Just a few our many Success Stories:

Ebony

Bear

Riley

Fuji

Isabella

Misty

Dawn

Nala & Tayga

Sunny

Jasmine

Baccus

The Mobile Shilohs:

Lucky

Jazz
(Now "Grace")

Gracie

Sweetie
(now "Sophie")

Girlie

The Mobile Puppies:

Cesarina

Tchaikovsky

Mozart

Maddalena

Bach

 

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Zion's Ebony Wings-Eagles Nest, RL1, CGC aka Ebby
Black Acorn Dogs, Erika Pytlovany

sire: Zion's the Mark of Zorro
dam: Zion's Asta-La-Vesta Baby
b. January 21, 2001 | solid black plush

When Ebony first came home with us at the age of 3, she'd spent 3 years of her life in a kennel and had virtually no training. Thanks to wonderful fostering, she'd spent some time living in a house, but she knew nothing about what a leash was for. Everyday things around the neighborhood like a lawnmower, trash can, or person standing behind a fence were new and scary. She had no idea how to relate to other dogs, much as she wanted to. Even worse, she'd already lost two potential homes because of concerns about aggression during the transition. Knowing this history, her training started immediately upon her arrival to the house.

From the beginning, my hope was that Ebony would someday be able to compete in agility. When we started training, it wasn't clear whether that was a realistic goal. She was highly excitable and leapt at other dogs even in basic obedience class. We tried agility class after she achieved her CGC, but the high energy level was way too much for her.

She really enjoyed and excelled at formal obedience, so we kept at that. In less time than I could have imagined, Ebony became more and more confident, calm, and comfortable. Ebony is a smart dog, and learning to heel was always easy to train; learning to relax and to work in a distracting environment is the hard part!

It was easy to gravitate toward Rally because it combines some of the best aspects of traditional obedience and agility. Like traditional obedience, it is required to know obedience movements like heeling, fronts, finishes, and well-executed turns. And like agility, the competition involves a course that you run independently with your dog, you can talk to your dog, and it's not necessary that movements have clockwork precision. Rally-O itself is focused on the relationship between handler and dog, and provides an encouraging and low-key competition venue to trial a dog. For me, the handler, it has been more fun to train for Rally-O than for traditional obedience because of its less serious nature.

Our hard work paid off on October 16, 2005 when Ebony earned her Rally Level 1 (RL1) title at Breakaway Action Dogs in Frederick, MD! So many months I'd despaired that Ebony would never, ever learn to walk on a loose leash, and imagined that she'd never in her life be able to walk calmly through a crowd of strange dogs (or any dogs!) We kept at it, attended class regularly, practiced, went to run-throughs, and when it was time to strut her stuff, she came through with a scores of 181, 187, and 189 (out of 200)! Even more than earning the title, I was so proud of the way she handled herself at the trial: well-behaved waiting outside the ring for her turn, and calm and relaxed while crated out in the car between classes. No matter how well she ever does in the ring, we can only trial if I feel like she wants to be there... and she did!

Next up for Ebony will probably be her Companion Dog (or equivalent) formal obedience title. Thanks to her Rally training, she already knows most of what she needs for the title and the one who requires the most polishing up is me! We've also started agility again, and now that she has confidence, I'm delighted to discover that she really enjoys it. With luck, we may be able to start trialing next summer.

The best thing of all to come out of our training, though, is that this poor dog that used to vomit on any five-minute car ride now tries to get in the car every time we go past it on a walk. That's just one symbol of how far she's come. There's absolutely nothing better than the knowledge that my girl has gone from being afraid of the world to truly living in it.

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Zion’s Gentle Windwalker aka Bear
Cathy & Stephan Zybala

sire: Zion's the Mark of Zorro
dam: Zion's Bring n' Back Kari
b. Oct 10, 2000 | brown sable smooth

In 2001 we brought home a 10 month old named Bear from a kennel in upstate New York. I was working as a nanny at the time and had some very specific needs in a dog and was told this boy would be a perfect fit (we were told his nickname was Prozac Bear). Although the condition of the dog (soft ears and all), the way he was being kept, his frantic demeanor and his surroundings at this kennel made me suspicious, I could not turn my back on him and leave him there. So to our home in downtown Toronto he came, and our journey began.

