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German Shepherd Dog (medium coat)  : :  Female (spayed)  : :  Adult  : :  Large


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About Odessa

  • Status: Adopted!
  • Species: Dog
  • General Color: Black with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Ear Type: Erect
  • Tail Type: Long
  • Current Size: 87 Pounds
  • Potential Size: 90 Pounds
  • Current Age: 15 Years 6 Months (best estimate)
  • Housetrained: Yes
  • Obedience Training Needed: Has Basic Training
  • Exercise Needs: Moderate
  • Grooming Needs: Moderate
  • Shedding Amount: Moderate
  • Owner Experience Needed: Breed
  • Reaction to New People: Friendly

Odessa found herself in a shelter because her family could no longer care for her.  She is a sweet lady and really does deserve a family that will appreciate what a great girl she is.  Odessa is a little reserved at first, but warms up to you quickly.  Odessa is fine with other dogs.  She walks well on a leash and would love to be your walking buddy,  share your secrets and later at home watch your favorite TV shows with you!  She is intelligent, and eager to please.  Odessa is a lovely girl and would love to meet you.

Update 10/5/13 from Odessa's foster:

Odessa (Dessa) has become very comfortable here in her foster home. She is still one of the sweetest dogs that I have fostered and is still very affectionate.  She is one of the great greeters when I come through the front door whether I've been gone for 5 minutes or 5 hours.  During these great greetings, she voices her happiness and prances about as if the day has just changed from good to joyous.  While prancing she'll hop slightly with her front paws to give an exclamation point to her glee.  It brings a smile to me every time I experience it.

Dessa has been introduced to children of all ages and seems happy to meet them too.  I have had toddlers & young children meet her in all sorts of settings (vet office, park, picnic, my neighborhood) and she responds to them in a gentle & welcoming manner.  She seems to like children, and understands that she needs to be gentle & loving towards  them.  She'll even sneak in a kiss after they've been introduced for a few moments.

Dessa is happy to hang out at the house with me or to go on an adventure.  On weekends she has been game to go for a 4-mile hike in the woods near my house, go for a ride in the car, or to just hang out with me.  She loves her walks, stopping to sniff a great smell every now & then, but not too often. She is a considerate walker on the leash, and listens to me well when I say "no" or wish to move on from a good smell.  She pays attention & responds well to communications.  She likes deer and gets excited when she sees them, but doesn't pull to chase them.  She does not respond much to squirrels and a little more to cats, but again does not pull to chase them either.  She is great with other dogs, both familiar ones & new introductions too.

Dessa is one of the nicest dogs around who is also smart & willing to learn. She is loving and seems grateful to have a good place to live.  She will make a great family member in any home that would welcome her and treat her well. She'll definitely bring her joy into that lucky home.

Update 9/7/13 from Odessa's foster:

Odessa (Dessa) is a very sweet & affectionate girl.  She greets me with a bit of a prancing hop and likes to lean on me when we are hanging out together and will give me a kiss every now & then.  She walks incredibly well on a leash, preferring the left side of me -  near my hip as we walk-  and she listens well, too.  She is friendly with my dog, Tanner, and sometimes kisses his ears. :)  She plays with him at times, too.  She likes to be in her crate, but I'm trying to keep her out of it a bit so that she interacts with me & Tanner more.  Dessa is house & crate trained without having a mishap here since she has been with me.  I have introduced Dessa to a couple of teenage girl neighbors and she was absolutely fine with them.  I have yet to see her around younger children.  Overall, she is a great dog, sweet & friendly, and wants to please.  She will make a great and loving addition to her permanent home!

Please contact us for more information.

If you are not yet approved to adopt from All Shepherd Rescue, please fill out our application online at www.allshepherdrescue.com.  Our Adoption fee is $250.00 

More about Odessa

Good with Dogs, Good with Adults, Quiet, Does Good in the Car, Leashtrained, Cratetrained, Playful, Affectionate, Eager To Please, Intelligent, Even-tempered

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P.O. Box 23231 •  Baltimore, MD 21203  •  (410) 775-6473 •  adoptions [ at ] allshepherdrescue.com