German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) : : Male (neutered) : : Adult : : Large
Learn more about the German Shepherd Dog. Hi, my name is Teddy.
I am a sweet, goofy boy who likes to hang out and observe the world around me. I look like an old man, but I’m believed to be around 5 or 6 years old.
I’m on the larger size at around 90 lbs, so it’s probably best I go to a home with no young children. I get the zoomies and because I’m partially blind I might knock the little ones over. I’m also scared of loud noises, so I probably wouldn’t be happy with little kids since they tend to be loud at times. Another thing I don’t like is cats. I do like to chase them, though! I’m fine with all dogs.
When you leave it’s probably best I’m crated. I have an incredible sniffer and I’m smart, so I’ll try to open food containers and steal snacks! And oooh do I love snacks! I’m a very food motivated boy, that’s for sure. I also really enjoy scratches, naps and prancing around the back yard with my fur sister.
Speaking of outside. I’m mostly house trained, but I won’t tell you when I need to go out..so I may have an accident here or there. My foster family has figured out a schedule for me, which works quite well, so I rarely have accidents.
I do have some medical needs, but they are managed with proper medication. My foster family doesn’t know my back story, but it’s thought that there may have been a head injury at one point. As a result, I am blind in one eye and occasionally have seizures. The seizure meds I am on right now appear to be working pretty well, though! The other medicine I need is eye drops. They help keep the pressure down, so I remain pain free. Sounds complicated, but don’t worry, I take my meds like a champ, especially when mom takes a small piece of tortilla, adds a little peanut butter and creates a peanut butter taco! So delic!
I am also unfortunately heartworm positive. Given my seizure history, my rescue family thinks it will be best for me to be treated with the slow kill method. This method uses monthly heartworm prevention, which the rescue will provide, to kill the worms. It will take awhile to be completely worm free, but for my overall health and well-being it’s likely the better option.
If you are interested in adopting me, please reach out to your adoption coordinator. If you do not have an adoption coordinator, please fill out an adoption application on our website.
https://www.freedomgermanshepherdrescue.org
I am being fostered near Raleigh.
More about TeddyGood with Dogs, Not Good with Cats, Good with Older/Considerate Kids Only, Good with Adults
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