Della

Young
Female
Large

German Shepherd Dog

About Della

Modesto, CA

Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Female

Large

(61-100 lbs)

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Adoption Fee

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Della's Story

Adoption Event Schedule Events run from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM every month at these locations: 2nd Saturday, Sacramento - Pet Food Express 3rd Saturday, Modesto - Strand Hardware Store 4th Saturday, Roseville - Pet Food Express Please visit the GCGSR Rescue Page for specific address information. All of our dogs are in foster homes and not in one single kennel location. Adoption events is the best way to meet several of our dogs at once. Della is a beautiful female who is approximately 18 mos old weighing ~77 lbs. She is many things but is not Della-cate. Our two favorite words to describe her are Adora-bull and Lova-bull. In other words, she is an adorable bull in a china shop. At her young age, she hasn’t quite grasped the fact that she is 75 lbs. & of pure adolescence and is not a teacup lap dog.If you need your personal space from your next 4-legged buddy, Della will probably not be a good fit for you. If, however, you cannot get enough love from your furry family member sidekick, Della could be your dream girl.Della is house trained and has a very gentle mouth when taking treats. She is very easy going and has done great with the 3 male German Shepherds in her foster home. While she has gotten along with all the dogs she has met so far, Della would be just as happy being your one and only. She is a girl who thrives on love, attention and positive feedback. With her calm & easy-going temperament, it’s possible she would evaluate well for work as a service dog.Della is very smart & catches on quickly. She learned to fetch on the 3rd throw and has learned to wait calmly when all the dogs are gathered at the door to head out for a walk. Dellas’ curiosity and desire to investigate the unknown is a wonderful trait but it will keep you on your toes. For those with GSD experience, we know that having a smart German Shepherd works both ways. As an example, after watching us enter & exit our pantry through the baby gate, Della figured out how to open it herself.Returning from taking the garbage outside, we found Della tossing a bag of sweet potatoes up in the air in the family room. Looking at our Ring camera, Della watched us leave the room, she entered the pantry and grabbed the potatoes in under 2 minutes. Mind you, it was not for the lack of toys as there are dog toys in every room in our house. Her response when questioned ....... “if the potatoes weren’t there for my entertainment, why are their potatoes in the house” .... followed up with puppy dog eyes.Della rides nicely in cars and is learning leash manners. She has shown high prey drive on walks but has not been tested with cats in the home. It’s possible, she may be fine with a dog savvy cat. Level 2 Understanding Dog Levels Please be sure you understand what a dog of this Level requires. Go to our home page for an explanation of the Dog Rating Levels. Additional Adoption Information For more information and to see when this dog will be attending an Adoption Day, please see our Dogs page on our main website. (Adoption Process) We operate within a reasonable driving distance from the Greater Sacramento area, the Central Valley down to Merced, and Lake Tahoe. A reasonable driving distance is determined by where one of our volunteers is willing to drive within our areas of service. That means we don't adopt out of our area, to Southern California, or out of state. Puppy Requirements We have special Requirements for Adopting a Puppy and a separate Puppy Questionnaire that must be completed on puppies. Please see our Requirements for Adopting a Puppy or email us at info@gcgsr.org for more information. Thank you for visiting!

Adoption Event Schedule

Events run from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM every month at these locations:

2nd Saturday, Sacramento - Pet Food Express

3rd Saturday, Modesto - Strand Hardware Store

4th Saturday, Roseville - Pet Food Express

Please visit the GCGSR Rescue Page for specific address information.

All of our dogs are in foster homes and not in one single kennel location. Adoption events is the best way to meet several of our dogs at once.

Della is a beautiful female who is approximately 18 mos old weighing ~77 lbs. She is many things but is not Della-cate. Our two favorite words to describe her are Adora-bull and Lova-bull. In other words, she is an adorable bull in a china shop. At her young age, she hasn’t quite grasped the fact that she is 75 lbs. & of pure adolescence and is not a teacup lap dog.If you need your personal space from your next 4-legged buddy, Della will probably not be a good fit for you. If, however, you cannot get enough love from your furry fami

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How To Adopt

Della was listed as Adoptable by Greater California German Shepherd Rescue Inc

How can I adopt Della?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Greater California German Shepherd Rescue Inc. 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 Della 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 Greater California German Shepherd Rescue Inc for details on the pet.

When can I meet Della?

