Timmy

Updated on Saturday, 04/30/2005

Adopted!

If you are looking at Timmy and thinking he doesn’t really look like a German shepherd, you’re right. Timmy, a handsome, 2.5-year-old Belgian Malinois was originally adopted as a puppy, but was recently surrendered by his previous adopter when she couldn’t care for him anymore. Timmy was in a home with an alpha female whose tendency was to bully, and as soon as he was separated from her he immediately started to come out of his shell. He would be better placed in a home without an alpha or one where the alpha would not bully him. Timmy was recently tested with small dogs (a Maltese and a Pomeranian) and did great – showing he can be quite a gentleman! He has a lot of energy so exercise and training are a must. Timmy is learning that toys and food are not resources that need to be guarded from other dogs, and his sharing skills are developing. Timmy does enjoy the thrill of the chase when a cat runs from him, so he'd be better off in a home with no cats or cats that stand their ground. Also, he has not been around small children, but considering he can be startled from time-to-time he will only go into a home with children over 12-years-old and with previous GSD/Malinois experience. Timmy is a special boy and is ready to start his new life with you today. E-mail love.gsds@adelphia.net if you have any questions about this loveable guy. Timmy is being fostered in the Shenandoah Valley. HAVA Adopted: 03/26/05.