New bio for Athena:   Hello! Athena here! Just wondering if anyone has seen my Furever Family wandering around? I'm a perfect angel in the house - I don't steal things that aren't mine like laundry or books or anything else, I only go potty outside, I enjoy zoomies outside but am very chill in the house. I have excellent recall, walk so nicely on a leash, learned Leave It and Drop in the first week of my Board & Train, and love every human I meet. I'm still building up strength in my leg, but the dogtor said I can run and play as much as I want and that Miss Sarah just needs to make sure I don't over-do it all at once. But I am very smart and have shown I can get my zoomies out and decide when I'm done and ready to go in on my own.   You can leave me loose in the house, or put me in my kennel if needed, I take my food toys into my kennel and Miss Sarah doesn't bother closing the door. I do prefer chill dogs that aren't very rambunctious and respect my "please don't bother me" signals. Miss Sarah also taught me that I don't have to fret and bark about dogs I see when I'm out on a walk. Sometimes I forget and bark at them just to make sure Miss Sarah knows they're there, but I am easily reminded with a treat and redirection continue about my business without much fuss.   Oh! And I'm a HUGE fan of car rides and sit very quietly in the back seat. You can even make a couple pit stops (weather permitting) and I won't fuss and make a scene. Miss Sarah has also taken me to a "tractor store" (I didn't see any tractors) to walk around and socialize. It was super fun and everyone said I was the sweetest good girl!   If you see my Furever Family out there, let them know I'm ready to head out on my next adventure whenever they are ready!   Patiently waiting *wagging tail incessantly*, Athena IV (Regina Phalanges) show less

Meet Birdie! Birdie is an 11-ish month old, 40 pound Shepherd/Husky mix. She has the most striking eyes and always seems to be happy - her whole body wiggles when she’s sees you! Birdie is being fostered with four dogs ranging from 35-80 pounds and loves to run and wrestle with them. She has met and played with non-household dogs off-leash and does great. She’s also fostered with an eight year old and she’s very good with him.    Birdie knows basic cues like “sit” and “come”. She’s almost potty trained but is still having the occasional pee accident in the house. She does well in a kennel, but is also left out of her kennel at night and she sleeps quietly on the couch. Birdie shows minor signs of resource guarding high value food items (yipping and scarfing when others get too close) so we’ve been managing that by allowing her her own space for eating. She is dog reactive on leash. I’ve been doing some longline work with her, but she’ll need continued help gaining confidence on-leash.    Birdie is super sweet, smart, and charming! She’d love a family with a doggy sibling who likes to play. Apply to adopt Birdie at www.wpgsr.com. show less

         Bonnie ( 5 months old) has been with us since December 3rd. She is the SWEETEST dog. She loves to give affection, all the time. Foster Dad still calls her Meatball but Foster Mom thinks Shadow would fit her nicely. She wants to be wherever Foster Mom is. She is still nervous with Foster Dad but loves Foster Mom and Foster human sister. She even gets protective and runs to "save" her when she's being tickled. She is excellent with the kids in the house. She loves to play and as with most puppies she chews everything. Bonnie is on the small side, she won't be a very big dog. She does like to use her voice when she is playing and at the neighbors outside. She is crate trained and doesn't make a peep when she's in her crate. She will chew her bedding and anything on top of the crate so be cautious there. She comes when she is called (unless she comes across a pile of bunny poop) Bonnie is going to make a great family dog.               show less

Brigida is a sweet pup of about a year old. She is smart, sweet, loves to cuddle and play, and can be a bit on the sassy side. She came to her current foster home because she was sparring with her foster brothers and sisters. While in her new foster home, she learned good socialization skills which included helping her foster mom and dad work training other dogs! She is a lover of cuddling and will cuddle with both her humans and four legged family members. When she plays, she likes to bat around the toys and bones like a kitty! She still is working on a little bit of resource guarding when it comes to sharing toys and bones but overall is very good. She is very good with commands such as sit, stay, come, leave it, and drop. She's good at releasing toys with her human family. Brigida has come a long way but she will need continued strong leadership. She would be best in a home with older children that are also good Pack Leaders. She would enjoy having a further or sister as well.   show less

