German Shepherd Dogs in the south west looking for homes
Please do not overlook taking on an older German Shepherd dog looking for a home. They have the same right to a nice home as younger dogs.
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Harvey
Harvey is a 20 months old neutered puppy/teenager and fine specimen of a GSD. He was rescued from an irresponsible owner who had no understanding of GSDs and heartlessly had him booked at the vet to be PTS. Despite all the stress that Harvey has suffered his true nature has not been affected and he is a gentle giant and very trusting. He is intelligent and responding well to proper training in his foster home. He is very clean and calm in the house. He is good when left alone. If he is in the garden he will bark to let you know what is going on around, unless he is occupied with a game or a good bone. He is always ready to play and loves his toys, especially his ball. He walks well on the lead and in busy traffic. He can be strong and naturally cautious when he meets people and barks but responds to the same routine and calm training. Because he is a large puppy there is more to handle when he gets excited to see you and jumps up, or wants to play or sit on your lap for a cuddle. Harvey was attacked by two adult GSDs when he was a small puppy so his fosterer is working on his socialisation with other dogs but has high hopes that with ongoing training the dog aggression will be overcome. However, it would be best if he was rehomed as an only dog. He needs a confident and firm owner who will keep up the ongoing training but in return will be rewarded with a GSD who has a wonderful non-aggressive temperament and very endearing character.
Sasha
Sasha is a 4 year old spayed bitch. Sasha was rescued as a stray in Spain at 4 months old. She is good with children of all ages and other dogs and lived with a male terrier. She loves people. Unknown with cats. Sasha has never been to classes but is very obedient. She can get itchy eyes which the vet believes is pollen related. Sasha’s owners are having to move and they are not allowed to take dogs with them. This girl will make somebody a wonderful companion and in the volunteer’s words, is a real treasure.
Whisper
Whisper is a 3 year old unspayed bitch who was rescued from Spain about 16 months ago. She is micro-chipped and having gone through the quarantine process is now settled in home life. She is a friendly dog who welcomes you into the home (after an initial bark) and will come to you for a stroke. She has no food or toy aggression and is good with children of all ages. Also good with other dogs and was fine with cats but has started to harass the cats she lives with recently .Good on the lead and although unable to try off, she has been until recently good with recall etc. The reason she requires re-homing is due to a relationship split and the current owner’s disability with impending operations means she is unable to exercise her enough. Since the split the dog has become a little independent with regards to some control issues. She is being a bit destructive and will run off sometimes for a few hours at a time. As she was a ‘street dog’ in Spain maybe this has kicked in through the change in the household.
Duke
Duke is a 5 year old entire dog who is a lovely and good natured boy. Greets you with the usual bark but settles down quickly and loves being stroked and generally handled. Good with children of all ages and tolerant with other dogs but not cats although not really ‘met’ them. Currently lives with another dog and until recently with a Rhodesian Ridgeback who has been re-homed. Enjoys company and has no food or toy aggression. Not up to date with injections. Travels well and is good on and off the lead although does pull a little. Has an allergy to chicken based products but loves water especially the garden hose and big muddy puddles! Overall a very nice dog who has been well looked after and is only being re-homed due to no fault of his, house eviction and going into rented property that doesn’t take pets.
Rex
Rex is an 8 year young entire male. He is healthy but his vaccinations are not up to date. Rex will play with other dogs but can be slightly dominant with large dogs. He is currently living with a Westie. He is fine with children but would probably appreciate a home without young children. He cannot live with cats! Rex can be strong on the lead but is obedient. He is a lovely big boy who is being rehomed due to a relationship breakup.
Wendle
Wendle is a 5 year old male. He can be slightly aloof but is a very confident dog. He will be very loyal to his handler but will become protective of them and his territory. Wendle is alert but quiet. He is fit and healthy. He is not keen on other dogs. This boy will need an experienced and understanding handler.
Tessa
Tessa is a 3 year old unspayed bitch. She is currently living with a Jack Russel but has not really met any other dogs. She has only met older children so we would not rehome her with young children. Unknown with cats. She travels well but can be noisy. She is food possessive from the Jack Russell. Poor Tessa cannot eat any red meat. She is fine on with chicken, fish and turkey but currently is fed on Hi-Life which she is fine with. She also likes raw vegetables! Tessa is prone to ear infections so needs her ears cleaned and drops in once a week and to top it all, the poor girl has a bad skin reaction if she comes into contact with long grass. Tessa’s mum will be going back to work fulltime which means she will be left for 11 hours a day. Are you the special home that can give Tessa the love, time and attention she needs?
