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Illinois
SIRI-SWEETIE - PENDING
Siri-Sweetie
is a beautiful spayed female, about 6-7
years old, who came into rescue as a stray
in 2006. As a result of her owner's
death, she is again looking for a home.
She is healthy, though overweight, and
up-to-date on all vaccines and heartworm
preventative. She is healing from removal of
a cyst on her back and from treatment to a
wound on her neck so her coat has some temporary "bald
spots."
Her foster
parents report that Siri-Sweetie is a lovely
companion - quite spry yet has the calm
composure of middle-age. She loves to
be petted and scratched - sits by you for
attention, but is not demanding, and lies
quietly in the house when you are busy.
She knows the command "sit" and will perform
it for a treat reward - as long as the treat
is tasty enough! She likes to
play with toys at times and enjoys a Kong
with treats inside. Siri-Sweetie is fully
house-trained and signals by barking or
whining at the door to go outside and
barking to come back inside.
Because of her good manners, she does not
need to be crated. She accepts
being confined to a room, if needed, and
does not get on furniture. She likes
to sleep on the floor in the bedroom.
Siri-Sweetie
handles all aspects of grooming (brushing,
bathing, nail trims) without much fuss.
She is on a portion-control diet so she can
lose some weight (probably can lose 15
pounds). She likes walks and
needs to take them regularly to help her get
back in shape. She gets along
with other dogs, though can take time to
warm up to other females. She
would probably enjoy being an only-dog so
she would get all the petting! She is okay
with cats - may give an occasional bark but
generally ignores them.
UPDATE - August 18, 2010:
Siri-Sweetie has lost 4 pounds! She is
playing with toys more and will even play
some fetch in the house, though she may drop the toy so
that she can pounce and recapture it while returning
to you. Very Cute! She now performs
"Sit" more readily for any treat (not just the tastiest ones!)
and is learning "Down". She has met some
children on outings and sat happily
while they petted her.
If this
gentle lady sounds like your ideal
companion, please
click here to fill out an application to
adopt.
She is in the Chicago area and would love to
meet you.

SAVANNA
used to be called Rebekka
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Rebekka is now called Savanna
and responds very easily to it. She is a one to two year
old spayed female elkie who has had a rocky
start. She arrived in rescue as an
undernourished stray with mange. To
understand how far she's come, we show her
before photo (where the mange had begun to
be treated) as well as her current
picture. She is a little camera-shy and
blossomed in her foster home.
We thought she had a forever home but one of
the residents was allergic to her so she is
with a new foster. So far, she is
fitting in very well.
She
is a very loving girl and calm girl. Loves
her crate and doesn't mind being in it
unless she has messed it. If that
happens, she will tell you! She
also enjoys spending time cuddling and will
be happy to share your bed at night. She
is very regular in her bathroom habits so
she needs to
be taken out right after she eats. She
is still a little afraid of doorways that have a
door on them, even open. Doorways with no
door are fine. Once through the door, she
is fine so we think she may have been pushed
out a door and had a door slam on her in the
past. She learns quickly.
She is great at the vet office and
doesn't mind doorways there. She can slip
out of a regular collar so a slip or
martingale collar is best for her. She still acts like every meal will
be her last - not an unusual trait in
elkhounds and understandable since she was
such a skinny stray! She eats in her crate
and is on Purina ONE for sensitive systems.
This seems to be the best for her. Lamb
based food will give her diarrhea. She
seems to do well with male dogs but wasn't
thrilled with other females although that is
not as noticeable since her spay. She is great
with people and would be good at a home
where people are around more. She needs a
fenced yard for safety and NO invisible
fences! If you think your home would be
the right one,
click here to fill out an
application to adopt. Don't forget to
mention her new name which is Savanna.

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JACK
Jack is almost 5 years old,
up to date on shots, on heartworm
preventative, and neutered. He
appears to have keeshond in his background,
judging by the length of his hair.
His owner has moved and could not take Jack
with him. Jack currently
is being fostered by the owner's sister who
says Jack is good with children and good
with other dogs as long as there is only one
other dog. He tends to be
an alpha male and prefers female canine
companions. He likes to talk and
spins when he is excited. Jack
needs to find a home before winter is upon
us. He loves to chase cats but
borders on being really curious about them
and being scared of them.
If you think Jack looks like he'd be a great
dog for you, please
click here to fill out
an application to adopt.
Don't forget to mention Jack's name!

