German Shepherd Dog Adoption in Columbia, SC: German Shepherd Dog Puppies for Sale in Columbia, SC

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Beau

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 7 yrs 9 mos

Columbia, SC

Size

(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more

Details

Story

Hi, my name is Beau! I was adopted as a puppy and returned several years later. When I came back, I had a very hard time trusting people. Pawmetto Lifeline is not sure what happened while I was away, but they vowed to give me as much time as I needed to find a new forever home! I`ve been working really hard on my training and socialization and the staff says I`m doing awesome. I`m a BIG boy- I weigh a whopping 95 pounds! That just means there`s a whole lot of me to love, once we get to know each other. My ideal home would be one with adults who can give me the space and time to get to know them at my pace. A great way to do that would be to play fetch with me! I love to have fun! My favorite things in life are treats and tennis balls! I love nature walks and playing tug too. I prefer you not to touch me unless it is a butt scratch on my terms.I’m a very intelligent boy who is great with a routine. I am beautiful, big and fluffy but I do not like to share my things. If you let me lay on a bed or couch, I will assume that it is all mine and won’t want to share that space. So please make sure and teach me not to get on any furniture so I don’t claim it for myself. If you are interested in adopting me, please be sure you are willing to take the time for us to get to know one another very slowly across a span of time before I would consider going home with you.If you`d like to meet me, please fill out an application on our website, PawmettoLifeline.org. You are welcome to visit Pawmetto Lifeline from 12-6pm, Tuesday-Friday, to have your application reviewed and to meet your BEST MATCH animal! The Adoptions department is open from 10am-6pm on Saturdays. Meet and greets will end at 5:30pm. We are closed on Sundays and Mondays.

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Blackie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs

Columbia, SC

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Story

Hi, my name is Blackie! My sibling Brownie and I are beautiful German Shepherds. We are naturally smart-we know a few commands already but would need an experienced dog owner to work with us to continue our learning! Please have the time and desire to keep us from getting bored and we will make you proud!We are still working on potty and crate training-we just need some patience and consistency please.We love people and older children-zoomies, roaming, and running is so fun! We really can jump, so please have a nice high fence so we can`t get out~We love dogs, but only large ones like us, please! Small dogs and cats are definitely not a good idea please!We are learning to really like car rides, and of course, treats are the BEST!Blackie is part of our Home to Home Program. Although they are not a Pawmetto Lifeline dog, they have received the same high standards of care. Vaccinations and spay/neuter are included in the adoption fee. Pawmetto Lifeline wants every animal to have a chance to find a loving home. Please fill out an adoption application at https://pawmettolifeline.org/adoption/adoptionapplication/ or contact adoption@pawmettolifeline.org if you would like to meet this animal.

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Mika

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

Lexington, SC

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

I rescued Mika from a bad home, at the time she was 6mo. She hadn’t had much people interaction but was more timid than aggressive. Since living with me she has blossomed into a social butterfly, just has a few bad habits. She is prone to escaping the backyard & running around the neighborhood. She also has yet to grow out of the bad habit of ‘Mouthing’ when she gets too excited. I moved out and was unable to take Mika with me & they had no issue keeping her but her getting out of the backyard has reached an unmanageable point. My parents live in front of a road known for speeding and reckless driving. Mika is carefree and lives in the moment, she isn’t worried about looking both ways before sprinting across the road. I love her and couldn’t imagine getting a call that she had been hit and killed. I just want Mika to have a loving home with someone who is able to love and care for her. She’s a GREAT dog, I want her to live a long live with a loving family. She deserves that much ❤️

