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.

Rempfer and his siblings are 4 adorable GSD mix puppies who were urgently in need of rescue at an overcrowded shelter in Oklahoma. Rempfer was out of time, due to being too small for adoption. His siblings, due to being sick with kennel cough.

Rempfer is an adorable, charming, very playful little pup who loves to play with toys and other dogs. He has sharp puppy teeth and is learning not to sink those into hands and feet, and which items are appropriate to bite. He is smart, sweet puppy, and simply needs patience and consistency. Rempfer is looking for an active, experienced home that will provide plenty of attention and stimulation, to this adorable, growing little guy!

Rempfer's adoption fee is $395, 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.