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Drako (CL)

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Large
  • German Shepherd Dog

About Drako (CL)

Raleigh, NC

Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Large
(61-100 lbs)
Sable

Behavior

Drako (CL)’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Drako (CL)'s Story

[DogName] is a COURTESY LISTING available for private adoption -- for more information, please contact the owner listed below. DO NOT apply through the GSRA website as this dog and owner are not affiliated with GSRA.<br/><br/>Special needs Sable GSD seeking capable owner for healing<br/><br/>Hello! This is Drako. He&#39;s about 4 years old(10/17/2021). He&#39;s normally very handsome and eye-catching, but due to his extreme skin problems, he is becoming unmanageable for me financially. He&#39;s a purebred, very active, and mostly quiet. He&#39;ll bark if you howl at him or if he hears someone knocking on the door.<br/><br/>I took Drako in March of 2024 when my cousin and her fianc announced they were moving into a no pets allowed apartment complex. I live in a rural area, so I had a big area for him to play in. A few months after I took him in, I noticed his itching. Took him to the vet, next thing I know I&#39;m paying $115 a month for allergy meds. I&#39;m 19, a trade school student, and was unemployed until late last year, so covering this was very difficult. I know, I know, I should have thought of that before caring for a purebred. My mistake.<br/><br/>Anyways, we thought the problem was fixed until about a month ago when the Apoquel was no longer working its magic. He scratches himself raw and it seems like no matter what I&#39;m able to do, it won&#39;t work.<br/><br/>After several opinions from several vets, it is clear that the care he needs is something I&#39;m unfortunately unable to give him. He needs someone that has the budget for hundreds of dollars a month in medication, proper diet, and skincare.<br/><br/>Thank you very much for reading about my special boy. I love him very much. I hate that I need to do this, but he&#39;ll be better off with someone that has the money to spare. I am an open book, please ask any questions you have.<br/><br/>His next rabies vaxx is due 3/12/2028.<br/><br/>Julian JohnsonMoncure, NC<br/><br/>killjoyjulian1@gmail.com(336) 279-5467<br/><br/>Contact the owner listed above for more information about [DogName].<br/><br/> Please visit our website www.gsdrescue.org to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs.

[DogName] is a COURTESY LISTING available for private adoption -- for more information, please contact the owner listed below. DO NOT apply through the GSRA website as this dog and owner are not affiliated with GSRA.

Special needs Sable GSD seeking capable owner for healing

Hello! This is Drako. He's about 4 years old(10/17/2021). He's normally very handsome and eye-catching, but due to his extreme skin problems, he is becoming unmanageable for me financially. He's a purebred, very active, and mostly quiet. He'll bark if you howl at him or if he hears someone knocking on the door.

I took Drako in March of 2024 when my cousin and her fianc announced they were moving into a no pets allowed apartment complex. I live in a rural area, so I had a big area for him to play in. A few months after I took him in, I noticed his itching. Took him to the vet, next thing I know I'm paying $115 a month for allergy meds. I'm 19, a trade school student, and was unemployed until late last year

[DogName] is a COURTESY LISTING available for private adoption -- for more information, please contact the owner listed below. DO NOT apply through the GSRA website as this dog and owner are not affiliated with GSRA.

Special needs Sable GSD seeking capable owner for healing

Hello! This is Drako. He's about 4 years old(10/17/2021). He's normally very handsome and eye-catching, but due to his extreme skin problems, he is becoming unmanageable for me financially. He's a purebred, very active, and mostly quiet. He'll bark if you howl at him or if he hears someone knocking on the door.

I took Drako in March of 2024 when my cousin and her fianc announced they were moving into a no pets allowed apartment complex. I live in a rural area, so I had a big area for him to play in. A few months after I took him in, I noticed his itching. Took him to the vet, next thing I know I'm paying $115 a month for allergy meds. I'm 19, a trade school student, and was unemployed until late last year, so covering this was very difficult. I know, I know, I should have thought of that before caring for a purebred. My mistake.

Anyways, we thought the problem was fixed until about a month ago when the Apoquel was no longer working its magic. He scratches himself raw and it seems like no matter what I'm able to do, it won't work.

After several opinions from several vets,

How To Adopt

Drako (CL) was listed as Adoptable by German Shepherd Rescue and Adoption
How can I adopt Drako (CL)?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with German Shepherd Rescue and Adoption. 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 Drako (CL) 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 and Adoption for details on the pet.
When can I meet Drako (CL)?
If you've submitted an inquiry, German Shepherd Rescue and Adoption will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Drako (CL), 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 and Adoption, and they'll be happy to help!

Drako (CL) is from German Shepherd Rescue and Adoption

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