Hi friends! My name is Nellie and I’m looking for my forever home. I’m a gorgeous, playful, and intelligent 8 month old, 50 pound German Shepherd. I’m still growing but the humans say I’m going to be a big girl. I’m very social and I think every person I meet is my new best friend! I’m great with dogs of all sizes, kids and even dog savvy cats!  I currently live with another dog and two kitties. I love following my canine foster sibling around and doing whatever she does. The kitties interest me at times, but I generally respect their boundaries and am easily corrected, if needed. I’m very food motivated and quickly pick up on new things. I’m very aware of the magical door where the treats come from in the kitchen and will happily taste test anything you give me. I enjoy car rides (especially to places that have pup cups) and going for walks. I am known to let out a groan or two when I find myself in a comfy sleeping position. That always makes my foster mom laugh. I like to play, I like to lounge and I like to go on adventures. I’m the total package! I don’t mind going in the crate when my foster mom leaves the house and I sleep without a peep at night. I know to go potty outside. I am working on basic obedience and will do whatever you want for that treat in your hand. Sometimes I can be a nervous Nellie ;) and seek confidence in my canine foster sibling. For that reason, my foster mom thinks I would do best in a home with another confident canine companion. I’m still just a puppy figuring out how to be a good citizen. My foster mom also says I have moderate energy and a fence is not a requirement but it would be great to stretch my legs off leash sometimes. If you’re ready to add Nellie to your family, reach out to your adoption coordinator. If you do not yet have an adoption coordinator, please complete an adoption application at  www.freedomgermanshepherdrescue.org . Nellie is being fostered outside of Charlotte.