DECEASED Feb. 19, 2018.  CANCER.  Surrounded by Anthony and his son. 
RIP, sweet Danny Boy ;-(


DANNY BOY is a stunning, classic black-and-tan German Shepherd who's affectoinate, energetic and loves, loves, loves to romp and play in the yard!  If you like to play with your dog and want a loving buddy, Danny's your boy.  That is, if you have a securely fenced yard (6' privacy fence STRONGLY preferred).

Danny is a lover and adores his people.  If allowed, he would be a lap dog - he tries to get on the couch and curl up in his foster dad's lap (quite a trick since he's 75 lbs!).  He's also a kisser of the hit-and-run kind.  He loves to trot up, give you a few short kisses, run away and play, then come back to give you a few more kisses.  Just to make sure you know he's crazy about you!

Danny's also excellent with kids.  He's in a foster home with an 8 yr old child and and seems to instinctively know to gentle down a bit around her.  We can't guarantee he will do this all the time, or with babies/toddlers, but he certainly has the right instincts and with training will do very well with kids of all ages.

He enjoys other dogs, too.  He has several doggie buddies in his foster home and got along with them almost immediately. The one exception is the resident male GSD, whose "territory" Danny is intruding on.  That male doesn't like Danny and will try to start a little fight - and Danny responds in kind.  He hasn't started anything, but he won't run away from a fight either - if another dog starts it, Danny will try to engage.  We suspect this is a matter of training and neutering (scheduled for Sept. 10).  His new family, however, MUST be aware that he's a true GSD, with all the natural GSD tendencies and strength of will.  He MUST have a strong canine leader, consistent training, and supervision while he becomes accustomed to his new life as a loved house dog and family member.

Danny is now crate trained, and is working on potty training.  He's doing pretty well and should complete the housetraining quickly.  He's quickly learning commands such as "sit" and"off."  He's very smart and should be easily trained by a leader who works with him daily and consistently enfroces the rules.

Danny is uneasy in the car for now (clearly hasn't been on rides), but with additional exposure he'll do fine.  He also didn't much like the collar and leash but is slowly adjusting to that as well. He has no leash manners but again can learn those quickly as he focuses on pleasing you.  The signs indicate that Danny was an outdoor dog (skinny, hungry, full of fleas), so it's just a matter of time, patience, training and good canine leadership to show him what he needs to know.




 
DOGS:                   Yes, as long as they get along with him.  Small dogs have not been tested yet
CATS:                   Unknown.  Would have to be tested
KIDS:                    Yes.  Loves kids.  In foster care with 8 yr child.  Would need to test him around very young children, but expect him to do well
IDEAL FAMILY:     An active family with a large, securely fenced yard (6' privacy fence STRONGLY preferred).  A family who will complete his training in how to be an indoor dog and consistently enforce good leadership rules, and teach Danny what he needs to know to be successful.
 





DANNY BOY's ADOPTION FEE:   $300
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 DANNY?
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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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