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Stewie

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs
Palo Alto, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Stewie is a charming, devoted and affectionate two-year-old boy with folks he knows and trusts. He completed a month-long training through Canine Purpose's Board and Traning program in Loomis and currently attends group classes with his foster families. This handsome boy has the brains and a big heart to match. He can be handful with a cheeky side making significant progress in impulse control while his handlers have learned that he's a boy who needs structure and thrives when his people give him clear direction. Stewie has two foster homes, switching between the households regularly.  Stewie's affectionate nature once he establishes a relationship with you means that you'll always have a best friend nearby, preferably leaning into you or snuggling while you watch TV or read and if allowed in bed with you. In his foster home with doggie mates, he sleeps free starting the night snuggled right in bed next to his humans to move off to a dog bed later in the night. In his foster home where he's a solo dog, he sleeps in his crate easily; knowing each households rules and following them.  Stewie has been working hard in his training sessions, mastering meeting strangers with an easy hi, learning a solid place command, working with multiple handlers on the desired heel position, and maintaining his learned skills in increasingly distracting environments. At the same time, he loves his trainers with his vast capacity for joy and loves to please them. Stewie has a natural shepherd stranger danger focus around strangers requiring an experienced handler whom he trusts at which time he'll cede those decisions to his handler.  With his intelligence, eagerness to please those he loves, and love of treats, it's been lovely to watch Stewie heal from the repair of his fractured leg that required months of crate confinement, followed by rehab, and the vitality of a young shepherd who finally could run and play and join his multiple foster families (he had four during his crate confinement) in long walks, play with the resident shepherds and learn to swim with them, then evolve into a potential candidate for Dock Diving since he loves to leap into the water, dunk his head in completely to fetch his toys out of the water.  Suppose you love training your dog, have excellent handling skills to provide structure and experience with shepherds or similar breeds, and are looking for a shepherd to continue developing your dog's obedience skills. In that case, Stewie is ready to be the devoted companion you have been searching for. In return, he would love a steady supply of balls, toys, especially squeaky ones, and many swim opportunities. Stewie's entirely crate and potty trained, has earned the right to sleep free, and shows himself trustworthy while his people are away without being crated. As months have progressed, he's even settled in the car, snoozing on the way to destinations for hours long rides. He's generally a quiet boy in the house, leaving it to his mates to bark at preceived critter prowlers in the yard at night and loud noises in the street.  Stewie enjoys many fruits and vegetables, including blueberries, bananas, oranges, apples, nectarines, cucumbers, and carrots. Generally, he's game to try any food you offer, including fan favorites of pumpkin, cottage cheese, and yogurt, to name a few. He had many filled Kongs, Toppls, and other enrichments during his long crate confinement. A slim and trim boy, Stewie loves his kibble and eats his meals with the resident dogs, sitting for his meals before eating from his bowl. Before heading to Canine Purpose for training, Stewie generally could honor sit, down, stay, leave it, come, wait, in bed, hop in, no.  Those skills were further refined during his training.  Stewie also started the initial stages of NACSW nosework training for enrichment during his long healing process. He enjoyed finding treats and kibble in boxes and other containers and on natural lawn objects like rocks, tree limbs, and lawn furniture.  We are grateful to UCDVMTH's Fracture Program for Rescues for allowing us the opportunity to repair his leg and to the shelter vet who brought his case to the attention of this program to avoid amputating his leg. Despite the pain of his fractured tibia at the ER and in the shelter, he was such a good-natured boy.  Stewie's care meant coordination amongst an extensive team, beginning with the ER staff at the hospital that treated him immediately after being hit by a car, the shelter vet and staff when he was surrendered for lack of funds to repair his leg, UCDVMTH veterinarians, and staff, and our rescue volunteers managing many details regarding transportation, medications, surgery and follow up visits including rehab consult with Integrative Medicine to develop the plan to ease him into full use of his leg.  All accomplished, a success story for everyone involved, including his multiple primary and relief foster homes, who have loved and cared for him.  Stewie is an active, energetic, and, at times, handful shepherd, so he'll thrive in a home where he can enjoy regular exercise and play. He'll be a great companion for someone who enjoys outdoor activities like hiking. He's loved hiking in Tahoe and is happy to put in four-plus miles on trails. He lives with multiple resident shepherds, adores the foster puppies who come through his foster home including them in play with his balls and mouthy games that go on forever, and has a couple of BFFs at Canine Purpose who match his play style. Stewie can be pushy/rude  in play and if paired with another dog will need a neutral dog as a companion. His current mates are very dog savvy, he respects the older dogs and plays well with the younger ones. Stewie has been adopted twice by folks who found his looks captivating, fell in love with and yet returned him within weeks before he could settle. They admitted to overlooking his true shepherd personality and guidance from his foster families and trainers. If you're interested in Stewie, please note that his fosters will be very selective after Stewie's two adoption experiences and will want to meet multiple times including with his trainers before commiting to launch Stewie to a forever home. He is very loved and would remain with his foster families permanently except one frequently travels for work and the other is at the permanent dog limit set by their animal control jurisdiction.  Take advantage of this opportunity to see if you are a match for this beautiful shepherd. Please select the adopt button and fill out an application for us to connect about Stewie.  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. ##1641104##
We'll also keep you updated on Otte's adoption status with email updates.
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Otte