Meg and Fern - very urgent
Fern (top) and Meg (bottom) are in DESPERATE NEED FOR A HOME BY THE 4th AUGUST as their owner must be out of their home by then. Fern is 12 years old and is slightly arthritic on her back legs. Meg is 8 years young and really wants to have a good run. Both dogs are spayed and good with other dogs. They have super temperaments and are good with children.
Samson
Samson is a 3 year old entire male. He is very protective of his home and lacks training, exercise and stimulation that a dog of this age needs. This has resulted in him being growly and food possessive and he gets shut away when visitors come. All this boy needs is an experienced home that can give this young boy the guidance in life he needs.
Cassie
Cassie is a soft gentle 6yr old girl who threw no fault of her own is being rehomed for the 5th time. She does suffer from separation anxiety which will need to be addressed. She would benefit from being rehomed with a family who has one member at home all day. She does have a lump on her nose which could have resulted in her being beaten by one of her previous owners. If she becomes scared she puts herself in the bath for protection. We are not sure if she is used to cats as we have no experience on that. She is good around children but again because of her nervousness would be better to be rehomed with older, settled children.
Taro
18 month neutered male. Needs an experienced and firm handler. Is currently in kennels where he is very nervous.
Rex
This foxy looking old boy, is Rex, approximately 8 yrs old. Rex has been passed around alot over the last 12 months, passed around family members when they got bored of him. He has lived with children, but would prefer a quiet home. He is quite active still, and no apparent health issues, apart from he is very thin. A nice old chap who deservesa nice retirement home. Microchipped and vaccinated till April 2011. Rex is good on lead, loves to play and fetch ball, is obedient, will sit and give paw. Recall good. Is selective with dogs, but would probably settle with a submissive bitch. He is super fit and can run like the wind, has now gained weight, is wormed and flea treated. Cats not known. Has excellent house training and is not destructive.
Jess
Jess is a nervous 4 year old girl who currently lives with 3 other dogs, she hasn’t shown any aggression with other dogs but is not comfortable around ones she doesn’t know, the same applies to strangers people in her home. She will approach them after a short while but in her time. Jess loves playing with her ball and her commands are good. She would greatly benefit from some training and socialisation and would be best rehomed with no small children
Lucky
Lucky is a 6 year old German Shepherd dog who needs some good luck now.. He is housetrained, non destructive, travels well in the car, and is fine on the lead . Lucky has come to us for re-homing due to a change of circumstances. Please note he is not suitable for living with very youn children, or cats and would be better as the only dog in the houeshold.
Jazz
Jazz is a fine looking 5 year old German Shepherd. She is housetrained, non destructive, pulls on the lead, fine in the car, all right with dogs bigger than her, if smaller then look out!! Would best suit a family with teenagers. Jazz has come to us for re-homing as she has been become overprotective.
Hamish
Hamish is a 4 year old neutered male. He gets very excited and tends to jump up, he just needs someone who can spend time with him, training him properly. He is probably better off in a house with older children as he can get very giddy. He is a big dog and very timid until he gets to know you. He is very strong and pulls on the lead.
Trevor
Trevor is a gorgeous semi tan & black spayed boy who will be 4 in May. He was rehomed to his current family after his previous owners split. He has lived with small children and is OK around livestock as he lived on a farm. He did have issues with traffic when on a walk but that has been overcome although still a little nervous and is constantly observing his surroundings when out and about. Trevor is a big strong dog that would need a confident, experienced GSD owner as he needs to know the rules and boundaries and is prepared to work on his social skills around people and dogs in order to build his confidence.
This is the lovely Morgan aged 10 - how could you resist her?
Morgan is very affectionate & loves being around people and is fine about people coming in the house. She would need someone around most of the time so maybe a young ish retired couple/person as she gets lonely. Morgan would be ok to live with children aged 12 and over, and would prefer not to live with cats. She can't be homed with other dogs.
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