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We'll also keep you updated on Claddagh's adoption status with email updates.
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Claddagh

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Nashville, TN
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
IDGSR Welcomes CLADDAGH into the safety of the rescue!! THIS DOG IS FOSTERED IN TENNESSEE & AVAILABLE FOR TRANSPORT ************** Happy Holidays! My name is Claddagh and I'm a beautiful 1.5yr old female German Shepherd mix gal. I'm located near Nashville TN and will be available for transport to my forever home. Quick Facts: Age - 1.5yrs old Home - ideally a home with a fenced in yard, no apartment or condo Kids - Fine with older kids (8+) Dogs - Great with large males Cats - NO cats 1. I had been in a shelter for a very long time with no interest in me. Thankfully the IDGSR peeps busted me out of the shelter and put me in the best foster home! They promised they would find me the best forever home. 2. I am very sweet, very demure, calm, very gentle. All of the best things a little lady should be. Even tho I am a very tall gal (might have some Dane mixed in my DNA), I am gentle and oh so loving. 3. My ideal home is with a loving person or family & with someone who will love me and give me the best life! If you have kids, I'd do best with ones over the age of 8yrs old. 4. It would be best to train me in basic & advanced obedience training. I'm smart and will learn anything you can teach me. Also, it will help us bond! 5. I have been consistently looked over for other dog but I know my perfect home is out there! I am the bestest girl, friendly with other dogs, loving, and would make the best family dog! 6. If you are looking for a loving, friendly, mellow, gentle, sweet, and amazing new companion - I'm your girl! THIS DOG IS FOSTERED IN TENNESSEE & AVAILABLE FOR TRANSPORT ************** ***IMPORTANT ADOPTION INFORMATION*** -ALL dogs are fostered in TENNESSEE unless otherwise noted -We do transport dogs to the east coast; a transport fee will apply -All dogs are up-to-date on vaccinations, heart-worm testing, monthly preventatives, & are spayed or neutered -Puppies under 6-months of age will require a SPAY/NEUTER CONTRACT, a portion of the adoption fee will be refunded upon documentation of the spay/neuter -An application must be submitted before scheduling an appointment to meet a dog -Dogs are introduced to prospective adopters BY APPOINTMENT ONLY -Due to the high volume of emails we receive, first priority will be given to those with submitted applications -All rescue work is done by dedicated volunteers, please be respectful of their time -Not able to adopt? Consider FOSTERING one of our wonderful dogs! Adoption Application: https://www.idgsr.org/apply-to-adopt NOTE: Please remain on the application page until you receive notice your application has gone through. Thank you for considering adopting this wonderful dog! Donations help us care for all of the dogs in our program. Any donation is greatly appreciated and can be made here: https://www.idgsr.org/support-us
We'll also keep you updated on Rachel's adoption status with email updates.
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Rachel

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Nashville, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
IDGSR Welcomes RACHEL into the safety of the rescue!! THIS DOG IS FOSTERED IN TENNESSEE & AVAILABLE FOR TRANSPORT ************** Happy Holidays, Y'all! My name is Rachel and I'm the beautiful 3-5yr old female German Shepherd. I am located near Nashville TN and will be available for transport. Quick Facts: Age - 3-5yr old Home - ideally a home with a fenced in yard, with proper exercise I would do okay in an apartment or condo Kids - Would do well with kids (10+) Dogs - Good with large males Cats - NO cats Training - Needs standard obedience training 1. You may notice in my pictures that I'm pretty thin but don't you worry, my foster mom is feeding me lots and lots of healthy & yummy food. I'll be at a healthy weight in no time! 2. I am sweet, affectionate, and starving for attention. I don't know what I did to deserve to be dumped but I am still open to love and trust from hoomans. 3. I would love to learn some obedience commands. I've heard it will help us bond and prove to everyone I'm the smartest and bestest girl around. If you have yummy treats, I'll catch on super quick. 4. I am friendly with other dogs! I would love to have a nice male pupper to play with in my new home. 5. I desperately want a loving family to call my own. If you have kids, I will do fine with ones over 10yrs old. 6. I do fine being in a crate and house training is going well. I would love to have a comfy bed to lounge on. 7. If you are looking for a loving, friendly, resilient, dog friendly, and amazing new companion - I'm your gal! THIS DOG IS FOSTERED IN TENNESSEE & AVAILABLE FOR TRANSPORT ************** ***IMPORTANT ADOPTION INFORMATION*** -ALL dogs are fostered in TENNESSEE unless otherwise noted -We do transport dogs to the east coast; a transport fee will apply -All dogs are up-to-date on vaccinations, heart-worm testing, monthly preventatives, & are spayed or neutered -Puppies under 6-months of age will require a SPAY/NEUTER CONTRACT, a portion of the adoption fee will be refunded upon documentation of the spay/neuter -An application must be submitted before scheduling an appointment to meet a dog -Dogs are introduced to prospective adopters BY APPOINTMENT ONLY -Due to the high volume of emails we receive, first priority will be given to those with submitted applications -All rescue work is done by dedicated volunteers, please be respectful of their time -Not able to adopt? Consider FOSTERING one of our wonderful dogs! Adoption Application: https://www.idgsr.org/apply-to-adopt NOTE: Please remain on the application page until you receive notice your application has gone through. Thank you for considering adopting this wonderful dog! Donations help us care for all of the dogs in our program. Any donation is greatly appreciated and can be made here: https://www.idgsr.org/support-us
We'll also keep you updated on Marshall's adoption status with email updates.
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Marshall

