"Max" 4 yr old male GSD - Greensburg, IN

arabian_nights · 06-09-2011, 06:55 PM

An email was sent to me about taking in a GSD and I really wish I could but since we just adopted Caesar we really don't have the time for another one as of right now. However I don't want to see this beautiful boy get put down so I asked the owner's permission to post this. Here is the email I received:

Hi, I have a four year old long haired male GSD. He is a great dog but needs someone with experience as it sounds you have. He is good with cats and small dogs but is not good with kids or lots of strangers. He is very very protective. He is the normal shepherd. He is 85 lbs and has great ball drive. I really need to find him a home. And I'm very worried he will have to be put down if I can't find him a home soon.

Another email I received from her after writing back:

It has been hard for me to find a home for him because he needs a home with GSD experience. He is so protective and has such hardcore guarding instincts. He does not need to be around visitors or kids. And it seems most people that have contacted me about him do not understand this. My husband recently lost his job and we lost our apartment so he is staying at my grandmother's farm for now. I would really appreciate any help. I love him to death but I can't keep him anymore.

I have attached the pictures she has sent to me. Can anyone help this beautiful boy? I would if I had the resources but we just took one in. There are no rescues in the area.

I listed him as URGENT because she had stated he will be put down soon if she can't find him a home.

onyx'girl · 06-09-2011, 06:59 PM

He is gorgeous. Maybe some other GSD rescue's could courtesy post him for the owner. Area GSD breeders may also list him on their site possibly? Or his own breeder may take him back for placement.... Is he on Petfinder? They do have classifieds.

How is Cesar doing, haven't seen any updates. Don't want to hi-jack this thread with C, but I am curious!

Mrs.K · 06-09-2011, 08:01 PM

Is she certain that he's protective and not fear aggressive?

That would be something that needs to be determined.

weber1b · 06-09-2011, 10:14 PM

Boy if I didn't already have three, one of whom is very protective himself and another who is dog aggressive, I'd be in the car and on the way to Greensburg. Hope he latches on to the right owner.

Rerun · 06-10-2011, 07:58 AM

He's probably fear aggressive, not protective.

Mac's Mom · 06-17-2011, 11:02 AM

Wondering whats going on with this beautiful boy

CLARKE-DUNCAN · 06-17-2011, 12:13 PM

Awww he looks like my Nero... Breaks my heart to read these threads.. Wish nero wasn't at the age he is other wise I would have him shipped over in a shot.....! But it wouldn't be fair on my dog to introduce a new member with him being the king of the castle in all....

Rerun · 06-17-2011, 04:26 PM

Have seen this dog circulating the local craigslist, unfortunately.

edited to add: tried to find him on there right now, but it was at least a few days ago that I saw him and at the time unfortunately I didn't put two and two together and forgot about this ad. I thought he looked familiar, but the story was different (of course no mention of the problems listed above) and I figured I had just run across the ad previously. I saw this updated today and realized it was the same dog listed on craigslist. He's no longer listed that I can find, so no idea what has become of him.

Lin · 06-17-2011, 08:43 PM

Rerun, if you see him listed again let me know... I'd be willing to foster and rehab him if I don't foster a dog that might be coming from Michigan.

arabian_nights · 06-18-2011, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lin

Rerun, if you see him listed again let me know... I'd be willing to foster and rehab him if I don't foster a dog that might be coming from Michigan.

Sorry everyone been busy with moving so have been unable to post this. Lin, I haven't had contact with the owner since a couple days after I posted that. If you're still willing, I can try to contact her and see if she still hasn't found a home for him?

06-09-2011, 06:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
arabian_nights Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 50	"Max" 4 yr old male GSD - Greensburg, IN An email was sent to me about taking in a GSD and I really wish I could but since we just adopted Caesar we really don't have the time for another one as of right now. However I don't want to see this beautiful boy get put down so I asked the owner's permission to post this. Here is the email I received: Hi, I have a four year old long haired male GSD. He is a great dog but needs someone with experience as it sounds you have. He is good with cats and small dogs but is not good with kids or lots of strangers. He is very very protective. He is the normal shepherd. He is 85 lbs and has great ball drive. I really need to find him a home. And I'm very worried he will have to be put down if I can't find him a home soon. Another email I received from her after writing back: It has been hard for me to find a home for him because he needs a home with GSD experience. He is so protective and has such hardcore guarding instincts. He does not need to be around visitors or kids. And it seems most people that have contacted me about him do not understand this. My husband recently lost his job and we lost our apartment so he is staying at my grandmother's farm for now. I would really appreciate any help. I love him to death but I can't keep him anymore. I have attached the pictures she has sent to me. Can anyone help this beautiful boy? I would if I had the resources but we just took one in. There are no rescues in the area. I listed him as URGENT because she had stated he will be put down soon if she can't find him a home.

06-09-2011, 06:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,611	He is gorgeous. Maybe some other GSD rescue's could courtesy post him for the owner. Area GSD breeders may also list him on their site possibly? Or his own breeder may take him back for placement.... Is he on Petfinder? They do have classifieds. How is Cesar doing, haven't seen any updates. Don't want to hi-jack this thread with C, but I am curious! __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo Last edited by onyx'girl; 06-09-2011 at 07:01 PM.

06-09-2011, 10:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
weber1b Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,481	Boy if I didn't already have three, one of whom is very protective himself and another who is dog aggressive, I'd be in the car and on the way to Greensburg. Hope he latches on to the right owner. __________________ Clover - GSD 6 yr old Rescue Max - GSD 4 yr old Shelter Patton - GSD 6 yr old Abandoned Rogue - Grey Tabby cat - 11 yr old Stray R.I.P. Spats, Sophie, Emmie, Pooh Bear Remember, if someone has a problem with you.........it is in fact their problem.

06-17-2011, 11:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mac's Mom Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,035	Wondering whats going on with this beautiful boy __________________ Carrie Mac - 2 year old GSD Bart - 4 year old GSD/Akita & 3 Cats Buffy, Rusty & Magoo

06-17-2011, 12:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
CLARKE-DUNCAN Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The UK Posts: 1,526	Awww he looks like my Nero... Breaks my heart to read these threads.. Wish nero wasn't at the age he is other wise I would have him shipped over in a shot.....! But it wouldn't be fair on my dog to introduce a new member with him being the king of the castle in all.... __________________ Nero looks at me with eyes of love, he thinks Im far to wonderful to criticise or judge Lisa-marie tally-breeze,Sable Gsd, (Nero) D.o.b 13/06/03

06-09-2011, 08:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mrs.K Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,381	Is she certain that he's protective and not fear aggressive? That would be something that needs to be determined.

06-10-2011, 07:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rerun Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,608	He's probably fear aggressive, not protective.

06-17-2011, 04:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rerun Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,608	Have seen this dog circulating the local craigslist, unfortunately. edited to add: tried to find him on there right now, but it was at least a few days ago that I saw him and at the time unfortunately I didn't put two and two together and forgot about this ad. I thought he looked familiar, but the story was different (of course no mention of the problems listed above) and I figured I had just run across the ad previously. I saw this updated today and realized it was the same dog listed on craigslist. He's no longer listed that I can find, so no idea what has become of him. Last edited by Rerun; 06-17-2011 at 04:33 PM.

06-17-2011, 08:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lin Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 3,243	Rerun, if you see him listed again let me know... I'd be willing to foster and rehab him if I don't foster a dog that might be coming from Michigan. __________________ Sorry dude. I can't live up to your expectations all of the time. Sometimes I'm going drink six miniature bottles of rum and then draw horses. That's just the way the world works. - Allie Brosh

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