German Shepherd Dog

Charlie 12/17/2025

Senior·Male·Large

Community & partner vetted

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About Charlie 12/17/2025

Charlie is a handsome fellow who recently joined our rescue. We're still getting acquainted with him, but we're excited to learn all about his unique personality and quirks! He is currently undergoing heartworm treatment, and his adoption can be finalized once that's successfully completed. We'll be sure to share more heartwarming details about Charlie as we get to know him better!

Ideal Home

We are still learning about Charlie's ideal home.

Ongoing Health

Charlie is currently undergoing heartworm treatment. He will be available for adoption after his treatment is successfully completed.

Training & Support

We are still getting to know Charlie and will provide more information on his training and support needs as we learn more about him.

Application Details:

Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Charlie is located in Van Horne, IA. We can discuss transportation options once an adoption application is approved.

Charlie is a handsome fellow who recently joined our rescue. We're still getting acquainted with him, but we're excited to learn all about his unique personality and quirks! He is currently undergoing heartworm treatment, and his adoption can be finalized once that's successfully completed. We'll be sure to share more heartwarming details about Charlie as we get to know him better!

Ideal Home

We are still learning about Charlie's ideal home.

Ongoing Health

Charlie is currently undergoing heartworm treatment. He will be available for adoption after his treatment is successfully completed.

Training & Support

We are still getting to know Charlie and will provide more information on his training and support needs as we learn more about him.

Application Details:

Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Charlie is located in Van Horne, IA. We can discuss transportation options once an adoption application is approved.

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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

Meet in Van Horne, IA

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$350

Ready

MismatchGreat fit

Located in Van Horne, IA

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