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Chepo

  • Senior
  • Male
  • Large
  • German Shepherd Dog
  • Belgian Shepherd / Malinois

About Chepo

Los Angeles, CA

Breed

German Shepherd Dog&Belgian Shepherd / MalinoisMix

Physical Traits

Senior
(8+ years)
Male
Large
(61-100 lbs)
Brown / Chocolate, Black, Bicolor

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Loyal, Gentle, Independent, Friendly
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Chepo’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Chepo's Story

Meet Chepo: A Sweet Senior Gentleman Looking for a Forever Home!<br/><br/>7yr old, 93lb Chepo was surrendered to the shelter in May of 2025 because his family had to move out of the country and couldn’t bring him. This poor sweet senior man was initially anxious, but volunteers quickly found him to be quite friendly and after just a few outings, Chepo loved hanging out with his new human and dog friends. In shelter play groups he was described as gentle, dainty, social, enjoying mingling and chilling with other dogs. Our team at Dog Coalition fell in love with him and thanks to a dedicated foster, we were able to spring him out in June of 2025. <br/><br/>Chepo has been in foster for over 6 months and we just can’t figure out why his forever home hasn’t been knocking down our door! In his foster home, Chepo is very sweet and affectionate and respectfully asks for pets. He is independent and will keep himself occupied with a chew toy, but prefers to stay close to people while doing so. Chepo is responsive to his name and comes when called, and will also move out of the way when asked. He is generally very attentive and has learned crate and leash training, even as an older fella. We get the sense that he used to live in a yard, so we’re very proud of this guy’s progress learning to be a wonderful inside dog as well!<br/><br/>We believe Chepo would be a great solo companion or fit in nicely to a home with other well-balanced dogs. He also loves his foster cat siblings (see video) and would do well in a home with a friendly cat or two!<br/><br/>What You Should Know About Chepo:<br/><br/>- A soulful big old boy with a great heart, looking for his perfect forever home.<br/><br/>- Gentle and sweet, will thrive in a balanced and a calm home with a yard<br/><br/>- Would be a wonderful companion to someone looking for a chill older dog to hang out around the house with. Chepo also enjoys going on the occasional adventure and has spent time on hiking trails and at the beach!<br/><br/>To meet Chepo, please fill out an adoption form on dogcoalitionla.org/adopt and follow @dogcoaltionla and @girlandrescue (his foster mom) for updates!

Meet Chepo: A Sweet Senior Gentleman Looking for a Forever Home!

7yr old, 93lb Chepo was surrendered to the shelter in May of 2025 because his family had to move out of the country and couldn’t bring him. This poor sweet senior man was initially anxious, but volunteers quickly found him to be quite friendly and after just a few outings, Chepo loved hanging out with his new human and dog friends. In shelter play groups he was described as gentle, dainty, social, enjoying mingling and chilling with other dogs. Our team at Dog Coalition fell in love with him and thanks to a dedicated foster, we were able to spring him out in June of 2025.

Chepo has been in foster for over 6 months and we just can’t figure out why his forever home hasn’t been knocking down our door! In his foster home, Chepo is very sweet and affectionate and respectfully asks for pets. He is independent and will keep himself occupied with a chew toy, but prefers to stay close to people while doing so. Chepo is responsive to his name and comes

Meet Chepo: A Sweet Senior Gentleman Looking for a Forever Home!

7yr old, 93lb Chepo was surrendered to the shelter in May of 2025 because his family had to move out of the country and couldn’t bring him. This poor sweet senior man was initially anxious, but volunteers quickly found him to be quite friendly and after just a few outings, Chepo loved hanging out with his new human and dog friends. In shelter play groups he was described as gentle, dainty, social, enjoying mingling and chilling with other dogs. Our team at Dog Coalition fell in love with him and thanks to a dedicated foster, we were able to spring him out in June of 2025.

Chepo has been in foster for over 6 months and we just can’t figure out why his forever home hasn’t been knocking down our door! In his foster home, Chepo is very sweet and affectionate and respectfully asks for pets. He is independent and will keep himself occupied with a chew toy, but prefers to stay close to people while doing so. Chepo is responsive to his name and comes when called, and will also move out of the way when asked. He is generally very attentive and has learned crate and leash training, even as an older fella. We get the sense that he used to live in a yard, so we’re very proud of this guy’s progress learning to be a wonderful inside dog as well!

We believe Chepo would be a great solo companion or fit in nicely to a home with other well-bal

How To Adopt

Chepo was listed as ADOPTABLE by Dog Coalition Los Angeles
How can I adopt Chepo?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Dog Coalition Los Angeles. 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 Chepo 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 Dog Coalition Los Angeles for details on the pet.
When can I meet Chepo?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Dog Coalition Los Angeles will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Chepo, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Dog Coalition Los Angeles, and they'll be happy to help!
Dog Coalition Los Angeles's Adoption Policy
Adopters can fill out the adoption form on our website which covers all of the basic questions regarding compatibility. We'll reach out to schedule a call where we can share more about the dog in question or suggest another if there's a better fit. From there, we pair you with the foster family to have an in-person meet. We may send some instructions on how to meet if the dog has specific needs. Adopters are invited to a leash walking class to get acquainted with handling and sent home with detailed training manuals on how to integrate their new dog into the home.

Chepo is from Dog Coalition Los Angeles

[Los Angeles, CA]

Our Mission
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