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.

Lainey is an adorable, young, petite girl that had ran out of time at a crowded kill shelter in Oklahoma.

Lainey is only 41lbs full-grown, and adorable, with an energetic personality. She is fun, very affectionate, and bubbly. She is a charmer! Lainey is great with people and loves to play with other dogs. She is potty-trained and crate-trained, rides well in the car, and loves chew toys and bones. When poor Lainey arrived she was skin and bones, and super skinny. She has now gained a healthy weight, and she is learning on taking treats nicely and eating more slowly. Lainey is still a puppy. She is learning not to jump up or mouth. Lainey is a really sweet, sociable girl who would love to find a forever home with pet parents who are not gone too many hours and preferably with a dog buddy. Lainey loves to cuddle on the furniture with her humans, if allowed. She is an active young girl who will need sufficient exercise and daily walks. 

Lainey's adoption fee is $350, all of which goes back into offseting 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. Learn more about the adoption process and requirements, and apply at: http://heartlandgsrescue.rescuegroups.org/info/adoption.