Meet King, a gentle and loyal almost 2-year-old German Shepherd weighing in at a healthy 87 pounds. King is a house-trained and crate-savvy pup who thrives on routine and loves spending time with his foster mama. He enjoys the great outdoors, especially the yard where he can stretch his legs and bask in the sunshine. Brief walks are a joy for King, giving him the chance to explore new scents and sights. With a foster mom who’s also a trainer, King enjoys regular training sessions, learning new commands, and showing off his smarts. Toys, bones, and playing fetch are among King’s favorite activities. He especially loves chasing balls and playing in the snow!

King is a sweetheart once he gets to know you. Initially shy and fearful of new people and dogs, he chooses to avoid rather than confront. However, with time and patience, he warms up to be a loving and playful companion. He’s particularly comfortable with women but needs a slow introduction to men and other dogs. King is great with women and would do best in a home without small children due to his fear of unpredictable movements. Kids aged 12 and up are recommended. King has some fear-based reactivity towards other dogs but has made significant progress. A home with no dogs or a laid-back dog that can be introduced slowly would be ideal. King has lived with cats but enjoys chasing them, so a cat-free home might be best unless carefully managed. While not a necessity, a fenced yard would be a bonus for King to play and explore safely.

King’s foster mom, a professional trainer, highlights that he knows basic commands like sit, place, come, and heel. He completed a two-week board and train program and will come with follow-up lessons if desired by his adopters. Expect a few weeks to a few months for King to fully adjust to his new home and family. King is adaptable in terms of exercise. He enjoys walks and playtime but won’t be overly demanding if you miss a walk here and there. He’s happy with a few walks a week and loves engaging in play and training sessions.

King is a sweet, smart boy looking for a patient and loving forever home where he can continue to blossom. With his foster mom’s ongoing support and your love, King will be a loyal and affectionate companion. If you think your home might be the perfect match for King, he’s ready to meet you and show you just how special he is!

His minimum adoption fee is $295 plus a $15 fee, if 4 months or older, for rabies registration for McLean County residents.

He has been neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, heartworm checked, dewormed, and is on flea and heartworm preventatives.

For information about this dog's breed(s), visit:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/abc.htm

To fill out our adoption application, go to:
http://fs16.formsite.com/WishBoneCanineRescue/adoptionapplication/index.html

 Wish Bone Canine Rescue

 1303 Morrissey Drive

Bloomington, IL 61701

www.wishbonecaninerescue.org

Since its our desire that you have a pet you can enjoy a lifetime of love with you, we take special measures to ensure that the pet is the best match for you and your family.  We require that you complete our online www.wishbonecaninerescue.org

(Please give us 24 hours to verify your information).

If you have any other questions, you can reach us by email (preferred) at wbcrshelter@gmail.com.  Thank you.