Our hours are by appointment only. If you are a good match, we will contact you, typically within 72 hours. YOU WILL HEAR FROM US ONLY IF WE FIND YOU TO BE A GOOD MATCH FOR ONE OF OUR RESCUE ANIMALS AND OUR ADOPTION GUIDELINES/PROGRAM. We must review a completed application before an appointment is arranged. No exceptions. All visits with the rescue animals are by approved applications and appointments only. Ivan is a 5 month old German Shepherd puppy. He is cute as can be, and very lovable. He is in a very playful, clumsy puppy phase of development. Ivan is curious about exploring everything around him, both by smelling and mouthing. He is friendly with people, and seemed friendly and playful with 2 other large German Shepherds he met. Ivan occasionally barks out of excitement, but is generally quiet. He does well in a pen or crate with minimal barking or whimpering. Ivan seems curious about cats, but backs off quickly with a good kitty-swat across the nose. At some point Ivan has had a broken right hip, which has healed enough for him to walk and run with a limp. He is unable to jump up into the car or onto taller objects, but he can walk up stairs without difficulty. Ivan is looking for a permanent home that will have the time and energy to provide him with love and training. Ivan was examined by an orthopedic specialist at the end of August, 2017, as he has a condition where the femoral head of his right hind leg is missing, and his leg is held in place by his musculature. The good news is that Ivan’s condition is not painful and he walks around fine, so he should be allowed to grow and let his muscles continue to compensate for his faulty hip joint, and he does not need medication or medical intervention in the foreseeable future. Our specialist’s only cautionary advice is that Ivan should not be made to do extraordinary activities, like hiking, running for long distances or time, jumping up (e.g., playing Frisbee), agility training work, or other play or exercises that put significant stress on his leg which could cause it to become painful and unstable. The doctor advised Ivan be given glucosamine chondroitin and fish oil supplements as part of his regular meals to promote the healthy maintenance of his hip joint Please fill out an application to meet me at http://www.washingtongsd.org/application.html The adoption process includes completion of an adoption application, a vet check, a home visit and a lifetime adoption contract. Adoptions are not done on a first come first serve basis. WA German Shepherd Rescue is the companion animal's advocate and will select the most suitably matched home for the dog's general needs and the unique needs of each individual dog in our care. We reserve the right to refuse service and adoption without explanation. Are you following us on Facebook? Our Facebook account is updated daily with information about our rescue dogs and volunteer opportunities! https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonGermanShepherdRescue

If you would like to adopt, please visit our website.

https://washingtongsd.org/adopt

IF WE FIND YOU TO BE A GOOD MATCH YOU WILL BE CONTACTED typically within 72 hours. YOU WILL HEAR FROM US ONLY IF WE FIND YOU TO BE A GOOD MATCH FOR ONE OF OUR RESCUE ANIMALS AND OUR ADOPTION GUIDELINES/PROGRAM. WE MUST REVIEW A COMPLETED APPLICATION BEFORE A POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT IS ARRANGED. NO EXCEPTIONS.

All visits with the puppies/dogs are by approved applications and appointments only. *We reserve the right to refuse any adoption without justification and not all applications or inquiries may receive a response.*

Thank you for your interest in our rescue dogs.

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