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German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in Franklin, Massachusetts

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Gena

German Shepherd Dog Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Medfield, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Bullwinkle

German Shepherd Dog Alaskan Malamute

Male, 2 yrs
Lincoln, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
How this amazing boy hasn’t been adopted yet is beyond us. This sweet boy is 2 years old and weighs approximately 50 lbs. Bullwinkle is a very inquisitive dog that loves to explore and go on adventures with his humans. He just wants to see everything he can and know what’s out in the big world around him. He absolutely loves going on hikes. When he was found, he was severely underweight. When he made it to the foster, he was still underweight. We believe he was on the street for quite a bit of time because once he had access to regular groceries, he gained weight and is now a very healthy size. He definitely loves his meals and treats. Bullwinkle was caught counter surfing twice at his foster home in the beginning (in the almost 7 months he has been there, so not bad!) – he really enjoyed the fried fish he got though. He has been in the same house with three female large dogs and two cats. He loves his female foster dog siblings and gets along great with all 3. He does think when cats run, he’s meant to chase them, not that he wants to be mean, he just wants to play with them. Either a home with cats that can get to higher ground, or a no cat home would be best for Bullwinkle. He has been eating Diamond Natural Skin & Coat formula dry dog food and Wholehearted Lamb & Rice wet food which he does wonderful on. He absolutely loves car rides. LOVES IT!!!! If he gets into the garage, then he is just convinced he is going for a ride. It’s gotten to the point the foster takes all the dogs for a quick car ride on Saturday mornings. Bullwinkle is very loyal to his humans and will alert you to someone who shouldn’t be there. He has been sleeping in the same bed with the foster and two of the other dogs. He is definitely a cuddler. He is house trained but prefers not to be crated as he would rather be free in the house, which he has no issues with. He loves peanut butter. If you ever must give him pills, this is the way to go. Bullwinkle is very smart, extremely loyal and desperately needs his best friend in his life. He will be your protector, your companion, and your shadow. He would make a wonderful dog for the perfect home. Bullwinkle is neutered, heart worm negative, current on rabies vaccine, bordatella vaccine, parvo/distemper vaccine, flea/tick and heart worm prevention, dewormer, and microchipped. Prior to transport out of Texas (where he is located), he will be issued a certificate of health from a veterinarian giving him a clean bill of health. Bullwinkle is located in Texas and available for transport once adopted. We have transports that leave Texas every 1-3 weeks. We go over options with an approved adopter. To apply to adopt Bullwinkle: www.pawsitive-impact-animal-rescue.org
We'll also keep you updated on Owen's adoption status with email updates.
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Owen

German Shepherd Dog Carolina Dog

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Lincoln, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Owen is a very gentle 43 lb boy. Owen has not had any easy life. He was found back in December of 2023, abandoned in a baseball field in Houston with 2 other dogs. Somebody had locked all 3 dogs in the park, with no access to food, water or shelter for days. Animal control didn’t have room for them, and no rescues wanted to help the 3 dogs. A good Samaritan took all 3 dogs under her wing and put them in boarding, thinking she would find help for them, and never did. She reached out to us for help with the remaining 2 (1 she was able to rehome). The options now for the remaining 2 are to be surrendered to animal control, where it is more likely they will be euthanized. Bindi and Owen are the remaining 2 of 3. Owen is 1.5 years old and a bit shy at first when you meet him. He is not sure which humans he can trust and which ones he cannot, as in his earlier life, humans were not so kind to him. When he learns to trust you, he is all smiles and love. He has the absolute best smile. Owen is crate trained, despite the fact that he would much rather just be out with his human. Nothing gets past Owen. He is a VERY smart boy. He catches on quickly to everything around him. He is very observant and curious. He would do great with other dogs or on his own. Another dog would help him gain the confidence he needs, but with the right human, he would be fine on his own. We recommend only older children or no children with Owen, as a more patient and not super active home would be best for him. Owen LOVES going on walks and adventures. He would be a great adventure buddy. He also rides great in the car with no issues. The ideal home for Owen would be one that understands he has not had the easiest life, but he has so much love to give. Owen is calm, gentle, loving, sweet, super intelligent and just all around a wonderful boy. Owen is neutered, heart worm negative, current on rabies vaccine, bordatella, parvo/distemper vaccine, flea/tick and heart worm prevention, dewormer, and microchipped. He will be issued a certificate of health before transport from Texas.
We'll also keep you updated on Callie's adoption status with email updates.
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Callie

