Adoptable

Diesel - M’s Pawsport

German Shepherd Dog · Adult

Heidi's Legacy Dog Rescue · Tampa, FL

Adult

Age

Male

Sex

Large

Size

German Shepherd Dog

Breed

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Couldn't sleep either? Hi. Diesel - M here.

I'm still learning to trust, but once you earn my heart, I'll be your most devoted shadow—I just need patience, training, and a safe space to grow into the companion I'm meant to be.

My notes say I'm a world-class cuddler, and I'd like that on the record.

I'm on the bigger side — which, if you ask me, is just more of me to hug.

I've been holding down the fort in Tampa, hoping someone like you would wander by.

Here's the thing — I can't tell if we'd truly click until I know a little about you. Sign in (it's free) and I'll size up your place, say hello to any dogs you've got — or be your very first — and give you my honest read on whether we'd be a match.

With a little luck, Labor Day could be my first one in a real home — possibly with you, or with someone you send my way.

Thanks for spending a minute with me. I'll be right here, tail ready, hoping it's you. — Diesel - M

Vaccinated
House-trained
Good with dogs
Good with kids

Best in a cat-free home

About Diesel - M

We take the dogs that are adopted down...so if a dog is on the website they are available. Obedience training and fully fenced in yard is required for all our pups. Completion certificate for training needs to be emailed once complete. When applying pictures/videos of your fully enclosed yard is needed. Please only send inquiries to the email in this bio all others will not be answered. Please read the bio before sending questions - we answer all we know about the dog here. If the question is not answered in the bio please send emails to info@HeidisLegacyDogRescue.com Meet Diesel — a little over 1 yr (est dob 1/25/2025)bundle of energy with “ears for years” and a heart to match. This lively guy is a mix but we aren'tsure of what (it truly is a guess for this guy), weighing in around 50 lbs but packing in plenty of personality. He’s friendly, affectionate, and smart as can be. Diesel loves other dogs, is eager to learn, and would thrive in a home that can keep up with his zest for life. • Good with Dogs: Yes — loves them! • Good with Kids: Yes, especially older kids who understand puppy energy • Good with Cats: No • Training: Knows “sit,” “down,” and “leave it” — very food motivated • Personality: Energetic, social, curious, eager to please • Ideal Home: Has another playful dog or a family committed to ongoing socialization and training Diesel has already shown he can learn quickly and will be an amazing companion for an active home. If you’re ready for an affectionate, energetic buddy who will keep you smiling, apply today through Heidi’s Legacy Dog Rescue — they always go the extra mile for their animals. Adoption portraits sponsored by John Gascot by Urban Dog Studio through Pawsitive Exposure Project. Diesel's adoption fee is $500 - obedience training is required after adoption and fully enclosed front or backyard is also required. To apply to foster or adopt please fill out application at www.heidislegacydogrescue.com/apply-to-foster-or-adopt Thank you for completing the application. We are all volunteers and short on time, we will contact you back only if we have more questions or your application is approved and you will be invited to meet the dog. We apologize for not being able to answer everyone back. For more information contact info@HeidisLegacyDogRescue.com DOGS are in Foster Homes. There is NO shelter. **Our companions MUST live in your home as part of your family.**We do not transport. **See our website for more information. www.HeidisLegacyDogRescue.com All communication is thru email only so please be patient with us. We are all volunteers and work full time jobs and have families of our own. The more complete the application the easier it is for us to process it. Please notify your vet that we will be contacting them and to release information to us. If you don't hear from us we have chosen a home better matched for the dog's needs. We apologize for not being able to answer everyone back. ADOPTION PROCESS: 1. Complete this application www.heidislegacydogrescue.com/apply-to-foster-or-adopt ***Everyone must submit an application - we only keep them on file for 30 days 2. Application background check, vet check, etc 3. Invitation thru email only to meet the dog(s). If you don't hear from us we have chosen a home better matched for the dog's needs 4. Adoption Contract

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House-trained Vaccinated

Diesel - M is listed by Heidi's Legacy Dog Rescue in Tampa, FL. The rescue handles the adoption — Pawsada helps the right family discover Diesel - M.

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