Oh, there's no way in heck that dog is a GSD/pittie mix. That's a city shelter, so I don't give what they call the dog a second thought.

The shelter says that dog is 1 year. Ivy is 1 year. Their markings are so similar (even the chest markings that wrap around to the upper arm). Those button ears are unmistakable. There were 7 puppies in the litter, I was told. But even if it is Ivy's littermate, what can I do? I don't know anybody looking for a dog, and I don't think the shelter would let me keep in touch with whoever adopts that dog.

I really want to help that dog, but I don't know anybody who lives in that area and who would take her in.

They look SO similar, right down to the (what appears to be) weak forearms and straight fronts: