Adopt a K9 Hero
Adopt Sheila
Support Sheila’s care, comfort and frontline role within ERC’s K9 team.
Meet Sheila
A loyal tracker with quiet strength
Sheila, a stunning German Shepherd born in 2015, is the epitome of loyalty and skill.
With her gentle demeanour and quiet bark, she may seem unassuming, but don’t let that fool you — Sheila is an exceptional tracker, capable of following a scent for up to 5 kilometres with unmatched precision.
She’s a true people pleaser, always eager to connect and bring joy to those around her. Beneath her sweet exterior lies a fiercely protective nature, especially when it comes to Jonas, her trusted companion.
Sheila’s blend of intelligence, devotion and quiet strength makes her a truly extraordinary dog, leaving an unforgettable impression on everyone she meets.
Sheila is sadly showing the signs of her age and now needs care for her heart and arthritis as she grows older. But age will not stop her — this dog will not let her handlers go on night patrol without her.
Adopt Sheila
Choose the adoption option that applies to you and help support Sheila’s ongoing care, comfort and frontline work.
Why Your Support Matters
Your adoption helps keep Sheila comfortable, cared for and close to the frontline
Care
Helps provide Sheila with food, veterinary care and daily wellbeing support as she grows older.
Health Support
Supports the ongoing care she needs for her heart, arthritis and long-term comfort.
Protection
Honours Sheila’s continued dedication to the K9 unit and rhino protection work.
What’s Included
Your K9 adoption includes
Personalised Certificate
You’ll receive a personalised certificate for your chosen K9 hero.
Regular Pupdates
Stay connected with regular updates on Sheila and the K9 team.
Real Impact
Enjoy that unbeatable feel-good feeling of making a real difference in the fight to protect endangered rhinos.