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German Shepherd Dog

Cheerio

Puppy·Female·Large

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About Cheerio

Cheerio is around 9 months old, and while we think she may be a German Shepherd mix, with rescue it is always a guess. What we do know for sure is that she is an incredibly sweet, social, and adaptable puppy who has been thriving in her foster home. Cheerio is playful, curious, and cuddly, with a lovely balance of puppy energy and an off switch. She enjoys hiking adventures with her foster and would make a great little outdoor buddy, but she is just as happy settling in for naps and cuddle time. She is crate trained and does very well with routine, which has been a great foundation for her continued training. One of the most special things about Cheerio is how social and gentle she is. She regularly visits a senior home with her foster, where she happily greets new people and soaks up the attention. She is friendly with both big and small dogs and is especially impressive with tiny pups. Cheerio regularly plays with a 5 lb dog and does an amazing job adjusting her play style to match her tiny friend, showing just how thoughtful and kind she is. Watch Cheerio's playful personality here: https://youtu.be/WqW3Kxl6uvw?si=J27d65pd7hMvGmWO

Ideal Home

Cheerio will need a family that can commit to training, socialization and all the dedication puppyhood requires. Implementing routine, structure, setting boundaries, and proper socialization is key from the start.

Ongoing Health

All vetting is included in the adoption fee, which includes DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, a 12 month heartworm preventative injectable, heartworm test and treatment if needed, and a microchip.

Training & Support

We require a commitment from adoptive families to crate train their new puppy starting immediately when arriving at their new home, which will help with potty training, energy management, and the overall development of a well-rounded adult dog. Our on-site trainers are dedicated to each dog's growth, and we enjoy seeing their progress!

Application Details:

  • Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Cheerio is currently being fostered in WA and is ready for meet and greets. We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue run USDA certified transport system, ensuring every pet travels safely and comfortably with 24/7 care. Our transport includes drop off locations in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI and Canada (pick up in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY or Brattleboro, VT for Canadian adopters). Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area. A $87 surcharge applies due to rising transportation costs.

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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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$900