Animal Profile: Taylor's story began in October 2024 when she appeared on a rural property in Wapato with her nine puppies. The property owner was unwilling to feed or care for the family and threatened to let them starve. A rescue contact reached out for help, and because Taylor and her puppies were left outside exposed to the elements, they were brought into rescue together.

After spending a year in rescue, Taylor was adopted but was recently returned due to low-level nipping behaviors toward unfamiliar people approaching her space. With a newborn in the home and frequent visitors, her adopters felt they weren't able to provide the management and training she needed to be successful.

Taylor is looking for an experienced home with someone familiar with large working breeds who understands the importance of advocating for her space, respecting her boundaries, and allowing her to build trust with new people at her own pace. She is a favorite among rescue volunteers, who regularly take her on walks, and she absolutely loves getting out for a long stroll or adventures.

Foster Update:

Taylor spent her first year with the rescue in a home with other dogs and a toddler, whom she loved.

While Taylor can share space with other dogs, she doesn't particularly enjoy their company and would be happiest as the only dog in the home. She is house-trained, settles nicely in a solid-sided kennel, but can be talkative when left alone, so she's best suited for a single-family home rather than an apartment.

She has a very high prey drive and cannot be placed in a home with cats or other small animals. Taylor has good basic obedience skills, including sit, down and place. She walks in a nice heel with a training collar, and would love to join a home with Doberman breed or similar experience.

Adoption Info: Taylor's adoption fee is $575 which includes his neuter, core vaccinations Rabies and DPPV, microchip, and recent health check with a veterinarian. Adoption fee may be tax deductible as DGS is a 501c3 organization.

Apply Online: www.doggoneseattle.org/adoption-application

Animal History: Taylor and her 9 puppies are being surrendered to Dog Gone Seattle from their owner in Eastern Wa. They arrive to foster care 10/11/24 and will be available for adoption once we confirm they are healthy and well.