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Meet Sadie: The Gloriously Awkward Underdog Looking for Her Forever Home

Grove City OH 43123

Let’s just get this out of the way: Sadie is not a traditionally beautiful dog. She’s not the kind of dog who turns heads at the park or wins over potential adopters with a perfect golden coat and soulful, symmetrical eyes. No, Sadie is... different. She's what happens when you take a German Shepherd, Australian Cattle Dog, Shar Pei, and Boxer, throw them all into a gene pool, stir vigorously, and see what comes out. Spoiler: it’s Sadie. She’s got a tiny head, strange little ears, a long tongue that never seems to stay put, a thick body that moves like a bag of bricks in a windstorm, and a tail that’s… honestly, barely there. When she runs, she resembles a velociraptor that just learned it had knees. It's awkward, it's hilarious, and it's so very Sadie. But here's the thing: once you meet her, you realize she's amazing. Sadie is 8 years old and weighs just under 100 pounds. She’s been waiting over three years for someone to take a chance on her, which feels borderline criminal considering what an absolute gem she is under all that awkward charm. She’s incredibly well-trained — housebroken, leash-savvy, and she even knows how to use those talking buttons (yes, really). She's basically fluent in “please love me.” She doesn’t know a stranger, welcomes everyone like a long-lost friend, and is the perfect combination of sweet, goofy, and totally one-of-a-kind. Now, let’s be honest — Sadie has some preferences. She needs to be the only pet in the home, but she’s totally fine seeing other animals out in the world. She's also best suited for families with kids 12 and up, not because she’s aggressive, but because she deserves a little peace and predictability in her golden years. So why has Sadie been overlooked? Well… people can be shallow. Put her next to a golden retriever and the golden’s going home before you can say “fetch.” Sadie? She’ll be in the corner looking like someone drew a dog from memory and got distracted halfway through. But that’s the thing — if you can look past the exterior and see the goofy, loving, smart, loyal dog underneath, you’ll find a once-in-a-lifetime companion. Sadie doesn't want perfect. She wants someone who will laugh at her zoomies, appreciate her weird proportions, and let her be her delightfully strange self. After three years of waiting, she's more than ready to go home. So… are you the person brave enough to adopt the underdog? Or in this case — the underdork? If you are interested in adopting this dog, please apply online, at https://bigfluffydogs.com/adopt/adoption-application/ then email [email protected] *Her adoption fee is fully sponsored by the amazing 15/10 Foundation ___________________________________________________________________________________ Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process. NOTE TO EMAILERS FROM PETFINDER: WE DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAIL INQUIRIES WITHOUT AN APPLICATION. WE REGRET WE CANNOT RESPOND TO EVERY EMAIL, BUT UNLESS YOU FILL OUT AN APPLICATION, WE DO NOT KNOW YOU EXIST. All known information about an individual dog is provided in its listing. We do our best to provide accurate information, but adopters should understand that each home is different and the dog may behave differently in a new home. Dogs are creatures of their environment and you help make the dog what it will be.

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🌿 Pet Details

Age: Adult
Sex: Female
size: Large
Color: Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
Breed: German Shepherd Dog

✨ About

  • House trained.
  • Spay/Neuter.
  • Vaccinations up to date.

📞 Contact

  • Organization: Big Fluffy Dog Rescue
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Location: Grove City, OH, 43123