Nala is a gorgeous 3.5-4 year old black German Shepherd. She is 80lbs and needs to lose a little weight. This girl is super friendly but a little shy when meeting new people, and can be a little anxious until she settles in and adjusts to her surroundings. She loves to cuddle near people she trusts - and will happily roll over for a belly rub. Nala lived with another dog in her past home and may enjoy a new friend.
Nala did arrive to Safe Haven with a limp, so took her to Frey Pet Hospital for x-rays right away. She was diagnosed with hip dysplasia in her right hip joint, which is a common condition in German Shepherds especially. While there is no "cure," the vet said 80% of dogs with hip displaysia do well with pain management by taking an anti-inflammatory and joint supplement daily, so Nala should continue to live a good quality life with a family that can provide those for her. She will do best in a home where she wouldn't have to tackle many stairs and have dog friends that don't want to play rough - a nice relaxing life without a lot of strenous physical activity, but instead daily walks, would be best for her. Helping her lose a little weight and maintaining a nice "trim figure" will help her hips and quality of life long term!
Interested in adopting this pet? Please click the adoption info link for more information. And then click on the "Online Application" link at the bottom of that page.
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