🌟 Meet Hope, a vibrant and loving 5-year-old German Shepherd that just might steal your heart! This stunning girl weighs in at a solid 75 lbs, and oh my, does she have a bright spirit! With enthusiasm bubbling over, she's not just a dog; she's a joy-bringer, a heart-warmer, and the kind of companion that lights up every room she steps into! 🌈 **⭐ Key Attributes** * 5 years old • 75 lbs • German Shepherd * Energetic, vibrant, confident, and cuddly 🥰 * Extremely social — she absolutely adores being with people! 🎉 * House trained and crate trained (yes, she’s a good girl!) * High energy outdoors, but she settles nicely inside, proving that she’s the balance you didn’t know you needed! 😌 * Tripod but fully active and capable—nothing can hold this gal back! * Very food-motivated and a quick learner—watch out, she’ll be teaching you tricks in no time! 🎓 💕 **Personality** Hope is the ultimate social butterfly! If she could spend all day with her humans, you better believe she would! She's affectionate and expressive, bringing a joyful, upbeat energy that’s nearly contagious into the home. Can you imagine the smiles? 😊 🐾 **Behavior With People** Hope thrives on human companionship and is truly the life of the party! She would happily be the star of her own show if you let her—imagine the dance parties! 💃🕺 🐶 **Behavior With Other Dogs** Due to her recent amputation surgery and recovery, Hope hasn’t been introduced to other dogs just yet. But with her loving nature, we have no doubt she could make friends once she’s ready! 🐱 **Cats & Small Animals** For the feline lovers out there, keep in mind—Hope hasn’t met any cats, so the jury is still out on that one! 🎓 **Training & Skills** This clever girl already knows how to sit, lie down, and come when called! And she’s crate trained too! With her high food motivation, she’ll be thriving in training sessions—you’ll both have a blast! 🍖 🚶 **Leash Skills** Hope is full of energy, which means she might pull on the leash a bit. She’ll need some continued practice and structure during walks, but with your guidance, she’ll shine! 🏃‍♂️ 🏡 **House Manners** She’s house trained but may occasionally counter surf if she gets curious about the kitchen! 🍽️ Watch out, snacks are her weakness! And yes, she loves lounging on the furniture with her favorite humans! ⚡ **Energy Level** Hope has a high energy level outdoors! She adores playing with toys and exploring! 🧡 But when it’s indoors, don’t worry—she calms down beautifully, happy to cuddle or just chill with you. ❤️ **Best Home Match** Hope would thrive with an active family who enjoys short walks, outdoor time, and wants to include their furry friend in daily life. She can adapt well but will do best in a loving home where she's engaged and excited! 📅 🥰 **Unique & Adorable Traits** Hope is very attuned to human emotions—she practically has a PhD in Cuddling! 🥳 She loves bones, toys, and especially enjoys some ball time! But above all, she just wants to be by your side, her big cuddly self ready to spread love! This loving animal is new to the rescue, so you can bookmark this pet in the Buddy App to check back in to see a full description later. Don’t wait! Apply to adopt Hope through the Buddy App today and let this incredible spirit fill your home with love and joy! 📲❤️