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German Shepherd Dog

Sophie

Adult·Female·Large

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About Sophie

4/21 Back about 5 or 6 years, I had a senior German Shepherd up for adoption. I approved an application from a very kind, loving human named Chuck, who adopted and gave that dog a wonderful couple of years, until he passed away. Soon after he passed, Chuck adopted another senior dog from a local shelter and gave that dog a wonderful life until he passed last year. In January of this year, I saw this sweet soul, Sophie, posted at a local shelter. She was a cruelty case. She had lived all her life chained to a rusted old car, and the courts had finally just released her to be adopted. I knew she was Chuck's kind of dog and tagged him in the post. He adopted her the next day. I thought that was her happily ever after. Chuck LOVED this dog. Dearly. Completely. Sadly, Chuck was killed in a motorcycle accident a few weeks ago, and now Sophie has lost the only person who ever showed her what love is. She only experienced love for a few months and then it was snatched away without warning. Now Sophie is once again in need of a home. She is currently living in a kennel, which we are thankful for, but a kennel is not a home, and a cold, hard floor is not easy on old joints, like that soft comfy bed was. We need to find another loving home for her. Sophie is about 8-9 years old but still has a lot of life in her. She likes to play. She loves kids. She has done well with male dogs, but not great with females. Please, please consider opening your home to her. She is so deserving. Her world is in shambles right now. A new family could heal her heart. She is located in Arkansas. She can be adopted locally, but transport is available to the New England area as well. Adopter must be able to pick up or arrange for someone to pick up for them in PA, NY, or CT on Saturdays.

To apply, please fill out the adoption app: https://form.jotform.com/212690945239059

email apps.aasr@gmail.com with any questions.

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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

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Location & pick up

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