Tina

German Shepherd Dog | River Road, NC

Age : 3 Years 8 MonthsAdultFemale

About

Meet Tina

Hi, my name is Tina and I am a smaller German Shepherd weighing 37 pounds. I’m between 2 and 3 years old, very sweet and an energetic ball of joy. I love to play with my older foster brothers, both German Shepherds. We play tug of war with toys around the house or play with each other when no one is looking. My foster sister Miss Kitty and I love sunbathing, and people watching on the back porch. I do love chasing her, playing, but sometimes she doesn’t let me play too hard. I had a rough start when I first arrived at my foster home. I had to have a broken left elbow surgically repaired and may need to have hip surgery in the future from a previous accident. Even with all these challenges, I have been a very active girl, even with the cone of shame on. I’m good with all dogs, but prefer the larger ones, I’m playful with cats and love all humans, even toddlers.  I love pets and I enjoy getting my pets over my foster siblings because I'm the smallest of the crew. I will bark to make you aware that someone is at the door or walking past the house.  I sound mean, but it’s only a front.  I just can’t wait to have you closer. My foster dad has been working with me on a few things like sitting and laying down and also, timeout. I don’t mind being in the crate, but I may need a little nudge to go in, but will relax once in there.  Sometimes, I just put myself in there for some rest and relaxation. I'm also housebroken. I am very afraid of thunder and can hear it miles away.  I’m scared, but not destructive, and will just find a nice dark corner in the room until it passes. Foster dad tried the thunder jacket on me, but I was still really scared.  I’m also starting to get more leash walks and still learning how to walk nicely. My foster dad thinks a harness will help. It would be best if I had a fenced in yard of my own, but because of my size a four foot tall one would suffice. If you are ready to make me 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 .I am being fostered outside of Charlotte.

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.

Contact
Freedom German Shepherd Rescue
[email protected]
http://freedomgermanshepherdrescue.org