Free German Shepherd
Puppies
Looking for free German Shepherd puppies?
If you are looking for a German Shepherd,
and your
budget is tight, you can find your new best friend nearly free or at a
decent price.
German Shepherd Rescue
 A
German
Shepherd rescue group is an excellent resource
for GSD
adoption. Most of the dogs they place are one year or more,
but they often have puppies as well.
The placement cost is around $250 or more.
This normally
includes vaccinations, a heartworm test, and spay or neuter. For about
one third of the price of a purebred GSD from a reputable
breeder, you can give a deserving dog a second chance.
Rescue groups specialize in finding forever
homes for
lost, abused or unwanted German Shepherds. They have extensive
knowledge of every dog they place and can normally match you with the
right dog for your unique situation.
Find a German
Shepherd Rescue.
Do you have a German
Shepherd rescue success story to tell?
Adopt a German Shepherd
 It may
take
some patience and persistence, but you can
find a nearly free German Shepherd from a local
shelter. If they don't currently have puppies, check back often. Or ask
them to call you as soon as they get one.
Adoption fees can range from $25 - $150. The
adoption
fee will normally cover an initial vet checkup with puppy shots and a spay or neuter.
This is cheaper than the cost of a purebred
German
Shepherd from a rescue group. And much cheaper from a reputable breeder
where you should expect to pay at least $700 for a quality
GSD. One quarter of shelter dogs are purebreeds.
Why adopt
a dog?
You may be their last hope. Many shelters only hold dogs for a week.
Search for a local animal shelter.
Cheap German Shepherds For Sale
If you are looking for a German Shepherd,
avoid
Craigslist and other free listing sites.
Most of these dogs will likely have poor temperament and/or assorted
health
problems.
Don't make price your primary consideration.
Backyard
breeders
and puppy mills price low to sell quickly. Avoid these unscrupulous
breeders.
Even if an ad reads AKC registered dogs,
this is
not necessarily a sign of a quality dog. My AKC registered dog came
from a BYB. Puppy Mills also use this as a lure for unsuspecting buyers.
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