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German Shepherd Dog, Hound

Glitter

Senior·Female·Large

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About Glitter

This sweet senior girl came to us in heartbreaking condition. Glitter arrived severely emaciated, covered in ticks, struggling with painful skin disease, dental issues, and mammary masses. Her body condition score is 1 out of 9, meaning she had almost no reserves left. But even after everything she's been through, Glitter is exactly what her name suggests-a gentle, sweet old lady who just wants comfort, food, and kindness.

Right now, Glitter urgently needs a home where she can safely begin to recover. Because she was so underweight, she's on a carefully structured refeeding plan to help her body adjust to nutrition again. This is especially important during the first few days of recovery, when a quiet home environment can make a huge difference. She's currently very hungry (understandably!), so she'll do best with someone who can help keep food safely managed while she learns that meals will always come.

Glitter may be a senior, and her future is uncertain, but what we do know is this: she deserves comfort, dignity, and love after everything she's endured. A foster home could give her the chance to gain strength and experience the kindness she's been missing.

If you have a quiet home and a little extra compassion for a senior who needs it most, please consider fostering Glitter. Let's help this sweet girl sparkle again!

Ideal Home

Glitter would do best in a quiet home environment where she can safely recover and adjust to a consistent nutrition plan.

Ongoing Health

Glitter arrived severely emaciated, covered in ticks, and struggling with painful skin disease, dental issues, and mammary masses. She is currently on a carefully structured refeeding plan.

Training & Support

Glitter is currently on a refeeding plan and will need a home that can help manage her food intake safely as she learns that meals will always come.

Application Details:

  • Applications begin by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Glitter is located at Austin Pets Alive! in Austin, TX. We can arrange transport for her to approved foster homes within our transport network.

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What to expect

Estimated

Typical costs and care for a German Shepherd Dog, Hound.

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, Hound

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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Frequently asked questions

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