Very playful and outgoing personality, loves playing with her siblings, people, AND the big dogs. Likes to explore and loves toys. Dad is a German Shepherd and here are Mom DNA results Will be ready Feb 1st show less

Hi everyone my name is Deedee! I am an 8 year old girl from Texas. If you ask me I’m not too sure about this snow or the cold up here, but I’m getting used to it. I’m a little slower to get around( Start of neuropathy)and warm up to people but once I do I am the sweetest girl ever. I am good with other dogs, but it might take me some time to warm up to them so just be patient with me. I might not be the youngest girl out there, but give me a toy and I’ll be the most joyful girl. Looking forward to meeting you!   show less

We are cross posting for this amaizng rescuer who saved this dog. This is not a white paws dog but we offered to help place the dog. Please note she is special needs as she doesn't have a tongue.  Once an adopter is approved we will than put you in touch with the lady who saved her and has her. Please spread the word about this sweet girl. She deserves a home that doesn't mind a little mess from eating and drinking.  Meet Dixie! Dixie is from Tennessee, HW negative, spayed, and about 1 year old. Dixie was found as a stray and has no tongue. It is unsure exactly how she is that way. She can eat and drink by herself with her bowls being raised, and is very gentle if hand fed. Dixie gets along with other dogs, kids, and is fine with cats just needs to learn to coexist with them. When anxious or excited she does tend to be drooley because of the fact she does not have a tongue. Dixie will need an adopter that can stand a little drool 🙂 show less

Must have Shepherd experience. We are told mom and dad are shepherds but we can't confirm that. My name is Elsa. I am around 4 ½- 5 months old. My littermates and I were dropped off at a shelter in Texas and lived there until a bunch of nice people drove us to Wisconsin. Everything is new to me, but I am definitely enjoying my new life. I am not the most confident girl, and I am very Shepherd-y in that aspect. My foster mom says you Shepherd people will understand that reference. I need slow introductions to new animals, but now one of my best friends is the cat. I have gone right up to all the people I have met so far and let them cuddle me. I am doing good with walking on a leash and potty training, I have not made a mess in my kennel. Sometimes it takes me a bit to settle down in my crate, and I sing when I can hear my foster mom but can't see her. I have been good when she leaves the house though. I love chewing on toys, food, and playing with my foster sister and the cat. I am learning that toys are to be shared. I will need a fur-ever that will continue to have patience and socialize me to new things and keep building my confidence. I am a crazy smart girl that lives to please and I can promise you will not be sorry for making me part of your family. Hope to hear from you soon! show less

Hi My name is Fredrick but my family calls me Freedo!  My siblings and I came up from Texas and I had never been in a house before.  When I first got to WI I was scared of everything and had to be carried in and out of the house because even doors made me nervous.  In 5 weeks I have learned to be a dog with the help of my family and fur siblings.  I am still shy and will need training.  I love my fenced in yard but walking through a doorway for a walk is still scary and I’m still learning how to walk on a leash.  I am crate trained and absolutely LOVE to snuggle and get belly rubs.  If my Mom is on the couch, so am I!  My Mom tells me I have the softest  fur and am so sweet.  I would be great with kids of any age and likely wouldn’t mind cats but have never met one.  With proper introductions I will do great with dogs and would gain confidence by learning from them.  I may be a bit shy at first but am loving and gentle and am looking for a family of my own!! show less

Tiny man (he's the runt), he is going to look more like mom we think, trouble maker, adventurous, playful, and LOVES attention. Dad is a German Shepherd and here are Mom DNA results. Will be ready Feb 1st show less

Small but mighty, she is so social and loves people. She also loves playing with her siblings and the big dogs. Super sweet and I love her little white beard she has. Dad is a German Shepherd and here are Mom DNA results Will be ready Feb 1st show less