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 mos
Palo Alto, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Otte's a lovely four-month-oldish sable shepherd puppy bursting with energy and charm! This sweet boy loves people and gets along beautifully with other dogs. He has lived the dream on three acres, where he romped and explored the yard with the senior resident shepherd after spending the day at the office with his foster mom, charming everyone he met. Always ready for love and belly rubs, he was a favorite, with people volunteering to run him out for potty breaks. He mastered daily car rides, riding in the elevator at work, and out potty throughout the day. He learned all about chickens, horses, and all the other critters, including the resident cats, in addition to good household manners and potty and crate training.  He was a favorite at the vet office, where he got a great checkup, cuddled on laps, and kissed the vet staff while getting his vaccines. He was also adored during his next stay at the vet for his neuter.  Otte is currently living in his second foster home, as his first one was only available for a limited time due to their travel plans. At his current foster home, Otte lives with two cats whom he respects and two resident dogs who are delighted with him. They run with him to stretch his legs and play tug to keep him entertained.  Otte is a brave little guy who walks over things, through things, and surfaces without a pause, sniffing to his heart's content. At first, Otte thought a leash on him was like lava, but he quickly mastered being on a leash, sitting, down, leave it, come (like the wind), and other great manners, including that "ack" sound when humans can't get the words out to say stop it. He knows the command "curb" and sits at the curb on his daily walks to the park to play on the playground equipment and meet more fans. Otte walks 2-3 miles daily for exercise. His foster family is very training-oriented, and all pups fostered by them have a terrific start as pups.  Otte, a pro with the doggie door, joins the resident female Anatolian shepherd in alerting strangers from the window in the fence. And then meets everyone with the happiest, wiggliest body with some exuberant gallops thrown in if outside.  Otte sleeps through the night in his crate, slumbering away for about seven hours. He's completely potty trained, choosing his spot behind the yard tree for privacy. Otte is also crate-trained and completely comfortable being crated. Otte loves his food and his carrots as treats is very treat-motivated and is happy to please his people.  Otte's littermate, Amelia, nicknamed Millie, has been thriving in her shepherd-experienced foster home, living with an adult shepherd. She was adopted this weekend, and we're excited to match Otte to his forever family, too.  We ask adopters interested in Otte to have experience with shepherds or similar herding or working breeds and the time and resources to commit to lots of love, structure, environmental exposure, and training. Also, have you visited our YouTube channel? We would love your support by subscribing to our channel and liking and commenting on the videos we share of our adoptable shepherds in action.  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. ##2241589##
We'll also keep you updated on Jagger aka Lil Floof's adoption status with email updates.
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Jagger aka Lil Floof

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 mos
Palo Alto, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hello. I went by Lil Floof for a few weeks since I was just a little floof when I arrived in rescue. My foster family had many names they tried on and landed on Jagger as my rescue name. I'm a healthy, happy 11-week-old pup living the good life in my foster home, keeping my foster family in stitches with my shenanigans and snuggles. I share my life with the resident shepherd, who is blind. I wear a bell on my collar to help him, and my people know where I am. You know, puppies like me can get into trouble quickly, and a great sign of that is when we're quiet.  I'm a super duper, confident, happy, playful puppy. I sleep in my crate all night and love playing. I adore all the dogs I've met so far and ask for play. I was pen-trained originally and, since getting bigger, have been crate-trained. I also am age-appropriate potty trained; pups my age need reminders and frequent visits outside so we don't have accidents. I love our outings, much of which I spend riding in shopping carts or carried since I won't be fully protected from parvo until my boosters at 16 weeks. I did outgrown my original puppy back pack. You should know that I'm in my land shark phase of wanting to chew on everything, my teeth are coming in and I'm looking for relief in toys, hands, ankles...good thing my people understand and offer me a variety of options to keep my mouth engaged on allowed objects.   My story started when I was found on the streets and rushed to the shelter for safekeeping. Since I was so young, the shelter staff ensured I didn't mingle with the other shelter residents. Since time was of the essence, a ShepHeroes volunteer picked me up to foster me while my people put out the word for a regular foster family who could keep me until I'd be old enough to be adopted.  In my first foster home, I hung out with two senior shepherds. I immediately charmed the younger one into playing with me. The older one huffed at me and told me I could hang out but not expect lots of play. He's apparently too mature for play. Because my first foster family had weekend commitments, I headed over to my second foster home, where their resident dog welcomed me, and so did the humans; one of them was a teenager, and boy, she was pretty cool. They also had cats and birds, so I got many new experiences. They showed me to eat from a slow feeder bowl so I could stop inhaling my food. It also started me learning new tricks like sitting down and showing off my smarts.  Between my two temporary foster homes, which stepped in to help, I gained a couple of pounds and showed them that I adore toys and am partial to chew toys that ease my achy teeth. They introduced me to my first rabbit ear from Naked Beast and these amazing collagen sticks.  I was so lucky that people opened their homes to love me while my foster home was being sorted out.  I'm heading to the vet for my next boosters first week of February and am ready to meet folks who may be a great match for me. Please know that my folks ask that you have the time and commitment to raise a young shepherd puppy to a sound neutral adult dog, invest in training me too. Experienced shepherd or similar working/herding dog experience will be very helpful to match us.  Have you visited ShepHeroes' YouTube channel? They would love your support by subscribing to the channel and liking and commenting on the videos they share of puppies like me in action.  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. ##2274363##
We'll also keep you updated on Lunaa's adoption status with email updates.
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Lunaa