After about two weeks of showing no desire to bond with us, Bear was exhibiting a very troubling, child-fearful and aggressive nature. We assumed he hadn’t been socialized or exposed to anything in the important first weeks of his life. One day, he nipped a passer by with no warning given. Next, a jogger was nipped and his dog aggression started to manifest. More bites ensued, so we sought out an amazing trainer. Progress was made in training, but we finally had to admit this was hard wired behavior, and a product of his breeding. Our only choice was to isolate him, but as we were living in downtown Toronto in an apartment, this was a monumental task. The last bite was our upstairs neighbor, and this one was reported to the city. Bear was now in trouble.

Dear friends of ours, and fellow Shiloh owners, offered us an incredible opportunity to move out of the city with Bear, in exchange for helping them with their new property. We accepted and a new chapter opened. Many adjustments had to be made as Bear would not accept their three dogs, and everyone had to adapt to a rotating system of letting the dogs out. Bear being sharp/shy caused him to be very aggressive toward the other dogs every time he would see or hear them. Showing incredible patience with us and our Bear, everyone adapted until one day another bite occurred. Bear had been showing acceptance to the other people that were there at the time, so he was being given some freedom. But, yet another bite happened. The decision was made that Bear would be neutered, and would have to always be on leash.

All is not bad though, as Bear has now fully bonded with us. He is silly, goofy, smart and one of the family. We come home to a huge hello and a cuddle session on the couch. He follows us around the house and wants to be with us. This is a huge step for as a young dog he would not even stay in the same room with us and would stare at the front door for hours. He plays, he=s happy and loves us as much as we love him. After we neutered him his ears came up. At 18 months his x-rays showed grade 2 CDH in both hips with deformed femoral heads and arthritic changes, but he is still sound and very strong. This is a dog that in another situation would not have made it to his third birthday, but through a series of amazing events and the understanding of some great people Bear is still with us and enriching our lives.

Bear has taught us to be patient and understanding. We have learned how to be better handlers and owners, but most importantly he has given us valuable insight into the workings of the canine mind. This story unfortunately is not that uncommon, and other dogs like him have not made it, even though other owners have also made major adjustments to their lives to save them. If we had stayed in Toronto much longer we are sure we would have been given a destroy order and would have lost our boy. But Bear and us are some of the lucky ones. We will keep Bear safe from the situations he can not handle. We have had to keep him in isolation and only we have been able to enjoy the wonderful side of his personality. We have had people tell us that they feel sorry for Bear, but he is having a life, and loves us as we love him. Isn't that what it is really all about?

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Mt. Airy's Polar Knight aka Riley

 

sire: Mason-Dixon Simple Man (Artie)
dam: Catoctin’s Shining Star (Shy)
b. January 9, 2004

Riley is a very intelligent, active, young male Shiloh who has now found his forever home. Since his 10-week birthday, he lived with his original owners, and an older female shepherd mix, Maya. Riley was happy to submit to Maya’s leadership, and his behavior and temperament were well under her control. His owners spent time in training including obedience and agility; he excelled at both.

When Riley was about a year old, they began to see some dominant behaviors. They responded with positive reinforcement. When meeting new people, he was rewarded with treats. When he was excited or anxious, he was soothed and comforted. The behaviors continued and were complicated by the unfortunate passing of Maya. Riley’s agitated behavior escalated: he barked uncontrollably at strangers at the door and lunged at visitors on the property. Interventions the owners tried were positive reinforcement and correcting Riley verbally and physically with an alpha roll. The situation did not improve. On one occasion, he lunged at a female visitor, and on another he bit a workman in the house. At that point, Riley was returned to me.

Since his return, he exhibited none of his troublesome behaviors. He was comfortable with my pack. He was entirely submissive and appropriate with me. He respected the rest of my human and canine family as well. He was completely submissive to all our dogs, including Frances, my 1.5 year old female. He accepted visitors to our home, walks well on lead, shared food, and generally got along very well.