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Nashville, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
IDGSR Welcomes MARSHALL into the safety of the rescue!! THIS DOG IS FOSTERED IN TENNESSEE & AVAILABLE FOR TRANSPORT ************** Howdy! My name is Marshall and I'm a super cool 3-5yr old male Panda German Shepherd. I am located near Greeneville TN and will be available for transport to my forever home. Quick Facts: Age: 3-5yrs old Home: home with a fenced in yard, no apartments or condos Kids: would do well with older kids (10+) Dogs: super friendly, great with other dogs, ideally females Cats: NO cats Training: needs standard obedience training 1. I'm a Panda German Shepherd! Have you heard of that? If not, use the Google machine to check it out, it makes me very unique & handsome! 2. I'm a super friendly dude, with people & other dogs. I am a big boy and love to be with my person. 3. I would love to go on adventures as soon as it warms up. I'm thinking hikes to waterfalls, runs in the park, walks around the block, and of course trips to get pup-cups! 4. For a middle aged dude, I'm pretty smart. I would love to learn all sorts of obedience training! The best part is that we will bond and it will be super fun! 5. If you are looking for an energetic, friendly, affectionate, playful, adventurous, and awesome new companion - I'm your guy! THIS DOG IS FOSTERED IN TENNESSEE & AVAILABLE FOR TRANSPORT ************** ***IMPORTANT ADOPTION INFORMATION*** -ALL dogs are fostered in TENNESSEE unless otherwise noted -We do transport dogs to the east coast; a transport fee will apply -All dogs are up-to-date on vaccinations, heart-worm testing, monthly preventatives, & are spayed or neutered -Puppies under 6-months of age will require a SPAY/NEUTER CONTRACT, a portion of the adoption fee will be refunded upon documentation of the spay/neuter -An application must be submitted before scheduling an appointment to meet a dog -Dogs are introduced to prospective adopters BY APPOINTMENT ONLY -Due to the high volume of emails we receive, first priority will be given to those with submitted applications -All rescue work is done by dedicated volunteers, please be respectful of their time -Not able to adopt? Consider FOSTERING one of our wonderful dogs! Adoption Application: https://www.idgsr.org/apply-to-adopt NOTE: Please remain on the application page until you receive notice your application has gone through. Thank you for considering adopting this wonderful dog! Donations help us care for all of the dogs in our program. Any donation is greatly appreciated and can be made here: https://www.idgsr.org/support-us
We'll also keep you updated on Lumen's adoption status with email updates.
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Lumen

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Nashville, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
IDGSR Welcomes LUMEN into the safety of the rescue!! THIS DOG IS FOSTERED IN TENNESSEE & AVAILABLE FOR TRANSPORT ************** Hiya! My name is Lumen and I'm a beautiful 2yr old female German Shepherd. I am located near Nashville TN and will be available for transport to my forever home. Quick Facts: Age - 2yrs old Home - home with a fenced in yard, no apartments or condos Kids - would do okay with older kids (12+) Dogs - friendly with male dogs Cats - NO cats Training - needs standard obedience training 1. I am a single mom and an empty nester! All of my babies have been adopted and now it's my turn! 2. Did you know raising 7 puppies is hard work?! I am ready for a life of luxury! I would love to go on walks, car rides, and snuggle on the couch. 3. I am house & crate trained and have decent manners. 4. Like all good girls, I need to learn standard obedience training. I am very smart and training together will help us bond. 5. Now that my puppies are adopted, I finally have time for me & things I love to do! I love to explore in the yard, sniff every blade of grass, lounge in the sun, and beg my foster mom to take me to Hollywood Feed to get all the lovins! 6. If you are looking for a loving, friendly, playful, smart, and resilient new companion - I'm your gal! THIS DOG IS FOSTERED IN TENNESSEE & AVAILABLE FOR TRANSPORT ************** ***IMPORTANT ADOPTION INFORMATION*** -ALL dogs are fostered in TENNESSEE unless otherwise noted -We do transport dogs to the east coast; a transport fee will apply -All dogs are up-to-date on vaccinations, heart-worm testing, monthly preventatives, & are spayed or neutered -Puppies under 6-months of age will require a SPAY/NEUTER CONTRACT, a portion of the adoption fee will be refunded upon documentation of the spay/neuter -An application must be submitted before scheduling an appointment to meet a dog -Dogs are introduced to prospective adopters BY APPOINTMENT ONLY -Due to the high volume of emails we receive, first priority will be given to those with submitted applications -All rescue work is done by dedicated volunteers, please be respectful of their time -Not able to adopt? Consider FOSTERING one of our wonderful dogs! Adoption Application: https://www.idgsr.org/apply-to-adopt NOTE: Please remain on the application page until you receive notice your application has gone through. Thank you for considering adopting this wonderful dog! Donations help us care for all of the dogs in our program. Any donation is greatly appreciated and can be made here: https://www.idgsr.org/support-us
We'll also keep you updated on Thor's adoption status with email updates.
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Thor

