A Life on the Line - We Need Your Help

Help Save a Fearful German Shepherd from Euthanasia

A Life on the Line—We Need Your Help

I never imagined I’d be writing this, but time is running out for a terrified young German Shepherd who desperately needs a second chance.

You might recall the story on facebook and other social media sites around 12 days ago, in which I posted this poor boy, a lost and lonely dog that crossed my path, hungry, scared and searching for kindness. This resilient boy traveled over 8 miles, alone and unsure, just trying to survive, where he was eventually taken off the streets by ACO Saginaw. While he is not aggressive, his extreme fear of humans has made it impossible for the shelter to place him in a foster home or get him ready for adoption. With the shelter overwhelmed—maxed out with dumped puppies and battling an infection outbreak—he has been placed on the code red list for euthanasia unless something changes by next week.

The Plan to Save Him

I’ve taken him under my wing, but he needs more than just kindness. Rescues are at full capacity, and no one can take him in without a vet assessment, which isn’t possible yet because we can’t even get a leash on him. The only option left and to give him the best chance at a safe and happy future, I’ve enrolled him in a board and train program for fearful dogs, where experienced professionals can gently work with him using force-free, positive training methods to help him learn to trust humans.

The problem? The cost is significant, but I refuse to let money be the reason this boy loses his life. I am willing to cover as much as I can, but I need help to make this happen. If you can contribute, every bit will go directly toward his training, vet care and helping him finding his forever home he deserves, whether that’s with me and my two rescue dogs, or another loving family. Even sharing his story means the world.

Thank you for being part of his journey. Together we can change his life.

How You Can Help

Your donation—no matter how small—will go directly toward:

• The cost of the board and train program to help him overcome his fear and become adoptable.

• Veterinary care once he is handleable.