Hunter

Status   Available
Breed   GSD
Gender   Male
Age   2 yrs
Color   Blk/Tan
Children   Yes
Other Dogs   Yes
Cats   Trainable
House Trained   Yes
Health   Excellent

Foster Diary:
Dear Forever Family,
Hi there! My name is Hunter. I’ve been in this thing called the “rescue” for almost three weeks now, and my foster mom says it’s time to introduce myself. So that’s what I’m doing, because I always do what my foster mom says! (Hee, hee—not really! But I always try.) Anyway, I’m about two years old, and I had a pretty rough start in life. Because of that rough start my ears are kind of tattered, and I have a cloudy spot on one eye. I can see just fine, though! Especially kitties, I see them from a looong way away when we’re out walking,    continue and I am very interested in them! Mom thinks I probably should go to a kitty-free household, but I think I could train the kitties just fine. Here kitty, kitty, kitty…. About my ears: Mom says they give me a certain “rugged charm” that keeps me from being “too handsome for my own good.” I don’t know what she means by that (she says a lot of weird stuff), but she’s usually petting me when she says it, so I think it must be good! Don’t ya think? So that’s it for my flaws. I’m living now with two doggie siblings, and I get along with them just fine. In fact, I get to be here because I passed the “Cassie test!” Cassie’s my foster sister, and she’s really grumpy with most other dogs, but she likes me just fine. I can even chase her and bark in her ear when she’s trying to play with Mom, and she tolerates “my nonsense” (Mom’s phrase). Say’s a lot about my charming personality, doesn’t it? I would do fine with a doggie brother or sister (or both!), but I also need some people time, and if I get enough of that I can be happy without another dog. I will keep track of you in the house and outside, and keep you company when I can, and I will be sooo happy to see you every time you come home! I will love to lean up against you while you pet me, and will not move a muscle as long as you want to keep it up. I would be good with kids, too, because I am mellow in the house and don’t jump up on people. Mom says I’m a little clumsy, so might accidentally knock over a small child. But for children six or older, I’m your guy! Now, a little about my bark; or should I say barks? I have a perfectly normal, deep-throated German shepherd bark that I will use to alert you to stuff you need to know about, like strangers approaching the house. I also have my excited play bark that you will hear a lot more often. It’s high pitched and yappy (Mom says I sound like a poodle, how embarrassing), probably a carry over from puppyhood. Mom thinks I will outgrow it as I learn to channel my inner GSD—another one of those weird things she says. But enough about me, I want to hear about you! You see, I’m happy enough where I am, but I know it’s just temporary, and I really, really want to be in a forever home. Aren’t I pretty much perfect for yours? Please hurry up and find me, I’ll be watching for you! A note from Hunter’s foster mom: What can I add? Hunter speaks the truth. He’s a fabulous young dog that did indeed get off to a rough start; he’ll make a wonderful addition to a range of households. He’s very well housetrained and quick to learn new rules, but needs some work on his leash manners. He’s making progress, though, and will benefit greatly from some obedience training. Hunter is currently undergoing heartworm treatment and will be available for adoption in late April.