Description
Meet Luna, a beautiful 4-year-old German Shepherd cross who is looking for her new forever home. I’ve had Luna since she was a puppy – she’s the smallest of a litter of six from my mum’s dog – and she’s been a much-loved companion ever since.
When Luna was young, she was sadly hit by a car. She wasn’t physically injured, but the experience left her anxious around new people and situations. She prefers to be given space at first and isn’t a “people dog” right away, but once she bonds with you, she’s incredibly loving and protective.
She enjoys working, learning tricks, and can be calm for hours, but when it’s time for walkies, she gets super excited!
Important Information:
• Neutered at around 2 years old
• Boosters up to date (on Tuesday 12th August )
• Best suited to an adult-only household – not suitable for homes with children who rush up to her to play
• Can bark at people she’s unsure of, but usually fine if allowed to approach on her own terms
• Will come with food, cages, leads, and other essentials
Luna needs a safe, experienced home with someone calm who understands her breed and has the skills to support her needs. My decision to rehome her has been very difficult, but the safety of my children must come first.
Here is a recent review/referral from an elderly man and his experience whilst in his care for few day, he decided not to adopt her but that was due to his age concern:
“I looked after Luna for a couple of days, thinking to adopt her. I decided not to adopt but that was no fault of Luna's. Having her at my home taught me that we are not now in a position to adopt her, or in fact any dog. This is sad for us, but thinking of the long term correct. These words are to describe Luna who really deserves a good home and who would be an asset to most homes.
Luna is a 4 year old GSD cross. She looks like a black & tan GSD, but is about half the size.
At first she was timid, afraid, of coming to a new place and new people. Approached she barked and even snarled a few times, often backing into her crate. Yes I was concerned, and unsure how much to back off or show strength. Turning my head away and holding a treat out meant moments later she approached and gently took the treat.
Sometimes she would get defensive for no apparent reason. The best I can think of is that she forgot who I was, especially when I changed my clothes. After two and a half days she was friendly every time. Actually that is pretty quick.
She has been very well trained in the past and knows lots of commands. You could not wish for more. That said she is quick to be guided and learn new things. I am sure my command to jump into the back of the car was not the same as whatever she was used to but she quickly got to understand. She is house trained and largely even “garden trained”.
As for temperament. She is somewhat timid and does not want to be approached by strange people or dogs. However she can also be calm e.g. when out on a walk and a large lab came barking and bounding towards her, despite me having spoken with its owner and him calling it back, she stayed sitting next to me as commanded and showed no reaction. When she first saw our hens in their coop she was excited and they fluttered around. Within hours she passed calmly by them and they ignored each other. She does like women. My wife isn't interested in dogs but when she came into the garden, Luna dashed over to her wanting attention and after one pat on her side was rolling over submissively wanting her stomach scratched, which she got.
She is lively when out, on a long lead, sniffing and scratching but always coming immediately close when called or getting a light tug on the lead. Not once was there any resistance. She is happy to play with a toy or stick but also happy just to lie down in the shade and watch the world, or doze. In the evening she took herself off to her bed a few hours before I locked up.
So yes, what more could you ask for. Well in my case perhaps stronger joints and a bit less arthritis. I'm getting on a bit and given our ages Luna is likely to out live me, certainly outwalk me.
I hope she finds a good home soon. She is always welcome here for a short break
Ed Downs”