My guess is that his owners misread his signals. In their use of positive reinforcement, they inadvertently reinforced dominant, excited behavior. Once his “alpha”, Maya, was gone, he had no model for behavior, and took on the leadership role himself. I believe he regarded his “mom’s” emotional responses to his outbursts as weakness and responded by protecting her. Though they are heartbroken, his original owners recognize that they are simply not the right family for this particular dog.

But there is Great news! Riley went to his new home on Saturday. Alisa flew in from Seattle to meet him, and took him home with her to his new family: Alisa and Eli and their shepherd mix Shiba and the cat Cookie. Riley is swimming in the Pacific, romping with Shiba, and learning to live with Cookie.

Here is an exerpt from her letter:
"Mt. Airy's Polar Knight is a very happy boy, despite the fact that he is now living in a Shiba-tatorship; she has certainly established herself as the Alpha dog, so Riley now has another doggy leader, although at times she can be a bit… oppressive. We've been to the dog park twice already, and Riley got to swim in the Ocean! He loved it! He has been described by other dog owners at the park as "magnificent", and "amazingly well adjusted", not to mention "sweet" and "beautiful". It's quite the scene when we hit the park with what appear to be one fox and one wolf on leashes."

"Riley has been very playful, and his Squid obsession has only grown. He and Shiba like to run in circles around the yard together every morning before they pee simultaneously and then compete for the tennis ball. Riley seems to have been making offerings to Cookie, our cat; he brings in his squid, a teddy bear, a bone, and sets them near the kitty and then backs his way out of the room. They have had a few verbal fights (hisss…bark bark bark bark…hisss), which always end in Riley running away."

"Thank you for trusting us with your baby boy. We are working on expending his aggression energies through nightly controlled games of tug of war (Jack Volhard's recommendation) with Eli, and his prey energies through extensive games of fetch. We also put him into a thirty minute sit and down every night to establish who is boss."

I am so relieved to have Riley in a home where he is safe and happy. Please let folks know he has a home and that they found him through the club's page. I can't thank you enough for the work you do. It made the difference for Riley. The web site is a wonderful resource for pet owners, breeders, dogs...everyone. The considerable time you all put in is so important, and i deeply appreciate it.

Nancy Dietz, Mt. Airy Shiloh Shepherds

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Fuji

A note from our Rehome/Rescuers:

Fuji arrived at her temporary foster home on December 11th, 2006. She was adopted by her new family only a few days after going into foster care! She is a beautiful white, plush coated girl who has recently been spayed.

We've been recieving ongoing updates on our Shiloh's Yahoo Group at how well Fuji is adjusting to her new home and family. We wish Fuji and family much continued success and happiness!

 

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Isabella Job - aka "Bella"

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Isabella Job (aka Kei) was rescued from a shelter the day before she was to be euthanized. She was covered in thick mats that had to be cut out of her, but she does have a beautiful plush coat with tons of feathering. She's had the soul of a saint and the patience of Job in searching and waiting for her forever home, and time was just about up for her! Isabella is unbelievably sweet, she likes other dogs, and she's very affectionate, mannerly and gentle - even with complete strangers. She travels well in a vehicle and appears to be well housebroken.


We have no idea what had brought her to this point in her life, but we're thrilled for Isabella because her patience has paid off. Isabella has been adopted August 2007 by a wonderful family from Dallas TX, and will glean 100% attention and love as the only dog in her new home. The connection was immediate with Bella's new owners. Congratulations, sweet girl!

Update - August 29, 2007 - A letter from her new family;

When at the ball park she runs like the wind.  Beautiful, fluid, & graceful.
 
Doesn't itch or scratch anymore.
 
Loves squeaky toys.  
 
Loves to ride in the vehicle. 
 
Has learned "sit" and "down".
 
AND finally tonight she decided it was okay to get on the couch.  Bill has been trying to get her to sit on the couch for a week.  Then tonight while Bill was out mowing -- she gets on the couch, where she is laying right now.
 
Her appetite is good.  
 
She has found a friend to play with.
 
She had her 1st date yesterday.
 
When out walking, this blue heeler would see Isabella and the two would play while on leash, then sit next to each other like best of buds.  So yesterday, we invited the guy and his blue heeler to go to the ball park --- to let Isabella and Clyde have a play date -- off leash. 
 
