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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 Adaline (aka Addy) PENDING
Status: Adopted! Adoption Fee: $400 Species: Dog Current Age: 2 Years 9 Months (best estimate)

Adaline is a sweet, sassy, and adorable GSD puppy who came in rescue with her sibling Andy, after their mom and two other siblings were run over. Addy is the poster child for a German Shepherd puppy! She wins over everyone she meets and her foster family is absolutely in love with her!!! She’s smart, loyal, motivated, and LOVES to play. Some of Addy’s favorite things are playing with her toys, playing chase with her doggy foster siblings, and getting big kisses and snuggles from any human she meets. She’s potty trained, kennel trained, doesn’t chew on things she shouldn’t, and is good at playing with her toys independently. She’s a rockstar! She’ll do anything for a treat, too, and so far, has mastered sit, shake, lay down, roll over, spin, and even play dead! Addy is a sassy and in-charge little girl who knows how to stick up for herself with her full-grown foster siblings, but who is also very respectful when playing with her doggy pals. Addy is working on not barking at dogs she doesn’t know, but with some training and confidence building, that should improve. She does enjoy making new friends, she is just a little loud about it, but does very well with slow introductions! Addy is a precious girl that would be the delight of any experienced German Shepherd lover.

Like any of our dogs, this sweet, beautiful puppy 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, Addy's ideal owner will have prior GSD or other herding breed experience, and a friendly dog buddy for Addy, and not be gone too many hours every day. 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.

Addy's adoption fee is $400, 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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