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German Shepherd Dog (short coat)  : :  Male  : :  Adult  : :  Large


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About Ruger 1679

  • Status: Adopted!
  • Adoption Fee: 325.00
  • Species: Dog
  • Rescue ID: 1679
  • General Color: Black with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Current Size: 65 Pounds
  • Potential Size: 70 Pounds
  • Current Age: 9 Years 3 Months (best estimate)
  • Location: Alexandria VA 22305
  • Microchipped: Yes
  • Housetrained: Yes
  • Obedience Training Needed: Needs Training
  • Grooming Needs: Moderate
  • Shedding Amount: Moderate
  • Reaction to New People: Friendly

Updated: 12/20/20
According to his records, 4 year old Ruger (best guess) was rescued from a high kill shelter in Texas and was only 45 pounds in November. No more shelter floors for this boy! He took his freedom ride to Virginia and as of Dec. 19, sleeps in his foster home in Alexandria, Va. He was 57 pounds when he came to Virginia and still needs to put on some more weight. He is going to be a gorgeous fella!

Ruger gets along well with other dogs. He’s done great with the resident GSD Molly and was cat and horse tested prior to coming to Virginia (need to do some more cat testing just to be sure). He likes to give kisses and sometimes jumps up but is easily corrected. He is still learning how to navigate hardwood stairs and isn't a fan of bathtime. He is not used to heeling on a leash (we’re working on it), but he is so obedient when you gently guide or correct him. Ruger loves to lean in and nuzzle for head scratches and hip rubs, and he gives sweet kisses. He doesn’t want you to touch him while he’s eating but when he’s not eating, he’ll allow you to touch him all over. He’s a prince in the car and crate and so far not interested in toys. Ruger is housebroken and not vocal - we haven’t even heard him bark one time yet. He smiles a lot and his tail tells me that he’s a happy boy.

If you are an approved adopter and are interested in Ruger, please let your case worker know. If you are not yet an approved adopter but are interested, please complete an adoption application and review the adoption process, www.shenandoahrescue.org/adoption-process. I’m excited to watch this boy blossom!

More about Ruger 1679

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Good with Adults, Does Good in the Car, Cratetrained, Obedient, Affectionate, Even-tempered, Gentle

 


If you are an approved adopter and are interested in this dog, please let your case worker know. If you are not yet an approved adopter but are interested, please complete an adoption application!

If you are viewing this animal on Petfinder, please see our organization’s Petfinder home page, linked below (on mobile) or to the right (on desktop), to read about our adoption process and to start your journey!


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