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German Shepherd Dog

Marsha

Senior·Female·Large

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About Marsha

Marsha is a beautiful senior girl with a gentle heart and a quiet resilience that's impossible not to admire. Life hasn't always been kind to her. After being abandoned, she found herself at an emergency veterinary hospital fighting an infection and understandably unsure if she could trust the people around her. Today, we're so happy to say that Marsha is making a full recovery, and with every passing day, she continues to show us just how much love she still has to give. As she's settled into rescue, Marsha has become increasingly interested in the new people in her life. She greets familiar faces with warmth and is beginning to build trust with new ones. We believe Marsha was once someone's beloved family dog, and she deserves nothing less than to feel that sense of belonging again.

Ideal Home

Marsha would thrive with an adopter who understands that trust is something earned, not rushed. We'd love to see her with an experienced dog owner, especially someone familiar with German Shepherds or other intelligent, loyal breeds, who can appreciate her sensitive nature and continue helping her feel safe and confident.

Ongoing Health

Marsha is making a full recovery from a past infection. She is spayed and vaccinated.

Training & Support

Marsha is house-trained and knows basic commands. She is a smart and gentle dog who is learning to trust again.

Application Details:

Applications to adopt Marsha start by contacting us through Wags.

  • Applications are reviewed by appointment only for approved applicants.

Transporation

Marsha is located at Street Tails Animal Rescue in Philadelphia, PA.

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What to expect

Estimated

Typical costs and care for a German Shepherd Dog.

Typical cost to care

$2,260$2,620 /yr

$203/mo

Energy

High

Grooming

3×/week

Shedding

Heavy

Health risk

High

Lifespan

9–13 yrs

Know the breed

German Shepherd Dog

Exercise

90 min/day, Vigorous activity

Trainability

Very trainable

Experience

Some experience needed

Living space

House, Acreage

Shedding

Heavy

Lifespan

9-13 years

Meet the shelter

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Location & pick up

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