Here's Maverick, a handsome ten year German Shepherd who still has the energy of a dog half his age. He got his tail chopped off at some point so now he's got a stubby. He's extremely alert and likes to have something to do and you can tell he's always thinking about stuff being the smart GSD that he is. Maverick is an older dog who will definitely be able to learn new tricks.
Here he is walking with Ashley. He's walking ahead of her but keeping pace and not pulling. Not bad for no formal training on his part:
And here he is chillin':
The best way to check on the adoption status of this dog (and other dogs and cats and other small domestic animals) is to visit Toronto Animal Services adoption website or call 416 338-6271 for the Toronto Animal Services West shelter. If the dog is no longer on the TAS adoption website, it's probably because it's been adopted already.
Such a sweet old guy! Hope he finds a loving home soon, sounds as if he deserves a happy retirement after losing his tail and his ability to wag. I'm sure he is clever enough to show his delight in other ways though!
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ReplyDeleteI have always loved German Shepherds...they are smart, loyal and just beautiful to look at. Maverick is just a beautiful dog and to think that he doesn't have a family to love him is truly heart breaking. I sincerely hope and pray that handsome Maverick will find someone to love him. He so deserves it!!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous. Our 10 yo GSD originally landed at TASNorth en route to us. Pls people consider a senior. You may not have a lifetime with them but you will feel a lifetime and then some of love from their soul. Adopting seniors teaches you about life and love. while heartache exists the moments of happiness, simple pleasures, love and gratitude override that. Both our elderboys left us last year and here we are again with a 13 yo wigglebutt. Our seniors need our help.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous is so right! I too chose a senior rescue dog and he is adorable and a good choice. He could have been around eight or more years they thought. We have had five wonderful years together so far and hope for many more. Chasing squirrels, barking at passing dogs, snoozing on the bed and eating. Seems the old dogs cherish a good comfy loving home when they are given one and are so happy to be rescued from the despair of being lost or abandoned in old age. Who wouldn't be?
ReplyDeleteElke Kennepohl If we weren't so far away (Alberta), we'd be happy to take him. We have a large fully fenced acreage with a couple of horses and dogs. I had to put my best bud (9-yr-old shepherd) down last Nov due to inoperable, aggressive osteosarcoma. He was active, fun-loving, and wanting to play Frisbee right to the end.
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