs should attend the meetings.

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

Once you've found your perfect match, you review and sign the adoption contract.

6.

Pay Fee

Our adoption fees are: $400 for dogs under 12 months, $350 for dogs 1-6 y/o, and $200 for dogs 7 y/o and older.

7.

Take the Pet Home

Once you've signed all the paperwork, you can take your new pup home!

Additional adoption info

Since each GSD we rescue has been let down by their previous caregivers, we are committed to ensuring that their second chance is a forever one. Our adoption application allows us to find the best possible match for them and for you.

The decision to adopt a pet is an important one that we take seriously. Please take the time to read the questions and carefully complete the application. Please include full explanations with as much information as possible - this will help us with the review of your application

If renting, your landlord's consent is required to proceed with your application. Our landlord permission form is embedded in the application, and is required before your application can be processed.

As an all-volunteer rescue, we may not respond as quickly as we would like. We appreciate your patience while we work through the adoption process. Our goal is to respond to you within a week of your application.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our dogs are available to meet approved adopters through appointments and at various posted events throughout Northern California.

More about this rescue

ShepHeroes is a foster based non-profit animal rescue organization with a deeply experienced team of volunteers focused on carefully placing German Shepherd Dogs into loving homes that match the dog's temperament, activity level, and needs.

Our dogs receive veterinary care and reside in volunteer foster homes while waiting for loving homes, and are altered, vaccinated and microchipped prior to adoption.

We focus our efforts on sound German Shepherd Dogs who are at risk due to abandonment, neglect, and abuse or significant change in circumstances. For the safety of our volunteers and adopters, we do not accept aggressive dogs into our program.

Our volunteers are heroes! Please join us with your time and talents to lend a hand to help our furry friends. Our needs range from virtual to hands-on tasks.

Are you interested in becoming a financial hero and supporting the rescue and welfare of abandoned shepherds? Norcal German Shepherd Rescue Inc. dba ShepHeroes is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization EIN #82-5263051, so your much-appreciated donations are tax-deductible and used solely to benefit the dogs in our care.

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