German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) : : Male (neutered) : : Adult : : X-Large
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Our first step is an application which can be filled out at www.cvrrescue.org
For a very long time I only saw Apollo at adoption events. He was stiff and nervous and obviously out of his element. Amanda, his foster mom watched his body language, kept him focused on her and doing tricks for food, and when he had enough, she would quietly make her exit. It was hard for me to imagine him as the goofy, calm, loyal dog she would describe to me in our late night texting conversations. Then Christmas came and Apollo needed a place to wait for Santa Claus whi le his foster family was out of town. I was blown away by his manners, his easy going attitude, and his warm and lovable demeanor.
Ok. He isn't perfect. On leash with no ability to flee, he can be a touch snappy if cornered....but beyond that I really just adore this guy. No cats or small kids (cats are toys apparently and kids.... Well just to be extra safe) but shepherd lovers, believe me. ... He is worth a second look.
Recently he has been learning to PLAY with people... This from his foster mom...
"So I don't have any other people who would really appreciate the significance of this - but
Apollo
is learning how to play with people. He's always played so nicely with dogs and loved it, but when Ryan or I would play with Max, he would just look on. He tried to play
for
the first time a few months ago, but he came up to Ryan and growled at him, so Ryan backed off to give him space. We didn't realize until afterward that he was probably just trying to participate.
He didn't try again
for
a while, but he's really smart, so he just watched us play with Max. He's finally come back around to realizing that if he growls we'll stop, but if he frolics and opens his mouth a tiny bit and kind of butts it sideways against your hand or thigh he gets to play. He still doesn't really get what Max does to play with us (Max has several very involved games he plays that Pollo is still trying to figure out), but he's developing his own version, which is really big
for
him.
He's also coming around to the idea that if he has a ball and he wants us to throw it, he can't put his face down on it or we won't take it. He's getting to where if he wants us to, he'll look away so it's clear we're allowed to throw it
for
him.
It's not big
for
most dogs, but it's really big
for
him. He is learning that his more aggressive dog-play manners aren't going to work with people with less protective fur and is slowly adjusting to a more gentle/less scary-faced people version. Just wanted to brag on the big goob a little.
Update: Apollo Garen has been a part of our family for a year and a half now, and we've got to say- he sure knows how to wriggle into your heart. He is beautiful, loyal, incredibly smart, sweet, and snuggly. He's had a hard life before foster care, but that is all well behind him now! He frolics around the house with his foster brother Max, he has learned how to play with toys and with people, and at the end of the day all he really wants is to snuggle up next to you. If he's allowed on the bed, that's where he wants to be! If he's not, he'll settle for the foot of the bed, or wherever there are the most comfy blankets that are close to you. He has settled a lot with both kids and cats, but we would still not suggest any sort of unsupervised time with either. In a calmer house with adults or only older children he will be exactly the love bug we have found him to be. He loves other dogs of all sizes and romps gleefully with everyone from tiny dachshunds to giant great pyrenees at the dog park. He would want me to note, however, he likes to play with really big dogs the best! He also loves his people, so he is fairly protective of them. He will bark and posture at the door toward strangers and tends to be very loud meeting people, but he will settle down as soon as they pass his inspection. In public he will get a little growly if he's restrained on a leash and someone won't get out of his face, but other than that he will happily ignore people just to smell the air and romp through the grass! He has a big enough build and enough 'warning' type behaviors that he would be a good companion for a late run outside or someone living in an apartment alone, but he is snuggly and chill enough with his people that he would still deeply bond with everyone in the house who was interested in being his friend. We love this dog from the bottom of our hearts, and whoever ends up with him in their life is going to be just as enamored as we are.
Apollo's around 3 and his adoption fee is 175 which covers the following: spay/neuter, microchip, heartworm testing, dhp/p, rabies, bordatella (agre appropriate vaccines), deworming, and all the care he received while with CVRR. All animals are on flea and tick and parasite prevention for the duration in fostercare. We are an volunteer group, who process the applications so please be patient and understand that it takes an average of 7-14 days to process the applications including reference checks, follow-up questions. You can expedite the process by providing accurate phone and email addresses for all your references. Time to make phone calls is limited and we often have multiple applications in process . We make every effort to move through them as quickly as possible. When your application is approved, we will schedule a meet-and-greet to see if the dog picks you too. If it seems that the adoption will be a good match for all, there is an adoption fee and an adoption contract to be signed. The adoption fees help cover a portion of the care provided to the animals. All dogs and pups are microchipped and all animals adopted out are spayed/neutered and fully vetted. **All of our animals have a lifetime commitment. If for any reason, the adoption does not work out, the cats and dogs are to come back to CVRR, which is a NO kill rescue.*** The foster family and the rescue volunteers will choose the new home based on the best fit for the dog/cat.
Our first step is an application which can be filled out at www.cvrrescue.org
More about Apollo*adoption pending*
Interested in this animal? The first step is an application, which can be completed at www.cvrrescue.org/adoption-applications/. The adoption fee helps cover a portion of the care provided for our animals, including spay/neuter, microchip, heartworm testing for dogs, FeLV/FIV combo testing for cats, deworming, age-appropriate vaccines (including rabies vaccine), and any medical care received while in our care. All cats and dogs are on flea/tick and parasite prevention for the duration of foster care. Notes about puppies: Adopters can expect a new puppy to have accidents, chew things they shouldn't, and have other normal, energetic puppy issues until they are trained, including jumping, mouthing, and general youthful naughtiness. If you experience puppy issues, please feel free to contact us; we’re happy to offer guidance. Also, if a puppy is a mixed breed, we cannot guarantee an adult weight. If your residence has weight restrictions or if you’re looking for a specific adult weight, we don't recommend applying for a mixed-breed puppy. We also offer rehoming services for pets currently owned by individuals. In these cases, we list the animal as a courtesy to the owner, and the animal is not currently in the care of CVRR, such that we can make no representation or guarantee of the animal’s behavior, demeanor, or health assessment. All information listed for a courtesy-posted animal is provided by the current owner and should be verified by any potential adopter. CVRR is a nonprofit organization. We have no paid staff, and all applications are reviewed and processed by our volunteers. Please be patient and understand that it may take 7-14 days to process your application, check your references, and gather follow-up info. You can expedite the process by providing accurate phone numbers and email addresses for your vet and landlord references, and by answering each question fully. Once your application is approved, we will schedule a meet-and-greet to see if the animal picks you, too. If it seems the adoption will be a good match for all, we will collect the adoption fee and complete the adoption contract. CVRR is a NO KILL rescue organization, and we have a LIFETIME COMMITMENT to all of our animals. If for any reason the adoption does not work out, the animal must be returned to CVRR. We will reevaluate the animal and choose a new home based on the best fit for it.
Other Pictures of Apollo*adoption pending* (click to see larger version):
