BLAIR

German Shepherd Dog | Leicester, MA

Age : 1 YearYoungFemaleMediumBrown/Chocolate

About

Meet BLAIR

Blair is a fairly typical young german shepherd -- high drive, jumpy, and prone to getting a little too overexcited during play time! She is a super playful dog, but she can get a little pushy when it comes to playing fetch -- sometimes snapping at hands when someone is reaching to pick up her ball. Because of the amount of energy she has and her lack of training, Blair would do best in an adult-only home with someone who has experience with shepherds or other high-drive breeds.OTHER PETS: While Blair is friendly with other dogs, she plays rough and could easily be a bit too much for an older or less tolerant dog. She would do best with a dog who can match her energy and play style. [Case-By-Case (Must Meet First)] NO SMALL DOGS OR CATSOWNER EXPERIENCE: Blair would do best with someone who has experience caring for and handling high-drive dogs. [Some Experience]KIDS: Blair likes to jump and can be snappy while she waits for people to throw her toys. She would do best in an adult only home in order to avoid accidental injury. [Adults Only]ACTIVITY LEVEL: Blair has a lot of energy and a high toy drive. While she loves to run, interactive play time and other forms of mental enrichment will be essential to keep Blair happy and ensure that she doesn't make her own entertainment. [Olympic Athlete] VETERINARY CARE: [Routine]LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Blair is still at the beginning of her training journey, and will do best learning with someone who can offer both patience and confidence while she adjusts. Positive reinforcement training will help Blair not only learn her basic cues, but also help her to feel more comfortable and confident in herself! It will provide a good opportunity for her to bond with her new owner as well. [Intense]GROOMING: Routine brushing will help to reduce shedding in the home, as well as prevent any matts from developing. Some people also prefer to bring dogs with a double coat (like german shepherds) to a professional groomer to help keep up with maintenance. [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
[email protected]
http://www.tjoconnoradoptioncenter.com