Athena

Young
Female
Large

German Shepherd Dog
Anatolian Shepherd

About Athena

Cupertino, CA

Breed

German Shepherd Dog&Anatolian ShepherdMix

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Female

Large

(61-100 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Athena’s Compatibility

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Athena's Story

Athena, born in March 2025 is a large puppy who is friendly to people and other dogs. Her foster homs includes dogs, cats, and teenagers and she is comfortable with all of them. Athena is: Energy Level 3-Your Basic Shepherd: Needs daily exercise and play time. Some walking/hiking/training, and/or fetch will round out their day and allow them to settle in the evening. Temperament Level 4-In addition to Level 3 behaviors: Cautious, may not be comfortable with all types of people, has fear or anxiety issues, wary of other dogs. Needs a skilled handler with GSD experience.

Athena, born in March 2025 is a large puppy who is friendly to people and other dogs. Her foster homs includes dogs, cats, and teenagers and she is comfortable with all of them.

Athena is:

Energy Level 3-Your Basic Shepherd: Needs daily exercise and play time. Some walking/hiking/training, and/or fetch will round out their day and allow them to settle in the evening.

Temperament Level 4-In addition to Level 3 behaviors: Cautious, may not be comfortable with all types of people, has fear or anxiety issues, wary of other dogs. Needs a skilled handler with GSD experience.

How To Adopt

Athena was listed as Adoptable by German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California

How can I adopt Athena?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Athena is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California for details on the pet.

When can I meet Athena?

If you've submitted an inquiry, German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Athena, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California, and they'll be happy to help!

German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California's Adoption Policy

To adopt a German Shepherd Dog from us, you must: 1. Live in Northern California. 2. Complete an Adoption Questionnaire, either online, or hard-copy (pdf format). If you do not own your home, your landlord must provide the completed Landlord Permission Agreement(pdf format). 3. Be interviewed by an adoption counselor. 4. Allow a home visit conducted by a GSRNC adoption counselor. 5. Choose, and be chosen by, the right dog. 6. With our approval, sign our Adoption Agreement, and pay the associated adoption fee. 7. At the time of adoption we also collect a deposit which is refunded after completion of two training sessions.

Our Mission

*Rescuing German Shepherd Dogs from life threatening situations at animal shelters and elsewhere. *Finding German Shepherd Dogs permanent loving homes with qualified owners. *Assisting owners of German Shepherd Dogs who can no longer keep them to find them new homes. *Working cooperatively with animal shelters and other res...