FIRST STEPS: Please visit https://www.save-a-mutt.org/adoption-application/ to fill out an application - a Petfinder Inquiry is not the adoption process. We don't do meet and greets until applications have been approved. All our dogs are located IN Washington State. We are a local foster home based rescue. Buddy is one of the most tender hearted boys you will ever have the pleasure of meeting. He is a friend to everyone and his greetings are always with a wagging tail and a sweet glance. Buddy is dreaming of a family that will include him in their plans. He would be a wonderful walking, jogging and camping companion. Just give him the invitation and he is ready to go! Of course, if it is time to relax this gentle giant is right there beside you ready to nap. Buddy has lived with other dogs and been a true gentleman. He would be fine in a home with another dog that possesses the same gentle disposition that Buddy possesses. We don't know if Buddy has lived with cats but he is being very respectful with the cats in his foster home. Buddy weighs 115 pounds and can accidentally knock over small youngsters, therefore, we are asking for a home without children under 10 years of age. Buddy recently received a Senior Wellness Exam with bloodwork. He is a bit overweight at 115 pounds and will benefit from a healthy diet and exercise routine. Any potential adopters should understand the importance of keeping Buddy at a healthy weight. This is very important especially in large breed dogs, particularly Shepherds. Please note, we have approximately a 200 mile adoption radius from Stanwood WA for our Senior Dogs. Save-A-Mutt may limit this distance based on the long term needs of this pet. We don’t adopt out of state except to the Vancouver BC area. We don’t ship dogs. Once approved you must pick them up in Snohomish County, WA. Canadian adopters must be able to come to Stanwood WA to pick up their dog. For questions about this dog please call Elizabeth Woche, Senior and Special Needs Dog Coordinator, at 425-974-9479