Cerci

Pet's Name: Cerci

Dog: Primary Breed: German Shepherd Dog

Birthdate, estimate is okay: around 1/1/2017

Age Category: Adult

Where did you get your pet?: Maricopa humaine society

Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.: around 1/1/2018

Gender: Female

Size (at full grown): Large

Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size.: 90

Primary Color: Brown

What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: her favorite toy is a tennis ball. She loves playing fetch, going on walks/hikes and going for a swim.

Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: Yes

What commands does your dog know?: sit. wait. come. fetch. speak. roll over. heal.

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?: Yes. She has been starting fights with our other large dog on the regular completely unprovoked. She has never gone after a person, our other small dog or our cat.

How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: She is typically fine alone for short periods if she is inside in her kennel. If we leave her outside she will whine/bark and eventually jump the fence.

Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: Fireworks. Thunder. Any change such as moving or a new pregnancy or baby.

Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?: We feed her once a day at night and she sleeps in our room at our bed.

Medical History and Care:

Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: no.

How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? : We get her groomed (brushed and washed) about every 3 months

Does your dog have any dental care routines (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)? : no

Personality:

How is your dog with other dogs?: Selective: Gets along with some dogs but not others.

How is your dog with cats?: Neutral: Doesn't mind cats but doesn't interact much with them.

What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: She is such a sweet heart. Once she creates a bond with you she will want to be by your side 24/7

What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: We really think she needs to be the only dog in a family. Shes never went after a child but older children would be best for her because she does get nervous around toddlers and babies. We want an active family for her who will take her on walks and hikes, with a backyard to play fetch in. She feels safest around women, but some men are okay too, she just doesnt like large men with beards.

Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: She is a crazy sweet and loyal dog, her new family is very lucky to have her.

Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Incompatible with Other Pets

Rehoming reason details (if necessary): As explained above, she is increasingly and constantly aggressive towards our other dog.

If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :

How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?: Three months

Who is your veterinarian?: Adobe Veterinary clinic

What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: Authority dry food

Do you have pet insurance for your pet? : No

Would you consider a long distance adoption?:

City, State: Mesa, AZ

Zip Code: 85213

How did you hear about us?: Google Search

Service Level: Tailored: For pets with minor behavioral or special needs