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 BrightStar Males
Last update 8/16/2008
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The boys below are in foster homes . They have been evaluated by BrightStar and we know quite a bit about them. If you interested in a dog, please email (or call) the dogs' foster parents and visit our How to Adopt section.
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Mario
Available for Adoption
(Rochester Area)
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(Last Update 07-06-07)
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Meet Mario.
He was about 6 weeks old when he arrived in New York from South Carolina with his sisters Felicia & Raven, who have found their forever homes. Mario seems to be one of those designer Lab breeds! My guess is Lab/GSD which is a nice combination.
After a sickly start, Mario did very well, getting healthy and getting all of his puppy vaccines so he could be socialized outside his pack of friends. However, a problem developed that interrupted his socialization-Mario could not tolerate riding in a car. Beyond your normal level of carsickness, Mario's eyes would roll back in his head and he would drop against the seat, essentially fainting, then coming to long enough to seemingly lose everything he had eaten in his lifetime! After a car ride, Mario would get grumpy and tired and no matter where he went he would end up being miserable. When he'd get home, he'd sleep the remainder of the day. We tried medications, natural remedies, withholding food and water, giving food, riding on the floor, in a crate, with another person in the back seat with him, with another dog (not many volunteered for those car rides). Nothing worked.
Soon, he didn't want to get near the car-he'd put his little brakes on as soon as we started toward it. We stopped going for car rides, which may have been a bad decision, but at the time, it seemed like he was really not learning anything positive from outings other than leaving the house = a day of feeling very ill.
Mario is now about 8-9 months old and is slowly improving in the car. Stop and go traffic makes him sick, hills make him sick, but 390 is pretty smooth sailing! The length of time that he needs food and water withheld is pretty ridiculous, but it's helping him so that is what is important (even though you feel REALLY bad not letting him eat or drink for so long). He is now learning things he should have learned earlier, and this is not optimum, but I am working with him and identifying things that freak him out and things that he is fine with. He has attended four weeks of obedience and will go to a six week class called socialization and bonding in January. After that, he should be available for adoption-I do not believe in handing over a dog if I do not know they will be a total success as an adoption (of course, all have quirks that adopters deal with). Should an adopter come along with experience that matches Mario needs for socialization remediation, he could be adopted sooner.
He made his first appearance at Petco this December and then went to TLC Natural Pet Foods and did amazingly well in both places. He is of the bark first, think later school, but as soon as he adjusts is a sweet wiggly puppy. He met one dog who showed her teeth to him. This was something new to Mario. He continues to be spoiled by all of my dogs and really, we have probably created one of those over-indulged children, so we are trying (dogs included) to treat him more like an adult than a baby. He has done great meeting new dogs and has a very good knowledge of positive dog language (but not such a command of the negatives).
Mario is very bright. He does not get phased by the few small corrections he's gotten at all, so he will need to be outsmarted instead of relying on negatives. He really likes to learn and is very food motivated. I do not recommend him for a home with children now or in the future. He chases the cats, but for some reason they don't get upset with him. He gets a light swatting from them and that is it. I distract him and he stops and he is finally learning he can ignore them unless they initiate the interaction. He is looking to continue having the opportunity to play in a fenced yard (but not have a fenced yard as a babysitter-he likes his person out there with him) and would also do well being adopted with another dog in the home, one that is confident, but not a bully, and a good role model. Adopters who provide quality food, good vetting, and who worry a lot about safety move to the front of the line!
Mario likes attention from the people he knows and likes to bring them things that perhaps they misplaced or forgot about, like shoes, or pens, or pillows from the couch.
Mario was evaluated in June and this information holds true: he is very strong, clearly needs a pack leader and consistency. Prefer someone with large breed (or large undetermined parentage) experience. With the right person, relatively easy to train, but the stubborn streak is there. He is willing to please, but wants to make sure that he can't get away with something first-he looks to me for confirmation that I am serious and once he sees I am, he does what I want. He has some great manners and is still very, very sweet.He is one of the most personable dogs I have ever met. He's been here a long time for a puppy foster, but he has made me laugh each day that he's been here-and that is great payback.
