Drizzy is 1yr/4mos. old, weighs 70lbs, is neutered, is up to date on his vaccines, but is not microchipped.  "Drizzy knows 'sit', 'down', 'wait' (another command for stay but, we also use it in Spanish - espera) and 'come'.  He does very well during car rides; likes sticking his head out the window."

NOTE:  At the behest of Rescue Well, Drizzy's guardian contacted a referred GSD rescue organization and although they don't have room, they've paid for some training sessions for Drizzy and his guardian to attend.  Additionally, his guardian is actively socializing him using proven techniques and so far is successful.

Drizzy's guardian explains why she has made the difficult decision to rehome him:














"Drizzy is the dog that my ex-boyfriend got me in December of 2022.  We separated in January of 2023 and he took Drizzy. Drizzy is a 1 year and 4 month old German Shepherd Mix.  Drizzy had  been in my ex's care for a year now but my ex decided to enlist in the Navy.  He left for basic training on February 21st, 2024 and Drizzy has been in my care since February 20th, 2024.  I already have a multi-dog household (three) and with Drizzy not getting along with one of my dogs, I'm not able to take Drizzy and give him the care and special attention that he needs because I just do not have the time with 4 dogs and no one else living in my household.  My ex was not able to get a family member to take him before he left. He was resigned to just drop Drizzy off at a shelter but, I know given how crowded shelters are at the moment paired with occasional aggression issues Drizzy has had with people that he has not been exposed to multiple times, I had fears that he would be euthanized so I asked him to give Drizzy to me so I could work on rehoming him myself."














Drizzy's guardian offers a brief a medical history:  "Trazadone and Gabapentin for calming anxiety before vet visits."

Drizzy's guardian states the following regarding children:  Drizzy has never been around children, so his guardian doesn't recommend his living with children, stating...














"Drizzy has never been around children so, I would not recommend at this time that he live in a home with children or where they visit regularly.  Again, because he does not have historical socialization with children and pretty much exclusively with adults, I would not recommend a home with children or where they visit regularly."














Drizzy's guardian states the following regarding dogs:  Drizzy has lived with dogs, but his guardain doesn't recommend his living with dogs, stating...














"Drizzy has a friendly and playful with dogs that he grew up with as a puppy.  Before staying primarily with my ex, Drizzy stayed primarily in my home that included two large dogs, a rottweiler and a rough collie mix.  Even after moving in with my ex and only seeing my two dogs occasionally, he still maintained a friendly and playful relationship.  While staying with my ex for the last year, he lived with my ex’s cousins’ dog and they had a friendly relationship.  He also had a relationship with a neighborhood dog at my ex’s apartment complex after meeting him on leash multiple times.  However, he would not always be friendly with this neighborhood dog.  Additionally, I ended up with a third dog recently and Drizzy growled and barked incessantly at him until they were separated.  When he sees dogs on walks especially if those dogs are not leashed, he growls a bit and barks and tries to go towards the dog.  I do think that he has the potential to get along with other dogs after repeated exposure to said dog."














Drizzy's guardian states the following regarding cats:  Drizzy lived with a cat, but his guardian doesn't recommend his living with cats, stating...














"Drizzy has lived in a home with a cat since he was a puppy.  Before my ex and I broke up, I had a cat before she passed away and he was playful and curious with her.  When he stayed with my ex, there was a cat in the home and Drizzy never had any issues besides occasionally wanting to chase.  When he sees stray cats while on walks, he does try to chase but can generally be called away from chasing."














Drizzy's guardian describes him as:














Very active
Barks alot
Playful
Fearful
Indoor dog
Outdoor dog
House-Trained
Crate-Trained














Drizzy's guardian describes his ideal future home:














"Drizzy’s ideal home at the moment would be one where he was either an only dog, one where there is a younger puppy that he could bond with and teach.  He does love to run around with dogs that he has had the chance to get to know.  He grew up from 8 weeks to about 20 weeks intially with two dogs in my home who even after no longer living in the home, he remembered them after months of separation and maintained a friendly and playful relationship with them.  Drizzy has the potential to have really great relationships with other dogs but, I do think of other dogs are in the home, Drizzy would need a patient mom or dad to work with cultivating a relationship between the two.  Additionally, as Drizzy has only lived with adults and been exposed to adults, I would say a home without children would be ideal.  Lastly, his ideal home would be one where there is a large yard for running around or someone who loves to go on long walks and runs as he is used to being walked 2-3 times a day everyday!  He is very energetic and loves moving around and as such needs the a commitment to either longer walks or a good size yard."














Rehoming Fee:  $100

Location:  Baltimore, MD