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My name is Bentley PHS!

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My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Age
Size
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21208085

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Bentley: The Bougie Best Boy!

Hello! My name is Bentley, and I’m here to tell you why I’m the best boy you’ll ever meet. My foster mom gave me my name because I love trying to sip her sparkling water—my foster sister says that makes me “bougie,” but I think it just makes me fun!

I was born around November 1, 2024, so you can do the math to figure out how old I am. My mom and littermates were rescued by PHS after being abandoned, and I’ve been learning how to be a great family member since joining my foster home on January 3, 2025.

My foster mom says I’m super smart, pretty mellow, and have a lower prey drive than you might expect for a pup like me. I’ve already learned to sit when I want something, and I’m picking up commands like “down,” “come,” “wait,” and “go to your room.” I’m still working on loving my crate, though—I can be vocal about my feelings (my foster mom says I have “lungs like Adele”), but I settle down quickly with a cover, some music, or my special rain machine.

I’m a big fan of food and don’t mind being petted while I eat. Chewing is another favorite activity, and my foster mom makes sure I have plenty of toys to keep me busy—though I do enjoy sneaking boots when no one’s looking! I’m learning about fetch and tug, but so far, I mostly just like bringing toys back to my foster mom.

I share my foster home with a terrier mix foster brother, and I love hanging out with him, even if he doesn’t always appreciate my enthusiasm. There are also these mysterious creatures called “cats.” I think they’d make great playmates, but my foster mom is teaching me to give them space. I also know that while my foster brother and the cats are allowed on furniture, I need to stay on the floor unless my foster mom invites me to her lap.

House training is a work in progress, but I’m getting there! I tend to sniff and explore behind furniture when I need to go, so my foster mom takes me outside right away. I’m also great about going potty when I come out of my crate.

I’ve already been out to lunch a couple of times, and I’ve done a great job staying calm and quiet as long as I have something to chew. I’m curious about other dogs but haven’t met many yet since I’m still waiting for my final shots. I travel well in the car—sometimes I chat a bit, but I usually just snooze.

I’m a confident, friendly pup who loves meeting people, and I do great with kids as long as they’re gentle and respectful. My foster mom thinks I could grow up alongside children, especially if my family has experience with big dogs.

I can’t wait to see what adventures 2025 has in store for me! If you’re looking for a sweet, smart, and snuggly companion, I just might be the perfect match.


Bentley is a level 4 dog and the adopters must be puppy approved

January 15, 2025, 2:41 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21208085
Contact
Email
Address
P.O. Box 1930, Cupertino, CA 95010

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

For forms and more information please visit our website at http://www.gsrnc.org


Adoption Process

Our adoption process is designed to help you and the right dog find each other. Our goal is to place each dog into a permanent, safe, and loving home.

To adopt a German Shepherd Dog from us, you must:

1. Live in Northern California.
2. Complete an Adoption Questionnaire, either online, or by mail. If you do not own your home, you must also have your landlord complete the Landlord Letter.
3. Be interviewed by an adoption counselor.
4. Allow a home visit by an adoption counselor.
5. Choose, and be chosen by, the right dog.
6. With our approval, sign our Adoption Agreement, and pay the associated fee.
7. At the time of adoption we also collect a deposit which is refunded after completion of two training sessions.

After we receive your online Adoption Questionnaire, we will call you to begin the adoption process. We encourage potential adopters to come to one or more Adoption Days, because that is the best way to meet several German Shepherds and to find your new companion. If you attend an Adoption Day and choose a dog, you may be able to adopt the same day, if all adoption requirements are met.

If you cannot come to any Adoption Day, we can still assist you, this may take longer because the people who will help you are volunteers who usually have jobs, and scheduling meetings with dogs can be complex because our dogs live in many homes and kennels.

We do not adopt to homes outside of Northern California.

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Please visit our site for up to date information and dates.

https://www.gsrnc.org/adoptiondays.asp

More about this rescue

The specific purpose of our organization is the prevention of cruelty to animals by:

•Rescuing German Shepherd Dogs from life threatening situations at animal shelters and elsewhere.
•Finding German Shepherd Dogs permanent loving homes with qualified owners.
•Assisting owners of German Shepherd Dogs who can no longer keep them to find them new homes.
•Working cooperatively with animal shelters and other rescue groups in the community towards our common goals of saving dogs' lives and reducing pet overpopulation.
•Educating the public about the advantages of adopting dogs from shelters and rescue organizations, and about the need for spaying and neutering dogs.
•Educating owners and prospective owners of German Shepherd Dogs about their proper care and training, and about other aspects of the breed.

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