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.
Otis is a handsome 4 year-old male who was very loved by his family. Unfortunately, their situation changed, and they could no longer provide for his needs. Additionally, they tell us that Otis, who is an active, sociable boy, has been especially lonely since his dog buddy passed away last winter.Otis is now in rescue with HUGS and we can already tell that he is a very sweet, special boy
Otis is very patient and tolerant with other dogs, including the young puppy in his foster home. His previous owner mentioned that he always was good with kids and never bothered. Otis would love to have a dog buddy in his forever home. Otis thinks ball is life!! He loves to play with his ball more than anything. He also loves to get attention, and he will drop and go belly up for belly rubs. He could not be sweeter. Otis is a handsome boy with a wonderful temperament. He is a huge catch! We would love to find Otis a loving, active home, that will give him the attention he deserves, on time for Christmas!
The adoption fee for Otis is $400, 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, Otis 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 Otis
Good with Dogs, Good with Cats
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.
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