SWAN - BELGIAN SHEPHERD MALINOIS (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Mutt Dogs For Adoption in San Diego, CA, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
Swan
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Breed
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Gender
Male
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Age
Young
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Location
San Diego, CA, 92172 USAUSA
Description
Posted Breed: Belgian Shepherd Malinois (medium coat). Please contact Adoption (coastalgsrsdgmail) for more information about this pet. You may have heard of Swan when he first came to the rescue. He had one leg that was broken, already had one surgery on the leg before he came to us, but the results of the "fix", with pins poking into the muscle every time he moved his leg caused him constant pain. As if a broken leg weren't enough, Swan's other leg had the fur, skin, and tissue removed from a large part of his leg. His leg had been wrapped with bandages. When we removed the bandages, his leg was swollen with a horrible wound that was red, inflamed and painful. And, as if that weren't enough, two of his toes had been so badly broken that they had been amputated. Swan had been hit by a car, dragged along the road, and then brought to the shelter. When Coastal was asked to help Swan, our first mission was to get him the medical treatment he really needed. With the help of many supporters, Swan's Angels, we were able to get him the best of medical care. He had surgery on his broken leg to remove the pins and repair the leg. He had surgery on his other leg to close up the gaping wound. With his legs repaired, we had to begin to address Swan's other needs. He was in pain and had been in pain for a while. He was only 5 months old and he was so afraid. He didn't know who to trust, and trust was essential between him and his foster for his recovery, the daily bandage changes, giving medications. He barked and growled at any dog who came close. His body was on the way to mending, but his soul was still very broken. Over the last three months, Swan has spent most of his time on crate rest so that all of his physical wounds could heal. He could go out for potty breaks and to enjoy time with his foster mom as long as he didn't run and jump. Slowly but surely, he began to trust. Part of that trust was the bond that was built with training. At first, we couldn't do training because most movements for him were painful. As he healed, he began to be able to sit without pain, to walk without pain. Training for Swan began and so did his bond. As he began to feel better and trust more, he felt good enough to show his energy. Still, he couldn't burn it. He so wanted to run and to play with the dogs that he lived with. One of his new dog friends kept Swan company during the day, laying by his crate, giving him kisses. Swan, with his mischievous puppy mind, would take every opportunity to carefully grab his new friend's tail when it got close enough. It became a game for them, one that didn't require jumping, bouncing and he could do it while he was still healing. His new friend didn't mind. Slowly, as he healed more, the play bows began. The day that Swan was giving permission to be off leash and run around alone was the happiest day for him. He ran circles around the yard. Whatever damage had been done to his legs had no effect on his ability to move. We began working on his training more, sit, down, stay. He is very good at them. Key for him, though, is still "When he wants to." He finally got permission to be with other dogs, but they had to be older dogs who wouldn't engage in play with him. After all, German Shepherds and Malinois play rough and a fall from a jump or a hard hit from another dog could injure him again. Lucky for him, he has a foster sister who is above playing with puppies. She likes to teach. Swan got to be off leash with her. He sniffed, gave her kisses, touched her with his now, did a very beautiful play bow and proceeded to do circles around her. Mildly amused, she let him run for a bit and then went on her own way. Swan didn't mind. He had had his first off leash play date, and he was happy and tired. When he got permission to play, he ran with his other foster brother, not rough housing, just enjoying the freedom and friendship. Swan still stops and sits so regally and looks up to the sky whenever he sees a bird sitting on his fence or flying over his air space. The only difference is he no longer dreams of learning to soar. Thanks to all of Swan's angels and his medical care, Swan has learned to soar. The only thing remaining for Swan now is a family and home of his own. He needs a family that is experienced with the breed. As a Malinois, he can make the German Shepherds look slow sometimes. He loves his training and his new family must be willing to keep up with his training. With Swan, the bond that he develops with his person during training equals respect, guidance, and structure. Without those things, any dog can become lost. For Swan, he becomes lost with a lot of undirected energy. No children for Swan. He is still learning to trust. He does need a home with another active dog. He doesn't mind if it's male or female, so long as it likes to play. Little dogs are safer in a home without Swan. He thinks the little dogs are toys. Please visit .coastalk9gsr/to learn more about our dogs. Click on available dogs to see further descriptions. If you are interested in me, please contact Jordan via email at jkeiltycox or call (858) 779-9149. Don't forget to fill out our online application. The minimum adoption donation ranges from $300 to $400. This amount only partially covers the cost of veterinary care, boarding fees, and other miscellaneous expenses involved in the temporary care and adoption of our dogs and is 100% tax deductible. Prior to placement, all dogs will be spayed or neutered, receive current vaccinations, and are usually microchipped. If not, arrangements will be made on an individual basis. Special consideration may be given to those willing to adopt older dogs or dogs with physical problems. Our adoption process begins with completing an application on-line. A phone screening will soon follow, and lastly a home visit will be conducted by our volunteers. We show our dogs at adoption events every weekend! Check our our website to see where we'll be next! Coastal German Shepherd Rescue of Southern California is a non-profit 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to finding loving homes for abandoned German Shepherds. Your tax deductible donations go to support these very deserving animals. Coastal was formed to serve communities in the counties of San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles and the Inland Empire. We are committed to finding loving permanent homes for the orphaned dogs in our care. Coastal is an all volunteer, no-kill, 501 (c) 3 non profit organization.
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Physical Attributes
Coat Length: Medium -
Behavioral Characteristics
OK with Dogs: Yes Fence Required: 6 foot Other: - Yard Required
- Leash Trained
- Likes to Play with Toys
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Additional Information
Was the Dog Found No Other - Up-to-date on Vaccinations
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Organization name
Coastal K9 German Shepherd Rescue
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Location:
San Diego, California, 92172 USAUSA
Breed overview
Overview:
A mongrel, mutt, or mixed-breed dog, is a dog that is not the result of breeding within an existing breed or to modify or create a breed and belongs to no breed. In the United States, the term "mixed-breed" is a favored synonym over "mongrel" among many who wish to avoid negative connotations associated with the latter term. The implication that such dogs must be a mix of defined breeds may stem from an inverted understanding of the origins of dog breeds. Pure breeds have been, for the most part, artificially created from random-bred populations by human selective breeding with the purpose of enhancing desired physical, behavioral, or temperamental characteristics. Dogs that are not purebred are not necessarily a mix of such defined breeds. Therefore, among experts and fans of such dogs, "Mongrel" is still the preferred term.
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