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German Shepherd Dog

Raya Everly The Love Story That Grows

Adult·Female·Large

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About Raya Everly The Love Story That Grows

Raya Everly is not your typical rescue dog, and that is exactly why the right person is going to fall for her. Yes, she's beautiful. That might be what stops your scroll. But what makes Raya Everly special lives much deeper than her face. She's quiet, thoughtful, and emotionally gentle. The kind of dog who watches the world before deciding she trusts it. And once she does? She fits in like she's always belonged.

Is Raya a cuddly dog? No. Will she tolerate cuddles? Absolutely, she'll lay there calmly and allow it. Will she one day seek affection on her own? Maybe. But that is not why you adopt a dog like Raya. You adopt Raya because you believe in the quiet magic of trust being earned. Because you find meaning in routine, gentle coexistence, and the small wins. A relaxed body, a soft glance, a tail wag from across the room. Those are wins. Raya is for someone who understands that love does not always look like fireworks; sometimes it looks like peaceful companionship.

Raya is believed to be a Husky mix, approximately 1 year old and currently weighs 48 lbs. She is a rescue dog, and with any rescue, it's always a mystery, and we cannot guarantee breed or age.

Ideal Home

Raya thrives on routine and consistency. She is not rambunctious and enjoys sunbathing, exploring the yard, and chewing on bones or cooling off in the water. She would do best in a home with calm, respectful dogs who are content sharing a home without expecting friendship or play. She would also be perfectly happy as the only dog.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions were mentioned.

Training & Support

Raya is crate trained (and truly loves her crate, it's her safe place) and fully potty trained. She has wonderful house manners. She is easy to train and does not add stress to a household; she absorbs it.

To gain her trust, focus on quality time, ear scratches, and treats. She loves food, especially cheese, French fries, and popcorn. She takes treats very gently.

Application Details:

  • Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
  • The adoption fee is $1200.00 and includes all vetting (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, a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high-quality nylon Martingale collar, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport*, and priceless years of love and loyal companionship).
  • Adopters receive special perks including behavioral testing information, discounts on DNA tests, pet insurance, dog training sessions, fresh dog food subscriptions, coupons, and more.

Transporation

Raya is located in Texas. Transportation is available nationwide via the rescue's run USDA certified transport system, with drop-off locations in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI and Canada. For Canadian adopters, pick-up is in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY, or Brattleboro, VT. A $87 surcharge applies due to rising transportation costs.

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Kids, Dogs

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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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