They had a great time together....my only concern was how much exercise to let Isabella have---not knowing how her muscles were - or how out of shape she is.  Then the unresolved heartworm issue.  But they played very nicely, so my concerns were not an issue. 
 
Look for an update next week.

Update - September 3, 2007 

Isabella had her teeth cleaned and the sebaceous cysts (3) and lipomas lumps (3) removed today.  She came through the surgery like a real trooper. She is resting comfortably right now.

Wouldn't you know it.... I have gone over Isabella's body what seems like a hundred times checking her out. .  I thought I had found all her bumps and lumps.  There were 6.   Bill is sitting with Isabella on the couch right now and tells me we missed a bump.  Such enough...we found another bump!   Not a large lump...but a lump.  We will keep a close guard over it so that at the first sign of change we will have it removed.  Otherwise, we will wait until the next teeth cleaning.

Her personality is really coming out -- she is adorable and her kisses are priceless. Everyone comments on how mannerly she is.  She hasn't met a child, adult, or dog she doesn't like.

If the sliding door to the van is open, she jumps in and sits there -- thinking it is time to go somewhere. 

She doesn't even turn her head if we are eating steaks...but she will watch you eat every bite of Tex-Mex!

Yesterday, she found a frog on Ball field #9.  She never hurt the frog...but the two of them were hopping all over the outfield grass!   When called, she left the frog to go to the next field with the guys.

She has the routine down and has the run of the baseball complex.  She has the guys trained... she will go to the ice machine and stare at it until someone gets her a bucket of ice.  She is destined to be in management.

Isabella with Santa  

Update January 2008 -

Isabella visited Santa for the first time! Santa is laughing in the picture because Isabella kept trying to kiss him.

What a sweet girl! I can only imagine she was thanking Santa for granting her wish for a wonderful forever home.

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Misty

Profile: "Misty was surrendered to the Last Chance Rescue in Howell, Michigan, because she was supposedly afraid of fireworks. She is also intolerant of cats and we suspect, other small prey-like animals. Misty is a striking young female, born in 2004. She is housetrained and responds well to basic obedience commands, and she is friendly with other dogs. Misty would be in heaven as someone's lap dog, but must go to a home with a high, secure fenced yard as she's got the spring of a deer."

August 26, 2007: We are thrilled to report that Misty has been adopted through the ISSDC Rehome/Rescue Program. The obstacle came in how to get her from Michigan to her new home in North Carolina! Her story managed to touch enough good people, and before we knew it there were so many offers of transportation that we were able to coordinate her long journey home!

These are the incredible people who are responsible for delivering Misty into the arms of her new family. We are so thankful to you, angels one and all.


Suzy Graham gets Misty ready for the first leg of her journey - departing from Suzy's home in Michigan at 7am.


Pam and Barb connect with Suzy in Toledo, Ohio at 8:45 am, and arrive with Misty in Akron at 11:15 am.


Kelly and Misty head out of Akron at 12pm for a 5 hour drive to I-81 around Harrisburg.


At 5pm, Pat and Jim introduce Misty to "Keys" as they get ready for their 2 hour drive down I-81 into Virginia.


Addison and Marti greet Misty in Winchester, then depart at 7:15 pm for Tyro, VA.

and finally...


Misty arrived at Wendy's home in Tyro at 9:30 pm to meet her NEW MOM AND DAD, John and Lisa of Matthews, North Carolina! Misty is now in her forever home, thanks to each and every person who so generously helped to get her there.

THANK YOU!

Update June 18, 2008:

Misty was renamed "Cheyanne"! She's been thriving in her new home as you can see by her most recent picture (below). Cheyanne just recently passed her CGC (AKC Canine Good Citizen) test, and we are so very proud of her! Thanks to John and Lisa for making a wonderful life for this absolutely beautiful girl.

Cheyanne, formerly Misty

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Dawn

BelleGrace's Aurora Sunrise (aka Dawn) - Black/Tan plush female, SPAYED - 2 years old.

