Krank is a magnificent 1-1/2 year old male German Shepherd who was brought to the HSOV on November 21st 2025 after he was picked up in Little Hocking Ohio by a Washington County Ohio Deputy Sheriff. Krank's apparent owner had apparently abandoned him. Krank has a black/tan/cream thick/dense coat, a long tail, and a beautiful classic German Shepherd face with dark brown eyes, black shading on his muzzle, and extra-large erect ears. This young man was understandably both nervous and frightened for the first several weeks he was in our shelter, and we completely understood and had the utmost empathy for Krank. Krank weighed a healthy 70 pounds when he entered our shelter in November 2025 (and likely weighs more these days), and he is energetic on a leash. These first photos of Krank were taken on November 24th in his kennel where he was most comfortable. Krank posed quietly and serenely like a professional model for Dog Fancy Magazine that day. Krank soon warmed up to our HSOV Kennel Techs, and he was especially fond of 'Santa Paws' (whom he immediately recognized as one of his favorite kennel techs Emma Dahlgren). Several of these photos were taken on December 24th 2025, and we captured several candid photos of Krank when he was kissing Santa Paws (smile). Krank recently enjoyed a social off-site adventure with HSOV Kennel Tech Liz Stingley and her colleagues when they visited Lowe's Home Improvement Store in Marietta Ohio. Krank thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people and did himself proud. He was presented with a special gift during his outing at Lowe's (a quacky stuffed duck toy) which he absolutely loved (we're not sure the stuffed duck felt the same since Krank was carrying him around in his mouth and shaking him around by his neck). Krank will be looking for a home with an individual who is an experienced handler with knowledge about the German Shepherd breed. Krank tends to be protective of his favorite people. He will be neutered before being officially adopted. Krank could be fostered while he is awaiting his neuter procedure with an approved HSOV Foster/Adoption Application. Update: Santa Paws has given Krank an unbiased endorsement which we will share with potential adopters: "Krank is such a good dog!! He’s the biggest baby!! I adore him! I love on him everyday that I’m there! He gives the best hugs!" When Santa Paws gives an endorsement like this, it truly means that Krank has been a very good boy and deserves the best home ever~ Who can you trust more than Santa Paws??