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Pippa

German Shepherd
Female
3 years 5 months
RSPCA Bundaberg
$450 to adopt
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Health details

Vet checked
Worming is up-to-date
Desexed

My ID: A1486393

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Give your new family member the best start in their forever home with all your pet essentials.

Pippa's Story

🐾 Meet Pippa 🐾

🖤🤎 Pippa is a beautiful 3-year-old German Shepherd with a stunning long black and tan coat and a fun-loving personality! She's looking for a home that can keep her active, engaged, and included as part of the family. 🏡💕

🎾 Personality & Play

Loves ball games 🥎

Enjoys fetch and tug-of-war 🎾🪢& she absolutely LOVES water!

Playful, energetic, and always ready for fun 😄

Friendly with other dogs, although she can get excited when meeting them 🐕🐕

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Life

👶 Has lived with a 2-year-old child and enjoyed their company.

🐕 Has successfully lived with another male German Shepherd with no issues.

🩺 Health

Desexed

Vaccinations up to date 💉

Regular parasite prevention maintained 🦟

Heartworm injection current ❤️

Grooming & Care

🐾 Pippa has a gorgeous long coat that sheds quite heavily, so regular brushing and grooming will help keep her looking her best and reduce loose hair around the home. 🧹🖤🤎

🏃‍♀️ Exercise & Training Needs

⚠️ Pippa has lived outdoors permanently and has not been taken on regular walks, so she'll benefit from ongoing training, leash walking skills, and positive social experiences. She would love to live indoors with her family.

⚠️ She has occasionally escaped due to boredom, so she'll need:

  • Secure fencing 🔒
  • Daily exercise 🏃‍♀️
  • Mental enrichment and interactive play 🧩🎾
  • Plenty of companionship ❤️

 

🌩️ Important to Know

😟 Pippa is afraid of storms and will need a safe, secure place to retreat during bad weather.

German Shepherds are happiest when with their people. Too much alone time will not help Pippa thrive.

💖 Adoption Recommendations

🏡 Best suited to an active home that can provide regular exercise and enrichment.

🐕 Could live with another suitable dog following a successful meet and greet.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly and has previous experience living with young children.

🎾 Would love a family that enjoys interactive games and spending time together.

🌩️ Storm management strategies and secure fencing are essential.

🐾 Pippa is a gorgeous, affectionate girl with plenty of love, loyalty, and playfulness to share. With the right home, she'll make a wonderful companion and family member! 🖤🤎🐕

Receive a 4kg bag of Royal Canin dry food

Health details

Vet checked
Worming is up-to-date
Desexed

My ID: A1486393

Start off on the right paw

Give your new family member the best start in their forever home with all your pet essentials.

How your application works

Visit your nearest RSPCA Adoption Centre, RSPCA Op Shop, RSPCA World for Pets or Petbarn store and adopt an animal in person. You can also apply to adopt an animal online.

Adoption application submitted!

Our Adoption Team will contact you over the phone within 24 hours to discuss your application.

We'll contact you

Our Adoption Team will contact you via phone or email to run you through the next steps to finalising your adoption interest.

Meet & Greet booked

Our Adoption Team will organise a time for you to come in and meet your potential new family.

Home time

Once you're happy to proceed, it's home time with your new companion!

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Frequently asked questions

What will you need before bringing your dog home?

Before you bring your dog home, make sure you have:

  • Collar and ID tag
  • Lead and harness
  • Food and water bowls
  • Appropriate dog food
  • Poop-scooper
  • Comfortable bedding
  • Toys for enrichment
  • Grooming products
  • Tick, flea and worming products
You can find all these items online at RSPCA World for Pets and at our Adoption Centres, will every purchases helping animals in need.

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What should I feed my dog?

Your dog's diet should be based on a high-quality, balanced premium commercial dog food that is suited to their specific life stage (puppy, adolescent, adult, pregnant, senior) and health condition.

The amount of food your dog needs will depend on factors like their size, breed, age, and activity level. However, it’s important not to overfeed or underfeed. Your vet can weigh your dog, assess their body condition score, and offer feeding recommendations.

To prevent bloat, which can be life-threatening, adult dogs should be fed at least twice a day and should not engage in exercise right before or after meals. This is especially important for deep-chested breeds like Boxers and German Shepherds.

Make sure fresh drinking water is always available. Do not give your dog milk as it can lead to gastrointestinal issues.

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Should I feed bones to my dog?

Bones offer dogs nutrients and mental stimulation while helping remove tartar from their teeth. However, bones can also break teeth, cause blockages, and carry harmful bacteria. Consider these factors to make an informed decision for your pet and family’s wellbeing.

Dental chews are a good alternative if you wish to provide your pet with entertainment that assists with teeth cleaning. Visit RSPCA World for Pets for a range of quality dental chews for your dog.