Profile: Dawn is a beautiful, mischevious girl who loves to tease once she gets to know you. She also loves to be petted and once she bonds with you, will lay by your side, wanting to just be with her person. She is a bit shy, so will need to be gently socialized, and will need some obedience work. She is crate trained and house broken. She would do best in a dog experienced home with adults and older children. She has never been introduced to toddlers, so we do not know her reaction to them. We also would prefer a fenced yard.

Update - September 2007: Dawn has been adopted as an "only dog" by a lovely woman who has had German Shepherd Dogs her whole life. Congratulations on your new home, Dawn!

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Nala & Tayga

Success!!! - February 11, 2008!

After 6 months of hoping and praying we've found a home for the two lovely older Shiloh Shepherd females, Nala and Tayga! Eternal thanks to Julie Evans who kindly fostered these sweet girls in her Connecticut home for the past 6 months. Thank you to Brad Black and Michelle Bowler for bringing the girls to the attention of their now "forever home". Thank you to Dave Herz and Robert Grieves for making the weekend long trek from Toronto to Connecticut in order to transport Nala and Tayga up to Canada!

Nala and Tayga have finally found a wonderful home with a loving new mom on a beautiful 80 acre country property in Ontario. They are both adjusting well and seem to realize they are there to stay. To their new owner, Karen, THANK YOU for opening your heart and home to Nala and Tayga. Thank you for offering them both a chance at true happiness and contentedness in their older years.

Click here to see pictures of all the wonderful volunteers who have helped them along their journey home. This outcome would not have been possible without you.

Update June 18, 2008

An excerpt from an email update on Nala and Tayga;

"There are so many great things to say about my girls, they seem to have blended in effortlessly with my life. I think they are now settled in and are comfortable in their new space."
 
"Tayga no longer feels the need to run up to the side of my bed several times in the wee hours of  the morning, crying and putting her paw up to poke at me and then try to lick me and make sure I am still there. She only does it a few mornings each week now so I think she is finally at the stage where she knows this is her house and she is starting to relax."
 
"She could have been a great dog with a job, she just seems to have that quality. She also would have been a great dog for shows. I knew right from the start that she would be the one to come when called and that I would be able to trust her without a leash before I would trust Nala. She is also quite the water baby. She flops in every puddle she sees, leaps into any deep water with glee, runs out and over to me, looks up, smiles and with a twinkle in her eye dives in again. It’s quite comical."
 
"Nala makes me laugh every morning, she is such a big goof. She lies on her back with her paws in the air and moans like Chewbaka, she even looks like a Wookie (if you remember Star Wars). When she gets outside, her favorite spot is under the tree by the birdfeeder. When there is a squirrel trapped up the tree she sits 2’ from the base as still as a statue waiting for the squirrel to be lulled into a false sense of security. At those times she reminds me of Wyle E Coyote, she sits there with her mouth open, waiting, thinking that the squirrel will eventually just walk right in."
 
"She reminds me of a Husky I used to have, she is stubborn and calculating. She will come when called but she tries to make me think she’s in control by taking her time. As I learned with old Max all I had to do was ignore her and she would be right there to get the attention."
 
"Nala and Tayga are funny when we get back home from our walks. When the house just gets in sight, they try to fake each other out to be the first one to get back to the bird feeder to maybe catch the squirrels off guard. Tayga is always faster so Nala has had to get creative to get the jump on her."
 
"The other day as we were getting close to the house and as usual Tayga was ahead, but she does not start running until she hears Nala speed up from behind. This time I could see the wheels turning in Nala’s head as she nonchalantly walked over to the side of the road to sniff something very interesting. The moment Tayga came over and put her nose down to check it out, Nala took off on a dead run to get to the squirrels first. Tayga conceded the game to Nala and has had a new respect for her tactics ever since."

Tayga with Curious George Nala - Queen of the North
Nala and Tayga - Goose Hunting

Thank you, Karen! Your updates on Nala and Tayga are so amusing and very special. They couldn't have a better home than yours!

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SunnySunny

Camelot's Sunny (aka Sunny)

Sunny was adopted July 20, 2008 by a family in Arizona. His owner made the trek with Sunny from Southern California and met the adopters 1/2 way to transfer him. He's currently settling in with his new family and they say "he's here to stay"! Congratulations to Sunny and his new family!

