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German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in Columbia, South Carolina

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These German Shepherd Dogs are available in Columbia, South Carolina.
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Beau

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 7 yrs 8 mos
Columbia, SC
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
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Story
Hi, my name is Beau! I was adopted as a puppy and returned several years later. When I came back, I had a very hard time trusting people. Pawmetto Lifeline is not sure what happened while I was away, but they vowed to give me as much time as I needed to find a new forever home! I`ve been working really hard on my training and socialization and the staff says I`m doing awesome. I`m a BIG boy- I weigh a whopping 95 pounds! That just means there`s a whole lot of me to love, once we get to know each other. My ideal home would be one with adults who can give me the space and time to get to know them at my pace. A great way to do that would be to play fetch with me! I love to have fun! My favorite things in life are treats and tennis balls! I love nature walks and playing tug too. I prefer you not to touch me unless it is a butt scratch on my terms.I’m a very intelligent boy who is great with a routine. I am beautiful, big and fluffy but I do not like to share my things. If you let me lay on a bed or couch, I will assume that it is all mine and won’t want to share that space. So please make sure and teach me not to get on any furniture so I don’t claim it for myself. If you are interested in adopting me, please be sure you are willing to take the time for us to get to know one another very slowly across a span of time before I would consider going home with you.If you`d like to meet me, please fill out an application on our website, PawmettoLifeline.org. You are welcome to visit Pawmetto Lifeline from 12-6pm, Tuesday-Friday, to have your application reviewed and to meet your BEST MATCH animal! The Adoptions department is open from 10am-6pm on Saturdays. Meet and greets will end at 5:30pm. We are closed on Sundays and Mondays.
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Blackie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
Columbia, SC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Hi, my name is Blackie! My sibling Brownie and I are beautiful German Shepherds. We are naturally smart-we know a few commands already but would need an experienced dog owner to work with us to continue our learning! Please have the time and desire to keep us from getting bored and we will make you proud!We are still working on potty and crate training-we just need some patience and consistency please.We love people and older children-zoomies, roaming, and running is so fun! We really can jump, so please have a nice high fence so we can`t get out~We love dogs, but only large ones like us, please! Small dogs and cats are definitely not a good idea please!We are learning to really like car rides, and of course, treats are the BEST!Blackie is part of our Home to Home Program. Although they are not a Pawmetto Lifeline dog, they have received the same high standards of care. Vaccinations and spay/neuter are included in the adoption fee. Pawmetto Lifeline wants every animal to have a chance to find a loving home. Please fill out an adoption application at https://pawmettolifeline.org/adoption/adoptionapplication/ or contact adoption@pawmettolifeline.org if you would like to meet this animal.
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Bentley

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 mos
Columbia, SC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Hello, my name is Bentley!My adoption fee of $300 includes up-to-date vaccinations, dewormer, and heartworm/flea prevention. Plus, a microchip that is already registered to you! What more could you ask for?If you`d like to meet me, please fill out an application on our website, PawmettoLifeline.org. Adoptions are by appointment Tuesday through Thursday, Friday and Saturday are walk in from 10-5. Please fill out the online application, and you will be contacted if you are approved and are a good fit for one of our adoptable pets.
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Zinnia

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 mos
Columbia, SC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Hi, I`m Zinnia!From her foster mom:This is the sweetest and whiniest little girl! She loves to be around you 24/7 and does not want to be away from you(that’s when she whines) She loves to play just as much as she loves to be held like a baby and sleep in your arms. She is doing so good with learning to go potty outside but she likes to poop on the porch instead of going to the grass. Something we are working on!My adoption fee of $300 includes up-to-date vaccinations, dewormer, and heartworm/flea prevention. Plus, a microchip that is already registered to you! What more could you ask for?If you`d like to meet me, please fill out an application on our website, PawmettoLifeline.org. Adoptions are by appointment Tuesday through Thursday, Friday and Saturday are walk in from 10-5. Please fill out the online application, and you will be contacted if you are approved and are a good fit for one of our adoptable pets.
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Rayne

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 mos
Columbia, SC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Hello, my name is Rayne!My adoption fee of $300 includes up-to-date vaccinations, dewormer, and heartworm/flea prevention. Plus, a microchip that is already registered to you! What more could you ask for?If you`d like to meet me, please fill out an application on our website, PawmettoLifeline.org. Adoptions are by appointment Tuesday through Thursday, Friday and Saturday are walk in from 10-5. Please fill out the online application, and you will be contacted if you are approved and are a good fit for one of our adoptable pets.
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Russell

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 mos
Columbia, SC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Hello, my name is Russell!My adoption fee of $300 includes up-to-date vaccinations, dewormer, and heartworm/flea prevention. Plus, a microchip that is already registered to you! What more could you ask for?If you`d like to meet me, please fill out an application on our website, PawmettoLifeline.org. Adoptions are by appointment Tuesday through Thursday, Friday and Saturday are walk in from 10-5. Please fill out the online application, and you will be contacted if you are approved and are a good fit for one of our adoptable pets.

