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Derek

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium
  • German Shepherd Dog

About Derek

fennville, MI

Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Long
Black, Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn

Behavior

Derek’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Derek's Story

Meet Derek! <br/><br/>This pup is super sweet, would NEVER hurt a fly, but he doesn’t know how to be a dog and is scared of new experiences and people. <br/><br/>If you are looking for that “Hard to place” dog who’s sitting in a shelter that nobody ever wants to adopt…. THIS IS THE ONE! <br/><br/>Dogs like Derek are by far the most rewarding to adopt as you get to help them gain confidence and learn to trust humans again! You are going to take home a scared dog that doesn’t know what to do with himself, and end up with a dog that’s stuck to you like glue and follows you everywhere! You will Watch him grow and flourish in your care as he tries new things and learns how to “Dog”. <br/><br/>Derek’s ideal home would be one that has other dogs that he can learn the ropes from and follow around, with a securely fenced in yard that he can’t escape if he has a moment of fear in the first few weeks while he adjusts. <br/><br/> He needs a patient home that understands that he will EVENTUALLY be your best friend but it may take a few weeks to fully feel comfortable in your home and presence. <br/><br/>Derek has never shown any aggression towards humans or other dogs (although we don’t recommend a home with cats as we don’t know what he would do with those) <br/><br/>Because of his fearfulness we think he needs a home with adults only, for the time being, as kids will only add to the initial fear and that will make it harder for him to adjust. <br/><br/>Derek is scheduled to be fixed, he is up to date on all vaccines, dewormed, and he is microchipped. <br/><br/>Derek is crate trained, and seems to also be potty trained! <br/><br/>***This pets adoption fee has been sponsored, meaning there is no cost to adopt them from us!***<br/><br/>To inquire about adopting this special, but shy boy, please send us an email, or follow the prompts through petfinder to fill out an application!

Meet Derek!

This pup is super sweet, would NEVER hurt a fly, but he doesn’t know how to be a dog and is scared of new experiences and people.

If you are looking for that “Hard to place” dog who’s sitting in a shelter that nobody ever wants to adopt…. THIS IS THE ONE!

Dogs like Derek are by far the most rewarding to adopt as you get to help them gain confidence and learn to trust humans again! You are going to take home a scared dog that doesn’t know what to do with himself, and end up with a dog that’s stuck to you like glue and follows you everywhere! You will Watch him grow and flourish in your care as he tries new things and learns how to “Dog”.

Derek’s ideal home would be one that has other dogs that he can learn the ropes from and follow around, with a securely fenced in yard that he can’t escape if he has a moment of fear in the first few weeks while he adjusts.

He needs a patient home that understands that he will EVENTUALLY be your best friend but it may take a few w

Meet Derek!

This pup is super sweet, would NEVER hurt a fly, but he doesn’t know how to be a dog and is scared of new experiences and people.

If you are looking for that “Hard to place” dog who’s sitting in a shelter that nobody ever wants to adopt…. THIS IS THE ONE!

Dogs like Derek are by far the most rewarding to adopt as you get to help them gain confidence and learn to trust humans again! You are going to take home a scared dog that doesn’t know what to do with himself, and end up with a dog that’s stuck to you like glue and follows you everywhere! You will Watch him grow and flourish in your care as he tries new things and learns how to “Dog”.

Derek’s ideal home would be one that has other dogs that he can learn the ropes from and follow around, with a securely fenced in yard that he can’t escape if he has a moment of fear in the first few weeks while he adjusts.

He needs a patient home that understands that he will EVENTUALLY be your best friend but it may take a few weeks to fully feel comfortable in your home and presence.

Derek has never shown any aggression towards humans or other dogs (although we don’t recommend a home with cats as we don’t know what he would do with those)

Because of his fearfulness we think he needs a home with adults only, for the time being, as kids will only add to the initial fear and that will make it harder fo

How To Adopt

Derek was listed as Adoptable by For The Sake of Being Humane
How can I adopt Derek?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with For The Sake of Being Humane. 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 Derek 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 For The Sake of Being Humane for details on the pet.
When can I meet Derek?
If you've submitted an inquiry, For The Sake of Being Humane will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Derek, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to For The Sake of Being Humane, and they'll be happy to help!
For The Sake of Being Humane's Adoption Policy
For EVERY adoption we require an approved application (which includes a vet reference), a meet and greet with the potential adopters current dogs/children/family members, submission of pictures of the applicants home and yard, a contract signing, and an adoption fee. The adoption is finalized usually after the meet and greet (which usually only takes 30mins). We do offer Foster-to-adopt scenarios for some adoptions that we want to make sure are going to work out before finalizing things!

Derek is from For The Sake of Being Humane

[fennville, MI]

Our Mission
FTSOBH is an animal welfare organization dedicated to providing safe housing and care for pets, of all species, that are displaced or unwanted.
Please contact organization for hours
Visits by appointment only

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