EDEN - Belgian Shepherd Malinois and German Shepherd Dog Dog for Adoption in Santa Cruz, California

Meet Eden, the Malinois pup. Eden arrived to the Shelter as an owner surrender after her previous guardians were unable to continue caring for her. She lived in a home with two other dogs (labs) and enjoyed playing with them. Typical to dogs her age and breed, Eden can be a bit mouthy when she plays or is overstimulated. Adopters should be mindful of this in interactions and redirect her mouth towards appropriate toys and chews. Eden has been around a 2 year old child and did well. Any homes with children should involve guardians monitoring any and all interactions to ensure everyone stays save. Eden has lived with cats and does enjoy chasing them but never harmed them. A very dog-savvy cat and a slow thoughtful introduction may be a fit. She was observed to be house trained in her previous home. Eden loves to play fetch and be with her people. She is a cuddler. Adopters should ensure they are doing breed specific research prior to adoption to ensure that they can provide the mental and physical enrichment Eden needs in the day to day to be a happy, well rounded pup. The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation is now offering “Pawsitivity Bucks” with every dog adoption. This $200 training voucher is a way for newly adopted canines and their guardians to connect with local positive reinforcement based behavior consultants and get their relationship started off on the right paw! Please note: Our Santa Cruz location’s Shelter hours are 11-6pm, 7 days a week. Although clients can walk through and see any animals in their kennels during open hours, we end “meet and greets” (aka meeting an animal out of the kennel) at 4:30pm every day. If you’d like to meet an animal out of the kennel, please arrive before 4:00pm to allow for time to discuss individual animals and meet them.

The Belgian Shepherd Malinois is a versatile and intelligent working dog breed known for its agility, loyalty, and protective nature. Originating from Belgium, these medium-sized dogs have a distinctive short coat in shades of fawn with a black mask. Malinois excel in various roles such as military, police, search and rescue, and as loyal family companions. With proper training and socialization, the Belgian Shepherd Malinois thrives on mental stimulation and physical activity to channel its high energy levels effectively.

The German Shepherd Dog, known for its intelligence, loyalty, and versatility, is a popular and highly regarded breed worldwide. This breed excels in various roles such as police work, search and rescue, and assistance for individuals with disabilities. German Shepherd Dogs are strong, agile, and confident with a distinctive double coat that can be straight or wavy. Their character is marked by courage, loyalty, and a strong work ethic, making them ideal companions and protectors for families and professionals alike.

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is a non-profit Joint Powers Authority (EIN 90-0039494) serving the County of Santa Cruz,...