Kenai is a 9-week-old, 16-lb German Shepherd mix named after Little Brother Bear--he's a gentle giant with a big heart! This handsome boy may be one of the bigger pups in the litter, but don't let that fool you. He loves cuddles just as much as playtime. He's still learning all the puppy basics, including potty training, and currently uses puppy pads while practicing going outside. He has done great in gated puppy spaces. He would benefit from having people home often to tend to his puppy needs. Kenai does well with children and with other dogs, though he will need slow introductions to other dogs for now. He currently lives with cats in his foster home and is mostly uninterested in them. Kenai loves toys of every kind, from ropes and stuffies to puppy chews. He loves to explore the world, romping around with his siblings, then happily settling in for a good nap afterward. As a German Shepherd mix, Kenai will grow into an intelligent and active dog who will thrive with regular exercise and mental enrichment. He will require a fenced yard in his future home to meet his energy needs. With patience, consistency, and lots of love, he is sure to become an amazing companion. Are you ready for your new best friend? If you are interested in this dog, fill out an application at this link to get the ball rolling - https://pethavenmn.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/dog-adoption-application/ The adoption fee is $550. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, heartworm/Lyme test, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and Bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and microchip implant (including registration). Adoption fees INCLUDE a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%. Age and breed are based on veterinarian and intake professional's recommendation and not guaranteed as a rescue animal's history is often unknown. Due to post-adoption services provided, we prefer to adopt within a 150-mile radius of the Twin Cities. However, we will consider up to 250 miles if the foster agrees to travel requirements and staff approval.