Owner Very Ill, Can No Longer Take Care of His German Shepherd Named BACKUP

STATUS UNKNOWN: EITHER ADOPTED, RESCUED, PTS:(  L.A., CA shelter-super handsome PB german shep boy named BACK UP, house-trained, sits, good with kids & playful, only 2 years old, VERY adoptable!  *From Linda:  I was doing my rounds last week and noticed this STUNNING boy. He is 2 years old but acts like 6 months. Needs some leash training but very smart, will catch on quick. He was owner surrendered last week. Per owner, he was an indoor outdoor dog. House trained, knows how to sit,VERY GOOD WITH KIDS AND PLAYFUL. He was surrendered because his owner has cancer and could no longer care for him. His name is "Back up" ( No clue why but responds)

WHO AM I? My name is BACK UP and my human had to bring me here because he's very sick. He can't take care of me anymore. I know he'd feel better knowing I have a good home. Please let me be part of your family.  Name: BACKUP -- ID #A1233373; male black and tan PB German Shepherd dog; app 2 y/o; unaltered; app 60 lbs; at shelter since 7/20/11
WHERE IS HE? NORTH CENTRAL SHELTER, LA
HOW CAN YOU HELP? Call shelter at (888) 452-7381 and tell them you want info for ID#A1233373
PLEASE HELP THIS BEAUTIFUL SHEPHERD ♥