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Nashville, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
IDGSR Welcomes THOR into the safety of the rescue!! THIS DOG IS FOSTERED IN TENNESSEE & AVAILABLE FOR TRANSPORT ************** Hey Y'all! My name is Thor and I'm an ultra handsome 2yr old German Shepherd. I am located in Memphis TN and will be available for transport. Quick Facts: Age - 2yrs old Home - home with a fenced in yard, no apartments or condos Kids - will do okay with older kids (10+) Dogs - will be fine with large females Cats - NO cats Training - needs standard obedience training 1. I was rescued off the streets of Memphis, no life for a handsome boy like myself. I was dragging a chewed up rope, covered in ticks and fleas, and pretty skinny. My foster mom has gotten me healthy & ready for a forever home! 2. I am a very curious boy. I love to sniff every single leaf & blade of grass. Did you know there are so many things to see & smell?! 3. I am as loyal as they come, especially to my hooman. If you are looking for the most loyal best friend, you've found him! 4. I would love to have a fenced in backyard and get lots of exercise. I would love to play ball, go on walks, runs, or hikes, really anything to keep me active! 5. It would be best to avoid homes with cats and small dogs, I haven't been around them and it's best to keep it that way. 6. I am house trained and don't have to be crated! I am pretty chill for a younger guy. 7. If you are looking for a handsome, protective, smart, loyal, and resilient new companion - I'm your guy! THIS DOG IS FOSTERED IN TENNESSEE & AVAILABLE FOR TRANSPORT ************** ***IMPORTANT ADOPTION INFORMATION*** -ALL dogs are fostered in TENNESSEE unless otherwise noted -We do transport dogs to the east coast; a transport fee will apply -All dogs are up-to-date on vaccinations, heart-worm testing, monthly preventatives, & are spayed or neutered -Puppies under 6-months of age will require a SPAY/NEUTER CONTRACT, a portion of the adoption fee will be refunded upon documentation of the spay/neuter -An application must be submitted before scheduling an appointment to meet a dog -Dogs are introduced to prospective adopters BY APPOINTMENT ONLY -Due to the high volume of emails we receive, first priority will be given to those with submitted applications -All rescue work is done by dedicated volunteers, please be respectful of their time -Not able to adopt? Consider FOSTERING one of our wonderful dogs! Adoption Application: https://www.idgsr.org/apply-to-adopt NOTE: Please remain on the application page until you receive notice your application has gone through. Thank you for considering adopting this wonderful dog! Donations help us care for all of the dogs in our program. Any donation is greatly appreciated and can be made here: https://www.idgsr.org/support-us
We'll also keep you updated on zSamantha (COURTESY LISTING)'s adoption status with email updates.
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zSamantha (COURTESY LISTING)

German Shepherd Dog Husky

Female, 9 yrs 1 mo
Nashville, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet ~SAMANTHA (COURTESY LISTING) **************************COURTESY LISTING*************************************** SAMANTHA IS NOT IN THE CARE OF IDGSR. IDGSR takes no responsibility for dogs adopted via courtesy listings. You must contact: Rhonda King for further information about SAMANTHA and her adoption. Contact: Rhonda King Email: rhondak966@gmail.com Phone: (901) 623-6632 ************** Meet Samantha! This 9yr old female Shepherd/Husky mix gal is in need of a safe and comfortable place to land. She is located in Bartlett, TN. Samantha's owner has been moved into a nursing home and has been left on her own. Thanks to a nice neighbor, she is being fed and looked after but this is no life for a dog. Samantha is calm, house trained, spayed, & microchipped. For a senior gal, she has a lovely temperament and needs a person or family to love her in her golden years. If you are interested in SAMANTHA, contact Rhonda King at the email/phone number listed above. **********COURTESY LISTING**********

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Loving Paws of the South

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Bowling Green Warren Co. Humane Society

1924 Old Louisville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101

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God's Dogs Rescue of TX in TN Transport Stop

Nashville, TN 37213

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Rookie's Rescue

Nashville, TN 37215

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Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue TN

PO Box 210830, Nashville, TN 37221

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46.1 miles

Critter Cavalry Rescue - TN

608 East Castle Ct., Franklin, TN 37069

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Rutherford County,TN PAWS

285 John R Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129

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