Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Story
Meet Cheesecake, a 6-month-old suspected Schnauzer-German Shepherd mix with a heart as sweet as his name. This affectionate and playful pup is house and crate trained, walking beautifully on a loose lead, and gets along wonderfully with other dogs. His coat and face are distinctly Schnauzer-like, but his devotion to his people is pure Shepherd.
Cheesecake, or Cheese to his friends, came into the Green Dogs program with his littermate, Apple Pie, both lacking early socialization. Thankfully, the pack of dogs in his foster home has taken him under their wing, showing him the ropes of “How to Dog.” With their guidance, Cheese has blossomed into a confident and easygoing pup who thrives with canine companionship. He’s even stepped into a big brother role for younger puppies in his foster home, tolerating their antics, teaching them boundaries, and joining in their playful games.
Cheese loves hiking, playing with other dogs, and just being close to his people. His medium energy level makes him a perfect balance of active and chill. At night, he happily settles into his crate—it’s his safe and cozy spot. While Cheese has gained so much from the dogs around him, what he truly needs now is a human to bond with and guide him as he continues to grow.
Cheesecake will be a devoted companion, eager to please and endlessly sweet. He’d thrive in a home with another dog to keep him company and continue his canine education. If you’re looking for a loyal and loving pup who’s ready for his next big adventure, Cheesecake is ready to meet you!
At Green Dogs Unleashed (GDU), we are dedicated to ensuring the successful placement of our dogs in loving, permanent homes. Over the years, we have seen an increasing number of returns due to behavioral issues that could have been prevented with the right support. A significant percentage of these returns involve out-of-area clients or those who have not completed training with GDU. To address this, positive reinforcement training with Green Dogs Unleashed is required as a condition for all adoptions.
Preference for this dog will be given to adopters who commit to signing up for and completing our six-week Canine 101 training class in person at our headquarters in Troy, VA. Secondary consideration will be given to a limited number of out-of-area adopters who agree to complete one private lesson with GDU, either in person or virtually, and attend a pre-approved positive reinforcement training class in their area.
At the time you are seeing this post, this dog is still available for adoption. But please know that we may be working on multiple applications already, and any one of them could be approved at any time. Please READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION and complete an adoption application, if you are interested in any of our animals. Application at www.greendogsunleashed.org If you send an inquiry to ask if the dog is still available, or just tell us you are interested, your inquiry will not be answered. FILL OUT AN APPLICATION. We can do NOTHING without that. No, we cannot tell you if he would be a match for your family without seeing an application. PLEASE KEEP READING for info.
*/*/* PLEASE NOTE: The first communication you will receive after completing an application will be an email response, which will have instructions on how to proceed. Please check your inbox AND spam folders for the next 48 hours, for this email. We will not begin processing an application without the information requested in that email. */*/*
We are happy to consider applicants from out of state on most dogs. Please read the description to see if this dog is an exception. If the applicant is approved to adopt, they MUST be willing to come to our location in Troy, VA, for a meet and greet. If all parties agree that the pup and family are a good fit, they would take the pup home at that time.
For more information about our mission and for an APPLICATION for adoption, please go to www.greendogsunleashed.com.
GDU does ask a minimum adoption fee of $400.00. This does not even come close to covering all expenses created by animals while in rescue. We are funded solely by the angels and volunteers willing to donate time and finances. This minimum fee includes DAPP, rabies if age appropriate,, heartworm test and preventative, if age appropriate, and flea and tick treatment, as well as neutering or spaying, if the animal is medically sound to undergo surgery. In an attempt to avoid tummy upset from a sudden change of food, the foster family may include a small, transitional bag of the food the dog/puppy has been eating. And if the dog/puppy has grown attached to a special item (like a toy or blanket), they may send that along, as well.
*/*/* Young puppies will receive age-appropriate vaccines, and will be spayed/neutered prior to adoption. Adopters may be required to provide additional puppy boosters and at 16 weeks of age, a rabies vaccine. Future annual vaccines, testing and monthly heartworm preventative are REQUIRED, and will be the financial responsibility of the adopter.
*****Due to the sheer number of animals and applications in our program, coupled with a limited number of volunteers, applicants MUST have patience as we process applications. If you do not hear back from us, the animal may have been adopted. We strive to let people know but sadly cannot offer reasons for denial beyond that. Any harassment of our volunteers will go unanswered and we will simply block you. Our volunteers spend their time working hard to ensure the very best for each animal. Please remember the animal, not the applicant, is our client.*****
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