| Breed: | German Shepherd mix |
| Birthdate: | February 25, 2026 |
| Sex: | female |
| Housebroken: | yes |
| Good with other dogs: | not yet tested |
| Good with kids: | not yet tested |
| Good with cats: | not yet tested |
| Special needs: | none |
ABOUT FERN
Animal Assistance League of Orange County received an urgent call from Orange County Animal Care: nine puppies, all approximately 12 weeks old, had tested positive for parvovirus. One other tiny puppy had already lost the fight and died.
These babies had been abandoned at a veterinary hospital and then transferred to the shelter. Frightened, sick, and without a family to advocate for them, their future looked grim. In years past, a positive parvo diagnosis often meant little hope. But today, thanks to a groundbreaking treatment, parvo is no longer the death sentence it once was.
A generous donor stepped forward and provided enough monoclonal antibody treatment for all nine puppies. The veterinary staff at Orange County Animal Care administered the lifesaving injections, giving each puppy a fighting chance to survive. One has since passed but the rest were fighters. Day by day, these eight little survivors, three female and five males, gained strength and demonstrated their incredible will to live. All of the remaining eight puppies are all fully recovered and ready for new homes.
Fern, a female puppy, is the smallest of the litter. She is black and tan in coloring, with a sleek coat and expressive black eyes, We estimate she will grow to a medium to large dog in the range of 45 to 60 pounds. She loves to play with her siblings! Fern has the distinctive good looks and all the skills she needs to win your heart.
If you are interested in adopting Fern or one of the other sweet survivors, please click the link below and complete an adoption application. They have already beaten the odds. With your help, they can have the future they were almost denied. For more information on adoption policies click here to view our dog adoption requirements.
Adoption donation of $300 per dog includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, and a microchip. Applications require a veterinary reference and home visit. We adopt to residents of Orange County, CA and surrounding areas. Please note: For families with children, we require children to be 10 years of age or older, although exceptions are made depending on the circumstances.