5/27/07 Update: In the house and with the other dogs Mario is great. However we are still experiencing near fainting on rides and explosive car sickness! The only way around the vomiting has been not feeding Mario for one full day prior to a car ride, which requires some serious planning. I am also truly not comfortable withholding food for a young dog for that length of time. He goes to the vet in two weeks for his rabies shot and I will be asking about the new carsick drug that has been approved for dogs. We have tried everything else, from ginger/holistic type things to other medications. Once he gets car sick he is absolutely miserable and we don't get far with anything else. He then goes home and sleeps all day. Yes, Mario is a wee bit on the dramatic side (and sounds like Little Richard when he wakes up to see his dog friends playing near his crate-awooooooo!) but we are still at a standstill and pinning a lot of hope on Cerenia.
 If you are interested in providing Mario with an exceptional home and opportunities to be the best dog he can be, please write me!
 This pet is eligible for a gift of the first month of ShelterCare pet insurance paid for by BrightStar German Shedpherd Dog Rescue. For more information on pet insurance please visit us online at http://www.sheltercare.com or call 1-866-375-PETS.
For more information about Mario, email foster Jean: lawnsluffs@aol.com
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Jaeger
Available for Adoption
(Rochester Area)
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(Last Update 06-02-08)
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Hello - my name is Jaeger and I look like a miniature white German Shepherd at only 40 pounds. However, I am not at all like a German Shepherd Dog and am probably a Carolina Dog. http://www.carolinadogs.com
I am not protective. Yes, I bark and put on a show, and then my foster mom tells me to be quiet, that it is her job! Well, fine, she's scarier than me anyway. If someone wanted me for that reason, they should look for another dog because I am not cut out for that kind of work (even though I try to pretend I am).
I like to dance. I was just at the vet office for my shots and my vet danced with me-that was a lot of fun. If you've got a treat, I've got a dance move. I can move in many directions at once. Some people meet me and think that is annoying. My foster mom thinks I am a circus dog (whatever that is) and that it's funny. I just want someone to love me for who I am and not try to make me something I am not.
I have never lived with children, so that is not an option for me. I think that's fine-they move around a lot and I am not so sure I like that! I am nervous when I first meet people but within a minute-if they are nice-I will let them scratch my butt and if they are on the ground, I will sit in their lap. My foster mom always says I am sweet. I think she is right.
I like food and treats a lot. My foster mom has a list of foods that are good for me. When I got here I was eating food that was different colors and she says I smelled funny (not nice of her) and wasn't at a good weight. Now I eat food that is really good and I am a lean, clean, frisbee chasing machine. I love frisbee and ball. I am not so sure about being brushed-you have to be gentle or I cry. See-I am very sensitive!
But it's not all sunshine and roses here. There are two old dogs that don't like me. What is that about? The other dogs like me a lot and we play and play. But the old dogs bark at me and make me very nervous. My foster mom says that because this happens more than just here, that I am not a dog that should go to dog parks, because some dogs have an immediate bad reaction to me, and that I am not good at reading that information.
I don't know what I do, and neither does she, but she says that it is better to be safe than sorry and have a play group of dogs that are good to me. I have that here and still get scared when the bigger (nice) dogs get rough with me, so she tells them not to do it and they stop. I do like dogs my size and smaller A LOT. I like to try to be in charge, but no one lets me here, and I guess in the long run I like that better. I would rather not live with a big rough dog. I do like girl dogs better than boy dogs, but have two boy dogs here that I am really good with.
So that is me! If you can provide a safe and caring home for me, where I would eat good food and go to the vet if I ever need to, maybe take a class or two for fun and to bond with me, where I can entertain you with my silly games and sit in your lap and give you more love and devotion than you ever thought possible, please e-mail my foster mom. I don't get on the Internet much-it's not as fun as frisbee!
Jaeger
This pet is eligible for a gift of the first month of ShelterCare pet insurance paid for by BrightStar Germa Shepherd Dog Rescue. For more information on pet insurance please visit us online at http://www.sheltercare.com or call 1-866-375-PETS.
For more information on Jaeger please contact Jean at: adoptjaeger@aol.com
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Banjo
Adopted!
(Rochester Area)
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(Last Update 08-16-08)
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Tom and Caroline Ward and his former "foster sister" Sophie
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My name is Banjo and I am a 69 pound, white male German Shepherd Dog, who is about 2 1/2 years old.
I arrived in Rochester on May 4, 2007 from the Knox County Ohio Humane Society, a no-kill group who pulled me from the local high kill dog pound where I was scheduled to be euthanized. The Humane Society saw my potential!!!
A little about me, I like all the other dogs (big and small) in my pack. I am curious about kitties, but mostly from the standpoint of what are you and maybe I would have fun chasing you, but I may be too much for most kitties?? I don't have a mean bone in my body.
