Cadence ~ German Shepherd Dog Columbia, TN

Hi! My name is Cadence. I am a 4-year-old German/Anatolian Shepherd mix with big brown eyes and a heart of gold.I'm house and crate trained. I know sit and shake. I adapt to just about any environment with a little bit of time. Loud noises do not bother me.I love car rides and get so excited when we get to where we're going, I try to climb into the front seat. I love tennis balls, squeakers, tug ropes, really any toy if you will play with me. I love to be brushed. I love my chin and chest scratched. I love treats. I love praise. You've probably figured out by now that I'm a lovebug. My foster mom says I pick things up really fast, but I don't always mind my manners. I really enjoy walks but haven't figured out why I need to be tethered to a human. I pull in every direction at first because there's so much to see and smell, and by the way, I am strong. The foster humans are being patient and working with me but it's going to take time to break my old habits.There's a 5' fence at my foster home and that keeps me safe, but I might be able to jump a shorter fence. Baby gates in the house are no match for me. I'm right at home in a dog park. My previous human couldn't provide the care I needed so my ears got infected and are a little sensitive and scarred. The veterinarian said we'll have to keep a close watch for infections forever. I'm close to 70 pounds. I'm up to date on all my vaccinations. I get along with everyone I meet, but I was a little bossy with my foster sister when we first met. I barely notice the cat. I like to rough house when playing and sometimes forget that I'm a little clumsy and bigger than everyone else. I'm working on the basics of leash training and not jumping up when I'm excited with my foster family and am showing progress but still need some work. My breed is known to be independent, intelligent, loving and loyal and I am all of that.Apply online or email russellrescuetn@gmail.com if already approved 4 yr old spayed German shepherd. 62#, adopted from animal control, vet told owner that she needed to treat her ears, owner said she would have to come back on payday never saw her again. Cadence was later taken back to AC for euthanasia. Tech at AC couldn't do it because cadence is so sweet so they sent her to our clinic and dr evaluated her ears. She has suffered chronic untreated ear infections for who knows how long.. ear canals are cauliflowers and cadence will have to have ear exams abt every 6-8 weeks. We packed them w a two week treatment last week. Her ears are very sensitive, and she had to be sedated to treat them. She is a precious girl and doing well with her foster just after one day!Available dogs are met by pre-approved adopters ONLY after a match is made.The application is the first step. Please complete the adoption (or foster) application here: https://www.russellrescuetn.com/application-for-adoption/We do not have any paid staff members. We are 100% volunteer powered. Thx for your patience.If you'd like to help offset the costs of our precious dogs care: Donations can be made via PayPal russellrescuetn@gmail.com or Venmo @russellrescuetn (Russell Rescue Inc, Columbia, TN; Mary Ruth Rogers, last 4 of phone 5889)Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/russellrescuetn