Shepherd Dogs Available for Adoption

Meet Bear also known as Mr Handsome! This beautiful, cuddly and lovable German Shepherd possibly Australian Shepherd mix ris an absolute sweetheart that loves people, kids and other dogs. At only 9 months old and 47 pounds, he found his way to Haven Animal Rescue Nebraska after he was dumped at the gas station in the freezing temperatures. Luckily a wonderful woman took him home and contacted us. He is currently doing fantastic in foster and loves to please!

Bear enjoys training and is very smart. He now knows sit, down and is doing well on crate training too! He's an open book just waiting for someone to show him how wonderful life can be. What makes Bear happy? Lots of love and affection and you can bet he is happy to reciprocate right back! Reassurance is also high on his list as he may not have had the best previous life so needs confidence. When he lays his sweet head on your lap a "good boy" and pet will go along way into his heart. He also loves toys especially his alligator, bones and playing with his foster sibling that is around his size.

If you are looking for an adorable older puppy that is well on his way to being an awesome guy, look no further Bear is waiting for you! Please apply at www.HavenAnimalRescueNebraska.org

ADOPTION DONATION: $400

*ALL DOGS MUST BE INSIDE COMPANION ANIMALS! They must all be trained with positive reward based training and all are all up to date with vaccinations, altered, microchipped, HeartWorm tested, and on preventatives.

PLEASE SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AT: https://havenanimalrescuenebraska.org/adoption-application

We do not have a facility. All of our animals are in volunteer foster homes. Once an application is pre-approved (contingent upon a home check) we will contact applicants that are a good match and set up a time for a meet. At that time we are happy to answer all of your questions. No inquiries prior to that please. All of our animals are spayed/neutered, examined by a vet, up-to-date on vaccinations, on heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and microchipped. We adopt our animals as strictly inside companion pets. We will do a veterinarian reference check and a home safety check. We are located in Omaha, NE and we do not ship our animals. We are all volunteers so please be patient with us. Our requested adoption fees help go towards medical expenses, food, transportation, toys, and other supplies for our animals. We are a state licensed, 501c3 nonprofit rescue and the adoption donation may be tax deductible for you.

Thank you for choosing adoption!!

The shepherd dog breed encompasses a versatile group known for their intelligence, loyalty, and strong work ethic. With a heritage deeply rooted in herding and protecting livestock, shepherds excel at various tasks ranging from obedience and agility competitions to search and rescue missions. Their protective nature makes them excellent family pets, offering unwavering devotion and a natural instinct to watch over and care for their loved ones. In addition to their remarkable abilities, shepherds are often characterized by their distinctive appearance, including a sturdy build, alert expression, and a signature double coat that provides insulation and protection in various climates.

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