Abandoned and Injured, This Shepherd Puppy Still Wags His Tail—Now Red’s Ready for a Home That Won’t Let Him Down
Here's What You Need To Know:
- Pending Adoption? no
- Pet's Size: medium
- Pet's Gender: male
- Pet good with dogs? yes
- Pet good with cats? yes
- Pet good with kids? yes
Organization:
- Name: paws 4 life rescue tahlequah
- Address: Tahlequah OK, 74464
- Site: https://paws4liferescue.mystrikingly.com/
Red’s life started with heartbreak. At just five months old, this shepherd mix was dumped along a rural stretch of road with no food, water, or shelter. Still young and clumsy, Red waited on the shoulder, watching cars pass, hoping one of them would bring back the people who left him. But they never did.
Then tragedy struck—Red was hit by a car. When rescuers found him, he was lying in the grass, badly injured with a gaping wound on his back leg. But even in pain, Red didn’t growl or retreat. Instead, when a volunteer knelt beside him and gently spoke, Red thumped his tail against the ground. It was the smallest wag—but it said everything about the kind of dog he is.
Why Everyone Falls in Love With Red
🐾 Just five months old
🐶 Likely a shepherd mix
💔 Rescued with a severe leg injury that is now healing well
🏡 Great with other dogs, cats, and respectful children
🛏️ Crate trained and sleeps soundly through the night
💖 Gentle, affectionate, and eager to love
Red’s leg injury required intensive vet care, but thanks to early intervention, he’s on the mend and walking again. There will likely be a scar, but his foster family says it doesn’t slow him down—especially not when there’s a chance to lean in for snuggles or follow you from room to room just to be near.
Despite everything he’s been through, Red is a model house guest. He’s housebroken, well-mannered with dogs of all sizes, and gets along beautifully with cats. He’s also incredibly gentle with children—happy to lean in for pets or nap nearby.
What Red’s Looking For
✔️ A calm home filled with love and patience
✔️ A family who can continue helping him build confidence
✔️ Bonus: A dog sibling to play and bond with
✔️ No specific yard size required—just kindness and consistency
Red has already survived the worst life can throw at a puppy. Now he’s just looking for the best—a forever family who won’t let him down. If you think that could be you, apply to adopt and help this sweet survivor start the next chapter of his life.
