ECHOE AKA YELLOW FLOWER COLLAR - GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog. A few weeks ago, we welcomed a litter of seven 6-week-old puppies—6 girls and 1 boy—who came to us with upper respiratory infections and were already on doxycycline from the shelter. Each puppy needed a second round of antibiotics after the first week. We were grateful they avoided strep zoo while at the shelter, even though their immune systems were weakened. The shelter also gave them an antibiotic shot to help protect them, since it had closed due to a strep outbreak at the zoo. For 10 days, we watched them closely and were so relieved when none of the pups showed any signs of strep zoo, which also kept our own dogs safe. The puppies went to foster homes in pairs, and each one has been to the vet for their 8-week checkups, boosters, deworming, and preventatives. They are all healthy and absolutely adorable. We’re grateful to the shelter staff and volunteers who took great care of the puppies during their weeks at the shelter, helping them grow and wean from their mom before coming to us. Their mom has already been adopted through the shelter. The whole litter arrived fully weaned and happily eating softened kibble mixed with canned food, just as you’d expect at six weeks old. Even with runny noses and congestion from their infections, they ate well and stayed cheerful, brave, and social. In their foster homes, the puppies have continued to thrive, growing quickly and filling their days with mischief and love. Now that they’re nine weeks old, they’re ready to find their forever families. We’ve showered them with love and snuggles, and helped them explore the world through outings. They’ve learned to handle stairs, started potty training, picked up household manners, gone for car rides, and met other dogs, cats, and kids, depending on their foster home. Echoe and Saige are spending time with two resident dogs, a cat, and a sweet young boy, and they’re enjoying lots of outings in their foster home. Echoe, who wears a yellow-flowered collar, loves her crate in the pen area and prefers to sleep there. She’s picked up potty training quickly, rarely has accidents, and uses the litterbox in her pen area when resting. Both puppies love sitting for attention and get plenty of rewards for it. They’re learning to wear a leash by having it clipped on and off, and by moving around with it before we start walking them. They’re used to having their nails trimmed and are very easy to handle. Another way to tell Echoe and Saige apart is through Echoe's all-black head vs Saige's brown eyebrows. Echoe also has darker legs. We’re hoping to find shepherd-experienced homes for them—families who can give them the time, training, positive experiences, and structure that German Shepherds need to grow into happy, well-balanced companions. Have you seen our YouTube channel? We’d love your support—please subscribe, like, and comment on our videos featuring our adoptable shepherds. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and our new Threads account for more updates and news about our shepherds. As a foster-based rescue, ShepHeroes always needs more foster families. So many shepherds in our local shelters are waiting for a fresh start. Would you open your home and your heart to help a shepherd find a new family? You provide the love, and we’ll take care of the rest. Saying yes today truly saves a life. Fill out our foster form at.shepheroes/foster-form, and we’ll get in touch soon. Thank you for considering it.

• Physical Attributes

  Altered

  No

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations