04/30/2026
****courtesy post - we do not have this girl. We are positing to get her attention. She is at Columbia Animal Services and that contact and what to do if you are interested is at the bottom of post ****
Clover 🍀
They say a clover brings luck… and this girl is still waiting for hers.
Clover came to the shelter with her mom, Sage. They were surrendered together due to housing issues. She’s a beautiful German Shepherd, but right now she’s very anxious and overwhelmed. Shelter life — especially being alone — is extremely hard for her. She cries, tries to escape, and leans on her mom for comfort.
Her previous owner describes her as intelligent, confident, and independent. She is house trained, had free roam of the home (not crate trained), and knows sit, down, come, and stay. She enjoys car rides and water play, but is not a fan of nail trims or cats.
Clover has started to make small progress — going from fearful and defensive to nervous but more compliant. She walks well on leash and is hesitant with new people, but with time will approach for sniffs and allow pets. With dogs, she can be selective and prefers rougher play once comfortable, which may not be a fit for every home.
Clover is not a plug-and-play dog. She will need an experienced foster, adopter, or rescue willing to put in time, patience, and structure to help her decompress and work through her anxieties. She can be placed with or without Sage, though we’d love to see them stay together if possible.
Right now, Clover isn’t feeling very lucky..…but with the right person, she could be a four-leaf find.
🐾 Canine-ality: Free Spirit
7 years old
Female
Shelter ID: A306725
In shelter since: April 20, 2026
Medical: 90 lb, heartworm negative
Columbia Animal Services
127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC
803-776-PETS
For general inquiries: [email protected]
For 501c3 rescue pull: [email protected]