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Seeley

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Senior
West Columbia, SC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This gorgeous gal is Seeley, a 4-5 year old german shepherd who came to us from a local shelter. Seeley is a large, medium energy, loving girl. She gets along with other dogs, walks well on a leash, and is very smart. She seems to have some recollection of manners and commands, but we can't know for sure! Seeley is eager to please and loves to go on adventures with her people. She would make an incredible family dog for an active family looking for unconditional love and loyalty! We promised Seeley that the rest of her life, would be the best of her life. Could that be with you? ***APPLY TO ADOPT: finalvictoryrescue.com*** We provide meet-and-greets by appointment with an application on file.
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Lorelai

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Senior
West Columbia, SC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This beautiful girl is Lorelai, an (almost) 3 year old purebred german shepherd! She is a playful, smart girl. Shes such a sweet girl who loves to cuddle, fetch and watch tv with you. She has never met a stranger! Loves to meet new people (can get a little excited and jump but we are working on that). Knows commands like crate, sit, stay, lay down and her recall is incredible. She loves to be outside and smell new smells. Really overall such an amazing girl! We promised Lorelai that the rest of her life, would be the best of her life. Could that be with you? ***APPLY TO ADOPT: finalvictoryrescue.com*** We provide meet-and-greets by appointment with an application on file.
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Ginger

German Shepherd Dog Bluetick Coonhound

Female, Adult
Lexington, SC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Location: West Columbia, SC Name: Ginger Age: 5 or 6 years Breed: Coonhound, German Shepherd, Akita Mix - 68 lbs with long legs M/F: F Spayed/Neutered/Shots: Spayed; UTD on rabies & distemper Good with dogs, cats, and/or kids: good with everyone she has met so far; haven’t exposed her to cats but doubt it would be an issue Aggression or medical issues?: No aggression; heartworm positive upon arrival and has been through fast-kill. Is on monthly prevention and will need to be retested in a year to verify treatment work did what it was supposed to (extremely high success rate). Reason for rehoming?: owner did not keep her contained and eventually moved away. For 4 years, she walked miles every day for food/water on her daily rotation having back to back litters. It is not simply that the neighbors did not care, she just wasn’t used to being contained and they struggling catching her and keeping her contained. I have had no issues keeping her contained in my back yard, but I do have a hot wire lining my fence and I am nowhere near the area she was wandering for all that time. House/crate trained?: she has only come inside my house a handful of times honestly, she prefers to be a yard dog as that is what she is used to. She has had no accidents when indoors though. Does need a fenced in yard. Potentially additional measures as mentioned above but I have no way of knowing until she is in the new situation/environment to see how she reacts as she never even tried escaping at my house. Additional info/story (personality): She is beyond sweet. No, she isn’t a house dog, but she is a loving dog. Out of the many animal’s I have taken to my vet, she is in their top 2 list of favs out of my group. While she is a yard dog, she walks decently well on a leash (I’m ~125 lbs and the only thing that is difficult is getting her in my car as in she isn’t one to drag me all over). She has been around tons of dogs and people with me with absolutely no issues. Vet had her in perfect health besides the heartworm treatment that we have completed. She is definitely past her puppy days and prefers to lay around instead of playing with the other dogs, but this could also be due to the recent heartworm treatments. I definitely wouldn’t consider her as a guard dog as she is such a people pleaser (she rarely barks - assuming it was learned behavior as she was surviving “on her own” for so long). Please help give her the furever home she has always deserved! Message/comment if interested. Make sure if you message me to include the animal’s name since I have a lot of rescues I am trying to help rehome at the moment. Adoption application & contract required to ensure good home . Link to reel about her: https://www.facebook.com/reel/175277872107801
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Neptune

German Shepherd Dog Treeing Walker Coonhound

Male, Young
Lexington, SC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Location: Lexington, SC Name: Neptune Age: 1 year (DOB: 4/15/23) Breed: Coonhound/German Shepherd / Mix (mom was DNA tested) - 60 lbs M/F: M Spayed/Neutered/Shots: UTD on rabies & dhpp; on heartworm prevention; neutered Good with dogs, cats, and/or kids: good with other dogs and kids; have not cat tested but can upon request (should do fine, shy and submissive of new things) Aggression or medical issues?: major flea allergy - has to be kept on prevention during warm months Reason for rehoming?: mom was rescued very pregnant so he was born here - adopted and returned due to no fault of his own (apartment management changed and he didn’t meet breed requirements) House/crate trained?: yes Additional info/story (personality): Very sweet and very submissive. Pulls quite hard on a leash when scared or with a new human until he adjusts. Is a big baby and has no problem being held. Big personality, long, and lanky. Definitely a cuddle bug. Was raised in an apartment so was raised to not be very talkative even with his breed mix. Message/comment if interested. Make sure if you message me to include the animal’s name since I have a lot of rescues I am trying to help rehome at the moment. Adoption application & contract required to ensure good home.
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Titan

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs
Lexington, SC
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
Titan is a very loving, energetics, and eager to please boy. He loves to run and play. Titan knows commands already and is ready for his new family.
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Snickers

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 13 yrs 9 mos
Irmo, SC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Snickers came to us from a very neglectful home. He lived in a pen alone for NINE years! Think of the suffering/loneliness! He got some attention from neighbor kids who would pet him through the chain link but nothing else. He is loving his freedom and being spoiled in his foster home. He needs a home with either no other dogs, or female dogs. He is a loyal companion! 11 years old, 70 pounds

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3.9 miles

Final Victory Animal Rescue - South Carolina

919 N Lucas St., West Columbia, SC 29169

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10.3 miles

Pawmetto Lifeline

1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC 29212

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11.8 miles

Frisky Business Rescue

Lexington, SC 29073

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11.8 miles

For the love of street dogs

1830 South lake drive, P.O. Box 84331, Lexington, SC 29073

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11.9 miles

Homeward Bound Pet Rescue

PO Box 4335, Irmo, SC 29063

Pet Types: dogs

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12 miles

Animal Protection League of South Carolina

Hopkins, SC 29061

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Rescue

33.9 miles

Maude Schiffley Chapter of S.P.C.A.

225 Ruf Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118

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Rescue

39 miles

Lucky Paws Rescue Inc

PO Box 3150, Sumter, SC 29151

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

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49.9 miles

SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare

199 Willow Run Road, Aiken, SC 29801

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49.9 miles

Aiken County Animal Shelter

333 Wire Road, Aiken, SC 29801

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