Hope von Hessenstadt is Westside's newest "social butterfly" who just happens to be a 2 1/2 year-old German Shepherd who will totally engross you in her profound desire to shower everyone she meets with handshakes and kisses.  We're betting Hope is also a hugger, but she probably likes to start off slow with just a handshake and then she sneaks in that wet kiss of hers when the moment is right.  After that, she knows she's got you exactly where she wants you, especially if you're at eye level with her.  Don't even bother standing up at that point... she'll have you there for awhile.  Her personality will melt your heart and you'll know right then and there that you've got a true love bug on your hands.  Hope will sit for a treat and walks well on a leash and she also shares a run with another dog.  She's absolutely stellar, so come meet her fast before she's swept off her feet by someone else who's a sucker for a sweet girl like Hope!