Brooke was adopted 3 years ago, but was returned back to the rescue because the owners were not home enough and did not have the tolerance or time to work with her shyness. Seeing the error of their ways, they came to the painful decision to give her back so that she could find a family with the time and patience to give her the love she needs.

Name: Brooke
Age: a young 4 1/2 - 5 years old
Gender: Female
Purebred or Mix: Mix
Houstrained: Yes
Cratetrained: Yes
Heartworm Negative/Positive: Negative
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Micro chipped: Yes
Good with other dogs: Yes
Good with cats: Yes
Good with children: Yes

Today, Brooke is not the overly shy, nervous girl that initially came to her foster home. She is a sweet, happy but somewhat reserved girl; content to lay by the window or outside when her foster family is out, go for walks and loves car rides. She still startles easily at unexpected loud noises but comes quickly when called so she can be reassured that everything is all right. She also is hesitant when new people come to visit, but given time, usually comes up to them and gently asks for a pet by softly giving a lick on their hand or arm to get their attention.

In the few months that her foster family has had her, she has come a very long way. Before, her owners said that they couldn’t take her for walks because she was scared of everything, everybody and every noise. Now, she easily walks or jogs alongside her foster sister(s) and is eager to be outside and see the sights. Brooke loooooves to play with other dogs - big or small. She misses her rumpus time with the other foster dogs who lived there until they found their furever homes (her foster sisters are a little too old and don’t play so much anymore).

She is well mannered, good with all dogs and children, is housetrained, is not destructive, gently takes food from your hand and will sit patiently to get her treat. We have not figured out exactly what makes her cute little lazy ear stand up but it does sometimes. It is only one of her more endearing qualities.

Brookie-Brooke just needs a patient, gentle and loving owner who wants to lavish her with kindness and love... she is ready to give it in return!!

Thelma Is Worthy!

Thelma's Update 8/23/09

This just in from a volunteer:
Thelma is a bit of a shy girl. She needs a bit of time to adjust to new people, but once she has adjusted she’ll be running to greet you! Thelma likes to have a quiet pet without too much craziness, but she always has fun playing with the other dogs. She is so sweet and loves to get attention. Thelma would love to give you all of her attention and love. She is truly a lover and just wants to give back the love she gets.

Thelma is a German shepherd mix of about 1 1/2 - 2 years of age. She comes, sits well and is leash trained. She plays in a friendly manor with cats and dogs. She had been running about 5 miles per day along side a bicycle with her sister Louise until her adopters returned them both because they were moving.

Thelma is current on all vaccinations is crate and house trained. She is a bit timid and seems to like women better than men.

If you are interested in adopting Thelma, please go to our website, copy, paste and complete our adoption application and email it to gsdrescuectx@yahoo.com.