Meet Pippi
4 Luv of Dog Rescue lists Pippi as a female listed as German Shepherd Dog in Fargo, ND. Her listing requires a home with no other pets, no children and a fenced-in yard. Pippi is spayed, microchipped and current on vaccinations. She is listed at about 8 years old, and her size is given as large, with the weight range shown as an estimate.
4 Luv of Dog Rescue's listing says: "She just doesn’t like other dogs and tends to be protective of her person." 4 Luv of Dog Rescue's listing says: "Pippi isn't a good candidate to live with other dogs (or pets) since she will resource guard her favorite person from other animals"
A foster also says she will bark at dogs or strangers walking past the house, and at dogs walking too close to her, and that work on this is ongoing. The same volunteer adds that she can be friendly with dogs in a daycare environment and that her out-of-home dog socialization is good. Please confirm these details with 4 Luv of Dog Rescue.
A building volunteer says this senior girl needs a calm home that she can monitor, and where she can ensure the safety of its residents. One foster adds that she would make a great companion for someone with no other pets or young kids.
Pippi takes Apoquel for allergies. The cost is estimated at around $90 a month, depending on the pharmacy. The listing gives the adoption donation as $67.50, with applicable sales tax included, and says fees may be paid by cash or check. Pippi qualifies for the rescue's Seniors for Seniors Program, which places senior dogs aged 7 or older with senior citizens aged 65 or older at a reduced adoption fee of $65.00. Applicants who qualify are asked to fill out an application online and type "SENIOR" after their name.
Reports on walking, training and kennels differ between the people who have cared for Pippi. One foster says Pippi likes to go for walks but is a strong puller. A volunteer says she walks like an angel, and another foster says she has fantastic leash manners. Reports say she is potty trained, and one foster says she never had an accident in that home. One foster never put her in a kennel, while another says she is kennel trained. A volunteer says she generally doesn't cause a ruckus in her kennel. Please confirm these details with 4 Luv of Dog Rescue.
A foster reports that Pippi knows Sit, Stay, Lay down, Shake, High five, Leave it, Come and Kennel. She will let you know when she needs to go outside by standing next to the door until you let her out. Fosters describe her as pretty lazy otherwise, spending her days lying around and looking out the window. She also loves a game of fetch and a good walk, and has no issue taking princess naps throughout the day. One foster says she didn't try to get into the garage or onto the counter.
People who know Pippi describe her as gentle and kind, large but slow and confident, and a sweet, smart dog. A volunteer calls her an easy dog at the shelter and imagines that means an easy dog to care for at home. She enjoys scratches and snuggles, kisses, head rubs, scratches right above her tail and sleeping next to her people. Her favorite things include playing ball, chasing her jolly ball in the yard, chewing on bones, playing tug of war and carrying around her stuffed toys. Her giant frog is her favorite toy, and she likes soaking up the sun on the deck. She is up to the challenge of her puzzle toy and especially likes finding the hidden treats, and she loves car rides.
A volunteer shares that it is heartbreaking to see Pippi in the shelter environment for so long. She goes to Fetchers for socializing through doggy daycare. Her fosters and volunteers describe her as a great companion looking for her spot to lounge, and a laid back but fun loving "bear" for the right family. Anyone searching for an old german shepherd should know that she is listed as German Shepherd Dog, and a german shepherd for adoption in North Dakota deserves a careful look at her home requirements above.
To ask about Pippi's personality, health and adoption steps, contact 4 Luv of Dog Rescue.
Edited by Lily's Second Chance from the listing by 4 Luv of Dog Rescue. Please confirm details with 4 Luv of Dog Rescue.
