Benji

Benji is a good boy. 2 years old as of 15 July 2022. I need to place him in a good home. I can’t take care of him much longer. German shepherds are high maintenance and I’m currently pregnant so the responsibility is becoming quite a bit for me.

Pet's Name: Benji
Dog: Primary Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Birthdate, estimate is okay: 15 July 2022
Age Category: Young
Where did you get your pet?: Craigslist
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.: 30 Sep 2022
Gender: Male
Size (at full grown): Large
Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size. Example: 35: 75
Primary Color: Tan (Mostly)
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Tug of war, fetch, long walks
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: No
What commands does your dog know?: Sit, paw, go to bed
Has your dog ever exhibited any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, could you please share some details about the situation?: He resource guards his food and water
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: He doesn’t like to be alone outside but he’s fine indoors
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: He has car anxiety
Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?: Feeds twice a day and will sleep through the night and during day if left alone
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: Nope
Personality:
Playful
Constant Companion
High Energy
Medium Energy
Low Energy
Stubborn
Timid
Needs Training
Friendly to Strangers
Good with Other Dogs
Good with Young Children
Good with Cats
Bonded Pair
Requires A Fenced Yard
Crate Trained
Purebred
How is your dog with other dogs?: Selective: Gets along with some dogs but not others.
How is your dog with cats?: Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction to determine.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: He will stay by your side once a bond is created
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: A loving family that can give him attention he deserves
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: He gets jealous at times, I recommend he goes to a single pet household unless new pet parents have time to train him. He doesn’t mean harm he just plays too rough
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Other, Not in List
Rehoming reason details (if necessary): I can’t keep up with newborn and German shepherd. He requires a lot of attention
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
Not Applicable
Yes
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?: Not an option, my pet will stay with me for as long as it takes
Who is your veterinarian?: Border animal hospital
What do you feed your pet?: Origen Original Red
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? : No
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State: Houston, Texas
Zip Code: 77433
How did you hear about us?: Google Search
Service Level: No-Cost Option: Basic Listing Service