THUNDER is neutered, rabies, core vaccines, de-wormed, heart-worm Negative and micro-chipped. He has an estimated date of birth of 30 November 2011and weighs around 75 pounds.

THUNDER was adopted from GaDaH back in February 2013 with his friend SAMSON. Both boys were around 12-15 months old. Recently I received a phone call from a ill shelter in Texas saying that both THUNDER and SAMSON had been surrendered due to the family no longer being able to afford them. This is a breach of contract since GaDaH ALWAYS takes our dogs back into rescue. Thankfully the shelter had contacted me and with our amazing volunteers in Texas we was able to pick them up that same day and get them to the safety of one of our temporary foster homes whilst waiting for transport up to the rescue in Sebec, Maine.

The shelter did tell me that THUNDER was aggressive, however, when our volunteers went to pick him up as soon as they was away from the shelter he calmed down. THUNDER is very wary and a little nervous, he is clearly upset and confused with what has happened, living with a family to then being dumped in a kill shelter not knowing why or what was happening to him.

THUNDER has been at the rescue in Sebec, Maine sine 15th March and although he and SAMSON are somewhat bonded, THUNDER definitely feels more secure being wherever I am. He has tried to guard me from the other dogs, which I do not allow, but I understand he is doing it more for his own security.

 I do feel that THUNDER would benefit from a family that wants a dog to spend almost all their time with them. A family that understands the German Shepherd mentality, their need to protect and their need for a family with alpha personality. THUNDER is more sensitive and would benefit from training and lots of one on one to build up his confidence. I do feel when he has his confidence and has settled and knows he truly is with his perfect forever family he will relax a lot and start to enjoy life as he should.

THUNDER doesn't appear to have had any training although he is responsive. Whilst being with his family the past 3 years there are no records of any rabies booster, heartworm tests or booster vaccines. We have got him up to date and thank fully he has tested heartworm negative. Although THUNDER weighs around 75 pounds he does need to gain some weight. He rides great in a car and seems to enjoy himself, but I think THUNDER is the dog that will enjoy himself anywhere he is with his humans.

THUNDER is doing great with all the other dogs, but as mentioned he doesn't like it when they come near me. We are working on this and I do believe it is just from his insecurity of all that has happened to him this past month.

THUNDER loves to go for car rides but does pull a lot on the leash. He will need a family that is prepared to work with him on basic and advanced obedience training. It is better if the family does the training as they will be able to learn his body language, characteristics and personality easier and THUNDER will learn their personality, body language, guidelines and expectations a lot quicker too.

THUNDER would love a family to call his own, whom he can keep watch over and ensure that everyone is where they should be and if anyone is upset he would be right by their side to comfort them. THUNDER I believe will thrive in a family environment, either as an only dog or with other dogs.

THUNDER is available for adoption through Give a Dog a Home, German Shepherd Dog Rescue for an adoption fee of $450.

If you are interested in adopting this handsome soul and giving him the life he needs and deserves our application can be completed and submitted on our website under the APPLICATION tab.

http://www.giveadogahome-sanantonio.org/application.html

THUNDER 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. There is a local hotel in Dover-Foxcroft that is pet-friendly (approx 6 miles) and several in Bangor (approx 45 miles). We can occasionally arrange transport for dogs from the rescue to Middletown, CT for a fee, to cover volunteer fuel/expenses for $150. This will be dependent upon our volunteers availability so is not guaranteed.