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For further information on any of our rescue dogs please email us  

But before you do, PLEASE read our adoption procedures under How to Adopt

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Zoey is currently in our boarding kennels, and we will start to work her slowly over the next several days. Right now, she is working on just settling in and getting used to new people, new smells, a new diet and the quiet around her. 

She has a powerful bark and is not afraid to use it to it's full capacity when she wants to alert us to anything she thinks is alert worthy! This includes, blowing leaves, a farmer and his dog 20 miles away, and just her basic needs that need to be met in a more timely manner than she thinks we are delivering. 

When the train goes by a few miles away and blows it's horn, Zoey takes that as a challenge on who can be louder, and she usually wins!

January ~ Update

Zoey has been doing really well these past few weeks. She has met several dogs and done well for the most part. She is still inappropriate in her play, but takes it as good as she gives it. 

She is a busy little bee and always on the go! There is no doubt about it - Zoey is a LOT of dog, and needs to be tired out on a regular basis. 

The older, more settled dogs around here, avoid Zoey like the plaque, but the younger ones with more energy play well with her and help us to burn off some of her energy!

Once Zoey is a little more relaxed (hahahahahhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa) we can do a bit of obedience work with her, but keeping her attention for anything more than a millisecond is still a work in progress ;)

Zoey really is a great dog. She steals your heart from the moment you meet her. However, she does need a home that is seriously active, patient, and has clear rules for her to follow.

Here are a few pictures of Zoey and her new friends for you to enjoy!

Zoey has just arrived into our care on December 20th and is working on settling in to her new environment. 

While cute as a button, she is a going concern! This girl needs a job and would be an amazing companion for a runner or someone who has a huge interest in agility or competitive obedience. 

She will settle out more, but don't mistake her for any couch potato! No thank you, Zoey needs her mind and body worked and one or two walks a day are not going to be enough for this looker ;)

Zoey is going to need a lot of training and focus. She is a handful - but is sweet and loving at the same time with people. 

Currently, Zoey is not very nice to other dogs, but this is due to lack of socialization and being chained up in a yard her whole little life. She means what she says, and she's not afraid to deliver on it either.

Awww Zoey... we'll show you the way, and once you have friends, you will be amazed at how much fun life can be! 

At this point, Zoey would LOVE to be in that one-in-a-million dog savvy, breed experienced foster or adoptive home that will show her how to use manners. She is not for the pushover, or weak at heart. She needs a firm hand, an active lifestyle and a ton of training and socialization. Sounds like a dream, doesn't she? haha. For the right person, she is going to be.

She is a project for sure, but the bond you will get from a dog like this is amazing! Show her the way, and you'll steal her heart for life. 

Zoey is a soft girl with a hard exterior and she is looking for a solid gold home!

Until then, she will stay with us, and we will work her through her issues and get her ready to meet the world she's never seen.  So stay tuned to see Zoey's progress, as she learns what it's all about, and even starts to like it! 

March 2010 ~ Update

Zoey, Zoey, Zoey........... sigh... 

What to say about the bouncing bean? 

Well, first off, we have had a lot of inquires and people wanting to adopt that have small children and/or cats. Neither of which are a good match for Zoey. 

While Zoey has settled out tremendously (actually it is like night and day since she first came to us), she is still a lot of dog and requires a lot of your time. She is still that bull in the china shop and would very easily send a little one flying or run right over them and knock them down in her exuberance. 

It's simply not a good match for Zoey to go into these kinds of situations. 

Ideally, the home for Zoey would have at least one person home during the day, would be a family with everyone over 10 years old, and be very active and into training and dog activities. 

Zoey would thrive at agility or tracking. At just 9 months old, she is ready for the foundation to be laid. 

Zoey's focus has come a long, long way, and she is learning some basic obedience. She still has a big bark and a tantrum when she doesn't get what she wants, but she is learning that doesn't get her anywhere either. 

She is lovely with other dogs, and submits immediately to those that will not put up with her antics. But she does love to play hard and we'd love to see her go to a home with another dog already in place that is a good match for her and her play style. 

She is very gentle with the puppies, though will keep pushing them around to steal their toys. After all, she doesn't realize that she is not one of them too! 

Zoey weighs approximately 70lbs now, and is still growing leaps and bounds! 

We would love to have some extra help with Zoey to help socialize her to the big world and also burn off some of her energy. 

She would love to be on a weekend foster buddy program where she could go home with approved applicants for the weekend and enjoy some walks or hikes out in the public. 

This would help Zoey further in getting ready for adoption, and help her to gain the skills she needs for a lifetime of good manners :)

If you are interested in helping out in this temporary way, please email us to discuss! gsdrescue@shaw.ca 

Zoey's adoption flyer available for download:

If you have any questions about Zoey, please email us at   GSDRescue@shaw.ca

For information on how to sponsor Zoey, please go to our  Sponsor page

Through our sponsorship program, Zoey is being sponsored by:

Robin Feiner ~ December 2009

Robin Feiner ~ January  2010

Sue, Tom & Jet ~ January  2010

Tocai & Izzy ~ February  2010

Gail Schwarz ~ February  2010

**We feed a raw diet to our rescues. This cuts down on the amount of medical attention they need, as well as makes them all around healthier. The  cost to feed one dog for one month is roughly 102.08 

**If you are able to buy one months worth for one dog, it would greatly lessen the load. Please specify which dog it is that you would like to feed, and we will show your pledge on each dog's page. This special sponsorship is called "Foster Partner in Care" and simply means that you are part of the foster program for the dog of your choice. One home supplies the shelter, and the other supplies the food. Many people want to help, but have no room in their homes to do so. This is the perfect way to be involved with the animal of your choice and be updated regularly on their care and well being. It's a win-win for everyone, especially the dogs! For more information, please see our Sponsor program

For further information on any of our rescue dogs please email us  

But before you do, PLEASE read our adoption procedures under How to Adopt

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