Gerdie

Found stray female Shepherd needs forever home

5 month old female Shepherd/Malinois puppy found in downtown Birmingham with her brother who also needs a forever home.

Pet's Name: Gerdie
Dog: Primary Breed: Malinois
Birthdate, estimate is okay: June 2024
Age Category: Young
Where did you get your pet?: Found as stray
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.: October 2024
Gender: Female
Size (at full grown): Medium
Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size. Example: 35: 55
Primary Color: Tan (Mostly)
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Playing with her brother and my other dog, chewing bones and toys, running in the backyard
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: No
What commands does your dog know?: crate up
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?: no
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: does well when placed in crate or backyard
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: no
Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?: food two to three times a day
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
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?: Very friendly: Loves meeting and playing with other dogs.
How is your dog with cats?: Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction to determine.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: seems to be very sweet and wants to be loved.
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: loving family who will give her all the attention and training she needs and deserves
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: She was found with her Brother Boris who I am also creating a profile for. They are close and being adopted together would be amazing but not necessary.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Found Pet
Rehoming reason details (if necessary): Found as strays eating trash, no collars or microchips.
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?: Homewood animal hospital
What do you feed your pet?: Purina One puppy large breed formula
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? : No
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State: Birmingham, AL
Zip Code: 35173
How did you hear about us?: Rescue/Shelter
Service Level: Priority Service: Fast-Track with Maximum Exposure