Greater California
German Shepherd Rescue
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SPECIAL NEEDS

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Cork is a unique looking brown long coat male, approximately 3 years old, with one adorable floppy ear. He was a stray from a local shelter, so no information is known about his past. From his appearance, he looked liked he'd been on the streets for some time before landing in the shelter.

In his first foster home, Cork enjoyed playing with the other female German Shepherd who was close to his age. He is now in a home with another German Shepherd and a terrier mix. When not playing with the terrier he actively seeks out places to lay where it's cool, ie, soft dirt behind bushes. He will sometimes come when called but not consistently, but usually a food prompt is enough to get him to come. However, when you call him (and he listens) he looks fantastic as he gallops across the yard. He has a very healthy prey drive (squirrels on the fence) so we are uncertain if he could live in a home with cats or small critters.

He is a great big goofy dog and can be pretty affectionate, but only on his terms. He now allows being brushed. He is a bit stand-offish and has very little in the way of training and doesn't respond quickly to the basic commands, although has learned to sit before getting fed. He is very food driven and protective of his feeding area. He will allow people to remove his bowl with no issues, but should be fed away from other animals.

Cork loves wading in the water when taken to Nimbus Lake. He startles easily whenever a bicycle comes up from behind him. With time and consistent attention, he will be a fantastic friend and companion for a lucky family.

Cork limps occasionally on his right front leg. X-rays revealed advanced osteo-arthritis in both elbows and his right elbow is more severe from what appears to be an old fracture. Anti-inflammatories are needed at times to keep Cork comfortable.

This is a Level 3 Dog. Please be sure you understand what a dog of this Level requires.

Added July 2019

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