NADSR - Shelter Dogs

Shelter Dogs

Please view the available dogs below. All of the dogs listed are located at city or county-run animal shelters and control facilities. While these facilities can offer temporary care for the animals they acquire, more often than not some of the animals have to be euthanized. Unfortunately at this time, NADSR cannot take in every Dutch Shepherd or any Dutch Shepherd mixes in need either for lack of foster space, funds or simply because we do not have volunteers in certain areas of the country. For these reasons, every dog listed below should be considered urgently in need of a home unless otherwise stated. Most shelters will try to do some form of temperament testing before their dogs are adopted, but due to the high stress environment many dogs will not exhibit their true nature until they settle into a new home. If you are an experienced Dutch Shepherd owner or experienced with high energy breeds, and you are looking to adopt a new dog, please consider adopting a shelter dog. For additional/larger photos, please click on the dogs' picture. While NADSR will do whatever we can to help, please contact the shelter facility directly if you are interested in any of the dogs below. Every dog has a state abbreviation next to it's name. We make no claim as to the availability, temperament, breed status or health of the animals listed below.

Updated August 14th, 2008

	"Charlie" in GA If you are able to help - please contact: Cindy Ganues Animal Care Specialist Cobb County Animal Control Phone: 770-590-5621 Fax: 770-590-5620 She will return your call \ email even if she in not working that day. Email: Cynthia.Ganues@cobbcounty.org *ADOPTED*
	"Wrigley" in NJ 2 1/2yr old Male, Friends of Linden Animal Shelter P.O. Box 2151 Linden NJ 07036, Phone : 732-388-6300 Email: FOLAShelter@aol.com *URGENT*
	"Sarge" in NC Sarge is a 1 year old brindle Dutch Shepherd mix turned into the shelter as a stray. Sarge is NEUTERED!!! Sarge is a very wonderful dog. He has very good manners and also appears to be housetrained. Someone may be missing him out there, however, so far no one has come to claim him. Stop by and visit Sarge. He would truly make an wonderful family house pet! SPCA of NENC will adopt to approved applicants either North Carolina residents or non-residents. To adopt, please bring your current ID. If you rent, please bring the rental agreement that shows the pet clause and proof that the deposit was paid, or a letter from your landlord that you are allowed to have a pet. If you have other pets in your home, you MUST bring proof that they are up to date on their shots (Bordatella, Distemper/Parvo, and Rabies). It also helps if you bring your pet (dog) with you to see if he/she is compatible with the pet you are looking to adopt. Contact: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=11045626 *ADOPTED*
	"Carter" in VA Can anyone help to get this wonderful boy out of the shelter? CARTER is one of the shelter manager' s favorites. This boy looks to be a mix of anyone 's guess. He arrived as a stray at the very crowded Rockbridge SPCA in Lexington VA in the beginning of APRIL and really wants to find his own home. Carter is only about a year old and weighs around 45 lbs. He has been NEUTERED and appears to be housebroken. He is a smart boy and the shelter staff describes him as fun and playful. He seems fine with other dogs. For more information, please contact shelter manager Karen at ksgreys@ ntelos.net (remove space). This shelter is PACKED and Carter can be PTS at any time. *URGENT*
	"Butchie" in D.C Apparently my family life style change and it did not include me. Well...that's just fine I will find a new family with a better life style, one that include going to the park, and playing with my human family, sleeping inside protecting the ones I love. YEP! I'm all that. Our organization offers 24PetWatch microchips, which include free registration into the 24PetWatch pet recovery service. For more information visit www.24petwatch.com or call 1-866-597-2424. This pet also comes with 30 days of pre-paid pet health insurance. For more information please visit www.sheltercare.com or call 1-866-375-PETS. Contact: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=11015561 *URGENT*
	"Pheobe" in TX Being a kid, I need lots of “work.” But I am really smart and have a wonderful disposition so will reward your working with me with love and affection. Young dogs really enjoy being with other dogs or children who will play with them and I think either in my life would be fine as long as they are willing to romp and rumble. If you have time for an outgoing, friendly, and pretty rowdy girl who has to learn some more manners, I am the youngster for you. My edob is 6/07. Contact:Homeless Pet Placement Legue http://www.hppl.org *URGENT*
	"Dilbert" in CA Dilbert,45lb nuetered male (aka Dilly) has been a house-pet his whole life. His owner recently passed away, and Dillie got pole-leashed out of the only, quiet home he ever knew and into a noisy, concrete kennel with many barking dogs. Of course, this made him very scared and defensive, and the shelter considered him 'unadoptable'. Luckily rescue heard about his case, and he life was saved! And so now Dilbert, still a little disoriented and weary of strangers, is looking for a new home to call his own! He is on perfect behaviour with his rescuer, who is leaving him a lot of quiet time with his toys, and he is very loyal and obedient. Dilbert is not used to a lot of stimulation, handling, petting or snuggling. As his proper (and real!) name evokes, he is a little gentleman and needs new people in his life to respect his personal space and not immediately handle him a lot or grab him. He will need some bonding time with his new guardian before getting handled by strangers, incl. veterinarians (that is why we fully vetted him, so he should be fine and healthy for years!), and esp. groomers (he may be a dry-shampoo or no-need-to-wash case..) Although we think he will get used to new situations once stabilized, in a one person, one dog home he will be a mellow, not needy, sweet, smart companion, and he will love to play fetch with you endlessly (a definite toy-obsession).If you are an dogsavvy older person looking for a beautiful, easy companion in a low stimulus situation, Dilbert would reward you with loyalty. Dilly is an easy dog, super smart and a fast learner. He knows sit and learned 'down' in ten minutes flat!!! He seems to enjoy playing with other dogs, especially the females. (Hey – what can we say, he's a charmer with the lady dogs.) He's a little more picky about the male dogs he chooses as friends, but with good introductions and some more socialization, he should be fine with most dogs who do not act overly assertive to him. He just needs to learn the proper way to greet another dog is not rushing up and going "nose-to-nose" right away. This can be easily taught with some patience and discipline. He plays well with female dogs, and acts assertive toward challenging male dogs, but redirects easily by his human. He needs some time to get used to strangers initially. He has been treated for a neglected flea allergy, so he is missing some hair on his rump, but it is already growing back nicely He will be quite content taking a few leashwalks a day ,and he is very well behaved in-home playing with his toys, alone or better, with his human. He will alert bark only. He provides endless entertainment, as he tries to get all his toys in his small mouth all at once to try and get you to play with him! If you can foster / adopt Dilbert, please call or email us And don't worry about being too far away....for the right person we will gladly bring Dilbert to you in the 510, 650, 408, 831, 925, 916, 707, 530 area codes and beyond. Contact:Dogshack Phone:(415) 457-4544 Email pets.katrina@gmail.com *URGENT*
	"Dutch Lady" in CO Dutch Lady is a beautiful, 2 year old, Possible purebred, Dutch Shepherd. She is the perfect house dog but does not like small dogs and cats. She is wonderful with small children and babies. She requires a 6 foot fence.She is very intelligent dog that loves to have a job and would make an excellent dog for agility and other competition endeavors. Experienced dog owners are a must. AKA Dutchess. Contact: Prision Trained K9 Companion Program at 719 269 4508 or dstevens@cijvp.com *URGENT*