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_________ B I O ______________ Name: Pippi Size: ~Large range: 61-100 lbs Adoption Donation: $67.50 (applicable sales tax included). Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check. Other: Spayed Female, Vaccinations current, Microchip, No other pets, No children, Fenced-in yard required ** Pippi qualifies for our Seniors for Seniors Program. This program places senior dogs (age 7 or older) with senior citizens (age 65 or older) at a reduced adoption fee of $65.00. If you qualify and are interested in participating in this program, please fill out an application online and type "SENIOR" after your name. ** Pippi takes Apoquel for allergies. The cost is around $90 a month depending on the pharmacy. Pippi is ready for her second chance Foster Home Feedback ** No Other Pets, No Children, Fenced-in yard required. 8/20/25 Foster Feedback: Pippi has settled in great. She enjoys soaking up the sun on the deck. Her giant frog is her favorite toy. Pippi likes to go for walks but she is a strong puller. She is pretty lazy otherwise, spending her days laying around and looking out the window. She loves going on car rides. Pippi is up to the challenge of playing with her puzzle toy and especially likes when she solves the puzzle and finds the hidden treats.. She is so smart and such a sweet dog. She just doesn’t like other dogs and tends to be protective of her person. Pippi would make a great companion for someone with no other pets or young kids. 12/9/24 Building Volunteer Feedback: Princess Pippi is still looking for her kingdom to reign over, have you got some subjects in your realm for this regal lady? She is gentle and kind and large but slow and confident. Pippi loves scratches and snuggles and playing ball. This ol gal needs a calm home she can monitor and ensure the safety of its residents. 9/12/24 Building Volunteer Feedback: Pippi is such an easy dog at the shelter, and I imagine that translates to being an easy to care for dog in her home. Pippi is such a nice gentle dog, she walks like an angel, is potty trained, and generally doesn't cause a ruckus in her kennel. Being calm in the shelter environment isn't always the easiest and Pippi has done very well keeping her cool. It is heartbreaking to see her in the shelter environment for so long but at least she is doing well. Pippi does love a game of fetch and a good walk but she also has no issue taking princess naps throughout the day. While Pippi isn't a good candidate to live with other dogs (or pets) since she will resource guard her favorite person from other animals, she can be friendly with dogs in a daycare environment. Her out of home dog socialization is good, which is good for encounters expected or otherwise. As we have needed shelter space Pippi goes to Fetchers where she gets socializing via doggy daycare and has a very fun time doing so. Pippi would be a great companion looking for her spot to lounge. She hopes it is with you 7/19/2024 Foster Feedback: Pippi is the sweetest angel girl there is! She seemed very comfortable with me right away . Pippi loves to play ball, looking out the window, going for walks and chewing on her chew toy! Pippi is 100% potty trained and never had an accident while in my home. I did not put her in a kennel ever because she didn't seem interested in anything she wasn’t supposed to have; she didn't try to get into the garage or onto the counter! She is the sweetest girl and loves to give kisses, getting head rubs, scratches right above her tail and sleeping next to you! She deserves the best home! 5/11/2024 Foster Feedback: Pippi has settled in quite well and is looking to be the Queen in someone's house. Her favorite things include running around the yard chasing her jolly ball, chewing on bones, sleeping next to her favorite people, playing tug of war, and carrying around her stuffed toys. She also loves going on walks around the neighborhood and the park. Pippi knows the following commands: Sit, Stay, Lay down, Shake, High five, Leave it, Come, and Kennel. She is kennel trained, has fantastic leash manners, and is potty trained. Pippi will let you know when she needs to go outside by standing next to the door until you let her out. At the moment, she wants to be the queen of the castle, so she will bark at dogs or strangers walking past the house. She will also bark at dogs walking too close to her. We have been working on this with her. Pippi would make a lovely addition to any family looking for a laid back, but fun loving "bear" in their house!
About Pippi’s reported breed
German Shepherd Dog
Listed as German Shepherd Dog
The German Shepherd Dog is a large working dog, placed in the Herding Group, that is known for intelligence and loyalty. The breed is described as courageous, confident and smart, and tends to be protective in unfamiliar situations. It needs significant daily exercise, mental stimulation and consistent training, and its double coat sheds heavily. Joint disease is a major concern, so ask a veterinarian about screenings.
Breed information describes general tendencies. It does not tell you Pippi’s personality, health or ancestry. Ask 4 Luv of Dog Rescue about Pippi as an individual.
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