Looking for foster care
About Odin
Odin is a lovely one year old German Shepherd who is now looking for a new home. This handsome young boy is looking for a loving family who will make him an integral part of their lives and give him the guidance, training and companionship he needs to grow into the wonderful adult dog he can be.
Odin is very much an eight week old puppy in an adult body and has had limited exposure to training and the wider world. He is an enthusiastic, playful boy who absolutely loves his ball, and this is a great way to engage and motivate him during his training. Odin currently weighs around 35 kilos.
Odin will need a committed owner who is prepared to invest the time and patience needed to teach him good manners, build his confidence and introduce him to new experiences. He will thrive with someone who enjoys spending time with their dog and is prepared to continue his training and help him learn how to navigate the outside world.
Odin would be great with another dog his size as a companion, but not suitable for a home with small dogs, cats or pocket pets.
Like most German Shepherds, Odin wants to be part of his human family and should live inside with his family when they are home. He is looking for a home where he will receive plenty of companionship, guidance and interaction rather than being left on his own for long periods.
Odin needs an experienced German Shepherd owner who understands the breed and is prepared to provide him with structure, clear boundaries and consistent guidance. With the right person by his side, Odin has the potential to develop into a confident, well-mannered and devoted companion.
If you are looking for a young German Shepherd who is playful, affectionate and ready to learn, Odin could be the boy for you.
We always recommend post-adoption training whether it be at home or with a professional. 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 pal.
Odin is currently available for adoption in NSW, ACT, Queensland and Victoria. If you're interested in making him a cherished member of your family, you'll need to drive with your loved ones to meet him. Should he, for any reason, not be the perfect fit for your family, you would be responsible for either bringing him back to Sydney or helping us rehome him from your home.
If you have recently owned a German Shepherd or large breed dog, and understand German Shepherd and think you have the commitment to give him a new home, then please select the "Enquire about Odin" and we will send you an application form or go to our website and complete the application form.
https://gsrescuensw.com.au/adopt-foster/
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
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.
Post Adoption Life: With all dog it is important to understand that going into a new environment with new people may not be as seamless as we want it to be. It’s important to know that these dogs have unknown histories - most are left in the shelter by their owners. The information we have is from observing the animal’s behaviours and reactions to certain stimuli whilst in our care. Adopted animals can take up to three months to properly decompress from post-shelter life and a lot of behaviours and quirks may surface during this time. All that we ask is that their new owners have an open mind and are patient.