I LOVE people, adults and kids. I really love my foster family - mom, dad, kids (ages 7-15) and my fur friends. Now, I love love Skylar (see Available Females), who is a sable female GSD who is my foster sibling, my mom and dad would love us to be adopted together, but we know that might only be a dream!
I am a happy, happy boy. Who is VERY much loved!
I am neutered, up to date on my shots and heartworm negative. I am also crate trained and micro chipped! I know sit, off, come and no.
I must be adopted to a forever home who has another dog that likes to play. My foster parents would also love me to go to a home with lots of outdoor room to play with my friend(s). Please don't think this means I am wild, as I am snuggler when it is time to watch TV or go to sleep and I very much love my people. Also, I must eat a no grain diet, my mom and dad can tell you which food that is, otherwise I have tummy problems!
This pet is eligible for a gift of the first month of ShelterCare pet insurance paid for by BrightStar German Shepherd Dog Rescue. For more information on pet insurance please visit us online at http://www.sheltercare.com or call 1-866-375-PETS.
For more information, contact my foster mom and dad, Darcy and Michael at ddrons@adelphia.net
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Max
Available for Adoption
(Buffalo Area)
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(Last Update 07-28-08)
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Hi, my name is Max! I am a 1 year old male German Shepherd Dog that weighs about 75 pounds.
My foster family has been really wonderful, but I am now looking for a forever home! I am very friendly and love to play with other dogs. I'm not sure about cats. I've heard about them but have never met one yet!
I love to play outside and go for walks. I also love to cuddle with my family. I need to learn more obeidience, so my foster family is working on that with me. Please contact my family so you can meet me. See You Soon! Love MAX !!!
07/28/08 Update: Hi, my name is Max ! I am a big boy and I love to play! I get along with other dogs and love to have attention.
I love to take walks and play in a fenced in yard. I need to work on my obiedience, but I am a fast learner.
I need to go to a family without any young children, I think 16 and older would be good for me.
I also need to have an experienced handler. I tend to be too protective of my family. Other than that I am a big teddy bear. Please consider me for a new member of your home.
This pet is eligible for a gift of the first month of ShelterCare pet insurance paid for by BrightStar German Shepherd Dog Rescue. For more information on pet insurance please visit us online at http://www.sheltercare.com or call 1-866-375- PETS.
For more information on Max, please email Brenda at: zoe51203@yahoo.com
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Eli
Available for Adoption
(Buffalo Area)
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(Last Update 04-17-08)
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Please meet Eli! Eli is a 6-7 year old male sable German Shepherd Dog mix. Eli has had a hard time finding just the right home…he’s been adopted out twice now, and each time, after a couple of years he’s been returned…two years is an awfully long time in the life of a dog, and with each return, Eli has had a harder time bouncing back to his normally happy self. He’s been with us a while now, just getting out of his depressed funk, and getting balanced again.
Eli is a GREAT dog…he likes other dogs….he will chase an unfamiliar cat, but is not aggressive with them…a sharp “No Eli” has always brought him up short…and now he just sniffs her nicely when she lets him get close.
Eli would really just like a home with someone he can hang out with, watch tv, take the long comfy stroll on nice days or evenings…he’s not an overly active dog, but he will play a nice game of fetch for a while.
Sometimes Eli can get a little jealous of his owners attention, however, so while he likes to play with other dogs, and with the right owner can go to a home with other dogs, I think he would actually prefer to be placed with a more solitary person looking for a companion…he really does have a heart of gold….and a personality to match. He personifies “there is no loyalty like the loyalty of a dog”, now we just need to find someone as committed to him as he is to them.
This pet is eligible for a gift of the first month of ShelterCare pet insurance paid for by BrightStar German Shepherd Dog Rescue. For more information on pet insurance please visit us online at http://www.sheltercare.com or call 1-866-375- PETS.
If you think you might be the right person for him, please contact me at : murphymcconnell@att.net
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Achilles
Adoption Pending
(Watkins Glen Area)
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(Last Update 08-05-08)
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Meet Achilles! He is a gorgeous black and red German Shepherd Dog that is approximately 1 ½ years old. Not much is known about Achilles' life prior to coming to BrightStar only the fact that he comes to us from a shelter in Tennessee.
Achilles is a very sweet and a good-natured dog. He loves people and is very friendly with other dogs. Cats are unknown at this point in time.
