The status of Tarra aka Purple Collar was
last posted on 01/14/26 by
Keep calm and woof on.
Female Dog, German Shepherd Dog
German Shepherd Dog
Description:
Our adorable litter of eight puppies is settling into their foster homes and starting to get their names! Meet Tarra, our sweet purple-collar girl, who’s sharing her foster home with her playful littermate Nicky, the red-collar pup. The resident shepherds—both ShepHeroes alums—and a wise senior cat are lovingly watching over these little ones, offering gentle guidance as they explore their new world.These precious pups arrived at the shelter with their loving mama, and thanks to the amazing shelter staff and their mom’s care, they’ve thrived. Now that their previous owner has entrusted them to the shelter, it’s our joy to find these affectionate, brave puppies loving, shepherd-experienced families. Their wonderful mama has weaned them and is now ready for adoption herself! The puppies will stay with us a bit longer until they’re ready for their forever homes. We love keeping our young pups, like these 7-week-olds, in pairs for a few more weeks—this helps them adjust more smoothly, learn how to play nicely, and practice gentle puppy manners with their siblings. Plus, the guidance from the adult dogs in their foster homes is truly priceless!Tarra is doing so well with potty training—she already prefers to go outside! She’s also figuring out the doggy door and sleeps soundly in her crate with Nicky all night. Both pups are toy lovers, but Tarra especially adores her fuzzy bear, which she proudly carries everywhere, from the house to the yard. The younger resident shepherd absolutely loves having puppies around and has a big, caring heart, always eager to help her humans look after the babies.They’re happy, healthy, and bursting with puppy energy—just waiting to bring joy to the perfect families!We’re so grateful for everyone’s incredible response to our call for fosters! We’re still reaching out, and would be absolutely thrilled if you could say yes to welcoming more pups from shelters overflowing with sweet shepherds in need. Stay tuned for heartwarming updates on each pup’s story! And don’t forget to visit our YouTube channel, where you’ll soon see adorable videos of these lovable little ones in action.Have you visited our YouTube channel yet? We’d love your support—please subscribe, like, and comment on our videos to help our adoptable shepherds shine! You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and our newest Threads account for even more heartwarming news and updates about our shepherds.As a foster-based rescue, ShepHeroes is always looking for new fosters to join our caring community. There are so many wonderful shepherds in local shelters who need a second chance. Could you open your heart and home to help a shepherd find a loving family? You bring the love—we’ll handle the rest! Saying “yes” today truly saves a life. Just fill out this quick form: https://www.shepheroes.org/foster-form, and we’ll reach out right away. Thank you so much for considering it!