Herbie is a beautiful 5 year old mastiff. He is a doll and so sweet. He is great with other dogs but isn't a fan of small dogs or cats. He has lived with children of all ages and did wonderful. Herbie is about 130 pounds.  show less

! Hilly(now goes by Skye) is a sweet 8 month old German Shepard, husky, Great Pyrenees mix. She is shy and skittish and will need time to open up, but in the last few days, she has really started to show her personality, which is all puppy, cuddles, and love!   She loves her foster siblings(human and dog) and misses them when they are gone. She does  need to learn some manners on jumping and leash walking, but she sits so nice, takes treats extremely gentle, and can shake. She is potty trained for the most part. The first week we had her she had some accidents and she was very specific where she would go potty outside, but she has relaxed so much since then and let’s us know when she has to to put. She hates her kennel with a passion and will whine and bark if she knows you are home. When we are leaving I’ll take her by the collar, and she will trot right in and settle down.  She loves to run and play in our fenced backyard.  I don’t know about cats or small dogs. She loves kids of all sizes. She does tend to play ruff with other dogs, but it's all play. show less

Who is ready to meet a pint sized bundle of joy? Kazanna is a 3 month old shepherd mix. She loves to run and play and then drop in your lap for a nice long nap!  She is working hard on potty training and we are having some success! She sleeps in her kennel and can make it between 8-9 hours before having to go potty.  She has foster brothers and hangs with the big dogs! She loves toys and can also play well be herself!  My foster mom thinks I will be a small to med sized dog. My hair is pretty short now so I may not shed too much!  I can’t wait to meet my forever family! I am still a puppy and I am learning not to nibble on things I shouldn’t but I am a very quick learner! Who’s ready for a little friend?   show less

My name is Lenna, pronounced Leena. I am some sort of a mix girl from Texas. You wouldn't believe it because I love to play in the snow! I am just over a year old and about as sweet as they come, my foster mom tells me. I have a foster sister, a foster brother, and a foster cat where I am living. I have been very sweet with anyone I have met, but can be a little shy at first. I would probably do best in a home that is a little on the quieter side and older, patient children are a better fit for me. I love to go on walks, runs, and run around the yard, so a fenced yard or someone who likes to get some exercise would be great. Don't get me wrong, I like to be with my foster mom and the rest of the pack lounging around for some down time as well. I get totally preoccupied on walks and need reminders to pay attention. I let my foster mom brush my teeth, cut my nails, brush me, and once I took a bath. I need someone that can have patience with me for these tasks and continue to work with me. I am not mean in any way, but I will try and get out of it if you let me, and I cried the whole time during my bath. I don't get into anything when left out of my crate when mom is home or at night…. Except if you leave meat out unattended. Foster mom had pork thawing in the sink overnight, she woke up to it on the floor with what I could gnaw off missing. She was not impressed with me, and I had diarrhea she had to give me some stuff for. I am very food driven so I am easily trainable.   show less

Hi, Lucas is my name and playing in the snow is my game! I love to explore and play outside. Riding in cars is easy and fun. I live with two foster siblings and I love to play with them, but another dog in the house is not required as long as I have my people. I am reluctant to go in my kennel but lay down nice once inside. I am fully house trained and well mannered around people of all ages. My foster mom lets me sleep in her bed, which I love, but I never go on any other furniture. I am not cat tested but don’t seem to have a high prey drive, so they might be ok. I do learn fast and listen well. I hate to get in trouble so if I get caught being naughty, I stop as soon as I hear “NO”. My foster mom says I am the most well-mannered foster she has ever had. She wishes she could keep me but knows I will make another family extremely happy. Will you be my forever home?   show less

