The status of Tessa was
last posted on 10/28/25 by
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Female Dog, German Shepherd Dog
German Shepherd Dog
Description:
TESSA was found under a car in Oklahoma and matched the age and look of the last litter from a known backyard breeder who “gives away” what he can’t sell. Animal Control suspects she was likely dumped when it was too much effort. She was Severely underweight when found so will take a while to put enough weight on her while she continues to grow.TEMPERAMENT / BEHAVIOR: Tessa is a sweet, loving girl, who loves to hang close to her preferred people, but can be friendly to others with slow introductions. She has attended multiple large events, and done well with people of all ages and sizes. Kennels were scary at first, but she has adapted by watching the others in the home and eating her meals in there. If her human is outside and she’s not, her fear of being left is high and she will jump at the doors and open it when possible. At this time, it would not be safe for her to be left alone in the house without being confined in a safe space. After six weeks to integrate into the pack safely, she has started to get freedom overnight. Tessa is working on basic obedience commands, and is starting to master sit, wait, free, walk and down. She is potty trained and only has seen accidents the first week or if she gets really scared. She is not real interested in toys but does like to chew on the nylabone/benebone style bones. OTHER ANIMALS: Tessa loves to play with the other dogs but has a super high prey drive, so no small animals in the home. She can be very timid and afraid. She looks to the other dogs for guidance on if a human is safe. So she requires another dog in the home at this time. She needs a family that will give her space and time to trust them. No small kids as anything moving fast toward her is scary. She is a bit of a flight risk, but so far in the yard, she always runs back to the door to get inside. She has zero desire to be stuck outside though she will stay out as long as allowed with other dogs and a human around.MEDICAL: Tessa is up-to-date on vaccines, has a current rabies tag, and is spayed. Tessa does show some signs of potential food allergies, so is being fed Purina Pro-Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach, with no issues. Tessa has no other known health issues at this time. If you're looking for a gorgeous, young, trainable German Shepherd who will love you forever,Tessa may be your ideal family member! TESSA'S ADOPTION FEE: $400 This fee covers only part of what we spend to vet, board and rehab the dogs we save. On average we spend over $450 on each dog. We made a decision to keep our adoption fee at the 2005 level even though vet prices have doubled and tripled since then. We are constantly fundraising to cover the deficit. At minimum, your adoption fee includes the dog's spay/neuter, heartworm test, heartworm treatment if needed, rabies shot, distemper/parvo shot, bordatella shot, deworming, monthly heartworm and flea preventives, and microchip. In many cases it also includes surgery and various types of vet treatment for standard issues such as hot spots, ear infections and so on.INTERESTED IN ADOPTING TESSA?Complete an Adoption Application Now! STOP!! READ THIS BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER! We're picky about our adopters. Are you sure you're up to having a GSD? They're not for everyone. They take a lot of time, effort, training. They shed year round. They're big. They scare lots of people. They "mouth" and herd. They're usually strong-willed and stubborn. You have to have references and a home visit. If you're not willing or able to deal with any of this, please don't waste your time or ours applying. Will the dog be an inside family pet? We do not adopt to outdoor-only homes. All dogs must be indoor dogs. Do you leave your dog outdoors when you're not home? We do not adopt to homes that leave their animals outside when they're gone. You must put your dogs indoors when you're gone. A 3 yr old adopted MOGS dog died when the owners went to run errands, left her outdoors, the gate was somehow opened, and she was hit by a car. Tragic and 100% preventable. Even privacy fences get broken into. Gates are opened. Thieves steal dogs. Never leave your dog outdoors when you're not home!! What's your plan for unexpected events and major changes? New baby? Divorce? Moving? How you will provide for your dog if your family breaks up? Will you make a lifetime commitment? It's your responsibility to keep your dog safe, loved and cared for FOR LIFE. Do you understand we expect you to keep that lifetime commitment? It's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to stick by your family member -- no matter what. Are you unable or unwilling to make a lifetime commitment? Do not apply. Have Questions? Email us at [email protected] Thank you for considering a homeless dog or cat.
