Bert
Age: Senior
Gender: Male
Breeds: Shepherd
This regal boy is BERT, a senior boy sent to us from Heaven… not really, Tennessee but it seems like Heaven because he’s an absolute angel.
He’s a bit worn and torn as you will see when you adopt him - he’s got bumps and lumps, he’s pretty hard of hearing and his eyes are that of an old man but his spirit is that of a dog who has seen things and when he looks at you, man-oh-man…your heart just melts.
We got this guy from Paws & Claws, a group in Memphis that takes dogs from some of the worst shelters - we don’t know his whole history but he came to us in rough shape, dull coa, t some wounds that were healing. A groomer brought him to life and it is such a gorgeous color red it’s just amazing in sunlight. He was so itchy when he arrived but that seems to have disappeared for now.
He’s a gentle boy - it is so rewarding to see him sleep and be safe. He loves his food and will bark when you getting it ready and he’s always looking for more. Zero food aggression or issues - you can stick your hand in his bowl etc.
He was lovely with the groomer and really seems to enjoy all the attention he was getting. He loves when you hold his head in your hands and run your hands down his back. It pains me to know he was on the street on his own and I wish more than anything we had been able to get him earlier but we hope you can make this up to him when you take him.
I hope for a home for him where he gets loads of attention, some nice walks in the woods or to a park. He’d be fine with kids but I don’t think a super busy household would be great for him. He’s fine with other dogs, I have two and other fosters here as well. He’s interested but not super playful.
Bert is definitely hard of hearing, not deaf because he does respond but it takes some loud noise to get his attention.
He absolutely needs work on house training but he’s so worth it I hope you’ll over look this one fault that is totally not his.
You will not be sorry if you give this man a home… he will be good for your soul in these very trying times, I promise.
Enjoy this video of him lying on a carpet and blanket enjoying life… https://youtu.be/Cw2R_y8vD2M
Name: Bert
Breed: Shepherd
Sex: Male
Age: 8-9 (guesstimate)
Weight: 35
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm: Negative
Microchipped: Yes
BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: Not formally tested but is a gentle boy
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Unknown
Adoption Donation: $250.00
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