Looking for your best friend? Well I’m your gal ! I’m a leaping ball of 8month puppy energy . My favorite hobby is wagging my tail and my human and snuggling said human. Dislikes are ..kennels , I’m encouraged to go in with food but don’t like being in it and will get anxious and drool and try to get out , I eventually settle. I’m pretty vocal about it all so apartment living may not be for me . I’m about 98 percent potty trained and will drop a poo now and then when no one is looking , and I will try to hide it , I feel bad but I am just a pup ! I know sit , and to take treats nice , I respond well to human saying “no” and I’m chill with the cat . I live in a pack of dogs and when I first came to my Foster would lift my lip and growl because I want all the attention , working my way out of that now I just try to push those beasts out of the way ! Working on patience . I’m curious about the chickens and turkeys here and did tackle a turkey once but came off when human yelled no . I’m very very smart and want to please , could be trained to do pretty much anything and I’m great with agility!   show less

Nebula is very outgoing and always playing. She loves having a good howl with you when she's excited. Super sweet and loves snuggles when she's getting tired. Dad is a German Shepherd and here are Mom DNA results Will be ready Feb 1st show less

Hello, my name is Nemo(female)! They estimate that I am about 1 year old. I am on smaller side at 45lbs. Don't let that fool you, I may be smaller but I have big girl size personality and love to a goofball!   I love love and enjoy a nice cuddle but I am also high energy. I play hard and need to run to burn off energy. Warning: I can easily hop over 4/5 foot fences if I am motivated enough. Must have room to run or active family as I have a lot of energy for such a little girl!   I will need a younger dog to play with that's preferably high energy like me. Otherwise I will find ways to push their buttons hoping there is a "play" one in there somewhere. I am learning boundaries and learning when dogs don't want to play or if its down time. I know to leave my grouchy older foster sister alone now but that took some learning. I play really well with foster brother! I am learning how to share toys and not steal bones too!     No cats for me as I don't know how to be easy and see them as a great play partner! They don't think it's so great though.    I love all people and am always so excited to meet them. I haven't met kids but I will be excited to meet them. I do like to get jumpy at times (learning process) and I can be mouthy when excited so keep that in mind.    I like meeting other dogs but still learning body language. Might be best for a slower intro as I can be so excited that it can alarm other dogs.    I am told I am freaky smart and have learned sooo much in the short time with my foster family!    Kennel trained and I last all night. Potty trained. Leash training has come a LONG way but still working on perfecting it. I know to sit like a good girl before I get my food and to go outside. I no longer rush out of my kennel in the morning as I have learned that patience gets me far!    I am just a young puppy that wants a good home, great cuddles, and patience for me to keep learning. show less

  Oh Hello, Percy here!I am 7 months old and a giant lover! Snuggles and following my person is my favorite thing to do.  I’m potty trained and kennel trained. I’m very sweet, cuddly, and enjoy learning new things.  In my foster home, there are 3 house dogs and we are friends and like to play. I enjoy to being with friends but I love my foster mom so much, she thinks I can be an only. All I want is to love you!  I’m ready to go to my furever! Is that you???   ◦ show less

I’m Poppy! The wonderful mom of nine beautiful puppies. I am 4 years old. I was surrendered in Missouri by my previous owner because he didn’t want my puppies. I am fully potty trained. I am a good listener. I am calm. And I really like humans. I get along with the 3 adult dogs here. I don’t really play with them. I am very sweet and well mannered. I know how to sit. I love lots of pets and cuddles. I do need to be fed separately as other adult dogs. It’s probably because in my past not every meal was guaranteed. So I get protective of my food. But I’m a great momma, so I do share food with my puppies. Even though I am a Shepherd, I am very quiet. I let the other dogs give all the warnings. I am working on not trying to get food off the counter and tables. I am doing much better, but if I’m not supervised I’ll eat anything I can reach. I would do good as an only dog but I could also have dog siblings. I have never met a cat. My mom thinks I would be good with cats since I’m calm and not super playful. I am not spayed yet. So I will be a foster to adopt. I would love a place to call home forever!   show less

