Critter Details

Meet Ashe — a 1&#226&#128&#145year&#226&#128&#145old, 45 lb German Shepherd mix with a heart full of sweetness and a playful, eager&#226&#128&#145to&#226&#128&#145learn spirit.   Quick Facts: Name: Ashe Breed: German Shepherd Mix Age: 1 year old Weight: 45 lbs. House-Trained: Yes Crate-Trained: Yes, but not needed Good with Dogs: Yes Good with Cats: Yes Good with Kids: Yes Energy Level: Medium – High Fence Required: Yes   About Ashe’s Breed: Our best guess is that Ashe is a German Shepherd mixed breed. German Shepherds are known for their intelligence, loyalty, and strong work ethic, which is why they excel as both family companions and working dogs. They’re deeply bonded to their people, eager to learn, and naturally protective, making them attentive, engaged partners in daily life. With their sharp minds and athletic build, they thrive when they have purpose, structure, and opportunities to use both their brains and their bodies.   An ideal home for a German Shepherd is one that offers consistent training, regular exercise, and plenty of mental stimulation. They do best with families who enjoy an active lifestyle and can provide clear guidance, positive reinforcement, and time together. With the right balance of activity, companionship, and routine, German Shepherds become incredibly devoted, well&#226&#128&#145mannered, and loving members of the family.   What to Love about Ashe: Ashe is the full package! She loves toys, will happily chase a ball (even if she forgets to bring it back), and responds beautifully to gentle correction. Ashe is a snuggler at heart and has already picked up several basic commands, showing just how smart and willing she is.   This easygoing girl is potty trained and crate trained, and she’s calm and patient when left alone. Thanks to her excellent house manners, she can even be trusted without a crate. She has no food or resource guarding tendencies and is a joy to have around. Ashe would love a home with a fenced yard where she can explore, play, and burn off her medium&#226&#128&#145to&#226&#128&#145high energy. Like many German Shepherds, she thrives when she has a “job” and enjoys training, learning, and staying active.   Ashe is wonderful with all people — especially kids — and adores other dogs, both male and female. She loves snuggling and playing with canine friends and is even calm and curious around cats. She’s still working on her leash skills, so an active family who enjoys walks, hikes, and continued training would be a perfect match. She has a great “off&#226&#128&#145switch” in the home and settles beautifully once playtime is over.   Ashe’s Awesome Highlights: 1&#226&#128&#145year&#226&#128&#145old, 45 lb German Shepherd mix with a sweet, snuggly, eager&#226&#128&#145to&#226&#128&#145learn personality Potty trained, crate trained, and has excellent house manners — can be left alone without a crate Loves toys, plays fetch (minus the returning part), and responds well to gentle correction Wonderful with all people, especially kids, and great with both male and female dogs Calm, curious, and appropriate around cats Medium–high energy with a great “off&#226&#128&#145switch” in the home Thrives with training and enjoys having a “job” — very smart and motivated Would love a fenced yard and an active family who enjoys walks, hikes, and continued training   Ashe is an amazing, affectionate, intelligent young dog who’s ready to bring joy, love, and adventure to her forever family.   Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!