Cleo

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At just 16 weeks old, Cleo has already become a beloved part of her foster home and has charmed the resident shepherds with her gentle nature. Her shiny black coat, with warm brown streaks on her neck and shoulders, makes her stand out. If you love darker shepherds, Cleo could be the one for you. She is gentle, handles baths well, has moved on from her days on the street, and loves to snuggle.Cleo attended our outreach event last weekend with our ambassador Odie, along with 100s of dogs and kids at a local neighborhood Dog Show. Our trainer, Terra Ruiz of Wholistic Canine, who was also in attendance, was impressed by her solid, easy temperament. Cleo sleeps through the night in her crate, sleeping a solid 6 hours without a peep, and she’s very smart. She has already learned to sit and comes running when you call her name. She also happily runs into her crate when asked and settles nicely. Like her littermate Apollo, Cleo has recovered from an upper respiratory infection she got at the shelter. Both pups were picked up by Animal Control and were not claimed by their previous owners.Cleo enjoys being with people and other dogs, and she brings playful energy to every day. As her adult teeth come in, she sometimes needs gentle reminders to chew on her toys instead of shoes, but she already listens when you say “no.” Squeaky toys are definitely her favorites. And she's joined the tear-up Jolly Balls Club at her relief foster home.Cleo greets everyone with a wagging tail, direct eye contact, and a wiggly body, inviting you to kneel down for some love. She’s quick to give kisses and snuggles in return. Sometimes she naps in her crate, but she also likes sleeping on the couch or at your feet if you work from home. She’s almost fully potty trained, with only rare accidents when she gets too excited playing with her dog friends.Cleo stayed with a relief foster family for a week this month while her regular foster family was out of town. She adjusted easily to her new home, playing and getting along well with the five shepherds there, including Ambra, whose adoption is pending final x-rays to be cleared by her orthopedics team. Cleo is a calm, quiet puppy who is doing really well in our care. She sometimes gets car sick, so we’re helping her get used to car rides by doing fun activities while parked and taking short trips. The trick seems to be riding shotgun this week and eating yummy treats to avoid being car sick. We think associating car rides with fun things will be the solution. After weeks of ears that seem to have a mind of their own, changing direction every day, Cleo's radar is fully up to hear all the food crinkles. Cleo had a great visit with the vet and hung out at Pet Food Express while we checked out new treats for her. She's so ready to meet her forever family. Could that be you? Please help us share Cleo and Apollo’s story. These two wonderful pups were once overlooked and homeless, and now they deserve to find the loving families they’ve always needed.Have you checked out our YouTube channel? We would greatly appreciate your support by subscribing, liking, and commenting on the videos we share of our adoptable shepherds in action. You can also follow us on Instagram,  Facebook, and our newest Threads account, where we post plenty of news and updates about our shepherds.As a foster-based rescue, ShepHeroes is always in need of fosters. An overwhelming number of shepherds in our local shelters need our help for a fresh start. Would you share your home and part of your life to help shepherds find new families? You provide the love, and we'll provide everything else! Saying "yes" today truly saves a life. Complete this  https://www.shepheroes.org/foster-form, and we'll be in touch ASAP! We appreciate your consideration.