Gwen

  • Senior
  • Female
  • Large
  • German Shepherd Dog

Gwen

Current Location

Oakland, CA

Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Physical Traits

Age: Senior, (8+ years)
Gender: Female
Size: Large, (61-100 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Unknown

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes

Gwen's Compatibility

  • This pet has good compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has bad compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Gwen's Story

I am at Oakland Animal Services in kennel Dog M:1Gwen – Sweet, Gentle, and Affiliative<br/><br/>Gwen is a 8-year-old German Shepherd Dog mix weighing 68 pounds. She’s a lovely, affectionate girl who enjoys being close to her people and is eager to engage especially when there are treats involved.<br/><br/>Easy walking companion: Gwen walks nicely on leash with very little pulling and appears likely to be potty trained, eliminating promptly once outside.<br/>Affectionate and gentle: She approaches her person for attention and happily accepts pets and affection, especially when invited in gently.<br/>Smart and food motivated: Gwen quickly discovers the treat pouch and is ready to participate! She enjoys find-it games, knows “sit” and is practicing “down”.<br/>Responsive and adaptable: She may bark when another dog passes by, but she can be redirected easily and return her focus to her person.<br/><br/>Gwen would do best with appropriately matched dogs or as a solo dog with appropriate dog friends.

I am at Oakland Animal Services in kennel Dog M:1Gwen – Sweet, Gentle, and Affiliative

Gwen is a 8-year-old German Shepherd Dog mix weighing 68 pounds. She’s a lovely, affectionate girl who enjoys being close to her people and is eager to engage especially when there are treats involved.

Easy walking companion: Gwen walks nicely on leash with very little pulling and appears likely to be potty trained, eliminating promptly once outside.
Affectionate and gentle: She approaches her person for attention and happily accepts pets and affection, especially when invited in gently.
Smart and food motivated: Gwen quickly discovers the treat pouch and is ready to participate! She enjoys find-it games, knows “sit” and is practicing “down”.
Responsive and adaptable: She may bark when another dog passes by, but she can be redirected easily and return her focus to her person.

Gwen would do best with appropriately matched dogs or as a solo dog with appropriate dog friends.

I am at Oakland Animal Services in kennel Dog M:1Gwen – Sweet, Gentle, and Affiliative

Gwen is a 8-year-old German Shepherd Dog mix weighing 68 pounds. She’s a lovely, affectionate girl who enjoys being close to her people and is eager to engage especially when there are treats involved.

Easy walking companion: Gwen walks nicely on leash with very little pulling and appears likely to be potty trained, eliminating promptly once outside.
Affectionate and gentle: She approaches her person for attention and happily accepts pets and affection, especially when invited in gently.
Smart and food motivated: Gwen quickly discovers the treat pouch and is ready to participate! She enjoys find-it games, knows “sit” and is practicing “down”.
Responsive and adaptable: She may bark when another dog passes by, but she can be redirected easily and return her focus to her person.

Gwen would do best with appropriately matched dogs or as a solo dog with appropriate dog friends.

Consider Gwen for adoption?

How To Adopt

Gwen was listed as Adoptable by Oakland Animal Services
How can I adopt Gwen?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Oakland Animal Services. 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 Gwen 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 Oakland Animal Services for details on the pet.
When can I meet Gwen?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Oakland Animal Services will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Gwen, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Oakland Animal Services, and they'll be happy to help!
Oakland Animal Services's Adoption Policy
Our adoption process: http://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/adopt/how-to-adopt/ Up-to-date listings of our available pets: https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/adopt/ To adopt kittens, you can attend a kitten adoption event: http://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/adopt/how-to-adopt/#kitten After you have submitted your adoption application, please allow a minimum of 5 business days for us to get back to you. We try to respond to every application however due to the volume of applications we receive for some pets, we may only be able to respond to applicants who are a good fit for that pet. Adoption Requirements: - Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid California driver’s license or other acceptable identification - Never have had any cruelty convictions, animal control violations or broken any adoption contracts in the past - Agree to and sign the “Statement of Adopter” on the adoption questionnaire which includes a waiver of liability - Pay the adoption fee - All animals, including rabbits, are microchipped and must be spayed/neutered. If the pet you are interested in adopting is not yet spayed/neutered, a staff member will discuss next steps with you Dog adoptions – additional requirements: - Provide proof of home ownership or permission to have a dog from your landlord - If you have a resident dog(s) at home, your resident dog(s) must meet the new dog prior to adoption - Agree to a possible future home inspection if the dog is a large breed dog or dog that has been identified to need additional attention - Be aware of the Oakland and State Laws about dog ownership

Gwen is from Oakland Animal Services

[Oakland, CA]

Visits by appointment only
Location
1101 29th Ave Oakland, CA, 94601

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