German Shepherd Dog and Belgian Shepherd Malinois Dogs Available for Adoption

Meet Chepo: A Sweet Senior Gentleman Looking for a Forever Home!

7yr old, 93lb Chepo was surrendered to the shelter in May of 2025 because his family had to move out of the country and couldn’t bring him. This poor sweet senior man was initially anxious, but volunteers quickly found him to be quite friendly and after just a few outings, Chepo loved hanging out with his new human and dog friends. In shelter play groups he was described as gentle, dainty, social, enjoying mingling and chilling with other dogs. Our team at Dog Coalition fell in love with him and thanks to a dedicated foster, we were able to spring him out in June of 2025.

Chepo has been in foster for over 6 months and we just can’t figure out why his forever home hasn’t been knocking down our door! In his foster home, Chepo is very sweet and affectionate and respectfully asks for pets. He is independent and will keep himself occupied with a chew toy, but prefers to stay close to people while doing so. Chepo is responsive to his name and comes when called, and will also move out of the way when asked. He is generally very attentive and has learned crate and leash training, even as an older fella. We get the sense that he used to live in a yard, so we’re very proud of this guy’s progress learning to be a wonderful inside dog as well!

We believe Chepo would be a great solo companion or fit in nicely to a home with other well-balanced dogs. He also loves his foster cat siblings (see video) and would do well in a home with a friendly cat or two!

What You Should Know About Chepo:

- A soulful big old boy with a great heart, looking for his perfect forever home.

- Gentle and sweet, will thrive in a balanced and a calm home with a yard

- Would be a wonderful companion to someone looking for a chill older dog to hang out around the house with. Chepo also enjoys going on the occasional adventure and has spent time on hiking trails and at the beach!

To meet Chepo, please fill out an adoption form on dogcoalitionla.org/adopt and follow @dogcoaltionla and @girlandrescue (his foster mom) for updates!

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.