Dog adoption in Lafayette, IN, 47909 German Shepherd mix Dog "Apollo"
- Name:
- Apollo
- Breed:
- German Shepherd mix
- Gender:
- Male
- Size:
- large
- Location:
- Lafayette, IN 47909
- Species:
- Dog
- Listed:
- November 13, 2026
About this Dog
He is 5 years old and up to date on his rabies vaccination and is very loving and loyal with me and my husband and our resident animals. However, he is reactive toward unfamiliar people and does not really like children. We have 2 children right now a 3 year old and 4 month old and he constantly growls at my 3 year old if he gets to close to him or tries to touch him. He really is a good loving dog once he gets to know people. He is also very playful. Behavioral History & Triggers: Stranger/dog Reactivity: Barks at people he does not know; requires slow, structured introductions we would just let him approach people on his own. He is also dog reactive he has not had any positive interactions with other dogs he doesn’t not get along with them. He only gets along with our other small dog we have. We also have 2 cats that he gets along with. So it is possible that he would be able to be with other pets. Bite/Nip History: Three minor nips (Level 2/no severe injury)—one toward another dog when trying to introduce them, another toward our other dog when she tried to get close to him when he had a special treat, and one toward our child who was 2 at the time because he was provoked. Training & Medical: We worked with a trainer who noted high anxiety and recommended behavioral medication before progressing further. We saw a vet and they prescribed him fluexotine we have yet to be able to do any further testing with the vets because of his fear and behavior when they get close to him. Ideal Placement: He needs an adult-only, single-pet home (or sanctuary setting) with a handler experienced in working breeds and fear-based reactivity. We are committed to keeping him safe at home while we search and can provide a surrender donation to support his care and his dog accessories/toys we have here for him.
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The adopting family is the only party eligible to receive the contribution. The adopting family will be required to provide proof of adoption between 4-6 weeks after adoption. This is to ensure that the home is a good match and Apollo was not returned. After we have verified the adoption, Apollo’s balance will be sent to the adopting family. Our staff provides instructions and help throughout this process.
What happens to unclaimed funds?
We want the Apollo’s balance to go to the adopting family as a way to say thank you for providing a loving home and to help with pet care expenses. In the unfortunate event we cannot contact them and verify the adoption, Apollo’s balance will remain in our general fund. This fund may be used to match contributions made to other adoptable pets, incentify other adoption-related actions, promote our mission, or support the operating expenses of nokillnetwork.org. If you would like to make a direct contribution to nokillnetwork.org to help us help other pets in need, you can go here. We appreciate your generosity and help!
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