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 mos
Palo Alto, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Introducing Lunaa, a sweet and gentle pup weighing 24 lbs, who is ready to charm her way into your heart! After arriving in our care in Sacramento, Lunaa quickly visited the vet for a check-up and vaccinations, then set off for her new foster home in San Jose, thanks to a wonderful team of relay transport volunteers. Lunaa thrives in her environment, joyfully romping in the yard, playing with toys, and exploring her surroundings. During her temporary stay with four friendly resident dogs, she showed her lovely social skills and positive experiences with fellow canines. Within hours, she established her potty routine, demonstrating her preference for a specific spot and a unique little dance to signal when she needs to go outside. Her eagerness to please and her love for praise are truly endearing. In the car, Lunaa is a perfect co-pilot, settling in comfortably for the ride. While she can feel a bit nervous if crated in the car and get an upset tummy, she seeks comfort from her humans to reassure her during new experiences. Her vet visit only confirmed what we knew — she is a delight! Lunaa is a treat enthusiast and has quickly mastered the "sit" command, ensuring she gets all the love she deserves without jumping. Her light, delicate jumps make her even more charming. Lunaa has already mastered sleeping through the night, and with a few tasty treats in her crate, she's ready to settle down for both daytime naps and nighttime rest. Currently, she resides in a foster home as a solo dog with experienced caretakers, and sees neighborhood dogs for playdates. We can't wait for updates on the exciting adventures that await Lunaa as she explores the world. Give this loving girl a chance, and she'll surely fill your life with joy and companionship! Have you visited our YouTube channel? We would love your support by subscribing to our channel and liking and commenting on the videos we share of our adoptable shepherds in action.  Lunaa will need a forever home supporting her with companionship, consistency, and positive training. As always we seek adopters who have experience with shepherds or similar working/herding breeds who are committed to raising puppies into a solid, neutral dogs.  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. ##2278434##
We'll also keep you updated on REDDING's adoption status with email updates.
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REDDING

German Shepherd Dog Husky

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Mountain View, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Redding is a handsome boy who requires a home that can help establish boundaries for him. Redding is house-trained and enjoys car rides, playing fetch, and playing in the water. He is also a regular in the shelter playgroups and does well with other dogs. Redding is a working dog who will benefit greatly from training and a savvy adopter or foster. He is two years old and is likely a Shepherd/Husky mix. Please help us save Redding by sharing his story. Observation comments: It takes time to familiarize and gain trust, so a slow introduction is recommended. This animal requires an experienced handler. It does not do well with sudden human approaches from all directions during the first meet-and-greet. Summary: Due to its size and strength, kids need to be supervised around the dog. This animal requires some space for himself, so do not approach without permission from the animal. Attempting to socialize with this animal is safe at a short distance away without constant, straight eye contact. If this animal acknowledges you, he will approach you naturally and accept your invitation. Once that happens, you will be his best buddy for life! Redding has a hit-or-miss personality. His German Shepherd is a bit picky, but he plays well in the boarding facility playgroup and has been tested at our partnered local boarding club. His personality will change with a calm, quiet, loving home over time.
We'll also keep you updated on Casey's adoption status with email updates.
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Casey

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 6 yrs
Mountain View, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This girl is a beautiful shepherd mix. She is housetrained and mellow. They need experienced handlers space to roam and time to socialize with family members. Due to the nature of this breed, all adoptions will be judged on a case-by-case basis; adopters need to reside in the legal area.

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German Shepherd Dog shelters & rescues in Menlo Park, California

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4.9 miles

ShepHeroes

Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Rescue

6.9 miles

Silicon Valley Animal Rescue

Mountain View, CA 94040

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

7.8 miles

Pets In Need - Redwood City Chapter

871 5th Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Rescue

9.7 miles

Partners in Animal Care & Compassion

PO Box, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

10.2 miles

Thulani Senior German Shepherd Rescue

Cupertino, CA 95014

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

15.8 miles

Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA

1450 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Rescue

15.9 miles

Furry Friends Rescue

P.O. Box 7270, Fremont, CA 94537

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

16.2 miles

The Perfect Dog

PO Box 361441, Milpitas, CA 95036

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

16.5 miles

Tri-City Animal Shelter

1950 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538

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Shelter

17.8 miles

Humane Society Silicon Valley

901 Ames Ave, Mipiltas, CA 95035

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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