SHEP - SHEPHERD / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Posted Breed: Shepherd / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 450. Shep is a vibrant and energetic dog who thrives on daily exercise and play. His enthusiasm for ball games is boundless, and he brings joy to any play session, even exceeding 100 throws without losing interest. He's mastered the art of fetching and delights in the chase, showcasing his happiness when someone engages in a continuous ball-throwing routine. Here’s a video of Shep with his tennis ball … waiting to play fetch, and here's a video of Shep chasing his ball! Here’s a great video of Shep fetching. With a friendly disposition, Shep warmly greets new people, earning the approval of even the UPS delivery person. He does have some separation anxiety making him a loyal companion, sticking close and expressing his discomfort when left alone. This velcro dog follows his owner from room to room. He does not like being kenneled during the day but will sleep happily in it at night in the fosters bedroom. While Shep is excellent with adults, he may not be the ideal match for families with small children due to his exuberant behavior. He has been doing well with the resident cat and dog in the home. He's a bit vocal when separated from his loved ones, making shared-wall living less suitable for him. However, he has been accident-free indoors, demonstrating good house manners. Shep's preference for play over treats makes him unique, enjoying activities like tug-of-war and keep-away games. While he may exhibit some mild resource guarding tendencies, he generally gets along with other dogs when off leash after some slow intros. Overall, Shep is a lively and loving companion, best suited for a home that can match his energy levels and provide the engaging activities he thrives on. Shep is from a local impound. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. If you'd like to donate towards this pet's care, you can donate to our Animal Care Fund. Our Animal Care Fund supports the medical and veterinary needs for all Ruff Start Rescue animals. You'll be able to enter this pet's name on the second page of the donation form.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Short
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	High
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Other:	Leash Trained Crate Trained Housetrained Protective/Territorial Likes to Fetch Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No