German Shepherd Dog - Shorty - Medium - Young - Male - Dog for sale in Nashville, Tennessee

German Shepherd Dog - Shorty - Medium - Young - Male - Dog
Shorty, a young bright-eyed mixed breed nick-named for his short stature, started to visit our farm in October of 2009. At first, our three dogs decided that Shorty was not going to be welcome and they aggressively ran him off. However, Shorty was a persistent little fellow and he continued to visit almost daily. At first we thought that Shorty lived next door since he was so handsome and well feedbut, in no time at all we realized that he had been abandoned out in the country to fend for himself. He became increasingly hungry, but was fearful of our efforts to make sure he had something to eat. Every day we had treat time where all of the dogs excitedly waited for their favorite chewy treat. It took a while but Shorty started to come near enough that I could throw him a treat. We wanted to help Shorty find a home, but he just was too unsure of us. Then one day Shorty didnt come for treat time. Every day we waited for Shortys return, but the days slipped into weeks and still no Shorty. We became concerned but hoped for the best. About a week before Christmas, just when we were losing hope, Shorty made it back for a visit. However, he came limping. He had been grievously injured and was now more fearful of people than ever. I couldnt coax him in for treats and we feared for his welfare as the nights grew colder and colder. Miraculously, Pogo, our big 100+lb mixed breed, decided that Shorty belonged to him. He started laying quietly, grooming Shorty during the day, allowed him access to his food bowl and allowed him in the heated dog house at night. We were amazed. Our dogs have never allowed other dogs anywhere close to the house. Shorty started to become more trusting of us as Pogo set the example. But time was running out. Shortys injured leg drug the ground as he ran and played with the other dogs. His paw became a raw and the wound became dirty. Pogo began cleaning Shortys paw daily but we still were unable to get close enough to him to assess his needs. We didnt want to damage the tenuous trust he now had in us by aggressively trying to capture him. So we stayed the course, hoping that he would soon allow us near. Shortly after the New Year I had my first chance to offer Shorty food from my hand. This close proximity was enough for me to grasp the depth of his injury. I knew that if not taken care of, Shorty would not live long. We turned to the Tennessee SPCA for help. We could take care of Shorty and provide training and love but we just didnt have the ability to deal with his injury. Celina Weissenborn, the founder of the Tennessee SPCA and adoption & foster coordinator, came to Shortys rescue by claiming him as an SPCA dog. Celina made arrangements to have him examined by a veterinarian and although the outcome looked grim, she agreed that his life mattered. Shortys right front leg was amputated at the shoulder. His prognoses is good and he expected to make a full recovery thanks to the efforts of the Tennessee SPCA. Shorty is being fostered by our family until his forever family finds him! Please contact Celina for more information about this wonderful pet. If you are interested in adopting any of the SPCA of TN pets, you can also contact Celina Weissenborn at [email removed] or call her at .IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MEET ANY OF OUR ANIMALS THAT ARE UP FOR ADOPTION, PLEASE SEND US AN E-MAIL TO MAKE SURE WE LET OUR FOSTER PARENTS KNOW TO BRING THEM TO THE ADOPTION EVENTS.***Please remember you must fill out an adoption application and a contract prior to adoption. We will need 3 personal references and a vet reference as well. There will be a phone interview and a home visit required prior to adoption.***
CHARACTERISTICS:
Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Size: Medium
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ADDITIONAL INFO:
Pet has been spayed/neutered
CONTACT:
SPCA of Tennessee | Brentwood, TN |

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