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Chestnut

  • Young
  • Female
  • Large
  • German Shepherd Dog

About Chestnut

Puyallup, WA

Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Female
Large
(61-100 lbs)
Coat: Long

Behavior

Personality
Loyal, Dignified, Friendly, Quiet, Brave
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
Yes

Chestnut’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has bad compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has bad compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

Please contact the shelter about adoption fee

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Chestnut's Story

Meet Chestnut – The Comeback Queen!<br/>1.5-year-old Shepherd • Loyal • Smart • Gorgeous • Ready for Her Fresh Start<br/>Chestnut isn’t just a dog—she’s a story of resilience, heart, and a whole lot of hope. This beautiful shepherd girl has been through more in her short life than most pups ever should. You may recognize her from earlier posts, but guess what? Chestnut has blossomed in her new environment and rehabilitation program, and the transformation is incredible. <br/>Now, she’s learning how to be a young, trustful pup again—discovering joy in toys, soaking up comfort from her favorite humans, and showing just how wonderfully teachable and loyal she can be.<br/>Why You’ll Fall in Love with Chestnut:<br/>Fantastic progress: She’s come SO far and continues to amaze everyone.<br/>Loyal & protective: She bonds deeply and will be an incredible guardian and companion.<br/>Super smart: This girl is eager to learn and thrives with guidance.<br/>Loves her people: She doesn’t do well in kennels or tight spaces, but she LOVES lounging near her humans and her beloved toys.<br/>Still healing: She’ll need patience, understanding, and someone confident with shepherd breeds to help her continue her journey.<br/>Chestnut is ready for a committed adopter who sees the diamond she truly is—someone who will embrace her growth, celebrate her victories, and give her the safe, loving home she’s been waiting for.<br/>If you’re experienced with shepherds and want a fiercely loyal, smart, and heart-melting companion… Chestnut is your girl. <br/>Please email through Petfinder for an application.

Meet Chestnut – The Comeback Queen!
1.5-year-old Shepherd • Loyal • Smart • Gorgeous • Ready for Her Fresh Start
Chestnut isn’t just a dog—she’s a story of resilience, heart, and a whole lot of hope. This beautiful shepherd girl has been through more in her short life than most pups ever should. You may recognize her from earlier posts, but guess what? Chestnut has blossomed in her new environment and rehabilitation program, and the transformation is incredible.
Now, she’s learning how to be a young, trustful pup again—discovering joy in toys, soaking up comfort from her favorite humans, and showing just how wonderfully teachable and loyal she can be.
Why You’ll Fall in Love with Chestnut:
Fantastic progress: She’s come SO far and continues to amaze everyone.
Loyal & protective: She bonds deeply and will be an incredible guardian and companion.
Super smart: This girl is eager to learn and thrives with guidance.
Loves her people: She doesn’t do well in kennels or tight spaces, but she LOVES lo

Meet Chestnut – The Comeback Queen!
1.5-year-old Shepherd • Loyal • Smart • Gorgeous • Ready for Her Fresh Start
Chestnut isn’t just a dog—she’s a story of resilience, heart, and a whole lot of hope. This beautiful shepherd girl has been through more in her short life than most pups ever should. You may recognize her from earlier posts, but guess what? Chestnut has blossomed in her new environment and rehabilitation program, and the transformation is incredible.
Now, she’s learning how to be a young, trustful pup again—discovering joy in toys, soaking up comfort from her favorite humans, and showing just how wonderfully teachable and loyal she can be.
Why You’ll Fall in Love with Chestnut:
Fantastic progress: She’s come SO far and continues to amaze everyone.
Loyal & protective: She bonds deeply and will be an incredible guardian and companion.
Super smart: This girl is eager to learn and thrives with guidance.
Loves her people: She doesn’t do well in kennels or tight spaces, but she LOVES lounging near her humans and her beloved toys.
Still healing: She’ll need patience, understanding, and someone confident with shepherd breeds to help her continue her journey.
Chestnut is ready for a committed adopter who sees the diamond she truly is—someone who will embrace her growth, celebrate her victories, and give her the safe, loving home she’s been waiting for.
If you’re experie

Consider Chestnut for adoption?

How To Adopt

Chestnut was listed as Adoptable by Puyallup Animal Rescue
How can I adopt Chestnut?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Puyallup Animal Rescue. 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 Chestnut 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 Puyallup Animal Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Chestnut?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Puyallup Animal Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Chestnut, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Puyallup Animal Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Puyallup Animal Rescue's Adoption Policy
ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS: - The first step, if you are interested in adopting one of our dogs or cats, is to fill out and submit an adoption application. You can request an application by emailing us or by sending an inquiry through Petfinder. A volunteer will contact you after it has been submitted to speak with you about your application and about the pet you are applying to adopt. - If you rent, we require your landlord's permission to adopt a dog or a cat. We require a completely fenced yard to adopt a dog. - After approval, all adopters must agree to and sign an adoption agreement. We do not adopt out pets as gifts unless the recipient is there to meet the pet themselves. - All pets are spayed or neutered before adoption. ADOPTION FEES: Cats over one year in age are $200. Kittens one year old and younger are $250. Cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped, treated for parasites, tested for FIV & Felv, and are given the vaccinations for Feline Rhinotracheitis, Calici Virus, Panleukopenia, and Rabies (If 4 months of age or older). Dogs & puppies are $300.00 with an additional $50.00 obedience training refundable deposit. When you complete an accredited obedience class with your new dog or puppy, then we will send you back the $50.00 deposit. Dogs and puppies are spayed or neutered, microchipped, treated for parasites, and are given the vaccinations for Distemper, Parvo, and Rabies (If 4 months of age or older). We accept cash or check. Card payments are an additional fee of $5. ADOPTION EVENT LOCATIONS: Our rescue partners with the PetSmart in Sunrise Village located at: 10309 156th Street East Puyallup, WA 98373 Please check our Petfinder Pet List to see all of our cats and dogs that are available for adoption. Our adoptable dogs and cats stay in foster homes and they are brought to adoption events which are normally on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at the Sunrise PetSmart. Dogs are also brought to PetSmart's special adoption events. Please contact Puyallup Animal Rescue and not PetSmart to verify adoption status if you are interested in a specific pet. VOLUNTEERING: We are a foster home-based adoption agency for our dogs and cats. We rely on our network of volunteers to care for the animals until they find permanent homes. If you would like to foster for us, please email us and request a foster application! If you are unable to foster, there are other opportunities, such as attending and helping out at our bi-monthly adoption events. Please send us an email if you are interested! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Chestnut is from Puyallup Animal Rescue

[Puyallup, WA]

Our Mission
We are a nonprofit rescue group dedicated to finding permanent homes for homeless dogs and cats in Pierce County, Washington. We do not operate out of a shelter, instead we rely on a network of foster homes to care for our animals until they are adopted.

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