German Shepherd dogs, as well as the other herding breeds that we have in rescue, are highly active, energetic, working breeds. They require considerable 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 (www.heartlandgsrescue.org) "Is a HUGS Dog Right for You?" for additional information.

Brandi is a super sweet, sensitive soul, and a beautiful young girl who came to us after her owner passed away. She loves to go for walks on her leash and explore. Brandi loves people and hasn't met anyone yet she isn't glad to have give her some scratches and cuddles. Brandi has a luxuriously soft, plush coat! Once she gets to know you, she becomes your little shadow. Brandy is doing great with crate-training and potty-training. She is a bit shy and unsure when meeting new dogs, but does well with reassurance and slow introductions. She has lived in her foster home with 3 other dogs and did great. She has also lived with cats in her foster home, and did not nip or bite them, just liked to watch and follow them around! Brandi is a very sweet (and smart!) young girl who is just beginning to experience the world around her. She is learning by leaps and bounds and just needs patient, loving owners that will keep training her and socializing her, and that will allow her to keep learning at her own pace. 

Like all German Shepherds, this sweet girl would make a great addition to an active home that will provide the love, structure, good leadership, activity and mental stimulation that she needs. Because of that, Brandi's ideal owner will have prior GSD, or similar breed experience. Even if you exercise and play with your dog daily in your fenced yard, please remember that you MUST still take your dog out on daily walks and outings, in order to provide sufficient stimulation, ward off boredom, and work on leash skills, and manners.

Brandi's adoption fee is $350, 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. Learn more about the adoption process and requirements, and apply at: http://heartlandgsrescue.rescuegroups.org/info/adoption.