Meet Oso... 

We named him Oso, because he is O-So handsome!!!  Oso came to us with a sad story.  He has spent his life in a cage.  Yes, you read that right -- not even a dog run.  This sweet boy spent his life living in a cage!!!  When he was no longer wanted, he was dumped at a high kill animal shelter.  Oso caught the eye of one of our volunteers who put out a plea to save this special dog.  Another volunteer dropped everything and went and got Oso off of "death row" in the nick of time.  Oso would have been put down that night...

Oso was so frightened, our hearts just broke for this darling boy.  We rushed him to the vet and with some 'TLC', Oso is going to be just fine.  He has discovered how wonderful life can be when you are loved and cared for.  Oso no longer cowers -- he prances and dances and gives kisses.  We knew after living in a cage, Oso would need to build up muscle and therefore we take him for walks everyday.  Oso just loves his walks, and his tail never stops wagging.  On a walk at the local park, he greeted everyone with a smile.  Oso loves life and everything it has to offer.  He loves people, dogs, both large and small (he gave kisses to a 3 pound terrier).  Oso is happy just to be by your side...  You want to go for a walk?  Great!!!  You want to hang out and watch a movie?  Oso's right there with you!!!

Oso has an excellent temperament and is just an all around great dog.  Whatever scars he carries in his heart do not affect his love of people and life itself.  Oso recently went to 'A Dogs Day Out', a doggie day care, and was the hit of the place.  He ran and played and just had a great time.  He got along with all the other dogs and when our volunteer picked him up that afternoon, his card had a gold star on it for good behavior!  :-)

Oso is about 4 years old and will weigh about 75 pounds when he fills out.  Oso is loving, caring and devoted.  He is looking for the same traits in his forever family....

Oso is in boarding.  If you are interested in meeting him, please click on the button below and fill out our online adoption application, call (714) 206-9002 or email ShawnGSDRescue@aol.com.