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iderable vetting, exercise, socialization, training, leadership and mental stimuli in order to be well-adjusted, well-balanced, and well-mannered dogs. Even if you exercise and play with your dog daily in your fenced yard, you MUST still take your dog out on daily walks and outings in order to work on his/her leash skills, manners, and social skills. These breeds make great additions to active families who will pamper them, but who will also work with them, as they are smart dogs who need leadership, structure, plenty of activity and mental stimulation.
If you are new to German Shepherds (and other herding breeds), please research the breed to make sure this is the dog for you. We ask that you consider the time and financial commitment that your German Shepherd (or other herding breed) dog will require before applying for one. Please review the section on our website (.heartlandgsrescue) "Is a HUGS Dog Right for You?" for additional information.
Carson is a super handsome 7 month-old boy who is a little timid at first, but very sweet once you get to know him! This is how Carson would describe himself: "Hello, my name is Carson! I didn’t have a whole lot of interaction with anything or anyone before I came into rescue, so I need a little time to get to know you. But once I trust you, I will REALLY trust you and depend on you to show me that things aren’t so scary. I need a little bit of reassurance with anything and everything new. I have discovered this thing called the “hose” and the awesome stuff that comes out of it, I think my foster mom calls it water?? But it is the best stuff ever to play in!! Especially after I get all clean!! I also loooooove all squeaky toys and balls!! I am a big goof ball and once we get to know each other I looooove snuggles and belly rubs. I am still young and need some training and patience because I get sooo excited and just want to show u how much I love u!!". Carson enjoys walks, car rides, hanging out with his humans and the other dogs, and getting yummy treats for being such a good boy! Carson is an absolute sweetheart! He will quickly capture your heart and is so very eager to learn!!
Carson will be a very big boy, as he is already 69.5 lbs at 6 months old. He will need an active, experienced owner who will continue to work on his socialization and training. Carson is looking for an active, patient forever home that will not rush him, and that will allow extra time as he adjusts to his new home and continues to learn about the world around him. Being around other dogs really helps Carson come out of his shell and be more confident, so we would like for Carson to have a dog buddy in his forever home.
Carson's adoption fee is $400, all of which goes back into offseting our high-cost vetting expenses and rescuing more dogs. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, current on age-appropriate vaccinations, fecal, deworming, flea/tick and heartworm preventative, heartworm tested if old enough (treated if positive), and microchipped. Please visit heartlandgsrescue.rescuegroups/info/adoption for more information about our adoption process and requirements, and to apply.
Please review the information in the "About Us", "Important Considerations" and "Adopt" sections on our website menu, as it contains useful information about the breed, adoption fees, the adoption process and our requirements, and how meeting the dogs works.