Adoption information
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About Melina
Melina is a pedigree German Shepherd. This sweet young girl has not had a good start to her young life. Somehow she sustained a fracture to her front foot that was not treated by a veterinarian. She doesn't show any signs of lameness or soreness.
Melina still loves to play with her fellow fur kids and holds her own with them. A loving young shepherd who would be a wonderful companion dog for a family with dog savy children or a couple who want to commit to this dear girl.
Whilst in foster care Melina has been socialised with other German Shepherds and would suit a male fur friend of a similar size.
Veterinary advice recommends low impact, regular activity, swimming/hydrotherapy is ideal. Avoid high-impact activity (fetch, jumping) slippery surfaces and extended off-leash running on hard ground.
We always recommend to continue training when you take your dog home. Melina would need some ongoing obedience and work to walk on a loose lead. Training doesn’t have to be a chore – it can be a fun experience for you both, it doesn’t have to take long and is a great way for you to bond with your new dog.
Melina has not been tested with cats or small dogs.
If you have recently owned a German Shepherd or large breed dog, and understand German Shepherd and think you have the commitment to give Melina a new home, then please click on the link "Enquire about Melina” and we will send you information about adopting a German Shepherd or go to our website and complete the application form.
https://gsrescuensw.com.au/adopt-foster/
If you live in Queensland or Victoria, you can be considered, however you will need to be able to drive with your family to meet her. If for any reason she doesn't fit your family you will be responsible for bringing her back to Sydney.
Medical notes
At an unknown time in Melina's puppy stage she sustained a fracture to her front left foot that was not medically treated. She does not show any signs of lameness.
Adoption details
We have an Adoptions Manager who screens all prospective candidates as to their suitability to adopt a German Shepherd Dog.
We try to contact every one by phone but if that isn't successful we will email our application form to you, which needs to be completed and returned, or you can call us back and we can chat and complete for you. We will also ask you to provide photos of your yard and fencing to enable us to see where the dog will be kept and that they have areas of shade and shelter.
All our dogs are ready to go to their new home, so when you enquire about a dog you must be in a position to take them into your home. We are unable to hold a dog while you fix your fences or go on holiday, etc.
The successful candidate who adopts one of our dogs is provided with an information kit, ongoing support, training and advice on all aspects of feeding, training and general assistance to ensure both the new owner and our rescued dog settle into their home.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.
