Central Illinois German Shepherd Dog Rescue
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2008 Fur Funders: Dale & Maxine Manning in honor of Lakota. Steve Hitz in memory of Marah & Gretchen. Mark & Janet Koonce in honor of Bodie, Gracie & Mo. Peter Kuk. in memory of Scout.

2007 Fur Funders: Lois Hall in memory of Harley & Dusty. The Koonce's in honor of Bodie, Gracie & Mo. The Hehns in honor of Buddy & Barney. Dolores Hughes and Mikey. Gerry Haas and Bailee. Chrissy Little in honor of doggie friends that aren't "perfect". Steve Hitz in memory of Marah & Gretchen. Mary Van Meer in honor of Betsy. Michelle Liberton.
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Adopted March 2008
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A special thank you goes out to Mama Jade's sponsors: Shawn Ryan. Rebecca Kuk in loving memory of her beloved Oscar the GSD. Karla Kreklow in memory of dear Anja. Debra Cicchella in honor of Samantha.
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Name: Mama Jade
Color: Black and Tan sable
Size: 55-60 lbs
Gender: Female- Spayed, spayed
Age: 4 years
Floor-friendly: Yes
Kid-friendly: Yes
Dog-friendly: Yes
Cat-friendly: Interested, but hasn't gone after any of the house cats
Jumps Fences: Not known to
Playful: Yes, very
Sleeps indoors: Yes, in her carte
Origin: Foreclosure property- abandoned family
Special Needs: None known
Health Concerns: None known
Heartworm Negative: Yes, on Interceptor
Microchipped: AVID microchip
Shots: DHLPP-C, Bordetella, Rabies

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 Sweet Pea

Two days before a bank foreclosure we were contacted by the property caretaker about a famiy of GSD's left inside this very large auction barn. The mom had been bred on purpose for sale of the puppies. Two of the pups sold when they were young, the remaining 4 were left to this fate. Mom at one time had been a loved house dog as she adapted readily to home life again. The puppies have known no one but the caretaker who would bring them food when he could, and their mommy. Their home was a barn area about the size of a football field with concrete, dust, and dirt. There was at least every bit if feces over their entire lifetime in that area, some shoveled into piles. The size of the area was their saving grace to be clean. They had no medical care in their life, no socialization, and no training or human love. Their dad apparently went with the spouse after a divorce. Mom and the pups were banished to the warehouse.

Mama Jade had to have been a very loved house dog at one time, because she fit right in on arrival home. She is outgoing and friendly and playful and just a bundle of joy. She has had 4 of her 6 children with her since their birth for 13 months now! I think she is ready for her own time now to be a spoiled and loved dog again. Her banishment to an abandoned warehouse has not spoiled her great personality and she can't wait for fun and love in a new forever, loving home. If you are looking for a fun-loving bundle of happy dog, apply for Mama Jade.

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Elizabeth Riddle, our rescue president, outside of her full-time job and continuing educational pursuits, is an animal behaviorist and an obedience instructor, with a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Illinois with a specialty in Ethology (the study of animal behavior). She officially founded this rescue in November of 1997 while attending the University of Illinois. Learn more about this rescue...

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