Two German Shepherds need home

[Dustin Levens]

I have a male and female german shepherd. The female is 6 yrs. old and male is 5 The male (Duke) is a very loyal dog, but has eye sight problems. His testicles have never dropped, according to most doctors we have spoken with if he has shown no signs of problems and say he should be fine. Because of the cost of the surgery to have him neutered we have yet to do it. We have a 6ft high fence he like to jump over, but when we get home he is usually sitting on our front porch.

We no longer have the time to properly care for these beautiful dogs and are looking for the best possible home for them to go to. A home that will walk them everyday, give them a place to roam and a loving owner.

If anyone is interested in adopting them or know a way to surrender them to a place where they will not be put to sleep if not adopted please let me know.

Thank you for your help in finding our dogs a wonderful new home.

[Germanshepherdlova]

Originally Posted by Dustin Levens

We no longer have the time to properly care for these beautiful dogs .

Wow, this is sad. You say that your dog is very loyal....you are about to break his heart.

[MrsWoodcock]

Did you have them since they were pups? If you dont mind me asking, what do you have to do that takes up the time needed for these GSD's?

[Verivus]

At least he's trying to re-home them to a better owner and can realize/admit he's not being fair to his dogs. Not that I like the situation, but it could be worse. OP, I hope you find them both good homes and make sure you do a home-check before letting them go. Please make sure their new home(s) will be a FOREVER home. Whatever you do, do NOT take them to a shelter; try to find a rescue who can take them if you can't find homes. And please do not get anymore dogs so this never happens again.

[MrsWoodcock]

Originally Posted by Verivus

At least he's trying to re-home them to a better owner and can realize/admit he's not being fair to his dogs. Not that I like the situation, but it could be worse. OP, I hope you find them both good homes and make sure you do a home-check before letting them go. Please make sure their new home(s) will be a FOREVER home. Whatever you do, do NOT take them to a shelter; try to find a rescue who can take them if you can't find homes. And please do not get anymore dogs so this never happens again.

Well said, I wasnt discouraging the fact that he feels he isnt the best forever home for them. I just hope he finds a FOREVER forever home for them. and hopefully TOGETHER. If the OP had the dogs since pups, i just cant get behind why to rehome after 5 and 6 years. thats all. I know sometimes things happen, Im just a planner, and like to analyze every situation that can occur, sometimes i analyze to deep and then forget not everyone analyzes like me lol and Heck, even i make mistake.

OP, yes please try and find a forever home. I hope they get the best available situation they could have.

[Jessiewessie99]

Originally Posted by Verivus

At least he's trying to re-home them to a better owner and can realize/admit he's not being fair to his dogs. Not that I like the situation, but it could be worse. OP, I hope you find them both good homes and make sure you do a home-check before letting them go. Please make sure their new home(s) will be a FOREVER home. Whatever you do, do NOT take them to a shelter; try to find a rescue who can take them if you can't find homes. And please do not get anymore dogs so this never happens again.

Whats wrong with a shelter? The shelter I volunteer at will keep dogs and cats as long as possible. We are not a no-kill shelter, but have a 93% adoption rate.

[Verivus]

Originally Posted by Jessiewessie99

Whats wrong with a shelter? The shelter I volunteer at will keep dogs and cats as long as possible. We are not a no-kill shelter, but have a 93% adoption rate.

The shelters in my area euthanize very quickly. I have no doubt most shelters try to keep them as long as possible, but (at least in my area) they are understaffed and overwhelmed. Especially right now because it's kitty season and they're literally flooded, so I'd rather he try and take them to a rescue if at all possible. Obviously not all shelters are like this and some are awesome (like yours). I just give advice based on my own experiences.

[Germanshepherdlova]

Sometimes people think that they don't have the time for their dogs but in reality, they just don't want to be bothered anymore. BUT people can have a change of heart, so IF this is your case Dustin-please reconsider this. Are you sure that you no longer have time for them? If so, then try to contact a German Shepherd rescue and I hope that your dogs find a wonderful, forever home.

[Jessiewessie99]

To the OP: I see you live in CA. I have a few suggestions as for shelters and rescues:

Welcome to the Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles

http://www.coastalgsr.org/

Southern California German Shepherd Rescue (SCGSR) - SoCal Rescue

German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles

My shelter's link is in my siggy, if you are interested.

But please, make sure this is a for sure thing. What is the reason you are giving your dogs up? You have had them for 5 & 6 years. My oldest is 5. I am not trying to degrade you, just some rescues and shelters may ask you this.

[Germanshepherdlova]

Originally Posted by Verivus

The shelters in my area euthanize very quickly. I have no doubt most shelters try to keep them as long as possible, but (at least in my area) they are understaffed and overwhelmed. Especially right now because it's kitty season and they're literally flooded, so I'd rather he try and take them to a rescue if at all possible. Obviously not all shelters are like this and some are awesome (like yours). I just give advice based on my own experiences.

True, you don't know that the shelters in his area are good. The one's in my area are no good either, they euthanize quickly as well.