Rover

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Meet Rover...a big, happy, friendly, affectionate, playful 5 year old, 102 pound, 94.8% German Shepherd who is up for adoption.

When rescued last August, he weighed only 66 pounds, very emaciated in his backyard. A foster stepped up and provided him a safe place to complete all the care all he needed. They gave him so much love he is now 102 pounds and a very happy boy.

Now healthy and happy, he is so very playful and energetic. He even acts younger than his age, and he thinks he is a lap dog!!! He went through HW treatment with no issues and did very well when he had to be on restrictive play time. He does love to play but he also knows when he has had enough and will find a comfy spot to nap.

Rover just loves people; he is a little ham who loves to go to the pet store and meet all the pet owners. Due to his size, and that he has never lived with a child, we feel he would be best with children over 7, after all, he loves laps!!

He is great with dogs, he shares his foster with other dogs. He spotted the neighbor cat and started to chase, so he needs a home without a feline.

Rover is already for a new family who can continue to show him love. He is house trained and crate trained, he will go in his crate just to nap. He will need continued leash training, he is 5 and has never had anything around his neck besides a heavy chain, so now he is learning what leashes are all about. He has make progress just needs you to continue helping him understand.
He was a little nervous in a car at first, but is now better; laying down quickly once inside.

Rover is truly a gentle giant who is so lovable and handsome. And those ears!!!!

Can you give this great guy a home?

Check out videos of this boy in action:
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https://youtube.com/shorts/MLVK4fQHlmU
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Name: Rover
Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Sex: Male
Age: 5 yrs 7 months as of 2/27/25
Weight: 102 lbs as of 2/27/25
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm: Positive on recent testing.  Has completed entire treatment!
Microchipped: Yes

BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: Over 8
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: No

Adoption Fee: $550.00  (includes transport fee when applicable)

Location of dog currently:    Tennessee 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue; our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south & New England.  

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.