He is housebroken and crate trained. We are currently working with Achilles on basic obedience and "house" manners. He still displays many puppy like behaviors i.e., chewing, mouthing, jumping etc., however, he is extremely intelligent and catches on quickly!
Achilles is a little under weight so we are also working on slowing building his weight and muscle tone up.
More on Achilles as we get to know him.
06/02/08 Update: Achilles recently had his hips x-rayed due to signs of potential hip problems and, unfortunately, he was diagnosed with moderate hip dysplasia. Right now, the course of treatment for Achilles will be glucosamine supplements, low-impact exercise, and weight management. While it will be important to keep Achilles on the lean side, right now, he's a little too lean. He is currently being evaluated for his weight loss issue.
This pet is eligible for a gift of the first month of ShelterCare pet insurance paid for by BrightStar German Shepherd Dog Rescue. For more information on pet insurance please visit us online at http://www.sheltercare.com or call 1-866-375- PETS.
For more information on Achilles, please contact Susan at: markr@brightstargsd.org
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Ralph
Available for Adoption
(Rochester Area)
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(Last Update 08-08-08)
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Meet Ralph! He is a 5 year old male German Shepherd Dog/Belgian Tervuren mix.
Ralph is an owner surrender and is confused about what is going on.
He is a large and handsome boy and is getting along well with the other dogs.
Ralph is beginning to come out of his shell now that he has been with us for a few days.
He cannot go to a home with cats or small animals.
More as we get to know him better
06/2308 Update: Ralph is one great dog. He is very friendly and gets along with everyone.
He has a lot of love to give and is looking for that special person or family to share it with.
Ralph is neutered, up to date on shots, heart worm negative, house broken and crate trained. He will be micro chipped soon.
This pet is eligible for a gift of the first month of ShelterCare pet insurance paid for by BrightStar German Shepherd Dog Rescue. For more information on pet insurance please visit us online at http://www.sheltercare.com or call 1-866-375- PETS.
For more information on Ralph, please contact Roxanne at: wolfpackacres@aol.com
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Sammy
Under Evaluation
(Buffalo Area)
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(Last Update 07-07-08)
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Meet Sammy! He is a 5 year old black and cream German Shepherd Dog.
Sammy is a larger boy weighing in around 90 pounds. He is very sweet and has a great personality.
He cannot go to a home with cats.
Sammy will need to go to a home with a stockade fence as he climbs chain-link fences.
He is curently taking antibiotics to clear up the sores on his back feet.
More on Sammy as we get to know him.
Sammy is neutered, up to date on shots, heart worm negative, house broken and crate trained.
This pet is eligible for a gift of the first month of ShelterCare pet insurance paid for by BrightStar German Shepherd Dog Rescue. For more information on pet insurance please visit us online at http://www.sheltercare.com or call 1-866-375-PETS
For more information on Sammy, please email Ken at : kryan@helloworld.com.
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Uli
Available for Adoption
(Utica Area)
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(Last Update 08-02-08)
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Uli (his name means Noble Leader) is a 9 week old German Shepherd Dog mix puppy who came from N. Carolina with his two sisters and brother.
Uli is obviously a thinker, he is the quieter one of the litter but without a doubt, the one that loves to cuddle the most. He will snuggle right up to your neck, let out a big sigh, and just snuggle with you till you put him down.
Although he is not as vocal as his sisters, he is still curious and just loves to play. He is very, very smart, and took just a day or two for him to realize that he needs to go potty on the papers, and he has not had an accident off them yet.
He is a sweet boy who is just an absolute joy to have here.
08/02/08 Update: Uli has come out of his shell quite a bit since being here. He responds to his name and is an all around sweetheart. He is a mellow boy, and very good natured. He loves other dogs and to play, and like his sisters, really enjoys being around children. Uli is healthy, happy, and well adjusted.
He is up to date on his shots to this point, and will micro chipped before he is adopted.
This pet is eligible for a gift of the first month of ShelterCare pet insurance paid for by BrightStar German Shepherd Dog Rescue. For more information on pet insurance please visit us online at http://www.sheltercare.com or call 1-866-375- PETS.
For more information on Uli, please contact Danielle at: luvmyshepherds@verizon.net
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Lucky
Adopted!
(Rochester Area)
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(Last Update 08-09-08)
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Meet Lucky! He is a 3 year old black German Shepherd Dog who only has 3 legs..
Lucky was found as a stray in Ohio. The shelter was full and he was hours away from being put down by heart stick. We were fortunate enough to get in touch with the right people and were able to save him.
