Helga

German Shepherd Dog / Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Mixed · 9 Years 9 Months · female · large

Second Chance Dog Rescue · San Diego, CA

Life with Helga: Roo’s summary

Howroo! That’s hello in dog. Let’s picture life with Helga.

Personality & daily life

• Play, activity & enrichment

  The rescue says: “Helga enjoys staying active and would love a home that can keep her engaged with daily walks, games of fetch, and tug-of-war.”

Health & care from the listing

Health and care details aren’t recorded in this bio. Ask about test results, vaccines, and ongoing care.

Things to look out for

• Discuss these household restrictions or support needs before deciding.

  The rescue says: “She would do best as the only pet in the home, where she can soak up all the love and attention for herself.”

• Confirm which routines are established and what training or home setup is still needed.

  The rescue says: “A refundable $100 training deposit is also required at the time of adoption.”

• Ask about daily exercise, enrichment, and how they settle during downtime.

  The rescue says: “Helga enjoys staying active and would love a home that can keep her engaged with daily walks, games of fetch, and tug-of-war.”

Questions to confirm with the rescue

• How do they handle time alone, and what does their daily routine look like?
• What have you observed around children and other pets, and how should introductions work?
• What care, medication, vet follow-up, or costs should I plan for?

Based on the recorded bio, not a match rating. Confirm needs and compatibility with the rescue.

In the rescue’s words

Meet Helga!! Helga is a beautiful 9-year-old, 75-pound German Shepherd/Malinois mix with a loyal heart and a big personality. Like many dogs of her breeds, she forms strong bonds with her people and thrives when she has structure, activity, and guidance. Helga enjoys staying active and would love a home that can keep her engaged with daily walks, games of fetch, and tug-of-war. She's highly food-motivated, making her eager to learn and easy to reward. One of her favorite things in the world is receiving belly rubs from the people she knows and trusts! This lovely girl is fully potty trained and sleeps soundly through the night. She would do best as the only pet in the home, where she can soak up all the love and attention for herself. Helga is looking for an adult home, or one with older children, that can provide the consistency and positive social experiences she needs to continue building confidence and being her best self. Helga's adoption fee is $300. A refundable $100 training deposit is also required at the time of adoption. Training should be completed within a timely manner to help Helga continue thriving as a wonderful canine companion. The deposit will be refunded within three months of the adoption date upon completion of training requirements. Please note: Helga is available for local adoption only and a home visit is required.

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