WANDA

German Shepherd Dog | Hardwick, MA

Age : 1 Year 5 MonthsAdultFemaleLargeBlack

About

Meet WANDA

Wanda is a hyper young shepherd with a love for running! She loves to be active and would do best with someone that can be dedicated to exercising both her mind and body. Due to her energy level and possible barrier reactivity, she would do best in a house with an experienced owner without cats. Wanda would not be a good candidate for living in an apartment.OTHER PETS: Wanda is relaxed with male dogs, enjoying calm interactions. However, she's more intense with female dogs, displaying a confident, sometimes pushy side. [Case-By-Case (Must Meet First)] NO CATSOWNER EXPERIENCE: Wanda is a high-energy German shepherd in need of an experienced owner who can keep up with her active lifestyle. She thrives on regular exercise and mental stimulation, making her the perfect companion for someone who enjoys outdoor activities. Wanda's intelligence and energy require an informed guardian who can provide appropriate outlets for natural behaviors and consistency. [Some Experience]KIDS: Wanda is a high-energy dog with a love for play and adventure. She's intense when it comes to food, always focused and eager at mealtime. Due to her strong personality, she's listed for families with kids that are 15 and older. [Case-By-Case (Must Meet First 15+)] ACTIVITY LEVEL: Wanda is a German Shepard who thrives in the outdoors. Whether it's a hike or going for a run, she's always excited to explore nature. With her keen sense of adventure and endless energy, Wanda makes every outdoor outing more fun and memorable. [Good Walking Buddy, Olympic Athlete]VETERINARY CARE: [Routine]LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Wanda is a German Shepard who thrives with positive reinforcement training. She's eager to learn and needs plenty of mental enrichment and appropriate exercise to meet her needs. [Moderate]GROOMING: Routine brushing will help to minimize shedding in the home. [Routine Brushing]

Adoption Process
The first step is to fill out an adoption application, answering some basic questions about yourself and your household. This will help the adoption counselors facilitate the matchmaking process. Most adoptions take at least 45 minutes to one hour to complete. The Adoption Center is a busy place, so please be patient and allow yourself enough time for our process. THANK YOU! What we will need to know when you adopt a new companion: If you own your home, please bring some item of verification (tax bill, water bill, or mortgage statement.) Please also be sure to check your homeowner’s insurance policy. Some policies restrict coverage for certain dog breeds. If you DO NOT own your place of residence, please be sure the property owner will consent to have a pet on his/her property. We will verify with landlords over the phone before sending a new companion home, so please have the appropriate name and phone number available. Other pets already living with you will need to be up-to-date on vaccination. This is to decrease the risk of spreading infectious disease from one animal to another. It is important to understand that your new companion will be a member of your family. This can mean a 10-15 year commitment from you! Please bring along family members so we can make sure it will be a good match before you make a commitment. Also, if adopting a second dog, please bring your current dog with you---we can let them spend some time together and give you some suggestions on surviving the adjustment period. Please be sure you have considered the financial obligation involved in caring for a companion animal. This includes routine veterinary and emergency care, in addition to food, supplies and training. The adoption counselors can give you an idea of basic costs involved for each type of animal. Many animals adopted from shelters can require an immediate visit to the veterinarian. Because of the volume of un-vaccinated animals entering a shelter’s care, the risk of transmissible contagious diseases can be quite high. Kennel cough in dogs, and upper respiratory infections in cats are the two most common diseases that your newly adopted companion may experience. You must ask yourself if you have the financial means to care for your new friend, beyond the initial adoption costs. BEFORE YOU COMMIT!!!!! Please be honest with yourself about the actual time you have to train, groom, and exercise the companion animal you have chosen. Some things to consider: Do you work long or erratic hours? Do you like outdoor activity? Who will care for your pet while you travel? Will your pet be the appropriate size when he or she is full grown? When adopting into a home with children: Are you adopting to teach your child responsibility, or are your adopting because you have a responsible child? Are your children comfortable around the animal you’ve chosen? Will YOU still remain committed to this animal when the children lose interest? Take the time now to consider these things and find the best match for your lifestyle! We thank your for offering your home to a “pre-loved” companion. We hope he or she will be a wonderful addition to your family and your home!

Contact
Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center
(413) 781-1484
info@tjoconnoradoptioncenter.com
http://www.tjoconnoradoptioncenter.com