California is having an enormous influx of Belgian Malinois into their high kill shelters. The Belgian is the "dog of the day" out there right now, and breeding is prolific. The problem is, the Belgian Malinois is a working dog, and must have a job or they get into all kinds of trouble.
People in general do not research the breed of dog when they buy from a breeder, and they are after that "little red sports car" that they can brag about to their friends. Or with the Belgian, they are figuring on a protection type dog, without training. Doesn't work that way folks. Working dogs undergo training their entire working careers, and even into their retirement.
The first photo is of Gibbs, who will be renamed Sig when he arrives in Tennessee. Gibbs was pulled by TAPS, The Animal Protectorates once it was established that GreenePets Foster Network, Kat Rollins and Scotty Greene would commit to him. Our greatest dream is that Gibbs "Sig" will become a drug dog for a local Sheriffs department.
The second photo is Ryker, who will be renamed Stryker when he arrives in Tennessee. Ryker was also pulled out of a high kill situation by TAPS, The Animal Protectorates. Shelley Rizottii called when it was established that we would take Gibbs, and it was determined that "What they hey, ship one, ship two. And GreenePets said "The more the merrier, yes we will take him as well."
Ryker new name Stryker
Once they arrive at GreenePets Foster Network, Inc. they will be residing at All Creatures Country Club, where their training will commence.
Follow this blog for updates on how things are working out for these boys. We will keep a log of their progress until they are placed.
Placement will depend totally on their abilities. Their assessment will tell us where they will fit into our programs.
- Police work
- Service dog
- Family pet - for the right family who will commit to training themselves.
Our placements are to forever homes, be it a partner in police work, a working partner in life, or a highly skilled companion to a family.
Contact GreenePets Foster Network, Inc.
357 Kitchen Branch Rd
Greeneville, TN 37743
423.552.1416 Kat
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