Buddy is a VERY good boy - happy and affectionate! He wiggles with glee when it is time to walk. He's only 1.5 years old - still a puppy, really. He weighs in at 102 athletic pounds. He's probably at his adult size and weight now. He's a handsome black- and tan, and he's a great mix of two loyal breeds - shepherd and rottweiler. Buddy shared his previous home with 1 dog and 3 cats! And - 7 and 11 year old children. He gets along with everyone, and has no bad habits, only good ones. He already knows his basics like sit, come, and stay, and his favorite game is fetch. He's house-trained and crate-trained, and has already been neutered. Buddy is young and needs lots of exercise. He also needs lots of toys and chewables to keep him occupied. He is very loving and loyal and enjoys pleasing his people. If you are looking for a very loyal companion and "buddy" to hang out with, please come meet him. He is currently with Chesapeake Shepherd and K9 Rescue and you can reach his foster mom at glendad2@gmail.com.
Posted: 04/04/08.

Looking for an energetic dog who is already house-trained, is okay with a crate, and who loves to play with other dogs? Crickett is the one for you, if you have had German Shepherd dog experience or experience with dogs needing guidance and training. Crickett is a nice size, weighing about 45 pounds. She was rescued from a shelter in rural Virginia where a breeder had abandoned five dogs who were emaciated, unsocialized, and in need of love and attention. Crickett was assessed for possible placement as a Search and Rescue dog, but didn't show enough drive to qualify. She does enjoy training and problem solving, however, and would easily be a good fit for agility. She really enjoys herding, too, and enjoys collecting the other dogs in her foster home and driving them where she wants them to go. She currently lives with an adult female GSD, a younger GSD, a mixed breed female, and a chihuahua. Also currently in the pack are two foster male hounds, who both get along with Crickett. She submits to the adult GSD, but is pushy and rude to the younger one. She is very protective of me, her foster mom. Crickett loves stuffed toys, squeaky toys, sterilized bones, and rawhides. She is not without fault, as she can be grumpy when there is too much action going on around her, but she is extremely intelligent and thrives with positive reinforcement training. Crickett is spayed, heartworm-negative, and microchipped. Contact me at nomordogs@yahoo.com to adopt.
Posted: 04/16/08.

Juno, a lovely pure-bred black German Shepherd, came to us as an owner surrender from a local animal shelter. She is a stunningly beautiful dog, but tragically has a severe and irreparable medical problem. Because of two congenital heart defects, Juno is likely to have a shortened life expectancy. Animal Allies is seeking a home for Juno that will welcome her with open arms and all the love, fun, and affection that she deserves. She can lead a completely normal life being a dog, one that includes playing and other physical activities, and anything else that dogs do, along with lots of hugs and kisses. Juno loves to play--she is only a big puppy at 11 months old, after all. Bred to be sold, Juno's heart condition was discovered by the breeder early on when she failed to sell. A kind person offered to care for Juno for as long as she could, but eventually Juno ended up at the local shelter. Animal Allies recently asked a cardiologist to evaluate this sweet girl with an EKG and echocardiogram, and the news we received could not have been worse. Juno was diagnosed with SAS (severe subaortic stenosis) as well as PDA (patent ductus arteriosus). We have started Juno on a beta blocker, a relatively inexpensive medication that will ease her condition somewhat, but her prognosis will not be significantly altered. The cardiologist indicated that 70% of dogs with Juno’s condition pass away before the age of three. The good news is that she does not know anything is wrong with her and she can have a happy and normal life up until the point when it is her time to cross the Rainbow Bridge. She will most likely die from a fatal heart arrhythmia, which will be painless to her. Until then, we are looking for a kind person or family to give Juno the happy life that she deserves! Juno does best with female dogs as she is most comfortable with them. She is a little shy when meeting new people for the first time, but comes out of her shell quickly. Juno is good with cats, but uncomfortable with some male dogs. Juno only weighs about 60 pounds, and it will be hard to keep weight on her as her heart is already working very hard. Juno is house-trained and good with both children and adults. Like all dogs, Juno would benefit from a basic obedience class to build her confidence and it will be a great bonding experience with her new family. If you have any questions about Juno, please e-mail her foster parents at jennifer_hart21@hotmail.com or call 609-737-2380 at Animal Allies in Pennington, NJ.
Posted: 04/04/08.