GEORGE was saved from a high kill shelter in Texas, where dogs generally have just 3 days to be saved before they are killed for space. GEORGE is neutered, core vaccines, rabies, de-wormed, heartworm tested negative and micro-chipped. He has an estimated date of birth of 1 May 2017 and weighs around 52.00 pounds. He has been listed as a German Shepherd Dog.  We have no way of knowing the exact breed, so it is up to individuals to decide what breed they think is most likely.

George was staying with a foster family for a few weeks whilst waiting for transport and was very content living with their own 4 GSDs, a cat and another foster mum with pups. George is a very laid back boy and  is great with the other dogs and enjoys the company and playing with the pups, of which there are 15 x 3 month old pups, so you can imagine he is getting lots of puppy fun in, which just verifies his gentle nature and personality.

George was in a double kennel with another smaller female GSD, but she was possessive with food and wouldn't let him get to it. She would just growl and he would back off and leave her to it. She has been moved, but it shows that he is not an aggressive dog. He is a very sweet boy, although high energy he likes to laze around with other dogs and lie on his back waiting for belly rubs. He takes treats gently and is a well mannered boy.

George does use the dog door to go out to do his business or enjoy the fresh air in her run. I do not know if he would let you know he needs to go out since he has 24/7 access to the outside, but he is extremely smart and do not think it would take long to learn.

He needs an active family, I have only seen him for a few minutes with children, but his demeanor and personality I have no doubt that he would be great with them and a lot of fun too. As with all rescue's he needs guidance and training and we recommend families go through at least the basics of training with him themselves so that boundaries, personalities and body language can be learned from each other. 

We do not recommend dog parks for several weeks, if not months, it is so very important for families and dogs to form a strong bond and get to know each other before exposing them to the potential dangers of dog parks. Although all GaDaH dogs are very well socialized with other dogs, lots of other dogs have not had the benefit of this socialization and do not always know how to play and act with other dogs. You also do not know the control the other families have over their dogs and you should always have a good recall for your adopted dog before going to dog parks.

GEORGE is available for adoption for an adoption fee of $550. Canadian adopters need to know that customs charge 15% taxes when entering into Canada. This fee is not negotiable and is used to cover the rescue costs of pulling, vetting, health certificate, transport from Texas to Maine, monthly preventatives, supplements, food and anything else that is needed.

If you feel that you have the heart and home to give this precious soul a wonderful life, please go to our website, under the APPLICATION tab, complete, then submit the APPLICATION. Our process takes around 2-4 days, and ensuring your references are aware that we will be calling, could speed up the process. Once you have been approved, we discuss any questions in regards to the dog you are wanting to adopt, then you complete and submit the contract, make payment and then we can work out the pick up / transport arrangements.

Please do NOT submit an application if you are not looking to take home a new best friend within the next few weeks.

http://www.giveadogahome-sanantonio.org

GEORGE is LOCATED AT THE RESCUE IN SEBEC, MAINE.  We post in various states along the east coast and Canada where we have had lots of successful adoptions to enable more exposure for these beautiful saved souls. Families will need to be prepared to travel to the rescue to meet and take home their new best friend. Sebec is located just outside the towns of Dover-Foxcroft and Milo (approx 8 miles) and approx 45 miles from Bangor. There are also lots of hotels, motels, pet friendly accommodations  and wonderful camp-sites for the more adventurous families and what a great way to get to know your new best friend. If there are options to arrange transport, we will work with you to make it happen.