He is an absolutely wonderful dog. No matter how much he has been through he has a wonderful disposition and personality.
You would never know he is missing a leg. He gets around just fine without it.
Lucky is neutered, up to date on shots, heart worm negative, house broken and crate trained.
This pet is eligible for a gift of the first month of ShelterCare pet insurance paid for by BrightStar German Shepherd Dog Rescue. For more information on pet insurance please visit us online at http://www.sheltercare.com or call 1-866-375-PETS
For more information on Lucky, please email Diana at : dflora@rochester.rr.com.
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Emmitt
Adoption Pending
(Rochester Area)
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(Last Update 08-14-08)
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Meet Emmitt. He is a 4 year old long haired German Shepherd Dog.
Emmitt is a wonderful dog. He gets along with everyone he meets, human and canine. We are not sure on cats yet though as he has not seen any since he has been with us.
Emmitt loves to be brushed and pampered. He is such a gentle big boy. He rides excellent in the car.
More on Emmitt as we get to know him better.
Emmitt is up to date on all his vaccinations, neutered and micro chipped.
This pet is eligible for a gift of the first month of ShelterCare pet insurance paid for by BrightStar German Shepherd Dog Rescue. For more information on pet insurance please visit us online at http://www.sheltercare.com or call 1-866-375- PETS.
For more information on Emmitt, please contact Roxanne at: wolfpackacres@aol.com
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Lad
Under Evaluation
(Buffalo Area)
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(Last Update 08-10-08)
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Meet Lad. He is a 1 year old German Shepherd Dog who was found running the streets of North Carolina with a heavy chain around his neck. The chain had to be removed with bolt cutters. Luckily, it was not embedded. Apparently, Lad somehow broke free in an effort to find a loving home and a better life.
Well, as fate had it, he landed himself in a high kill shelter. Just when he thought his future was looking brighter, he tested positive for Heartworm and was slated to be euthanized within 5 days.
Thanks to wonderful people, Lad was saved and sent to boarding until transport could be arranged.
Lad went through heart worm treatment after he arrived. He has completed treatment and is ready for his forever home!
Lad gets along very well with other dogs. He hasn't been around cats.
Being young he has quite a bit of energy and needs his daily exercise.
Lad is neutered, up to date on shots, and micro chipped.
This pet is eligible for a gift of the first month of ShelterCare pet insurance paid for by BrightStar German Shepherd Dog Rescue. For more information on pet insurance please visit us online at http://www.sheltercare.com or call 1-866-375-PETS
For more information on Lad, please email Ken at : kryan@helloworld.com.
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Lake
Under Evaluation
(Rochester Area)
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(Last Update 08-14-08)
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Meet Lake! He is a 14 month old German Shepherd Dog mix. He is from our L litter.
Lake is a very sweet boy and loves being with people. He thinks he is a lap dog; loves to sit on your lap or right next to you on the sofa.
He knows some commands - sit, shake, and down. He loves to play fetch and go for rides in the car. He also loves the water.
Lake gets along well with other dogs. He hasn't been around cats.
He needs to go to a home with another dog. He doesn't do well by himself.
Lake is neutered, up to date on his vaccinations, and and micro chipped.
This pet is eligible for a gift of the first month of ShelterCare pet insurance paid for by BrightStar German Shepherd Dog Rescue. For more information on pet insurance please visit us online at http://www.sheltercare.com or call 1-866-375- PETS.
For more information on Lake, please contact Nancy at: harlyboy@rochester.rr.com
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Tanzer
Available for Adoption
(Rochester Area)
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(Last Update 08-16-08)
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Meet Tanzer! He is a 4 month old German Shepherd Dog puppy.
Tanzer hasn't had the best life. He was kept in a shed for 23 hours a day with no windows. The one hour a day he was out, he was tied to a tree and kids tormented him.
He is now safe and loving life. No matter how much he has been through he has a wonderful personality.
Tanzer loves to play and be with people. He does great with kids.
He is learning his commands and being house broken.
More as we get to know this great boy.
Tanzer is neutered, up to date on shots, heart worm negative and micro chipped.
This pet is eligible for a gift of the first month of ShelterCare pet insurance paid for by BrightStar German Shepherd Dog Rescue. For more information on pet insurance please visit us online at http://www.sheltercare.com or call 1-866-375-PETS
For more information on Tanzer, please email Roxanne at : wolfpackacres@aol.com.
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