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

Before	Current

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.

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Michigan

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.  

Minnesota

Missouri

Nebraska

North Dakota

Ohio

South Dakota

Wisconsin

COURTESY POST for R.A.G.S.  Please note contact information below:

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,