Meet Xerxes
The Arizona Center for Animal Rescue and Education lists Xerxes as male German Shepherd Dog in Florence, Arizona. Xerxes is listed as a large dog and is 8 years old. Xerxes describes himself as a gentle, social dog who is sweet with every person and creature he meets.
One thing to know is that Xerxes barks when someone is at the door, but stops as soon as the door is opened. He was returned to the rescue when a child in his home developed allergies. He really wants to be part of a family again. His listing says he is good with dogs, cats and kids, and that he likes having other animals around.
Xerxes has a mellow disposition and describes himself by nature as social and quiet. He will politely greet anyone who comes to visit.
Xerxes loves to go on walks, likes to wade in the pool and really likes chew sticks. He will play some, but mostly he is very relaxed and content to stay near people who will pet him. He loves a good dog bed and is crate trained.
To ask about Xerxes or start an application, contact The Arizona Center for Animal Rescue and Education.
Edited by Lily's Second Chance from the listing by The Arizona Center for Animal Rescue and Education. Please confirm details with The Arizona Center for Animal Rescue and Education.
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Meet Xerxes! My favorite thing to do is... be with people. I am a gentle, social dog. What makes me special is... I am quite the gentleman! I am sweet with every person and creature I meet. I have a mellow disposition. I love to go on walks, I like to wade in the pool, and I really like chew sticks. I like to have other animals around, and I'm equally good with other dogs and with cats. I bark when someone is at the door, but stop as soon as the door is opened. I will politely greet anyone who comes to visit. I want my new owner to know... I was returned to the rescue when a child in my home developed allergies. I really want to be part of a family again. When I am feeling playful I like to.. (favorite toys): Explore. I will play some, but mostly I am very relaxed and am content to stay near people who will pet me and tell me what a good boy I am. Where do I sleep? I love a good dog bed, and I am crate trained. I am good with: Dogs, Cats, and Kids By nature I am... Social and Quiet
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