Call me Azriel (or Az for short)! I am 45 pounds and about one-year old, but my life really started in December, when nice people found me hiding under a house and took me in. I was very scared at first, but quickly learned that home is a safe place and that there’s so much to love in life. I adore playing with my foster brother! I also love all the toys, mealtime(!!!), water bowls, chewing on ice in the winter, and snuggling with both humans and dogs. I love these things so much that even that thing they call “the cone” didn’t keep me from getting to my toys. I also love just laying close to my foster mom in the office. I am potty trained and making amazing progress with my crate training. I am quickly learning what is appropriate indoor behavior, but I still need to be crated if no humans are around. At night I sleep in the crate and can usually stay there until 7AM. If my foster mom wants to sleep in, she lets me in the bedroom with a toy. I would love to spend the night in bed, but I have learned that sleeping in the crate is not that bad (you can often hear the clink of my toys a few times at night). I would really like to live in a house with another playful dog, as I have lots of energy and prefer having a companion, but I can also live in a single-dog house as long as you have enough time to play with me. I have a strong prey drive, so right now I will not do well in a house with cats. I really love children but would do best in a house with older kids, as I am still learning not to jump or chase (are they not puppies?). As a young pup eager to discover life, I have a good amount of energy and I am not sure it will really go away. I am a happy boy at home as long as I get regular walks, runs, playtime with dogs or fetch sessions several times a day. And don’t worry, I will be sure to bring a ball to you if you need a reminder! An at least 5-foot fenced-in backyard would make life easier. I still get overwhelmed by crowds and dogs I don’t know, so I require very slow calm introductions. BUT – I’ve recently begun training and my confidence has been wonderfully improving. Since training is also mealtime, it’s one of my favorite things to do! I heard my foster mom say she wants to teach me tricks next! Until then, I am looking for my forever home. My ideal adopter will be patient, continue my training and build up my confidence, so I can grow into the best big-boy I can be. If you are looking for a lifetime of love, snuggles, kisses, and laughs and want to meet me, please contact your adoption coordinator. If you do not yet have an adoption coordinator, please complete an adoption application at www.freedomgermanshepherdrescue.org I am being fostered in Jacksonville, NC.

Good with Dogs, Not Good with Cats, Good with Older/Considerate Kids Only, Good with Adults, Requires a yard, Leashtrained, Cratetrained, Likes to play with toys, Likes to be in your lap, Playful, Affectionate, Needs a companion animal

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