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

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

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

Greater California German Shepherd Rescue Inc's Adoption Policy

Our Philosophy The dogs are our clients and we do what is in the dog's best interests. We match the dog to a suitable home where the dog will be happy and fulfilled, and the dog must approve of the match as well. That means we don't adopt dogs over the internet, as gifts, or sight unseen. Adoption Fees Our fees are $350 for Puppies (2-6 months), $300 for Adult Dogs, and $100 for Senior Dogs (8 years & up) and Special Needs Dogs who have ongoing health issues that require treatment. All of our dogs are spayed/neutered (per California State Law), vaccinated, heartworm and fecal tested clear, and are microchipped. Home Visit We require a home visit by one of our own volunteers because we match the home to a specific dog, and we want to meet all members of the household and all other pets at that time, and make sure that environment will work for that dog. The home must be safe and suitable for our dog, and that means we won't adopt to a home with out-of-control children or out-of-control resident dogs. Outside Dogs We rarely place dogs in outside only homes. All of our dogs come out of shelters and into volunteer foster homes where they live in the house with the people. We haven't had much success re-homing them to an outside-only home after that. We believe that dogs are happier living and sleeping inside with their family pack, which has been borne out from many years of bringing dogs into rescue. Adoption Requirements Our Adoption Agreement & Contract is a legal document, therefore we will only adopt to adults, and all the adults in the household must agree to getting the dog. The home must be safe and secure, and legally allowed to have a German Shepherd Dog, and be within the allowable number of dogs. We require landlord consent for renters. The entire household must be a good match for the dog, therefore we won't place a higher Level dog in a lower Level household. Please see our Dog Rating Levels at: http://www.gcgsr.org/dogs.html#RatingLevels. Adoption Day Events At an adoption day, if there are several parties interested in the same dog at an Adoption Day, we will make sure everyone who arrives on time has a chance to meet the dog and then our volunteers will help make the best match for that dog. Not everyone is the right match for every dog. We do what is in the dog's best interests. Puppies We have special requirements and an additional questionnaire for puppies, please be sure you meet the requirements before sending in an application. Since we see so many dogs that have come out of an unsuitable environment, we want to make sure our puppies have the very best start in life. That means we won't adopt a puppy into an Outside Only home or where the puppy will be alone the majority of the time, as we don't feel that's an optimum environment to raise a happy and well-socialized dog. Adoption Restrictions If there is a vacation or major change imminent, such as moving, having another adult move in, or having a baby, we won't place a dog in that home. Those events are extremely stressful and it wouldn't be fair to expect a new dog to adjust well to them. We Reserve the Right to refuse to adopt to anyone who we feel isn't a good match to a dog, in particular or in general, as not every household is suitable for a rescued German Shepherd Dog. We will not adopt to anyone who is hostile, belligerent, deceitful or disrespectful to our volunteers, our dogs, our organization, or otherwise refuses to follow our policies or accept our guidelines. Adopter Preferences Yes, we do have preferences for adopters and they would get first choice on any of our dogs above the general public, provided it is an appropriate home for the dog (rating level, energy, children, other pets, etc). Yes, our volunteers pay the same adoption fee as everyone else. No, we don't give dogs away for free, not even to our volunteers. Our unapologetic order of preference is: 1. The Foster Home - they always have the first option of keeping their foster dog. This is known as a Foster Failure, and we have many repeat offenders. 2. Active Volunteers - it's the only perk we get for all the hard work we do. 3. Previous Successful Adopters - they have proven they know how to take care of a dog and we love repeat customers! These are the folks who have kept a dog safe and happy through sickness and health until the end of the dog's life. 4. Highly Qualified Owners (Level 3 or above) personally known and recommended by one of our volunteers who will vouch for the home and handling ability. 5. General Public. At Adoption Days, it's not exactly first come/first served, it's whoever is the best match for the dog, provided everyone is there at the start to meet the dogs. In between Adoption Days, those who get their Adoption Questionnaire in and are available for a Home Visit will be ahead of those who don't!

Our Mission

Greater California German Shepherd Rescue (GCGSR) is a 501(c)(3) public charity non-profit. We are an all-volunteer group of German Shepherd lovers dedicated to rescuing German Shepherd Dogs from at-risk and unacceptable situations and finding them permanent, loving homes with qualified owners. We also work cooperatively wi...

Della

About Della

Breed

Physical Traits

Behavior

Health

Adoption Fee

Della's Story

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