German Shepherd dogs, as well as the other herding breeds that we have in rescue, are highly active, energetic, working breeds. They require considerable vetting, exercise, socialization, training, leadership and mental stimuli in order to be well-adjusted, well-balanced, and well-mannered dogs. Even if you exercise and play with your dog daily in your fenced yard, you MUST still take your dog out on daily walks and outings in order to work on his/her leash skills, manners, and social skills. These breeds make great additions to active families who will pamper them, but who will also work with them, as they are smart dogs who need leadership, structure, plenty of activity and mental stimulation. 

If you are new to German Shepherds (and other herding breeds), please research the breed to make sure this is the dog for you. We ask that you consider the time and financial commitment that your German Shepherd (or other herding breed) dog will require before applying for one. Please review the section on our website (www.heartlandgsrescue.org) "Is a HUGS Dog Right for You?" for additional information.

Mina is such a happy and sweet girl! She is treat motivated and always eager to please. Since the moment she walked in her foster home, she was at her foster dad's side. She follows him everywhere! She absolutely loves her humans and enjoys playing fetch. She is learning quickly how to share toys with the other dog in her foster home. Mina knows sit, shake, down, fetch, and walks great on a leash! She is also house trained. She gets free roam at her foster home while her foster parents are gone and there have not been any issues. Mina enjoys playing fetch or going for a walk, but is also happy to just lounge on the couch with her humans. She loves to sleep on her foster parents' bed and likes to snuggle. She would be a great addition to any lucky family!

Mina's adoption fee is $250, all of which goes back into offsetting our high-cost vetting expenses and rescuing more dogs. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, current on age-appropriate vaccinations, fecal, deworming, flea/tick and heartworm preventative, heartworm tested if old enough (treated if positive), and microchipped. Please visit http://heartlandgsrescue.rescuegroups.org/info/adoption for more information about our adoption process and requirements, and to apply.