German Shepherd Dog

NALA

Young·Female·Large

Community & partner vetted

So you can sleep tight

About NALA

Nala is an 11-month-old German Shepherd mix with a heart of gold. She was rescued after being surrendered to a kill shelter due to a special need. Nala has Megaesophagus, which means she needs to sit upright for 30 minutes after eating to help her food digest properly. This "snuggle time" is a cherished part of her day, where she enjoys quiet moments with her human. Despite this, Nala is a happy, active, and incredibly sweet puppy who loves to play with her siblings and toys. She is super friendly with everyone, including dogs, children, and all humans, and enjoys cuddling. Her energy level is low to medium. Nala is vaccinated, microchipped, spayed, and fully house-trained.

Ideal Home

Nala would thrive in a home where her special needs can be accommodated with patience and love. Her need for post-meal upright sitting means she's perfect for someone who enjoys quiet, one-on-one time.

Ongoing Health

Nala has Megaesophagus and requires a specific feeding routine where she must remain upright for 30 minutes after each meal.

Training & Support

Nala is fully house-trained. She is described as friendly and playful, with no specific training needs mentioned beyond her ongoing Megaesophagus management.

Application Details:

Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
The adoption fee is $400.
A foster-to-adopt option is available.

Transporation

Nala is currently located in Chicago, IL, in a foster home.

Nala is an 11-month-old German Shepherd mix with a heart of gold. She was rescued after being surrendered to a kill shelter due to a special need. Nala has Megaesophagus, which means she needs to sit upright for 30 minutes after eating to help her food digest properly. This "snuggle time" is a cherished part of her day, where she enjoys quiet moments with her human. Despite this, Nala is a happy, active, and incredibly sweet puppy who loves to play with her siblings and toys. She is super friendly with everyone, including dogs, children, and all humans, and enjoys cuddling. Her energy level is low to medium. Nala is vaccinated, microchipped, spayed, and fully house-trained.

Ideal Home

Nala would thrive in a home where her special needs can be accommodated with patience and love. Her need for post-meal upright sitting means she's perfect for someone who enjoys quiet, one-on-one time.

Ongoing Health

Nala has Megaesophagus and requires a specific feeding routine where she must remain upright for 30 minutes after each meal.

Training & Support

Nala is fully house-trained. She is described as friendly and playful, with no specific training needs mentioned beyond her ongoing Megaesophagus management.

Application Details:

Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
The adoption fee is $400.
A foster-to-adopt option is available.

Transporation

Nala is currently located in Chicago, IL, in a foster home.

Gets along with

Kids, Dogs, Cats

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 Chicago, IL

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$400

Located in Chicago, IL

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So you can sleep tight