AL- URGENT

AL is only 10-11 months old German/Dutch shepherd mix puppy who urgently needs a foster home. He has been living in a crate in the shelter for way too long and that is no life. We would like to pull him in our rescue so that he has a home and space to grow into a amazing that he could be. A foster home would provide just that.<br/><br/>AL should be learning about the world through positive experiences, guidance, and safety. Instead, he is growing up in a shelter environment that is loud, chaotic, and overwhelming and scary, which is having a profound impact on how he presents.<br/>At the shelter he is missing out on the essential socialization, consistent training and reassurance that puppies need to grow into confident adults.<br/><br/>AL is smart dog who walks well on the leash and knows basic commands. He is leash trained and housebroken. He is sensitive, and cautious around strangers and appear unsure at first but when approached slowly and respectfully, he allows handling and begins to relax. Once he feels safe, he leans in for affection, enjoys touch, play and clearly wants connection.<br/>With patience and positive reinforcement, this is something that can absolutely improve over time.<br/><br/>As a shepherd puppy:<br/><br/>He is alert, observant, and emotionally responsive<br/><br/>He needs exercise, mental stimulation, and structure<br/><br/>He is reacting to stress and frustration due to living in a isolated kennel<br/><br/>✨ An experienced foster—preferably a calm, confident woman or someone with Shepherd experience—would make a world of difference for AL.<br/>✨ With kind, positive reinforcement training, routine, and loving structure, he has every reason to grow into a confident, well-adjusted adult dog.<br/><br/>AL is a puppy trying to learn the world in the hardest place possible.<br/>A foster home would give him the chance he deserves—to feel safe, to learn, and to become the dog he was meant to be.<br/><br/>📩 Please reach out if you can foster/foster to adopt or support AL at Rescuewithoutborders@gmail.com<br/>Early intervention saves lives—especially for puppies like him.

AL is only 10-11 months old German/Dutch shepherd mix puppy who urgently needs a foster home. He has been living in a crate in the shelter for way too long and that is no life. We would like to pull him in our rescue so that he has a home and space to grow into a amazing that he could be. A foster home would provide just that.

AL should be learning about the world through positive experiences, guidance, and safety. Instead, he is growing up in a shelter environment that is loud, chaotic, and overwhelming and scary, which is having a profound impact on how he presents.
At the shelter he is missing out on the essential socialization, consistent training and reassurance that puppies need to grow into confident adults.

AL is smart dog who walks well on the leash and knows basic commands. He is leash trained and housebroken. He is sensitive, and cautious around strangers and appear unsure at first but when approached slowly and respectfully, he allows handling and begins to relax. Once he feels safe, he lean

AL is only 10-11 months old German/Dutch shepherd mix puppy who urgently needs a foster home. He has been living in a crate in the shelter for way too long and that is no life. We would like to pull him in our rescue so that he has a home and space to grow into a amazing that he could be. A foster home would provide just that.

AL should be learning about the world through positive experiences, guidance, and safety. Instead, he is growing up in a shelter environment that is loud, chaotic, and overwhelming and scary, which is having a profound impact on how he presents.
At the shelter he is missing out on the essential socialization, consistent training and reassurance that puppies need to grow into confident adults.

AL is smart dog who walks well on the leash and knows basic commands. He is leash trained and housebroken. He is sensitive, and cautious around strangers and appear unsure at first but when approached slowly and respectfully, he allows handling and begins to relax. Once he feels safe, he leans in for affection, enjoys touch, play and clearly wants connection.
With patience and positive reinforcement, this is something that can absolutely improve over time.

As a shepherd puppy:

He is alert, observant, and emotionally responsive

He needs exercise, mental stimulation, and structure

He is reacting to stress and frustration due to living in a isolate