Meet Cy: A Smart German Shepherd Looking for a Colorado Home

One of the most common breeds found in animal shelters in Colorado is the German Shepherd. I have owned numerous German Shepherds over the years, and I can tell you for certain that they are some of the most loyal and lovable dogs you will ever have the privilege of owning.

Why Are German Shepherds Often Surrendered in Colorado?

German Shepherds are working dogs. They are very smart and need a lot of exercise to make them happy pups. Oftentimes, people love the idea of owning a German Shepherd until they find out how much work they need. Ultimately, a lot of these dogs end up in the shelter because of situations like this.

NOCO Humane

Our NOCO Humane Pet of the Week is Cy, a four-year-old German Shepherd. Cy is house-trained and crate-trained, but he can get anxious when he is left alone. He is an active and clever companion who would be the perfect adventure buddy with the right touch when it comes to structure, patience, and positive reinforcement.

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Cy, the German Shepherd, knows how to sit on command and will catch treats out of the air. He loves attention and people, but meeting new human friends can be a bit stressful in the beginning; Cy warms up with patience and positivity.

Located at NOCO Humane's Larimer Campus at 3501 East 71st Street in Loveland, Cy's adoption fee is $175 and includes the following perks:

• Spay or neuter surgery.
• General medical examination and testing for good health.
• Preliminary vaccinations.
• Microchip implant and registration.
• Collar and leash for safe travels home.
• $40 discount for Rover services. Select trainers offer the first training session for free.
• Complimentary post-adoption medical exam from a participating veterinary clinic.
• Discount on your first purchase from Poudre Pet & Feed Supply.

Cy would do best in a home with children over the age of 12 and no other dog siblings. To learn more about how you can adopt Cy, visit NOCOHumane.org.