New to ARF

Walter

6 yrs · Male · Large

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Apartment OK
  • Loves to cuddle

Adoption fee $200

The application opens on Shelterluv, the system we use to keep track of our dogs.

At a glance

Age
About 6 years
Size
Large, 84 lb
Breed
German Shepherd (our best guess)
Color
White
Where they are
Living in a foster home
With ARF since
October 2026
Shelterluv ID
ARFC-A-492

About Walter

Walter is a 4 year old White German Shepherd. He has had a ruff ride in his short time. This guy was confined to a kennel for 23 hours a day for the past few years.

The owner finally agreed to turn over custody to A.R.F. for his chance at a better life!

He’s an angel boy.

He loves his foster people, his foster dog brothers, he doesn’t bother the family cat, & lives for visitors.

Walter is fully vetted & Heartworm negative! His adoption fee covers Neutering, Rabies, ALL Vaccinations being UTD upon adoption, 30 days of Flea/Tick/Heartworm Prevention, Transferable Microchipping, plus the expenses for A.R.F. to get him adoption ready.

He walks ok on a leash. Is fully house trained in foster home (no accidents since learning the back door signals) He loves his bath time. He allowed his nails to be trimmed & buffed by Foster mom. This guy is just a true gem! He didn’t have the best start but boy howdy he hasn’t let that affect his amazing demeanor!

How adopting works

  1. Apply. Fill out the application for Walter on Shelterluv.
  2. Review. Every application has to be approved by at least three board members.
  3. Home visit. We set up a visit to make sure it’s a good fit for everyone.
  4. Go home. Pay the adoption fee and start your life together.

More about adopting from ARF

Every dog here costs something to care for

Vet visits, vaccines, heartworm treatment, food, the occasional emergency. ARF runs on donations and fundraisers. That’s what pays for all of it.

Speckled black and white pup lying in fallen autumn leaves