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BERTIE is neutered, rabies, core vaccines, de-wormed, heartworm & tick-disease tested Negative and micro-chipped, he weighs around 16 pounds and has an estimated date of birth of 1 December 2015

BERTIE is a very loving, affectionate pup who for the most part gets on great with other dogs. However, he can get jealous and snap at other dogs if he is not getting all the attention, or if another dog has food or a treat that he wants. I do believe this is more from him having a bad start to life with clearly not being around other dogs to learn what is acceptable and not. Although BERTIE does snap, he would benefit from being around other dogs so that he can be taught how to behave and act like a dog should, from other dogs so is done naturally and in a way he understands.

We do not have cats at the rescue so we cannot comment on how he is with cats, he is a young puppy so there is time to work with him, however, time and patience will be needed if he turns out to have a curiosity to cats or other small animals.

BERTIE is great with all humans and children who have been educated on how to behave around animals. He does get very excitable and jumps up, so this might be a concern for small children, however, this is something that can very easily be trained and worked on.

BERTIE will absolutely need a family that is willing and able to give BERTIE basic and advanced obedience training. He is young and inquisitive and would love to go on adventures and explore the sights, sounds and smells the world has to offer. BERTIE rides great in the car and after exploring the back area, he will either sit and look out of the window, or settle down and sleep.

BERTIE is available for adoption through Give a Dog a Home, German Shepherd Dog Rescue for an adoption fee of $450. This fee is not negotiable and is used to cover the rescue costs of pulling, vetting, health certificate, transport from Texas to Maine, monthly preventatives, supplements, food and anything else that is needed.

If you feel that you have the heart and home to give this handsome young, energetic boy a wonderful life, please go to our website, under the APPLICATION tab, complete, then submit the APPLICATION. Our process takes around 3-7 days, and ensuring your references are aware that we will be calling, could speed up the process. Once you have been approved, we discuss any questions in regards to the dog you are wanting to adopt, then you complete and submit the contract, make payment and then we can work out the pick up / transport arrangements.

http://www.giveadogahome-sanantonio.org/application.html

BERTIE is located at the rescue in Sebec, Maine. We post in various states along the east coast and Canada where we have had lots of successful adoptions to enable more exposure for these beautiful saved souls. Families will need to be prepared to travel to the rescue to meet and take home their new best friend. There is a local hotel in Dover-Foxcroft that is pet-friendly (approx 6 miles) and several in Bangor (approx 45 miles). There are also lots of wonderful camp-sites for the more adventurous families and what a great way to get to know your new best friend.