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this 9-month old puppy needs a home

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tami

Lifer
i don't usually get emails like this, but at work, i am getting emails addressed to a former employee at the company. this story is sad, so hopefully someone will help before this innocent puppy is put to sleep 🙁

For Adoption -

Joey is a male, Black and Tan, dense coated (at the moment) full
blooded German Shepherd who will be 9 months old. He was turned into the
Bergen County Animal Shelter by his college-going owner who had moved,
leaving Joey behind.


Joey has been evaluated twice by us, on two separate occasions and he is a PURE JOY to be around. He has no training issues, asides from being a 9
month old, and even at that, he is wonderfully behaved. He takes verbal
corrections 95% of the time. He already knows sit and down and he seems
to have no interest in dogs in general. He loves attention, and loves to
cuddle.

He never showed any aggression while we checked his teeth, ears, gums,
paws, nails, elbows, hocks, tail, or belly. He walks well on a leash, and
enjoys playing ball. He will readily give up a ball or toy for
interaction with you, has no dominance over food or toys. He has a normal
to low prey drive. He has no fear of objects or noise and has a general
outgoing well adjusted temperament.


He is fearful in his kennel in the shelter, but once out he is absolutely
fine. (Since we were strangers to him, we coaxed him out with food.
However, the adoption director can easily take him out since she has
already bonded with him. It's just a matter of developing a little trust with this wonderful dog.) He does not have issues in confined spaces. We
are attributing the kennel fear to the general conditions of the kennel,
and the association of abandonment as he is a very sensitive dog that will
bond immediately with humans. He does not have a problem being crated.
We tested him in a portable crate and he showed absolutely no signs of
stress.


Unfortunately, because Joey does not like being kept in the kennel
environment, the shelter misevaluated him upon his arrival as
un-adoptable. However, through the thankful efforts of some of the
shelter staff, he has been given somewhat of a reprieve. He is on VERY
LIMITED TIME due to their overcrowding.


In summary, he is a wonderful, sweet dog with little to no issues, which
is rarely found in a shelter. He will be put down if a someone does not
take him and he is a dog that is absolutely worth saving. He can easily
be placed in most homes and at 9 months old his life should just be
starting, not ending.


For more information:

Rescue Groups: contact Bergen County Animal Shelter - speak to Pam only -
201-646-3200


For Private Parties: Contact Lori at 973-214-5979 or by email
Lori@puppy-wuppy.com
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here's a pic

so cute. (my building disallows dogs)
 
Originally posted by: meltdown75
we should save all the world's puppies. we can do it.
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i know there are many puppy lovers here... this particular story reached me, and instead of ignoring it, i posted here.
 
Originally posted by: tami
Originally posted by: meltdown75
we should save all the world's puppies. we can do it.
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i know there are many puppy lovers here... this particular story reached me, and instead of ignoring it, i posted here.
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he's a German Shepherd too. best dogs ever! :heart: i admire your spirit. if someone could save one lonely doggie, i guess it's a start.
 
this dog looks so cute and nice and cuddly... would be nice for him to find a home

as the message stated, he's a rare find in a shelter since he has no issues. i'm not sure why they'd put him to sleep over a dog that does have issues, but this little doggie is so cute... don't let them kill him 🙁
 
Wish I could help him out. 🙁

My fiancee would love a German Shepherd (she had one growing up). Unfortunately, our building doesn't allow dogs.
 
Is 9 months too old for the police/dea or someone to start training? I'm surprised this dog is on limited time, he is awesome. Someone will get him.
 
Originally posted by: KDOG
I'm in NJ. Where is this at? Not saying I'll adopt him, but I'd like to know the details...
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all i know is the details from the email. you can call the numbers in the OP for additional information.

also, in the forward, i got the following:

Please forward if you know anyone interested. I will donate training classes to the family that adopts.

Beth Bradley
Animal Action PetCenter, Inc.
380 McLean Blvd., Paterson, NJ
(973) 742-5088
www.dog-trainer.biz
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If you had posted this a month ago, I'd have thought hard about it. Since, I adopted a dog since then there is no way. Two dogs is a handful and three would be CRAZY!
 
I am going to ask my mother about this. We are in South Jersey and she's been saying she wants a dog. Lets hope nothing has changed.

Bill
 
Originally posted by: Mwilding
If you had posted this a month ago, I'd have thought hard about it. Since, I adopted a dog since then there is no way. Two dogs is a handful and three would be CRAZY!
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i only got it yesterday 🙁
 
bump for the lunch breakers... someone should at least call the shelter to find out if he's still available
 
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