u/LostInNvrLand

I did not leave this review. But it’s so funny to me

Hi I was here a couple of weeks ago, for Graf the German shepherd from East Valley Los Angeles shelter.
He ended up getting an adopter that I really felt unfit for him. And my gut was right! She gave up on him within 20 mins because he wouldn’t settle in the car.

Side note; I drove him myself from San Diego to Washington State. We stopped multiple times because I had to charge the car so that meant lots of walkies and ball playing.

***Now he’s in Washington state; we are looking for fosters or a new adopter that has experience with GSD breed. He’s a great dog. I love handled GSD my entire life and he was quite easy. The rescues been paying with donations for a pet sitter.

This dog is a great dog and for someone to feel “in over their head” is valid, but come on, they didn’t even give him a week to settle to see how he would adapt. I’m defeated thinking it was my fault and trying not to blame the rescue for the proper vetting.
I don’t want the dog to get into the wrong hands again or in the shelter again.

I was Grafs foster. He is a fun loving energized pup. He has also his quirks he’s a bit mouthy ( I would replace it with toys, when he would try to nibble on me like corn) he is leash reactive but is easily redirectable. , he was recently adopted in Washington; the adopter wasn’t a good fit at all. I drove from San Diego to Washington this past week to personally deliver him. And she Gave up on him within a couple of minutes. So I’m back at it, looking for a home for Graf he’s with a pet sitter in Washington. Someone preferably with German shepherd experience. He knows commands such as sit, leave it, stay and kennel up. He does great in his kennel and listens very well when communicated with.
I don’t have Graf in my possession. I’m back here because I know this community is so loving and understands the breed. If you have any questions please reach out to me. He deserves the best home! I drove over 20 hours and he was the best boy. Graf has been through so much, I really want him to have the best and will forever be here to help with him.
He is adoptable though
hounds and heroes rescue

EDIT: They are also looking for a long term foster in WA area if possible. They were going to bring him back to southern CA but it’s better off that he finds a home up there and not have to trek down here. The shelters are full and it’s just not a great place for German sheps right now.

I have never had the Arizonas before. These fit so loosely, I’ve made extra holes and still extra loose. Should I have gotten narrow?

This is my foster Graf he is currently being fostered (in San Diego, CA) through hounds and heroes rescue. Rescued from East Valley Animal shelter of Los Angeles. He is a 7 year old (maybe younger with pre mature grey mustache) neutered, moderate energy, we take 3 walks a day with unlimited amount of play inside. Ball is his emotional support. He is still getting comfortable with the outside work with people and dogs, so we are looking for someone that is experienced with the breed. He currently is learning how to co exist with our small dog. He does well with all the humans in our house, LOVES the attention. He will play ball by himself because he never had anybody to play with before. He is potty trained and kennel trained. Heels lovely on leash. We are working on leash reactivity (I’ll be working with a trainer soon) he’s can be redirected. He’s got a loud bark which steers people the other way. We aren’t sure how he is around kids because I don’t have any. He’s such a funny, full of personality pup. I’m hoping to find him a family soon.

Disclaimer: please don’t comment “your his furever family, or foster fail”
If you would like to consider adopting Graf here is the link houndsandheroes.com
Edit: I cannot add a link and photos to the same post.

So this is Graf he came from East Valley Animal Shelter in Los Angeles. I’m fostering in San Diego.
I’m currently having some communicative issues with the rescue, and they seem to be dodging me calling me and actually having a discussion about the dog and the needs.
I have been extra diligent and trying to find a trainer for him so I can start training sooner than later because Graf has adapted to my home and life quickly. I assume he might have been an unhoused persons dog and is content with life. He has some quirks I call them, and I wanted to seek a trainer/behavioralist to work with some of his reactivity which it isn’t a lot but he’s got leash reactivity that is redirectable. I’ve reached out to the rescue main lady multiple times, she hasn’t asked for a bio for him, hasn’t advertised him for adoption ( I know the 3-3-3 rule) I told her that I would like to do some training because I think he’s smart and I would like to socialize him more if I can. They/she are constantly giving me the run around that she has her own behaviorist. I’m not in the same city as the rescue. She also told me if I want supplies for the dog I need to drive an hour away to visit their warehouse of supplies. They’ve collected all the dogs pledges on social media. He had a ton of people rooting for him and even some interest in adoption.
Is this normal with rescues? I’m not shaming the rescue, I’m just not sure of the norm.

End rant.

I’m currently fostering through hounds and heroes in California. I’m in San Diego fostering.
Graf is a German shepherd around 7 years old. He is a great dog. He sleeps in his kennel over night no problem. He is potty trained. And even knows some commands.. his ball is his emotional support.
I think he would love a home to play ball and sleep on your couch.
His energy level is 2- 25 mins walks.
And playing in the house or backyard (he plays by himself because I think he never had someone to play with) I normally will take him to an area and play soccer with him. If you have any questions about him please reach out.. he acclimated very well. I’ve had him for about a week and a half. He’s comfortable and very loving!

I’ve had a German shep before and I trained mine (he passed away in March at 12 years old) , but it wasn’t the best. I just got the little cheap certificate for dog training when I was 20 and wanted to have a police dog lol. I was around a wealthy family friend a lot and they had their German imported shepherds trained for detection and sometimes given to PD.

Now, I am fostering about a 7 year old. He’s from a shelter in LA; I’ve had him a week almost… he’s a great dog.. he knows a bunch of commands, walks well on leash, has decent house manners just occasionally counter surfs and tries to see what your eating, he likes to nibble here and there.

I’m curious, how and where did you get your shepherd well trained (training is consistent) or a good start? I’m wondering because this foster I have seems like a wonderful dog in so confused how he ended up on the red listed euthanasia list. I want him to succeed. I know the breed well enough to know they are mouthy at times, talkative and loud, and get a bad reputation but so loyal and loving. Help me help this foster pup for his next family to succeed somewhere out there.

Added photo for cuteness 🐺

I am fostering through HoundsandHeroes rescue based in LA if anybody is interested in him