Gustaf

Adult
Male
Small

German Shepherd Dog

About Gustaf

Lakewood, CO

Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Physical Traits

Adult

(3-8 years)

Male

Small

(0-25 lbs)

Behavior

Personality

Good with Cats, Has basic training, Crate Trained, House Trained, Playful

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Gustaf’s Compatibility

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Gustaf's Story

Update: For the last several months, I've been living with a foster who's also a dog trainer and I've made amazing progress! I have done well around other dogs, both large and small, with proper introductions. I LOVE to play fetch! I've also done well with the resident kitties. I've been non-reactive to people and other dogs while on walks. Nothing brings me more joy than pleasing my humans. My commands are spot-on, and I know sit/stay, down/stay, come, heel and place. I've had lots of fun accompanying my foster parents on hiking, camping and road trips. I'm a boy who thrives with structure, routine and proper exercise. I need a patient, experienced adopter who know breeds like me and lives in a house rather than a multi-unit complex. Is that you? <br/><br/>Hi, my name is Gustaf, and I'm a 4 year old male GSD who was adopted out in 2022 when I was a cute puppy then returned because I was given too much freedom which led to problems. I ended up chasing bicycles and I grabbed the mailman's calf while delivering mail one day. I'm guarded when I first meet new people, but I do warm up over time with slow introductions, and once you're in my inner circle, I'm very affectionate and loving. The rescue is hoping to find a home without young children as they can open doors accidentally. If you are interested, please go to adoptagsd.org and submit an online application. My adoption fee is $350.

Update: For the last several months, I've been living with a foster who's also a dog trainer and I've made amazing progress! I have done well around other dogs, both large and small, with proper introductions. I LOVE to play fetch! I've also done well with the resident kitties. I've been non-reactive to people and other dogs while on walks. Nothing brings me more joy than pleasing my humans. My commands are spot-on, and I know sit/stay, down/stay, come, heel and place. I've had lots of fun accompanying my foster parents on hiking, camping and road trips. I'm a boy who thrives with structure, routine and proper exercise. I need a patient, experienced adopter who know breeds like me and lives in a house rather than a multi-unit complex. Is that you?

Hi, my name is Gustaf, and I'm a 4 year old male GSD who was adopted out in 2022 when I was a cute puppy then returned because I was given too much freedom which led to problems. I ended up chasing bicycles and I grabbed the mailman's calf while delivering mail one day. I

Update: For the last several months, I've been living with a foster who's also a dog trainer and I've made amazing progress! I have done well around other dogs, both large and small, with proper introductions. I LOVE to play fetch! I've also done well with the resident kitties. I've been non-reactive to people and other dogs while on walks. Nothing brings me more joy than pleasing my humans. My commands are spot-on, and I know sit/stay, down/stay, come, heel and place. I've had lots of fun accompanying my foster parents on hiking, camping and road trips. I'm a boy who thrives with structure, routine and proper exercise. I need a patient, experienced adopter who know breeds like me and lives in a house rather than a multi-unit complex. Is that you?

Hi, my name is Gustaf, and I'm a 4 year old male GSD who was adopted out in 2022 when I was a cute puppy then returned because I was given too much freedom which led to problems. I ended up chasing bicycles and I grabbed the mailman's calf while delivering mail one day. I'm guarded when I first meet new people, but I do warm up over time with slow introductions, and once you're in my inner circle, I'm very affectionate and loving. The rescue is hoping to find a home without young children as they can open doors accidentally. If you are interested, please go to adoptagsd.org and submit an online application. My adoption fee is $350.

How To Adopt

Gustaf was listed as Adoptable by Front Range German Shepherd Rescue

How can I adopt Gustaf?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Front Range German Shepherd 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 Gustaf 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 Front Range German Shepherd Rescue for details on the pet.

When can I meet Gustaf?

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

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Front Range German Shepherd Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

Front Range German Shepherd Rescue's Adoption Policy

Application at https://frgsr.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=3027 Foster based rescue. Approved Applicants will receive detailed info on how to meet select dogs. Our entire adoption process typically takes no more than 2-4 weeks from your submitting the application until you have a dog in your home. We rely solely on volunteers to place our dogs. Our volunteers have busy lives with their own families, jobs, school, pets, etc., so your patience as we work through this process is greatly appreciated. We DO NOT discuss individual dogs with applicants until the adoption process has been completed because there is often more than one applicant interested in a particular dog, and we do not want to promise the same dog to more than one applicant. If you have to have a dog “now”, please consider a dog from a shelter. You can take home a shelter dog the same day. 1. The first step is to submit a completed application. Your application does not obligate you to adopt, nor does accepting an application represent approval of that application. You do not apply to adopt a particular dog. You are applying to adopt “a dog” from us. The more open you are to gender, color and age, the more likely you are to find a dog with us. 2. Next, we call your vet and your references. We are looking for people with a history of good pet care. Ideal applicants have lots of experience working with GSDs or large breed dogs. Even if you haven’t had a large dog before, we are happy to work with you to find a good match, it just may take some time. We want homes that accept that they are rescuing a dog and are willing to work with the dog to make him a good citizen. Yes, you will have to do some work. 3. We will schedule a home visit. We aren’t looking for wonderful housekeeping, or fancy living spaces, we are looking at fence height, stability, places where the dog can get hurt, including anything stacked near the fence the dog could climb on to get out, etc 4. We will put you in contact with the dog’s foster parents. Once you have been approved to adopt from us we will contact you about suitable dogs and put you in contact with the foster parents. Since the foster parents know the dog the best, they are a key part of the process in determining which home and family is best suited for their foster dog. We get dogs into rescue on a regular basis and they are placed with previously approved adopters who have been waiting for their forever dog. It is best not to focus on any specific dog until you have been approved. We welcome your interest in a dog that may steal your heart but please remember that the dogs posted on our site today will most likely go to homes of applicants that applied weeks ago. This isn’t always the case, but it happens often. We are not “first-come, first-served” but rather we match the needs of the dog with the handling ability and lifestyle of the family. Once dogs are available, we work with our current, approved applications until we find the right family for the dog. Once you are ready to adopt, we will give you all the information we have on the dogs for which you may be a good match.

Our Mission

Colorado Front Range German Shepherd Rescue is a small group of German Shepherd lovers in the Denver area who volunteer our time and talents to help homeless pets find new families. We are always looking for new volunteers – providing temporary foster homes for these dogs is the big need, but there are many more opportuniti...