Doug
German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) · Young (1 year 6 months) · Male · Large · Skokie, IL
Notes from German Shepherd Rescue INC
Meet Doug! This sweet, handsome boy was found as a stray and rescued from Chicago Animal Control. Doug is a young boy estimated to be 18 months old and weighs approximately 50 pounds. When he was found, shelter staff noticed Doug had nystagmus (involuntary eye movements) and his head seemed to be a bit shaky. The cause of these symptoms is unknown but doesn't seem to have any impact on him. In the first foster home, Doug did well with the resident female husky, senior chihuahua mix, and especially the cat! However out on walks, Doug became reactive to other dogs. We would suggest a home outside of the city for Doug, ideally with a fenced yard. Doug is crate trained and working on basic obedience. Doug has been introduced to children and done very well! He is very sweet with people and loves to cuddle. Being a young GSD, he has a good amount of energy and would benefit from continued obedience training.
About Doug
Gets along with
- Kids
- Yes
- Dogs
- Yes
- Cats
- Yes
Home and care
- House-trained
- Yes
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor Only
- Fence
- Any Type
- Energy
- Moderate
- Exercise needs
- Moderate
- Grooming needs
- Moderate
- Shedding
- Moderate
- How vocal
- Some
- With new people
- Friendly
- Training
- Needs Training
- Owner experience
- Breed experience
- Coat
- Medium
Health
- Vaccinations current
- Yes
- Special needs
- Yes
AffectionateCrate-trainedLeash-trainedOngoing medical care
As listed by German Shepherd Rescue INC. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.
What happens next
- Contact German Shepherd Rescue INC using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
- They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
- Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to German Shepherd Rescue INC, never to AdoptNearby.
- Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.