We are looking for a foster or foster to adopt for rocky. We need to get him into a new home so we can figure out his hip issues.  Hi I'm Rocky and they say I'm about 5-8 years old. I don't know a whole lot about my past but it's obvious that I had a rough start in life. I tremble from thunderstorms and I am not the biggest fan of getting wet. I used to hate getting kisses but I've learned to tolerate them. Quick approaches still scare me at times but I'm very quick to get over it. As far as everything else I am one of the friendliest dog you will ever meet. I get along with just about anyone, including other animals. I love pets and snuggles and am very laid back. You will hardly ever hear me bark. One thing I love more than anything is FOOD. I can eat all day everyday if given the opportunity so you'll have to watch how much I eat. When it comes to my bones I am very possessive. I am learning to do better with not growling at people who approach me while I'm chewing on my bone but I still forget once in awhile. I do have some hip issues going on and tend to growl when people touch my hips. Its just from the pain, but I love you up right after to let you know I won't hurt you.. I have gotten plenty of toys, but they just don't interest me. Unless its food, I really don't care much for it. That being said, I don't mess with your things, I am potty trained, I have been trained to sit, shake, stay, and wait for your "go" to get my treats, and I am easy to train so long as you have treats for me. I love everyone I meet and there is not one person who doesn't fall in love with me as soon as they meet me. show less

Hello All, meet Sass. She is suuuuuper sweet and was abandoned/neglected by her previous pack leaders. She's about 5-5 1/2 years, gets along with other dogs, probably would like cats too. I believe she would be good with children too. She is protective and barks at people/critters/other dogs, but once allowed to investigate and warm up she is good. You can see she and Beau have become great friends. She really doesn't know how to snuggle but really wants to try. She craves attention and likes to be with you everywhere. She does have a little anxiety that we're working on. She LOVES car rides and rides very well.   Other than that she is perfect. She listens quite well and does not run. She stays in her yard and comes when called. She'll be a perfect companion for someone who wants to spend a little time with her. show less

Hello Wisconsin!!! My name is Sassy!! I am around 7 months old, spayed, UTD on shots and 38 pounds of sweet, lovable.  This girl is always positive, gets along with all humans, dogs, cats and can put a smile on anybody's face. Sassy is an expert snuggler and a quick study who loves to learn new things. We have been working on house manners, kennel training, potty training and walking on a leash, Sassy prefers a harness.    I'll cuddle with you all day if you want but always ready for playing fetch in the yard. I already learned to sit! I got LOTS of yummy treats doing that! I'm young so I’m still working on kennel training and my foster mom definitely got a good challenge. I will have a good hissy fit at first but will settle down. My foster mom has been feeding me in my kennel to associate kennel equals yummy stuff. I’m not quite to be trusted alone out of the kennel yet when the humans are gone. My foster mom says I’m good with the 3 yr.-old human that visits all the time. I like all ages of kids, women and men! If you're looking for the picture-perfect little girl look no further!       show less

Shelby   Female Age: 7 months Spayed 31 lbs.   Beautiful, brindle Shepherd mix ready to give you gentle kisses. Shelby is a very sweet, yet shy pup who loves belly rubs. She is good around cats. Most of the time she could care less that they are there, but once-in-while she will give a little bark and wags her tail to try to get them to play. Shelby has met a few of the neighborhood dogs. She does best with slow introductions to people, dogs, and new situations as she can be timid at first. She is doing well with potty training and has made no messes in her kennel. She only had a few accidents her first couple days but is doing well ever since. She can be shy at first about putting a leash on, but once it is on, she knows it is time to go outside and go potty or for a walk and is doing great with walking on the leash. The only time she pulls, is if she sees a leaf and then wants to chase it. Shelby would do best with a fenced in yard as she will take the opportunity to run if given the chance so you would need to be aware of her when outside. She also needs to be watched by open doors as she will take advantage of you and quickly and quietly squeak past you. Shelby goes into her kennel nicely and it is her safe place when she needs alone time. She loves to chew on her Kong and her bear, and occasionally will quietly steal a shoe or two. Most of all, this sweetie will steal your heart. show less