Meet Berkley.

Amherst, MA · 3 years 3 months · German Shepherd Dog / Hound / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Aug 25, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Sep 25, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Berkley! A spirited three-year-old German Shepherd/Hound mix currently in Youngsville, NC, whose essence is a joyful combination of playful energy, devoted companionship, and enormous ears wrapped in a silky black and tan coat. At about 70 pounds, Berkley is a tall, handsome boy with a heart every bit as big as those unforgettable ears he never quite grew into! His warm smile is equally charming, especially when he is proudly carrying a favorite tennis ball after another successful round of play. Berkley loves toys of all kinds and happily shares the fun! Toss a ball, start a friendly game of tug-of-war, or head outside for some playtime, and he is ready to join in. He enjoys running around, taking car rides, exploring on calm walks, and settling in afterward for some well-earned snuggles. Whether the day calls for adventure or couch time, Berkley simply loves being with his people! This playful boy is house-trained and crate trained, comes when called, and knows “sit.” He does well relaxing in his crate when left alone for short periods. Berkley is friendly with other dogs and comfortable and gentle with children of all ages, although older children who enjoy his energetic playfulness may especially appreciate his enthusiastic style. On leash, Berkley can become reactive when he encounters excitable dogs, and busy environments with lots of stimulation can sometimes feel overwhelming. He would benefit from continued leash training, patient behavior support, and positive reinforcement to help him build confidence and focus. A fenced yard would give him a wonderful space for exercise and play while he continues learning his leash manners. Berkley is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations. With his goofy ears, toy-sharing generosity, adventurous spirit, and constant-companion personality, he has plenty of happiness to bring to a new loving home! Could Berkley be the big-eared, big-hearted sidekick your family has been waiting to meet? If you’re interested in providing Berkley with a loving home, please email adopt@joyfulpets.com for more information about adopting him! Please note that Berkley is currently in foster care through one of our trusted rescue partners and will remain with his foster family until the right match is found. Because rescue-partner pets are managed directly by their respective organizations, their adoption process, requirements, and fees may differ from Joyful Pets’ direct rehoming program. Our team will be happy to connect you with the rescue and help guide you through their process to ensure everything goes smoothly.

RescueGroups record ID: 22735412

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

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• Children

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Still to ask the shelter

  cats · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 3, 2026, 6:20 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 3, 2026, 6:20 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.