[RunShepherdRun]

POSTED 10/12

CONTACT: Phone: (270) 842-8572 Email: [email protected] Deana Wehr Rescue/Transport Coordinator [email protected]

Posted on SITUATIONS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ATTENTION - KY_CENTRAL

Petfinder Adoptable Dog | German Shepherd Dog | Bowling Green, KY | Grizzley~Urgent~



Grizzley~Urgent~

German Shepherd Dog Mix: An adoptable dog in Bowling Green, KY

Extra Large • Adult • Male

***Thanks to BJ Austin, part of Grizzley's adoption fee has already been paid! That means that now he can go home FULLY VETTED for only 65.00! Thanks, BJ!***

Intake Date 9/22:
Available Date: 9/27
Intake Reason: Stray
Approx Age: 3 yrs
Approx Weight: 60 lbs
Good w/ other dogs: Yes
Good w/ cats: Not yet been tested
Good w/ Children: Yes
Housebroken: Unknown
Known health issues: n/a
Adoption fee: $85 6+ months, $95 less than 6 months
The bright glow of this boys golden eyes offers a glimpse into the deapths of his heart of gold. They beg you to stop and offer words of encouragement, yearning for comfort, and acceptance. At first you think this dog is like any other dog, but then you step into his kennel.
Once in his kennel, kneel down, and make eye contact, and you will see, this is no average dog.
This boy is special, his nudge, his kiss, makes you forget all that is going on around you.
He yerns to be loved, he watches the dogs around him, and listens, trying to understand what it is that dogs are suppose to do, what they are suppose to be.
We have no idea what this boy has been through, we only know that he turned up as a stray. It is obvious though that he has been through some traumatic experiences. Someone or something in his life has made him very scared, and very untrusting of people.
We have been working with Grizzley to build up his trust, hoping that soon he will see that people can be wonderful, that we can offer him love and friendship.
Grizzley needs a family that is patient and willing to continue building up trust, and a family that has a fenced yard. A family that is experienced with german shepards would be ideal. At this point Grizzley cannot have a leash put on him, it causes him to go into a panic attack, and he fears we are trying to hurt him.
Those who have spent time with Grizzley can see all that he has to offer, all of the potential inside of him. We just hope that someone out there can see that potential in his eyes just as we do. We hope that someone comes along soon, the shelter is very full right now and doesn't have the room to continue to give one dog a whole kennel when there are many more dogs coming in the door everyday.
Please give this boy a chance, there is no doubt that he is a dimond in the rough. One day he will be a shinning star, with the dark days of fearing people a distant memory. He only needs that one person out there, that one special person that is just as special as he is to step forward and teach him about the bond between man and man's best friend.

 

[vat]

Oh poor baby, bump for you this morn!

 

[RebelGSD]

Someone must love this boy very much as they have spent a lot of time writing his PF description.
This is Jimmy's shelter.

 

[vat]

Then that means he is not safe correct?

 

[Stevenzachsmom]

He is definitely not safe. This shelter euths. for space. They are already crowded. I would consider him extremely urgent.

 

[Stevenzachsmom]

Bump for the scared boy.

 

[My2Furkids]

Sent to a friend of mine near the area... He's beautiful. Such a sad story

 

[Stevenzachsmom]

Oh thank you. I also sent to a KY friend - but just on the off-chance she may know somebody who is looking. He sounds very sweet.

 

[RunShepherdRun]

Still listed. Thank you for networking.
As Rebel said, to get this description, he must have touched people at the shelter deeply. These eyes.

 

[LaRen616]

He's so handsome!

I have a HUGE soft spot for black GSD's!

 

[Rerun]

He reminds me a lot of Micah

 

[RebelGSD]

Bump for the shy boy

 

[Rerun]

Willing to foster for a reputable rescue.....

 

[Stevenzachsmom]

Thank you Rerun. That is a wonderful offer.

 

[RunShepherdRun]

Beautiful Grizzley is still listed.

 

[RebelGSD]

I talked to the shelter both about Grizzley and Jimmy (the one that was euthanized a couple of weeks ago). I posted the information in Jimmy in the "follow-up" section in his thread.

I was very impressed by the shelter. They are working with Grizzley and even brought in a trainer for him. He is making progress and they were able to put a collar on him. They are careful not to push him too much. At this time it would be very hard to transport him so they are working on getting him used to the leash and walking. He does not seem to be in immediate danger but he will need an experienced home or rescue soon.

 

[BlackPuppy]

That photo would scare me off, but it sounds like he's a sweetie.

 

[RunShepherdRun]

Thank you so much, Rebel, for talking with the shelter staff, for finding out more about Grizzley and about Jimmy, and for sharing the information. I am very impressed with them, too, for their compassionate and competent work under most challenging circumstances.

Black Puppy, what scares you about the picture? This is what I see in the pics: Ears are relaxed, pupils are not dilated (if the dog is fearful or otherwise agitated with little give to strike, the pupils are very wide), eyes while not squinty soft are still soft and not at all hard. He looks at the camera person, but without threat, seems to be thinking what to expect from this person, between resignation and a sliver of hope, a very moving combination. That's at least how I read the picture.

Black dogs (and kitties) can look scary to many people, and the wolfie colored eyes might be unusual. That's probably why they have the least chance of adoption, especially large black dogs. I personally find him stunningly beautiful, the combination of amber eye color and black coat color gorgeous, and mostly, I love his thoughtful and kind expression. Just judging from the picture, I can see why the staff love him.

Btw, when I evaluate shelter dogs, the ones that are most challenging to me are perhaps the completely matted little dogs. You don't see a face, you don't see eyes, ears also overgrown, the body one thick mop. All you can go by is body tension and carriage, to the extent you can sense it with a mop. And then carefully but not hesitantly move towards muzzle check etc. Sometimes there isn't even a table to put him on in a pound, you have to crouch down. I much prefer a large shepherd of any color as a dog to evaluate, but the little guy with the matted coat deserves a chance to be seen just as much...

 

[Jax08]

Funny how people read pictures differently. He just looks bored to me as if he's saying "Are you about done with that stupid flashing box you are pointing at me yet?"

 

[RunShepherdRun]

Yep, agree . Parameters such as ear position, hard/soft eyes, tail carriage, tension, etc. are readily intersubjective, observers will usually agree. But when it comes to what an expression might mean to the dog himself, such as boredom or resignation with a bit of hope, there is speculation and projection, and we get many differing perceptions, especially just from a pic.

Hope he'll make it out alive, and soon!