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OLIVER belonged to a kindly family who took him in after he was dumped in the country and wandered up to their house in horrible thunderstorms.  Ollie was starving and had been roaming the area for several months, where neighbors saw him digging through trash.  Ollie's gorgeous long coat got matted and dirty, and he lived wherever he could find shelter.  The family took him in despite their own hectic lives, but they already had a full house of other animals, were not able to keep Ollie and called MOGS for help.

That said, the family was incredibly torn about giving Ollie up because he's one of the nicest guys around!  If they could have kept him, they would have.  Ollie is about as sweet as they come -- he meets other dogs and is almost instantly fine with them, gets along with everyone, LOVES people, and is SO grateful to be in out of the elements and once again safe!!!!

Ollie is a big boy - just over 80 lbs - and is a stunning long coat (a "coated GSD").  He's currently in foster care with a 105 lb coated male GSD and a standard coat female GSD -- and when  they go walking together people stop, stare, and comment on how gorgeous he is!

Ollie is good with kids (he let them crawl on him) and with cats (wanted to play but then ignored the cat). 

In fact, Ollie is a darn near perfect dog!!!

If you're looking for a gentle bear of a dog
to be your buddy and companion, OLIVER is your boy!

Oliver’s adoption fee is $300.00.

This fee covers a portion of the vet and boarding expenses for the dogs we save.  It includes the dog's spay/neuter, heartworm test, heartworm treatment if needed, rabies, distemper/parvo and bordatella vaccinations, deworming and microchip.

Interested in adopting Oliver?  Complete an Adoption Application Now!

STOP!! READ THIS BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER!

1. We're picky about our adopters. 
2. Are you sure you're up to having a GSD?  They're not for everyone.  They take a lot of time, effort, training.  They shed year round.  They're big.  They scare lots of people.  They "mouth" and herd.  They're usually strong-willed and stubborn.  You have to have references and a home visit.  If you're not willing or able to deal with any of this, please don't waste your time or ours applying.  
   
3. Will the dog be an inside family pet? We do not adopt to outdoor-only homes. All dogs must be indoor dogs.
4. Do you leave your dog outdoors when you're not home?   We do not adopt to homes that leave their animals outside when they're gone.  You must put your dogs indoors when you're gone.  A 3 yr old adopted MOGS dog died when the owners went to run errands, left her outdoors, the gate was somehow opened, and she was hit by a car.  Tragic and 100% preventable. Even privacy fences get broken into.  Gates are opened.  Thieves steal dogs. Never leave your dog outdoors when you're not home!!
   
5. What's your plan for unexpected events and major changes?  New baby? Divorce?  Moving?   How you will provide for your dog if your family breaks up? 
   
6. Will you make a lifetime commitment?  It's your responsibility to keep your dog safe, loved and cared for FOR LIFE.
7.  Do you understand we expect you to keep that lifetime commitment?  It's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to stick by your family member -- no matter what.
8. Are you unable or unwilling to make a lifetime commitment? Do not apply.

Have Questions? Email us at mogsrescue@gmail.com