Meet Diesel.

Amherst, MA · 1 year 9 months · German Shepherd Dog / Boxer / Mixed (medium coat)

Listed since Sep 21, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 5, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Diesel! A spirited almost two-year-old German Shepherd/Boxer mix currently in San Bernardino, CA, whose big personality shines through his tan coat, dark muzzle, playful energy, and enthusiasm for making new friends. At about 75 pounds, Diesel is a large, lively boy who approaches life like every day has something exciting waiting around the corner! He loves his red bone squeaky toy, happily plays tug of war, and is always ready for activity. He is silly, entertaining, loyal, and protective, with the kind of working-dog energy that can keep an active family smiling and moving. Diesel is extremely friendly with people and has even dashed across the street to greet a neighbor when he slipped loose. His enthusiasm can also show up as jumping on unfamiliar people and occasional excited nipping, so he needs a confident, experienced pet parent who enjoys training and can channel that exuberance through positive reinforcement, structure, exercise, and engaging mental work. He knows “stay” and has plenty more to learn! This clever digger has remodeled a sprinkler system and barbecue in his own creative style, so a secure fenced yard, with an appropriate place to dig, is important. His house-training habits have recently regressed, and he currently needs supervised trips outside and regular walks to help rebuild a reliable routine. He handles short periods alone well but finds longer stretches harder. Fireworks and other loud noises can make him uneasy. Diesel has been friendly with other dogs, including a small dog and a neighbor’s Pitbull. His compatibility with children has not been assessed and a cat-free home would be best. Diesel is fully vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped, with no known health concerns. He needs an active individual or family with working-breed experience who wants a dog to train, engage, and adventure alongside. Are you ready to turn Diesel’s energy, loyalty, and goofy charm into your next great adventure together every day? To learn more about adopting Diesel, contact adopt@joyfulpets.com! Content Notice: This pet is represented by Joyful Pets. All photos, descriptions, and behavioral summaries are proprietary and may not be republished, altered, or used by third-party platforms. Any unapproved aggregation or rewriting of this listing is strictly prohibited.

RescueGroups record ID: 22792912

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

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• Cats

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: No”

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

  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

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

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:26 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:26 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.