Paws for Vets

Meet Trip! Trip is a handsome German Shepherd between 12-17 months old, is neutered, heartworm negative, up to date on vaccines and recently underwent surgery to have his back leg amputated. Trip is just the right size at 47lbs and has a beautiful disposition. He is a very handsome guy who spent a long time on the streets trying to survive. He can be a little skittish at first and would do best in a home with another solid dog. He takes a lot of cues from the two dogs in his current foster home and has learned to trust his foster Mom. Trip needs a home that will let him warm up to his people at his own pace. He's great with other dogs and kids, rides well in the car, is housebroken, crate trained, takes treats gently and walks well on the leash This fabulous guy is resilient beyond measure and is a survivor in every sense of the word. Trip will bond quickly with a patient owner and despite being a tripod, he is super healthy, happy and loves to run and play with other dogs. Trip is not an aggressive dog at all! He has no interest in being a guard dog at all and does not bark at the neighbor dogs. He is a lover, not a fighter despite him having to live on the mean streets alone and fend for his own food with a broken leg. Trips rebound after a back leg amputation is astonishing. His confidence is growing now that he can heal physically and emotionally in an environment of comfort and safety. With the help of his foster , Trip is learning to trust that nobody is going to hurt him anymore. He has been going on outings and meeting new people and warms up to pretty much anyone who sits down and waits for him to approach them when he is ready. He adores children. Even though Trip is less one leg, he still needs exercise and is up to walking a mile every day at this time. He walks great on a leash. Trip also enjoys taking all of the toys out of the toy basket. He has never been destructive and has been left alone and loose in the house many times with no problems. Trip is the poster child for resilience and second chances. He wants to be loved and to return his love to anyone giving him time to warm up a bit.