German Shepherd Dog Breed Rescue

Contact :

German Shepherd Rescue Victoria

Location :

Melbourne VIC

Email :

[email protected]

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Apply via our website: www.gsrv.com.au

Name: Tori
Age: 3 years 10 months.
Sex: Female
Good with Kids?: No
Good with Dogs?: Yes
Good with Cats?: Yes

Tori is 3.5 years old and is looking for a very special family that can help her feel safe and loved.
Tori’s early puppyhood was quite traumatic; she has been in foster care for a long time but is still a very nervous and shy dog.

Tori is very shy when meeting new people, she must get to know you on her own terms, her instinct is to run away and hide in the home when she is feeling unsure. Tori will need a quiet home without too many visitors so that she can feel safe and come out of her shell in her own time. Tori is not suited to a home with children, they scare her, and she would rather avoid them.

Tori has been well socialised with other animals and gets along well with other dogs. Tori’s confidence seems to skyrocket when she has a confident doggy friend around her, she loves to play and chase and loves meeting new dogs out on walks. Tori’s new home must have an existing male dog, this will help Tori to settle in and bring her confidence out, helping her to bond with her new family.

Tori has grown up with cats and for the most-part gets along well with them, she could go to a home with an existing cat provided slow introductions were undertaken.

Tori has always been an inside dog; she can be a bit of a princess and loves to snuggle up on the couch with her humans. Once Tori feels comfortable with those around her, she is a very goofy, loving, and affectionate little girl that gives lots of kisses and cuddles.

Tori is currently on medication to help manage her anxiety, she needs an understanding home that is committed to her ongoing treatment plan to ensure she is a happy and healthy dog. Tori thrives with enrichment to keep her busy and will need plenty of stimulation in her new home to ensure she doesn’t make her own fun.
Tori knows her basic commands and walks beautifully on lead, she is also crate trained.

This beautiful little girl is terrified of the world, loud noises, sudden movements and new people all scare her, yet we have seen how sweet and affectionate she can be when she feels safe and loved. The right home for Tori is and understanding and patient home that will let her do things at her own pace, she needs to be given plenty of space and time to come out of her shell.

MC: 956000012127812
Adoption Fee: $600
PER:: RE146569

Contact :

German Shepherd Rescue Victoria

Location :

Melbourne VIC

Email :

[email protected]

Reveal Email

Apply via our website: www.gsrv.com.au

Name: Sammy
Age: 1 years 9 months.
Sex: Male
Good with Kids?: No
Good with Dogs?: No
Good with Cats?: Selective

Sammy is a loving boy that is craving human attention and affection, this boy thrives off of praise and pats, his eyes light up when you tell him he is a good boy, all he wants to do is please and be with his people. Sammy was always an inside dog, now that he has been shut outside, he isn’t coping; Sammy must be allowed to come inside in his new home, he has been crate trained and is toilet trained.

Sammy is still a big puppy and, doesn’t realise his size. At times, Sammy can lack impulse control and can become jumpy and mouthy, particularly when overstimulated and excited. Sammy needs to be given clear boundaries in his new home, a chaotic home with no routine would exacerbate Sammy’s lack of manners; a calm, predictable home where everyone is over the age of 12 would be most suitable for Sammy.

Sammy has not had much experience with the outside world, he has missed out on socialisation and exposure and will need a handler who can provide strong leadership to introduce Sammy to the world around him. Sammy is lacking confidence and will need to take things slow; his initial response is to bark at things he is unsure of and will make a bit of a scene on lead. Sammy needs a breed experienced owner that has experience with reactive dogs.

Sammy will need a firm but fair approach to his training, consistent feedback, fun and frequent sessions will help Sammy become the good boy we know he can be. Sammy would benefit from working 1 on 1 with a trainer so that he and his new family can learn together.

Sammy is very unsure of other dogs; he has not been on a walk in quite some time and is nervous and lacking in confidence whenever he sees another dog. Sammy panics and will bark and lunge in sheer frustration and from being overwhelmed. Sammy will need to work up to controlling his impulses and feeling confident and secure enough not to react to other dogs, this is a long-term goal for Sammy, and will not be a quick fix. For now, Sammy is not suited to a home with another dog.

Sammy has previously lived with a cat, when given the opportunity he will chase a cat that runs, however may be able to be introduced to a confident, dog-savvy cat in his new home over time. Separation and slow integration will be necessary to ensure that everyone is comfortable and safe.

Sammy is currently experiencing some skin and gut issues that are believed to be allergy based. Due to this, he is not in great condition and will need a medical workup once in his new home. GSRV are committed to helping Sammy get his allergies under control and so that he can reach a good, healthy condition, we will be supporting his new family whilst we investigate how best to help Sammy moving forward.

MC: 991003001454734
Adoption Fee: $600
PER:: RE146569