I look at the pet ads on CL every time I'm on & today I came across this:
FREE WHITE GERMAN SHEPHERD TO A GOOD HOME WITH A FENCED YARD
I have a large (80lbs), loving white German shepherd who is 1 1/2 years old. He has been an amazing friend and family member to me and unfortunately after moving into an apartment he has become a handful and lunged at my neighbor and now I am being forced to give him up. Writing this ad brings tears to my eyes because I don't want to lose him, but it's either that or be homeless. He is a family member to me so PLEASE serious inquires only and also please have a house with a yard (preferably fenced) that he is able to run around and be a happy dog with out having to be restrained anymore. He has never been around young children so I don't know how he will be if you have children but he gets along extremely well with other dogs, loves playing tug of war and is happy with a tennis ball and pig ear. If you have another dog he will fit right in. He is fully house trained and knows many commands (sit, down, shake, bring it etc...). Because I have never done this before I ask that if you are interested in adopting him that you will allow me to meet you and make sure he is going to a loving home and will be in a place that he will not have to move or lose an owner again. I DO NOT WANT MY DOG TO END UP BEING ALONE OR UNLOVED AND GIVEN AWAY AGAIN SO PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT IF YOU AGREE TO TAKE HIM IT WILL BE PERMANENT! I live in Kalamazoo but I am willing to drive to any location if you are the right fit for him. His name is George and can be a goofball but it loyal and will follow you everywhere and does alot of things to make you smile. Please email me with any questions you may have and included a phone number so that I may call you back and you can even set up a time to meet him.
For one, it is sad to see someone have to give up their pet. It does concern me that this dog may go to a home with another dog or a child. This has not been a one time incident and has happened to several different types of people & dogs, the ad is sooo misleading that it's only happened to one neighbor. I pray something good comes of this.