Online Dog Adoption Application

Online Cat Adoption Application

12/30/2015:  Macho was returned to PRBJ .  As we stated below Macho does need an experienced strong leader.  He is a fantastic dog who loves people and needs to be an only dog.  

Macho is a strong headed Sicilian like Judy.  He needs an experienced strong individual/ trainor to care for him.  He should be in a home with a fenced yard, no other dogs, cats or kids.  He is housetrained, knows some tricks, will jump on people, happy, playful and likes to cuddle.   Macho likes his baths and did sleep with family members.  His favorite toy is a ball, and he loves to run after laser lights.  His owners had to move and could not take Macho with them.  Any questions concerning him please call Judy at the shelter.

***According to dogbreedinfo.com, in April 1899, Capt. Max von Stephanitz registered a dog named Horan as the first Deutsche Schäferhunde, which means German Shepherd Dog in English. Known for their tremendous loyalty and courage, they are calmly confident, but not hostile. This breed needs his people and should not be left isolated for long periods of time. They only bark when it is necessary. Serious and almost human in his intelligence, they have a high learning ability. The breed is so intelligent and learns so readily that it has been used as a sheepdog, guard dog, in police work, as a guide for the blind, in search and rescue service, and in the military. The German Shepherd also excels in many other dog activities including schutzhund, tracking, obedience, agility, flyball, and ring sport. His fine nose can sniff out drugs and intruders, and can alert handlers to the presence of underground mines in time to avoid detonation, or gas leaks in a pipes buried 15 feet underground. A quick daily brushing is best unless hair in the house is not a problem. They should be bathed rarely, only once or twice a year to avoid skin oil depletion. Shepherds have a life expectancy around 13 years.