German Shepherd Dog Labrador Retriever

Female, 6 mos
Lincoln, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Callie is the last one of her litter available for adoption! This sweet girl was born on New Years Day 2024 and weighs approximately 45 lbs. She is mostly full grown at this age/size. Callie was born in a home where her parents currently still live. Mom is a boxer mix and dad is a yellow/white lab mix, both parents weigh around 50 lbs. Callie and her siblings were denied by multiple rescues when the owner reached out to them. They were about to be sent to animal control, where more likely they would be euthanized as owner surrenders, when she reached out to us, and we couldn’t turn her away. She is so calm, and so gentle. Her siblings all would pick on her, knowing she was the submissive one of the litter. Callie has met kitties and she is more afraid of them, then they are of her. Callie LOVES other dogs, but they must be gentle and nice to her. She is still a very submissive girl. She’s not timid, but she is just so gentle and quiet. You would never know she walked up to you without looking down at her. She quietly follows her humans around, just wanting to be next to them. Callie has grown up with children almost her whole young life. She would be an amazing addition to a family with children who understand she is a very calm girl and overly hyper children would not fit well. She is mostly house trained, and she is crate trained. Callie was the observer of the litter. She would watch everything before engaging in what they were all doing. She is not overly active, and a more low key to medium active home would be ideal for her. She enjoys her walks, but more enjoys hanging out around the house. Callie is spayed, heart worm negative, current on rabies vaccine, bordatella, parvo/distemper, flea/tick and heart worm prevention, dewormer and microchipped. A certificate of health will be issued by a veterinarian prior to transport from Texas. To apply to adopt: www.pawsitive-impact-animal-rescue.org
We'll also keep you updated on Bailey's adoption status with email updates.
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Bailey

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Whitinsville, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bailey is highly energetic and gets along with the two other dogs in the household. She needs a fenced in back yard to be able to run free. Crate trained. She is very shy with new people but will warm up and give the best snuggles and love once she is trusting of you. Better to be homed with children 10 and over.
We'll also keep you updated on Duke's adoption status with email updates.
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Duke

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Providence, RI
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Duke is pure breed from Florida. Smartest Dog you will ever meet. He is amazing and attentive. I just have a super busy schedule now and been trying to navigate around it for about a year but its becoming unfair for him to be stuck at home without me as I work 12-14 hours a day.

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German Shepherd Dog shelters & rescues in Franklin, Massachusetts

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7.8 miles

Forever Home Rescue New England

Medfield, MA 02052

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13 miles

Pawsitive Impact Animal Rescue - Lincoln, RI Foster Location

Lincoln, RI 02865

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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18.9 miles

German Shepherd Rescue of New England, Inc.

PO Box 299, Wayland, MA 01778

Pet Types: dogs

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19 miles

Providence Animal Rescue League

34 Elbow St., Providence, RI 02903

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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19.9 miles

Rebecca's Paws and Claws Inc.- New England

Johnston, RI 02919

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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19.9 miles

Dixie Girl Dog Rescue RI Transport Stop

Johnston, RI 02919

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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24.6 miles

Animal Rescue League of Boston

10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA 02116

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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24.8 miles

PAWS NEW ENGLAND

Barrington, RI 02806

Pet Types: dogs

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25 miles

Worcester Animal Rescue League

139 Holden St., Worcester, MA 01606

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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26.3 miles

Last Hope K9 Rescue

71 Commercial St, #184, Boston, MA 02113

Pet Types: dogs

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