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Need to find a home for a special needs German Shepherd. He needs a larger person experienced with the breed who wants a constant companion and has no other animals. He's approx 1.5-2 yrs old and neutered.
I actually posted about him several months ago. He belongs to a friend of a friend in GA. I'm in AZ. I found him a home in AZ but those people want to send him back to GA. He was abused as a pup, rescued by someone who has no idea what she's doing, tied up, crated. Wants to be in charge and guard everything. That owner got bitten when she picked him up by his front legs to drag him into his crate. After that he came to a family in AZ but he doesn't get along with their other dogs and they can't give him the attention and exercise he needs so he's been destructive.
No rescue we've found will help either because they're full or because he's been aggressive. Doesn't matter that that was due to mishandling.
Any ideas? I don't know where to post since the dog is currently in AZ but may or may not be heading back to GA soon. So could be adopted by the right person in any state if transport can be arranged.
Edit: I should make it clear he loves people and loves affection. But he knows no boundaries and has a dominant personality in need of a job.
Maybe reach out to local German Shepard rescue groups. If they can't help they might be able to guide you since finding homes is what they do. Unfortunately most animal groups like this are on Facebook. When we needed to find home for cat & kittens we took in my husband talked to the lady on Facebook and then I got her number and coordinated with out Facebook.
So far, everyone is too full to be helpful at all
Maybe put up old fashioned flyer at post office, library or anywhere that allows it. Maybe a local smile diner or coffee shop. What about military? They might do something with service dogs for injured. Hope it works out.