His Rescue/Rehome write up follows:

"This 7 year old Shiloh Shepherd was born at Camelot Kennels, bred by the late Mynde Bunker. His family is no longer able to keep him, and he needs another family to accept him into their hearts. Sunny is a sweet and gentle dog with people and other dogs. He gets too excited around cats though! Sunny is in good health."

"His owner states "we are looking for a very nice home that will have a yard, and people that like to play a little with him and mostly love him up. He was held alot when he was little and still thinks that he is a lapdog! He puts his head in your lap to be rubbed. He has a very nice and "young" personality. He likes to play but doesn't need more than 10-15 minutes at a time- he is happy after that. He has a few training tricks up his sleeve too!"

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Jasmine

JasmineJasmine was days away from being euthanized at a pound in Charlseton, SC when angels came to her rescue. She had obviously been well cared for as a pet however the pound environment made her so nervous she was deemed unadoptable. Janet, a pound volunteer, thought differently and contacted the ISSDC Rescue/Rehome but we knew Jasmine had very little time left. Ray Simpson from NC drove to pick her up, and his family fostered Jasmine for the few days it took to arrange her transportation to Ontario, Canada. You see, we already had a family waiting to adopt Jasmine based upon the information Janet had provided!

Jasmine flew from Asheville, NC to Buffalo NY where Robert Grieves recieved her and transported her to Mississauga, Ontario. Brad Black then transported Jasmine to her new family in Bowmanville, Ontario.

It was as if Jasmine knew she was finally home! She bonded immediately with her new mom and dad, and she's having a blast with her Bernese Mountain Dog puppy housemate.

We wish to thank the ISSDC Ontario Chapter for the generous donation of the cost of Jasmine's airfare. The Ontario Chapter raises funds for Shiloh Shepherd Rescue in Canada through hosting BBQ's at all Rare Breed events attended in Canada. Thank you for coming to Jasmine's aid!

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Baccus

Found wandering in Idaho, picked up by the pound, identified and rescued by a Shepherd fan who contacted our ISSDC Rescue/Rehome Program, it took four months before Baccus was successfully matched with his new family. His caring guardian and the ISSDC Rescue are thrilled that Baccus will be so loved and cared for by these wonderful people! I don't know if it's possible to thank Baccus's guardian enough for her concern, dedication and diligence in selecting the best home possible for this wonderful boy. But THANK YOU, Joan!!!

The ISSDC Rescue/Rehome Program donated the cost of airfare from Idaho to Illinois to transport Baccus, in addition to his medical bills.

We are so thankful to the individuals who donated to our Rescue, specifically toward Baccus's care and handling. Rest assured he's finally being doted upon by his new forever family in Chicago. We couldn't have done it without your support!

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The Mobile Shilohs - 5 Adults and 5 three week old pups surrendered by breeder...

Meet Lucky!

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Lucky is still under a year of age and has a whole lot of maturing to do. He must be wondering what the heck is going on! We are looking for a stable, confidence-building new home for this sweet guy.Lucky deserves it!

Update - July 1: Lucky is a follower and very friendly. He's going through a barking stage right now, however he looks to the other dogs and to people for approval of his behavior. He's a happy young male that would benefit from some positive guidance in his development.

Update - August 13: Lucky is being adored in his new home with the Simpson's of Marshall, NC! His new name is "Bayou".

Update - One Year Later!!! Bayou has grown into a beautiful big goofy boy. Thank you Ray and Lynne for giving him such a wonderful home.

Bayou - formerly "Lucky"

 



Meet Jazz!

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Please note: This is not "the Jazz" that was sold to the original owner, however the SPCA was told this was her name, so that's what we'll call her. Jazz is the mother of the available puppies. She's an older girl who needs to be pampered and loved in her retirement.

Can you give Jazz the love she's longing for?

Update - July 1: Jazz is the most socialized of these dogs. She is very friendly with people. She's a very smart girl who is aware of everything going on around her. She also walks on a leash. We believe Jazz to be 6 or 7 years of age.

