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A874715
Located At: Pima Animal Care Center - Tucson
Description: My name is Merle*.
I am a male, charcoal and white German Shepherd Dog mix.
I am a male, charcoal and white German Shepherd Dog mix.
Weight: I weigh approximately 45.80 lbs.
Age: The shelter staff think I am about 3 years old.
More Info: I have been at the shelter since Jun 29, 2025 and ready for adoption!
I am in Kennel D078.
If you are interested in adopting this pet, visit us during regular business hours. Please email pacc.adopt@pima.gov for any questions regarding the adoption process.
If you believe this is your lost pet, come down during regular business hours to reclaim or email pacclostandfound@pima.gov with any questions.
I am in Kennel D078.
If you are interested in adopting this pet, visit us during regular business hours. Please email pacc.adopt@pima.gov for any questions regarding the adoption process.
If you believe this is your lost pet, come down during regular business hours to reclaim or email pacclostandfound@pima.gov with any questions.
Bio: The title track to Merle Haggard’s 1983 album “That’s the Way Love Goes” includes the lyrics,
“I've been throwing horseshoes
Over my left shoulder
I've spent most all my life
Searching for that four-leaf clover
Yet you ran with me
Chasing my rainbows
Honey, I love you too
That's the way love goes”
Our Merle is a pup who has also traveled a winding road to end up at PACC. He’s looking for a devoted family who will walk beside him as he travels a more secure and loving path forward. In spite of his abrupt introduction to shelter life, Merle’s courage and resolve shine through as he learns to trust people more and more each day. Here’s what some of his friends have said:
“Merle is gaining confidence, trust and skills here in the shelter! He's an outstanding boy who was part of a now famous dump and run at the shelter. He came in with a number of other dogs, undersocialized and fearful. He is definitely opening up and will wag his tail in a friendly manner when volunteers approach his kennel to leash him up. He's getting more and more comfortable with respectful touch. He is a fun boy; he will play ball with me in the play yard and I can tell that once he gets into a home he will open up and show what a wonderful pup he can be!”
“Merle is a lot more comfortable with shelter life and he looks forward to hanging out with walkers. He walks better on leash and this week he enjoyed petting and getting his tufts pulled. He gave good eye contact and that was really sweet.”
Merle has shared his kennel politely in the shelter and has been tolerant and independent when meeting other dogs in playgroup. He’s looking for a compassionate, gentle family who will give him time to decompress in a stable home and let him continue to blossom! Merle is SO WORTH IT; come meet him today!
“I've been throwing horseshoes
Over my left shoulder
I've spent most all my life
Searching for that four-leaf clover
Yet you ran with me
Chasing my rainbows
Honey, I love you too
That's the way love goes”
Our Merle is a pup who has also traveled a winding road to end up at PACC. He’s looking for a devoted family who will walk beside him as he travels a more secure and loving path forward. In spite of his abrupt introduction to shelter life, Merle’s courage and resolve shine through as he learns to trust people more and more each day. Here’s what some of his friends have said:
“Merle is gaining confidence, trust and skills here in the shelter! He's an outstanding boy who was part of a now famous dump and run at the shelter. He came in with a number of other dogs, undersocialized and fearful. He is definitely opening up and will wag his tail in a friendly manner when volunteers approach his kennel to leash him up. He's getting more and more comfortable with respectful touch. He is a fun boy; he will play ball with me in the play yard and I can tell that once he gets into a home he will open up and show what a wonderful pup he can be!”
“Merle is a lot more comfortable with shelter life and he looks forward to hanging out with walkers. He walks better on leash and this week he enjoyed petting and getting his tufts pulled. He gave good eye contact and that was really sweet.”
Merle has shared his kennel politely in the shelter and has been tolerant and independent when meeting other dogs in playgroup. He’s looking for a compassionate, gentle family who will give him time to decompress in a stable home and let him continue to blossom! Merle is SO WORTH IT; come meet him today!
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Shelter information
Location: Pima Animal Care Center - Tucson
Address: 4000 North Silverbell Road
Tucson, AZ 85745
Tucson, AZ 85745
