Hi! My name is Frederick and I’m part of a transport that came to OPH on 9/6/24. I’m a 3.5 year old German Shepherd mix breed and weigh about 80 lbs.
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My foster family says I am very loving and I am also super smart! I already learned many commands including sit, down, stay, come and no. Also, I have no problem quietly hanging out in my crate, I am potty trained and I have very nice leash manners when my humans take me for a walk. I love going on walks! In fact, I love all humans, inlcuding children and adults and I get along swell with other dogs and puppies. I have not met any cats yet so my foster family doesn't know if I like them. Overall, I am a pretty mellow guy but I have a curious and silly side, too. I love playing with my doggy toys and I am especially good at tossing them in the air! Mostly, I just want to be with my peeps. I even help them feed their chickens each evening. I have good house manners so I know not to jump on people when I greet them, I don't guard my food and if you offer me a treat (yes, please!), I will take it gently from you. Inside the house, I don't bark but when I'm running around the yard, I will probably bark at those darn squirrels.
I can't wait to get to my forever home! Is that with you? Apply to adopt me today! This cuteness won’t be available for long!
This dog tested positive for heartworm disease before arriving to the rescue. The disease was treated while in foster care. Heartworm disease is transmitted to a dog through a bite from an infected mosquito. With monthly preventatives, the disease is completely preventable. Read about heartworm disease here: Read more about heartworm disease here here
All adult dogs, cats, and kittens are altered prior to adoption. Puppies too young to be altered at the time of adoption must be brought to our partner vet in Ashland, VA for spay or neuter paid for by Operation Paws for Homes by 6 months of age. Adopters may choose to have the procedure done at their own vet before 6 months of age and be reimbursed the amount that the rescue would pay our partner vet in Ashland.
This dog's bio is based off the experiences of the foster and/or volunteers of OPH as well as any information that we received from the shelter or previous owner. This is very important because it means that while they may act one way in the foster’s home, you may experience something different in your home.