Name: Maddie
Gender: Female
Breed: German Shepherd Mix
Age: 2 years old
Weight: 54 lbs.
Current Location: Henrico, VA
About Maddie
I'm Maddie! I'm known around here for my sweet nature and goofy antics. I’m friendly to everyone I meet, humans and dogs. I'm playful as well, always ready for a game or a walk. I love to be with my person and always ready for a good cuddle or belly rub. I've got a PhD in snuggles from the University of Couch Cuddles and am looking for a family to share my knowledge with. Loyalty is my middle name, once we're friends, we're friends for life. I can't wait to find my forever home where I can share all my love! Why should you adopt me? Because I promise to be your most loyal friend, your best confidante, and the sweetest companion you could ever wish for. Adopt me and let's start our adventure together ❤️!
Skills and Training
* I appear to be house trained. No accidents so far in my foster home!
* I walk pretty well on leash.
* I’m happy to go for a walk or romp around in the yard but also enjoy lounging around at home.
* I’m getting along great with the four other dogs in my foster home.
* Foster mom says I'm a smart girl and a great listener so training with me shouldn't be too difficult. I'm very food motivated so that will help my forever family teach me commands.
* I ride well in a car.
* I appear to be crate trained. It’s not my favorite place to be but I only put up a little fuss.
See me in foster care!
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This dog tested positive for heartworm disease before arriving to OPH. Heartworm disease is transmitted to a dog through a bite from an infected mosquito. OPH will treat the dog and provide two weeks of recovery time prior to adoption. Potential adopters will receive detailed information on the disease and their role in completing the recovery process from OPH’s heartworm coordinator. With monthly preventatives, the disease is completely preventable. Read more about heartworm disease 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.