Sex: Female
Breed: German Shepherd
Estimated Date of Birth : 09/03/2023
We love our shepherds here and the beautiful Rachel was hard to resist. We rescued both Rachel and her brother from the Lancaster shelter. Such great dogs her brother, Ross, was quickly adopted but Rachel has lingered a bit in our care. Rachel is everything we love about shepherds. A sensitive soul she’s incredibly gentle and sweet. She’s also the perfect energy for our Pawsitive Change program at Tehachapi State prison. The guys are going to love her kind nature and the training she receives will give her the confidence boost she needs to hopefully be adopted.
Shepherds are fantastic dogs but sadly our California shelters are overrun with them. Dozens fill public shelter kennels. Rachel was an owner surrender and sat for a month with no adoption or rescue interest. With so many other shelter shepherds vying for homes she stood little chance of making it out alive. No interest is a guaranteed way to end up on the euthanasia list and she needed a quick exit. We were thankful we had room and could get her out and give her the chance she needed in Pawsitive Change.
Rachel has quickly settled in and also quickly become a staff and prison favorite…we all do really love our shepherds! We’d love to see her in shepherd loving home where she can be part of the family and never find herself surrendered again. If you’re looking for a fabulous shepherd consider giving Rachel the forever home she’s been waiting for.
Here’s what you need to know about adopting a cat or dog from Marley’s Mutts:
- Each adoptable pet will be introduced on Facebook
- Each pet will have its own profile here on the website
- All pets will be spayed or neutered
- All pets will be micro-chipped and shots will be up-to-date
- Each pet has their own application to complete—make sure you use the right one (linked from their bio)
It’s important to us that each pet goes not just to a great home but to the “right” home. Our foster parents work with each pet to get to know them and their needs.
We try hard to list all of the pertinent info about each pet on the site so you can choose the pet that will fit with your family/lifestyle. If you don’t see a specific pet on the site, he/she is not ready for adoption. Please be patient and wait until the bio is listed. We don’t decide on a “first come, first served” basis but rather on a “who’s the very best fit.” So, don’t panic.
It’s not a quick process. We receive dozens of applications for each pet so please be patient. If you’re shortlisted you’ll be contacted as soon as possible.
If selected to meet one of our pets and you currently have pets, you’ll be asked to do an in-person pet intro; we don’t do the long-distance adoption thing. If you live out of town, plan a fun road trip to meet the pet in person.
Don’t be discouraged if your application is not selected. Remember, we get a lot of them! Trust us, the best fit for you is coming.
If you’re lucky and you do adopt a super amazing pet from Marley’s Mutts, don’t ever hesitate to reach out to us for training, medication, or behavior questions. We’re here for you, and your pet.