Bess - West Yorks

** Urgent Foster/Forever Home Required **

Bess is a 3 year old long-haired German Shepherd (bi-colour) 

Bess has been loved since she was just eight weeks old, but when her owner’s ill health meant he could no longer care for her, this beautiful girl came into foster in April 2025 to begin her search for a forever home.

Settling into foster life with tail wags and a welcome bark, Bess has shown herself to be a sweet, affectionate girl. She loves company and is a perfect house guest - happy to snooze in the home office with her foster mum and the resident GSDX, equally content travelling in the car, and well behaved when left for short periods. She has also taken well to her crate, often choosing to curl up there for a nap.

On walks, Bess now shows lovely lead manners, happily walking to heel and ignoring other dogs, except when one barks at her from behind a gate, then she will answer back with a bark or two but quickly calms and settles again. Off lead, we are told (and our volunteer witnessed too) she enjoys having a good sniff but never strays far. She has learnt to play and loves to chase her ball on a rope or have a game of football with you. A nylabone toy is also a clear winner in the home!

Bess is a little unsure of strangers and will likely bark and need a minute or two and a confident ‘hello Bess’ before she feels comfortable, but once she knows you, she’s affectionate and loyal. She has grown up around her owner’s grandchildren, so could live with older children, and while she hadn’t previously lived with dogs, she now shares her foster home with a calm, elderly GSDX and the two of them get on very well, enjoying gentle play. Bess would be happy to be the centre of canine attention in her new home, or after careful introduction, to share a home with a calm, confident male she could play with.

With her glossy, long bi-colour coat that feels like silk, Bess is a striking girl. She adores being groomed and has been the perfect client at the grooming salon.

Bess is looking for a home where she can continue to blossom -  one that will give her companionship, structure and plenty of love. In return, she will make the most loyal and affectionate companion.