|
Meet Piper! Piper, who was named
for her beautiful long black coat, is an eleven-month-old female who
was brought to a shelter when her owner could no longer care for
her. Like many GSDs, Piper had a hard time adjusting to the
environment at the shelter. The shelter staff recognized that Piper
had a sweet disposition, but that she was easily overwhelmed by her
surroundings. Hoping to give this young dog a better chance at
finding her forever home, the shelter called GSRNE to see if we
could help.
Piper’s foster family describes her
as a “kissy face” dog. In the short time Piper has been living in
her new home environment, she has evolved from the timid dog that
first entered their home to a social dog that seeks interaction with
people once she’s had time to become comfortable. Piper is all GSD
when it comes to loyalty and this is evident in the strong bond she
has developed with her family. Piper loves to hang out with her
family and is very happy when the entire family is together in the
house. Piper communicates her excitement to see her “people” every
time they return home by running up and greeting them with a kiss.
Piper is a very energetic dog. In
her foster home, Piper enjoys the company of two male GSDs. She
thoroughly enjoys play sessions in the yard and, when inside,
routinely fetches her stuffed squirrel and raccoon in the hopes of
enticing someone to engage in an indoor play session with her.
As a puppy, Piper did not have
consistent training and therefore is still learning some basic
obedience commands. However, Piper is still a young dog, that is
eager to learn and so far she has demonstrated that she is a quick
study. Piper would greatly benefit from an environment where she is
provided with structure and routine and the continuation of the
training she has started in her foster home.
The ideal home for Piper would be
an active household, where she can immediately be a participant in
the larger family routine. Piper would be a wonderful addition to a
household that already has a dog, but she would be just as happy as
an only dog where she can have undivided attention and affection.
Piper has lived with feline friends before and would be fine with a
dog-savvy cat.
Piper also needs a home that is
committed to helping her complete the journey she has started in her
foster home: from timid and shy adolescent to confident and
well-socialized GSD. Piper has demonstrated her eagerness to follow
direction and engage in routine and would greatly benefit from a
confident and caring household that can help her continue the
strides she has made in her foster home.
Piper is all-around a good girl and
will be a wonderful addition to a home that can help her reach her
potential and grow into an amazing GSD.
|
.jpg)
