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.
Cheerio is an adorable, approx. 3 year-old pup whose name practically begs to be said with a British accent—but instead of saying “goodbye,” he’s saying a cheerful “hello” to Omaha! This sweet boy is friendly, great with other dogs, and absolutely loves to snuggle up beside you.
Cheerio came from a shelter in Texas. This precious boy tested heartworm positive on arrival (it is NOT contagious). He’ll just need a calm, cozy environment while he completes his treatment -which will be included with the adoption-. With a little TLC, this smiley boy will bounce back in no time, and is sure to bring plenty of joy to his forever home!
The adoption fee for Cheerio is $450, all of which goes back into offseting our high-cost vetting expenses and rescuing more dogs. We are a 100% volunteer-run rescue group and rely on adoption fees and donations to continue saving lives. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, current on age-appropriate vaccinations, fecal, deworming, flea/tick and heartworm preventative, heartworm tested if old enough (and treated if positive), and microchipped. Please visit http://heartlandgsrescue.rescuegroups.org/info/adoption for more information about our adoption process and requirements, and to apply.
Like any of our dogs, Cheerio would make a great addition to an active home that will provide the love, structure, good leadership, activity and mental stimulation that his breed needs. 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.
More about Cheerio
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Please review the information in the "About Us", "Important Considerations" and "Adopt" sections on our website menu, as it contains useful information about the breed, adoption fees, the adoption process and our requirements, and how meeting the dogs works.
Other Pictures of Cheerio (click to see larger version):
Currently we do not know if Cheerio will be able to attend the event, HUGS at Heartland Paws on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025.
Currently we do not know if Cheerio will be able to attend the event, HUGS at Paws & Pints on Saturday, August 9th, 2025.