REX*
Rex is an
elkhound mix (maybe with Corgi) and is a
senior (about 11 years old). You can't
prove it by us! He's a friendly,
active dog who just enjoys life and meeting
other dogs. He arrived at a shelter
with his pal Max (see above) underweight
with a case of intestinal worms, but no
heartworm. He’s gaining weight
quickly on good food and treats. He is
more of a dominant personality than his
buddy Max; in fact, he can be a bit pushy.
Rex is crate-trained and housebroken,
although if you put him in his crate he will
sometimes make a yelp or two if he thinks
you’re just ignoring him, and he can get
away with it. He's very smart
and learns quickly. Rex will
take treats very gently, and eats and drinks
neatly (and quickly.) He doesn’t
really beg at the table, but does stand
right there watching very intently.
He likes his Kong toy with a little peanut
butter, and runs after tennis balls, but
isn’t likely to bring them back - and he
doesn’t like to share the toys.
He doesn’t mind being brushed or having his
nails clipped. Rex loves
attention, and will shove his head in
between your knees, or between your feet if
you crouch down, to be petted.
He looks very silly with his head on the
ground and his tail up in the air!
He knows “sit,” is learning “down,” and will
offer one or both paws for shaking.
If allowed, Rex will jump on the couch and
chairs, but is easily stopped.
He does come up if invited. He
doesn’t jump on people really, but dances
around excitedly on his hind legs and might
end up with his paws on you - totally by
accident, of course! He doesn’t
mind being told “off,” though.
Rex likes
riding in the car, but will try to hop over
the seats and go out through an open window
if he’s not restrained or crated.
He will jump into and out of the car as long
as it’s not too high. He likes
to be outside, but if you or another dog are
not out there with him, he comes quickly
back to the door and wants in - unless he
sees a dog in another yard, in which case he
will try to find a way to go and meet the
other dog. A secure fenced yard
is important for him. He pulls
like a train on leash (even though he’s not
very big). Using a no-pull leash
or harness would work well for him, and some
consistent training on “heel” or
close-walking. He is good with
older children and we do not know how he is
with young children. He does not
bite or snap, but when he is sleeping and
you try to pet him or wake him up without
making some noise first, he comes out of
sleep growling a bit. This may
be the age factor. He may not be
good with cats or other small animals in the
home, as he tries VERY hard to chase the
cats and rabbits on walks.
Click here
to check out his video.
If you are interested in giving Rex a great
home,
please click here to
fill out an application
to adopt and make sure you mention his
name.

BEAR
Bear is a male
neutered elkhound mix, just about 1 1/2 to 2 years old. He's very playful, rambunctious, and
loves everyone!! He loves belly rubs.
Although he lives with several dogs in his
current foster home, he is becoming fairly
dominant with them and might do well as an
only dog. He would not be good
with cats. He is house trained
and crate trained.
He knows sit and he loves food,
so training is easy (click
for video).
When he plays with other dogs, he is very
energetic!
Click here
to see him play with Diamond,
a small husky at his foster home. He will
over eat so you need to watch his calories!
He looks and acts very much like an elkhound
except for his ears, which don't stand up,
and his color. His tail curls like a
cinnamon bun. If you
would like to give this deserving boy a
wonderful furever home, please
click here
to fill out an
application to adopt.

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MONTY
Monty was a stray rescued
from a shelter in Michigan. He is
thought to be an elkhound mix, about 8 yr.
old. This beautiful boy has won over
everyone he's met with his calm, friendly
disposition. He gets along well with
adults, children, and other dogs.
He walks nicely on a leash and is
housebroken. He loves walks, playful romps
in the back yard, meal time and rides in the
car. Monty weighs about 67 lbs and is
a little larger than most elkhounds. He has
a gorgeous black sable coat accented with
white markings. His ears are slightly
tipped and his tail is straight when
relaxed, curling up slightly when at
attention or in a playful mood. He seems to
wear a perpetual smile, in keeping with his
good natured personality. Monty
required surgery to repair a ligament tear
in his left hind leg. The surgery was done
late last summer, and Monty has recovered
nicely. He uses the leg well now and should
be able to enjoy normal activity for years
to come. Monty is neutered and up to date
on his vaccinations. Please contact Sue at
adopt@rescueagermanshepherd.org for more
information or to adopt,
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