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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.

About Dahlia
Status: Adopted! Adoption Fee: $450 Species: Dog Current Age: 2 Years 10 Months (best estimate)

"Hi! My name is Dahlia and I’m looking for my forever home! My favorite things are food, my toys, and playing outside with my doggy friends. Did I mention that I love food? I’ve learned so much since HUGS rescued me and I am still learning all of the sights and sounds of rescued life. Sometimes all of the commotion can be a little bit overwhelming! I haven’t had many people in my life who love me so I’m still not sure about new folks, but once I get to know you (and you give me treats) I won’t ever leave your side (literally). I’m REALLY good at playing nicely with my toys independently which makes me a very low maintenance puppy! But I do think that I would be a lot happier with another dog to keep me company at home and to continue to show me the ropes like my foster siblings have been. I’m still not sure about being left at home without my people so hopefully my forever family will be home a lot so I don’t have to miss them too long every day. Thank you for looking at my pictures, I know I am really cute. I can’t wait to find my forever family!"

Like any of our dogs, this beautiful girl would make a great addition to an active home that will provide the love, structure, good leadership, activity and mental stimulation that this breed needs. Because of that, Dahlia's ideal owner will have prior GSD or other herding breed experience. Even if you exercise and play with your dog daily in your fenced yard, please remember that you MUST still take your dog out on daily walks and outings, in order to provide sufficient stimulation, ward off boredom, and work on leash skills, and manners.

Dahlia's adoption fee is $450, all of which goes back into offseting our high-cost vetting expenses and rescuing more dogs. We are a 100% volunteer-run rescue group and rely on adoption fees and donations to continue saving lives. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, current on age-appropriate vaccinations, fecal, deworming, flea/tick and heartworm preventative, heartworm tested if old enough (and 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.

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Please review the information in the "About Us", "Important Considerations" and "Adopt" sections on our website menu, as it contains useful information about the breed, adoption fees, the adoption process and our requirements, and how meeting the dogs works.

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