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Animal Bio

Sayde is a 2½-year-old Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd mix weighing about 60 lbs. She is a bright, driven, and incredibly energetic companion ready for the right home. She came into rescue pregnant and gave birth to nine healthy puppies, proving to be an attentive and loving mom, and now it’s her turn to be the center of attention. Sayde absolutely loves to play fetch—be prepared, because she will happily wear your arm out—and she has a blast playing in water from a garden hose. She’s very affectionate, loves giving hugs, and would gladly sleep in bed with you if allowed, though she’s also perfectly content resting in an open crate or on a large dog bed when asked. True to her intelligent working-breed nature, she quickly learned how to use a dog door and thrives on mental and physical activity. Sayde will do best with an experienced owner who understands the needs of high-energy working breeds and can provide consistent structure, training, and daily exercise. She is not a beginner-friendly dog, but with the right guidance, she has the potential to excel in training, dog sports, or as a devoted companion. Due to her energy level and herding instincts, any children in the home should be over the age of 10 and able to interact appropriately. If you’re looking for a loyal, smart, and high-drive partner, Sayde could be the perfect fit. Sayde is currently undergoing treatments for heartworm disease. Until he has completed his treatments and is fully recovered, Sayde is available for adoption only in the Atlanta area; He must be able to come to Furkids' shelter for treatments. Sayde currently weighs about 60lbs., is approximately 2 years old (est. birth date 11/25/2023), and his adoption fee is $315. Sayde has been spayed, is up to date on all vaccinations & preventatives, and is microchipped. If you want to know more about Sayde, please complete a survey at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/FKDS/Dog. After submitting a survey, an adoption counselor will contact you within 72 hours to give you more information about the dog you are interested in adopting and to arrange for you to meet. You must be at least 21 years of age to adopt.