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Ginger

German Shepherd Dog Bluetick Coonhound

Female, Adult

Lexington, SC

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Location: West Columbia, SC Name: Ginger Age: 5 or 6 years Breed: Coonhound, German Shepherd, Akita Mix - 68 lbs with long legs M/F: F Spayed/Neutered/Shots: Spayed; UTD on rabies & distemper Good with dogs, cats, and/or kids: good with everyone she has met so far; haven’t exposed her to cats but doubt it would be an issue Aggression or medical issues?: No aggression; heartworm positive upon arrival and has been through fast-kill. Is on monthly prevention and will need to be retested in a year to verify treatment work did what it was supposed to (extremely high success rate). Reason for rehoming?: owner did not keep her contained and eventually moved away. For 4 years, she walked miles every day for food/water on her daily rotation having back to back litters. It is not simply that the neighbors did not care, she just wasn’t used to being contained and they struggling catching her and keeping her contained. I have had no issues keeping her contained in my back yard, but I do have a hot wire lining my fence and I am nowhere near the area she was wandering for all that time. House/crate trained?: she has only come inside my house a handful of times honestly, she prefers to be a yard dog as that is what she is used to. She has had no accidents when indoors though. Does need a fenced in yard. Potentially additional measures as mentioned above but I have no way of knowing until she is in the new situation/environment to see how she reacts as she never even tried escaping at my house. Additional info/story (personality): She is beyond sweet. No, she isn’t a house dog, but she is a loving dog. Out of the many animal’s I have taken to my vet, she is in their top 2 list of favs out of my group. While she is a yard dog, she walks decently well on a leash (I’m ~125 lbs and the only thing that is difficult is getting her in my car as in she isn’t one to drag me all over). She has been around tons of dogs and people with me with absolutely no issues. Vet had her in perfect health besides the heartworm treatment that we have completed. She is definitely past her puppy days and prefers to lay around instead of playing with the other dogs, but this could also be due to the recent heartworm treatments. I definitely wouldn’t consider her as a guard dog as she is such a people pleaser (she rarely barks - assuming it was learned behavior as she was surviving “on her own” for so long). Please help give her the furever home she has always deserved! Message/comment if interested. Make sure if you message me to include the animal’s name since I have a lot of rescues I am trying to help rehome at the moment. Adoption application & contract required to ensure good home . Link to reel about her: https://www.facebook.com/reel/175277872107801

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Titan

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo

Lexington, SC

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Titan is a very loving, energetics, and eager to please boy. He loves to run and play. Titan knows commands already and is ready for his new family. Titan was let down by his family when he was witnessed being tossed out of a car and dumped. This poor guy did not know what to do as he ran after his family. Titan has now settled down in his foster home and is doing very well. He is a pleasure and a true Sheppard and is eager to please and learn new things. He is now ready for his new home and his new family. If you are interested in Titan please reach out through our email.

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Snickers

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 13 yrs 10 mos

Irmo, SC

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Story

Snickers came to us from a very neglectful home. He lived in a pen alone for NINE years! Think of the suffering/loneliness! He got some attention from neighbor kids who would pet him through the chain link but nothing else. He is loving his freedom and being spoiled in his foster home. He needs a home with either no other dogs, or female dogs. He is a loyal companion! 11 years old, 70 pounds

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oliver

German Shepherd Dog Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 9 mos

Irmo, SC

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Story

Oliver is a darling pup who found himself homeless as a baby. We were happy to take him in to ensure he finds the best possible home/life. He was probably born around June 1, 2024 and could possibly weigh 60 lb when full grown. For now, he`s a cute, playful, curious boy who adores people and other dogs. He is actually doing quite well with house training in spite of being young. His shots are up-to-date and we will provide his neuter when old enough. Microchipped.

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Lucy

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo

Irmo, SC

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Story

Lucy! What can we say? THOSE EARS! Lucy wants to be friends with everyone she meets and loves the other dogs in her foster home. Running and playing in the yard is one of her favorite things. She is also ready to snuggle on the couch with you at the end of a playful day. She does great in her crate, sleeps through the night, and learned quickly how to go in and out the dog door. She is house trained. We have been told she’s good with cats. As of February 2025, Lucy is 3 years old and 45 lbs. She’s up to date on vaccinations, spayed, and microchipped. $250 Adoption fee.

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