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.

Torey is a beautiful, active, very sweet young girl. She is a black GSD, 1.5 yo, and approx 65 lbs.  Poor Torey who was running out of time at the shelter, was very grateful to be rescued, and is loving life in her foster home!  She is very sweet, friendly, and lovable.

Torey loves going places with her foster parents and loves meeting people. She is a sweet, interactive, and pleasant companion in the house. She walks well on a leash and loves to go for walks, but can get a little barky when she sees other dogs. Torey rides nicely in the car, loves her food, and is eager to please and learn new commands. She is very young and learning not to jump up when greeting people (she is a lover!). Torey currently goes for 1-2 walks every day (about 1/2 mile each, so not very long). Once she's had her walk, she is nice, calm, and well-behaved in the house. She is a fun, smart, interactive and loving companion who will delight any GSD lover. Torey is a lovely girl who is looking for a forever home where she can be an only pet.

Torey's ideal home will have some prior GSD experience. While GSD youngsters are adorable, they require patience, structure, positive reinforcement, and redirection to channel their energy in appropriate ways. Torey's adoption fee is $350, 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.