Petra German Shepherd Dog Seattle, WA

Animal Proflie: Petra is an estimated 4-to-5-year-old 70 lb (but fit!) spayed female German Shepherd who is sadly in need of a new home, due to no fault of her own. This wonderful girl is the Trifecta -- good with dogs, cats, and kids. She has lived happily with her family until her older owner got Long Covid and then an unexpected cancer diagnosis, which left them feeling like they couldn't give her the attention and exercise she needed. Upon evaluation, Petra was social and friendly meeting strangers including children, and has positive interactions and experience with kids as young as five. She is friendly and non-reactive with other dogs. She is playful with cats -- not aggressive -- and would love to groom them, but would be overwhelming for a cat that was not dog savvy. She does pull on leash if allowed and will require a confident handler. She is house-trained and crate-trained though she is non-destructive outside of the crate. She currently doesn't get much exercise and would probably enjoy more. She has no known health issues, no food intolerances or known allergies, and no sign of any orthopedic issues. This girl is truly a gem and we are so looking forward to finding her a loving home for the rest of her days.

Foster Update:
Petra
is settling in well and is very sweet!

She is generally calm in her crate and is happy to snuggle up with her people. She is high-energy so will be best with adopters

who are active and have time to tire her out. She enjoys playing with the other dogs at her foster's and would love another playful dog in her forever home. Since settling into her foster home,

Petra has demonstrated some territorial behaviors and general nervousness with meeting new people
.

We believe she will do best in a Shepherd-savvy home.

Petra is such a sweet girl who would love a home with an active family!

Adoption Info: Adoption fee is $550.:Petra is spayed, up to date with core vaccinations per AVMA standards, microchipped, and has a recent visit with a veterinarian . Your adoption fee may be tax deductible as Dog Gone Seattle is a 501c3 organization.

Apply Online: www.doggoneseattle.org/adoption-application

Animal History: Petra was rescued from Visalia Animal Shelter in 2021 by K9R&R and adopted to an older couple in Washington. She has lived with them for the last two years but now due to medical reasons can no longer provide the level of care they desire, and K9R&R cannot take her back. So she is with Dog Gone Seattle in foster care and will be available for adoption to the greater Seattle area.