Adopted on 5/22/2014

UPDATE 09/05/13 – In Georgie’s new foster home, she has bonded with both adults and the resident GSD. She is a dog that craves affection and her sweet eyes just melt your heart.  She is a dog that wants to please you.

Georgie is great with other dogs, but slow to initiate play.  She even likes cats, and if the cat is dog friendly, she will hang out with the cat.  She enjoys having a foster brother who she attends doggie day care with two to three times a week.  With the other dogs in doggie day care she introduces herself like a lady and appropriately and is slowly beginning to initiate interaction with them.

Georgie is working on new commands such as “wait” at the door before going out, “wait” in the car before jumping out, and learning to go from a sitting position to a down position.  She knows what to do, but can be stubborn and test you.  One thing being worked on is keeping her off the furniture.  She always tries to get up on the couch when you are not looking, but when told off she gets down.

With meeting new people outside the home, Georgie is still timid, but shows a great interest in checking them out.  She just needs to know they are okay and just want to be kind to her.  This is also true with people coming into the home.  She has that typical Shepherd trait to be on alert with people entering the home.  As done with most of the foster dogs, she is put in a secure place (like the crate or another room) and not positioned at the door when someone arrives.  She is very vocal with strangers coming into the home, but once the stranger is in the home, they ignore her and are introduced to her appropriately, she settles down.  Another typical Shepherd trait is being aware and alert of the activity in the neighborhood day and night.  Georgie will bark when she thinks she needs to let you know, but when told to quiet down or “enough” she will stop.

An ideal home for Georgie would be one where someone has patience as she can be sensitive.  A home that spends time with her whether it is hanging out watching TV, going on a walk, taking her to run errands, going for car rides, or playing in the yard.  The adoptive home should continue keeping her social with other dogs and people as has been done in her current foster home.  Georgie would do great in a home with a confident and tolerant male dog that would show her the ropes, but would also do well in a home without another dog.  Taking her to an obedience class would help her gain more confidence, trust and respect.  She desperately needs a person of her own.

If you think you have the time, patience and will continue her social and training skills by attending dog training classes, Georgie is the girl for you!

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UPDATE 07/28/13 – Unfortunately, Georgie’s foster home had to find a new place to live and was unable to take her.  She is now in a new foster home with two adults and a male GSD.  Georgie is doing great and learning the routine of the home.

Biography

This black and red beauty is a German Shepherd mix with lots of love to give. At 5 years old she’s housebroken and already knows her basic commands.

Georgie loves her toys and is overjoyed when she discovers something new to play with in her basket; if it makes noise, even better! When she’s home she stays close to her foster mom, leaning against her for kisses. She loves attention and is eager to please. Often she can be found sleeping on her back with her feet in the air!

When someone new arrives Georgie can be timid and fearful. She barks and then retreats to a hiding spot in the back of the house. Once she knows it’s safe she’ll join the group and start to relax, although she still keeps a watchful eye on everyone. She wasn’t socialized properly in her former home and is slowly learning.

Georgie is looking for a quiet home that will shower her with love and attention while helping her gain confidence.

A dopted on 2/8/2012.

Biography
Zeus is a 10-month old black and tan male. He is a super sweet, friendly guy and likes to play. He needs “all” training—pulls on leash, when excited and wants to get to something, likes to counter surf, jump on people and furniture—new to a crate. He likes new people, interest in new dogs, kids…Sorry Jill, not sure about cats. He came from a shelter as an owner-surrender dog. He is going to be a super GSD for someone, especially once he is trained more

Adopted on 2/24/2013

Biography

West has the typical rescue story of an abandoned starving dog who was picked up by animal control and then quietly passed over at the shelter. On top of the malnutrition, he needed to be shaved while undergoing treatment for flea dermatitis, survived acute bloat and neutering surgery, and developed a very painful ear infection all in a very short period of time.

One would think this poor guy would be a little mad by now, but in fact, he’s quite the opposite. West is a heart throb, a real gentleman by nature. For instance, West will sit and eagerly extend his paw to most people he meets. When he wakes up in the am, he will greet you with a kiss then roll on his back with delight, secretly hoping for belly scratches. He will proudly walk through the neighborhood alongside you or ride cheerfully in the back seat of the car, and has recently shown some interest in swimming. At the end of the day, West will quietly settle by your side or at your feet, affirming his allegiance through adoring eyes.

West is a fairly calm companion, and barks only occasionally. He fits in nicely with most other dogs, but cats seem to push his buttons, and he will chase, mouth, and paw them, so a home without cats will be best for West.

West will continue to need basic obedience training but is very eager to learn and to please. For instance, West still feels he can help himself to food on the counter, but he is quickly learning that foraging for food is no longer necessary.

Adopted on 4/12/2013

Biography

This handsome boy was turned into a shelter after his family felt too overwhelmed to care for him along with their young children. Realizing what a wonderful dog Touser was, the shelter called GSRNE for help.
At only 5 years old Touser is still energetic and loves to play fetch. His ideal play date would involve someone throwing a ball for him for hours on end! He rides great in the car, likes going on errands, and enjoys going to the dog park. Wherever he goes he’s happy and constantly wagging his tail.

Touser loves being with his foster family and is very affectionate. He’s eager to please and is very well mannered. He knows sit, stay, walks well on a leash, and comes when called. He gets along with other dogs although he prefers the company of people. He would be okay with a dog-savvy cat but will chase them if given the opportunity. He’s friendly when meeting strangers and tends to gravitate towards women.

Touser has been diagnosed with Pannus, a lifelong eye condition that can be managed with eye drops. Touser sits willingly when getting his drops and is rewarded with a treat each time. His eyes are sensitive to the sun and his foster dad is working on getting him used to wearing Doggles for eye protection.

Adopted on 4/27/2013

Biography
Madison is a super sweet and friendly girl. Her first reaction to new dogs is bark and hackles up, but she warms right up and is friendly wanting to play with the dogs. She knows how to sit, is crate trained (previous owner said), but needs a lot of training as she pulls on the leash and jumps on people. I wanted to take her home. She has a nice, prancey gait, left ear flops, and her front paws look like they turn out a bit, but she is wonderful!

Adopted on 04/27/2013

Biography

Addie loves to play and chewing on toys is one of her favorite activities. She enjoys being outside and running around in the yard. She’s learning fetch and every day is a new adventure. At first she wasn’t sure about going for car rides but has slowly come to like them, sitting and watching the world go by.

Her house manners still need some work but she’s a quick learner. She’s a typical puppy and has been known to chew papers and steal the occasional shoe. She cries when she first goes into her crate but will settle right down. Addie is doing well with potty training and consistently goes to the designated place in the yard. She doesn’t like being told no and will pout when verbally reprimanded. She’s smart and just needs a leader that will teach her acceptable behavior.

Addie loves belly rubs, especially just before bed. She likes to grunt and groan when she lies down trying to get comfortable. She loves being with her family and curling up next to them wherever they are. She’s not the typical wiggly puppy when meeting new people; she can be a little shy but will slowly warm up to them on her own time.

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