Aries
#GDR-A-8745
Breed
Shepherd, German / Mixed Breed (Large)
Sex
Male
Age
5 Years and 8 Months old
Are you looking for a BIG, happy, cuddly boy with a little puppy still living inside him? Then you need to meet Aries!
Aries is a handsome Shepherd mix with long legs and an even bigger personality. At 5 years old, this boy apparently never got the memo that he’s supposed to be an adult! Give him some room to run and you’ll see him zooming across the field and bounding around like a puppy who just discovered his legs.
And then there’s his favorite activity… BELLY RUBS! Aries absolutely loves them and has even perfected his adoption-event strategy: roll over, expose the belly, and wait for the rubs to begin! He knows exactly how to charm the crowd.
Aries can pull a little on leash when he first heads out, but give him about 15 minutes and he settles into a nice walk. He’s a big boy with a big heart who loves attention and affection.
The hardest part about Aries? He has been waiting at the rescue for 3 YEARS for someone to choose him. He has so much love to give and is still hoping that his forever person will finally walk through the door.
If your heart has room for a big, goofy, happy, long-legged cuddlebug, Aries is waiting for you. Maybe after three long years, it’s finally his turn to go home.
Local adoption fee is $300 (in TX)
Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)
Attributes
Crate Trained
Good with Children
Good with Dogs
Housebroken
Know the breed
Needs Active Lifestyle
Older children only
ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS
To adopt we require… all pets are indoor animals, current on vaccinations and spayed/neutered unless medical reason why and dogs on heartworm prevention.
ADOPTION FEES
Adults are $200 and under a year is $250 in Texas.
Out of state adoptions are $400 – $500.
(Specialty breeds could have higher adoption fees)
Something to Consider:
Puppies don't train themselves
If you aren’t willing to train a puppy every single day, don’t get a puppy! It isn’t a one-shot deal. You have to be dedicated. And if you aren’t making progress – find someone who can help. Enroll in a puppy training class or hire a trainer. Most cities across the nation have some sort of availability for this kind of help and at different cost levels that would fit your budget.
Puppies are going to poop a lot and pee even more; chew on everything; bite everyone; scratch people and furniture; steal things; destroy something at some point; pull on the leash; not move at all on the leash; bark; cry; beg for attention; and the list goes on. You’re going to have to walk them, bathe them, pick up everything below waist height, buy new shoes, and most importantly: TRAIN THE PUPPY NOT TO DO THESE THINGS! Ultimately, it is your responsibility to teach your puppy that this behavior is unacceptable.
Puppies turn into dogs...