We first meet Padfoot in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Padfoot is the Animagnus form of Sirius Black Harry’s Godfather. In real life Padfoot is a trained movie dog that goes by the name of Shadowberry (Berry) that is now 10 years old and has found himself without a home.
Berry as he likes to be called is looking for a special home with his best friend Porridge who was also in several movies and is 13 years old. Berry put together a little bit of information about himself so potential adopters can get to know him:
My real name is Berry, Shadowberry, and I am now 10 human years old. Many dog years ago I played the part of Padfoot in a big film that was watched by many people all around the world (or so my Dad told me). I haven’t seen it personally but apparently I looked pretty mean in it sometimes.
I am a German Shepherd and my Dad got me as a puppy. He did lots of exciting things like being a stunt man and animal training for films. That’s probably how I got my part. I love people and my best friend is Porridge who is 13 human years and who I live with. Porridge has also been in some films. Both of us are a bit wobbly in our older years but we still love life.
Here is Berry and his best friend Porridge enjoying the sun in their foster family’s garden. If you are looking for a German Shepard in the UK visit German Shepard Rescue UK if you would like to give Berry and Porridge a home for their golden years visit their adoption page to read more about the pair and what they are looking for in a home.
I’m just appalled that his owner/trainer could do that. Unless something has happened in the human’s life that isn’t included in this story?
From what I understand. The owner was busy with work and traveling for work and did not have time to be with the dogs. Family and friends were supposed to be watching them but they were not receiving the care or grooming that they needed.
From 2007: Padfoot was played by a Scottish Deerhound, not a GSD:
That’s terrible!