Yuri

German Shepherd Dog | Pinetops, NC

Age : 2 Years 5 MonthsAdultMaleBelgian Shepherd Malinois

About

Meet Yuri

Look at this HAPPY DUDE!!   Yuri is a remarkable German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois mix!   Yuri found himself in a challenging situation as a stray in a rural NC shelter. Despite the odds stacked against him, this 2.5-year-old handsome boy stood out with his friendly personality and unwavering spirit. He was adored by all the staff, which helped him get into rescue. And that’s when Yuri’s journey took an inspiring turn. Yuri knows no stranger.   He is a gentle soul at 65 pounds, who craves human companionship – he wants to hug every human he meets! His eyes light up when he receives kisses and cuddles. What a love bug! Yuri does well with other dogs, both large and small. Lately, his pal has been a black pug named Winston, among others. There are no cats in his foster home, so it is unknown if he gets along with cats. Yuri is also good around children but will need to be reminded that it is not appropriate to jump. He will also need someone who is patient and will help him with his leash manners. He is otherwise well behaved – potty and crate trained. He can even be trusted to roam freely when he's home alone. He is extremely smart, and would benefit from an active family. He loves to spend time during the day waiting by the front door of his foster home, watching the street activity. He does not bark a lot, but does get excited when he sees birds! Yuri enjoys playing fetch, and going on long walks. He is an exuberant and extremely energetic boy, that will need to be exercised and given jobs to do on the daily. His foster mom would like to see him placed in a home with a yard, although she believes that he does not require a fence. Ideally, someone would be home most of the day, and will ensure fun activities like hiking and going to the park. He is a great passenger in the car! Let’s find Yuri the loving family he deserves! If you are interested in making Yuri a part of your family, please contact your adoption coordinator. If you do not yet have an adoption coordinator, please complete an adoption application at www.freedomgermanshepherdrescue.org. He is currently being fostered in Asheville, NC.

Adoption Process
All applicants must pass a vet check, phone interview and home visit in order to adopt. Once an applicant passes, they must sign an adoption contract where they agree to alter the dog by 6 months of age - if they are adopting a puppy, guarantee that the dog will receive proper vet care, food, water and exercise, and will return the dog to the rescue if they can no longer keep the dog for any reason. All dogs are microchipped prior to adoption, with Freedom GSR always remaining on the chip. The adoption fee is $250, adopters receive a 2 week trial period with the dog and if the adopter is found to be in violation of the contract, Freedom GSR will reclaim the dog. All dogs will not be adopted out until they are up to date on shots, free of heartworms and intestinal parasites and altered, if six months of age or older. If a puppy is adopted, the adoption contract stipulates that the puppy must be altered by the time s/he turns 6 months old.