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German Shepherd Dog  : :  Female  : :  Young  : :  Large


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About Talia
  • Status: Adopted!
  • Adoption Fee: 350.00
  • Species: Dog
  • General Color: Black with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
  • Current Age: 10 Years 1 Month (best estimate)
  • Housetrained: Yes
TALIA is a young, gorgeous girl, with lots of energy to burn!  She was purchased to be a protection dog for her owner, but as she grew bigger, she wasn't socialized or trained, so she became too much of a handful for her owner.  She was fearful and unsure of herself when she first came into our program, but since being paired with skilled fosters, she is on her way to becoming a confident, playful young lady!

A quick snapshot of TALIA:
  • Approximate weight: 65lbs
  • Fence needs: Requires a securely fenced yard
  • Owner type: A patient owner who will not push her to immediately be a happy, social dog. She needs time to bond and trust.  
  • Favorite activity: Playing with her foster fur-siblings
  • Activity level: High
  • Other animals: Requires at least 1 additional dog in the home of similar size and energy.  NO cats, NO small dogs! Medium-to-Large dogs are fine.
  • Kids: Children ages 10 and up.
Talia is very high energy girl!  Each time she steps outside, she loves to take off running around the backyard and zip around.  Due to her energy level, she really needs a home where she will get a lot of exercise; she might even make a good running buddy!  She gets along well and enjoys playing with her foster fur-siblings, both GSDs.  She does not do well with smaller dogs, so NO SMALL DOGS at this time.  She does get bored easily, so we strongly recommend a large-breed dog buddy with a similar energy level in her forever home that she can run around and play with.

Talia is crate trained, house trained and walks well on a leash.  She does have some things to work on -- like all young GSDs do! -- she is still mouthy and likes to jump up, but she does take correction well.  She needs a lot of patience, guidance and socialization to help her become a confident girl.  She is a bit skittish around new things simply because she's never been exposed to our big world until now.  What's amazing about Talia is that you can actually see her determination to conquer her fears!  

Since she did not have the opportunity to meet more than a few people in her young life before now, she's still warming up to the idea that people are good and are not there to harm her.  She is still a little leery of her foster dad, but will approach him (when she thinks he's unaware!) to sniff and investigate.  Once she feels comfortable with someone, she LOVES to get attention!  She has already become a velcro dog to her foster mom, practically living under her feet.  She loves to have her belly rubbed and enjoys a good brushing.  

Talia is a spectacular girl who just wants a forever home where someone will kiss, snuggle, and pet her (and who will give her the occassional buffalo horn or deer antlter too!).  She needs someone who is calm, has patience, and has plenty of love to go around.  Is that you?  


DOGS:   Yes, would love a doggie buddy of similar size - NO SMALL DOGS.
CATS:    NO CATS
KIDS:    Due to her energy level and lack of training, we recommend kids ages 10 and up.
IDEAL FAMILY:  A loving, active family who will provide the proper "upbringing" for the next year or two -- i.e., training, leadership, boundaries, rules, guidance and TONS OF LOVE and exercise. 

If you're looking for an intelligent, young, energetic
German Shepherd with lots of love to give,
TALIA may be the girl for you!

TALIA'S ADOPTION FEE:   $350
This fee covers only part of what we spend to vet, board and rehab the dogs we save.  On average we spend over $450 on each dog.  We made a decision to keep our adoption fee at the 2005 level even though vet prices have doubled and tripled since then.  We are constantly fundraising to cover the deficit.  At minimum, your adoption fee includes the dog's spay/neuter, heartworm test, heartworm treatment if needed, rabies shot, distemper/parvo shot, bordatella shot, deworming, monthly heartworm and flea preventives, and microchip.  In many cases it also includes surgery and various types of vet treatment for standard issues such as hot spots, ear infections and so on.

INTERESTED IN ADOPTING TALIA?
Complete an Adoption Application Now!

More about Talia

Good with Dogs

STOP!! READ THIS BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER!

  1. We're picky about our adopters. 
  2. Are you sure you're up to having a GSD?  They're not for everyone.  They take a lot of time, effort, training.  They shed year round.  They're big.  They scare lots of people.  They "mouth" and herd.  They're usually strong-willed and stubborn.  You have to have references and a home visit.  If you're not willing or able to deal with any of this, please don't waste your time or ours applying.  
  3. Will the dog be an inside family pet? We do not adopt to outdoor-only homes. All dogs must be indoor dogs.
  4. Do you leave your dog outdoors when you're not home?   We do not adopt to homes that leave their animals outside when they're gone.  You must put your dogs indoors when you're gone.  A 3 yr old adopted MOGS dog died when the owners went to run errands, left her outdoors, the gate was somehow opened, and she was hit by a car.  Tragic and 100% preventable. Even privacy fences get broken into.  Gates are opened.  Thieves steal dogs. Never leave your dog outdoors when you're not home!!
  5. What's your plan for unexpected events and major changes?  New baby? Divorce?  Moving?   How you will provide for your dog if your family breaks up? 
  6. Will you make a lifetime commitment?  It's your responsibility to keep your dog safe, loved and cared for FOR LIFE.
  7.  Do you understand we expect you to keep that lifetime commitment?  It's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to stick by your family member -- no matter what.
  8. Are you unable or unwilling to make a lifetime commitment? Do not apply.



 

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