Update - August 13: Jazz, renamed "Grace", is in her new home with the McLaughlin's of Bandera, TX!



Meet Gracie!

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Gracie has the same coloration as some of the most admired Shiloh Shepherds. She's obviously worried in this picture, and she'll need a gentle, encouraging new owner. But what a stunning girl she will blossom into with the right family!

Are you the one to Grace her with a new home?

Update - July 1: Gracie is the most timid of the bunch. She is very submissive as well. Like all the other dogs, Gracie is accepting of hugs and kisses, but will require an experienced and patient new owner to help build her confidence.

Update - August 13: Gracie is thriving in her new home with the Rosenthal's of New York City!



Meet Sweetie!

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As if her name doesn't say it all! Sweetie has that look to melt your heart. She too is confused and worried right now, but she's willing to trust that special someone with her loyalty and love. Please consider the expression in her eyes.

Sweetie is only a few years old, with many sweet years ahead of her.

Update - July 1: Sweetie is a very submissive girl, and generally the most stand-offish. She will gently accept people who approach to hug and kiss her, but she's not confident about making an approach on her own. Sweetie needs an owner who is kind and able to take one step at a time in building her level of trust and security.

Update - August 13: Sweetie is in her new home with the Demestihas' of Salem, OR!

Update - May 22, 2008: Sweetie has been renamed to Sophie! She is doing great in her new home, making great strides in overcoming her tendency to be a bit shy. Her owners have been wonderful with her training, as you can see from this recent email update excerpt:

"Sophie says hello and thanks again for all your help and support.  She is doing great.  I have been taking her to an off-leash dog park in Salem and she is getting more confident and more willing to trust people and be petted by total strangers.  I don't think she will ever be generous with her affection with new people, but she is willing to give people the benefit of the doubt and approach them and be touched.  She gets along well with other dogs, but does have that shepherd behavior of wanting to herd the other dogs as if they were sheep.  She has gotten stronger and loves to run and play with Bear.  She comes immediately when called and has learned to sit, lay down, come, wait and stay on command.  She has actually remained seated when Bear has broken command and just looks at me and not at Bear.  She is also great in the car and remains laying down or just sleeps on long trips."


Sophie, formerly Sweetie

Thank you Bill and Linda, for everything you continue to do for Sophie, and for all the love in your heart. It's hard to believe this picture is the same dog as shown above. She looks so happy now!



Meet Girlie!

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She IS a girlie-girl as you can see from her happy expression! Girlie has a certain spark in her eyes that says "Whatcha doin? - Can I play too?" Also a few years old, Girlie certainly deserves a chance for years of contentment and happiness.

Is she your Girlie-girl?

Update - July 1: She is the most playful, outgoing and confident of all the dogs. She has a true zest for life, and recently discovered to be quite an athlete as she's jumped a 6 foot fence while at the SPCA! Girlie would benefit by an active owner who is willing to develop her naturally social personality, plus a big yard with a really high fence.

Update - August 13: Girlie is adjusting to her new home with the Power's of Raeford, NC!

Update - December 2007: Girlie has been renamed "Geetlee"! She's quite a handful with tons of energy.

Geetlee



Meet the Mobile Miracles!

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These 5 Mobile Miracles were surrendered to the SPCA at only 3 weeks of age. It's been touch and go if they would survive at all. Through the tireless efforts of the Mobile SPCA's veterinarians, all 5 Miracle's are eating on their own now, gaining strength every day.

Update - July 1: The puppies are all doing well. They've been eating soft food and are now being changed over to dry food. Some stools are still a bit runny, but they're all gaining weight and playing with one another. The litter is now 5 weeks of age and should be ready for adoption at the end of July. The SPCA will spay/neuter these puppies prior to placement.

Update - August 13: From Left to Right:

Cesarina is now in her new home with the Conley's of Newport News, VA!

Tchaikovsky is now in his new home with the Sekula's of New Port Richey, FL!

Mozart is now in his new home with the Tursi's of Beachwood, NJ!

Magdalena is now in her new home with the Wong's of Marrero, LA!

Bach is now in his new home with the Mann's of Conyers, GA!

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