GINNY is a 2.5 year old female German Shepherd. At a new healthy weight of 55 pounds she is a petite but foxy little girl with an adorable smile. She was surrendered to a local shelter by her owner who was moving and didn't want to take her with them. She was skinny, terrified, and had been a mostly outdoor dog without monthly heart worm preventatives, resulting in a heart worm positive diagnosis.

TEMPERMENT

Ginny is now thriving in a foster home and has made leaps and bounds of progress. She is an extremely sweet and lovable girl, although very shy to new people and especially wary of men. She is a medium energy level dog, content to entertain herself with toys and chew bones (now that she’s discovered what toys are!), or get in a really good cuddle session. She loves to go for walks and play fetch in open areas and can’t wait until her heart worm treatment is finished to resume her favorite activities.

As she comes out of her shell she displays more playfulness, more confidence, higher energy levels, and requires some loving correction as some slight leash pulling and jumping comes to light. She will be very shy to start in any new home, but once she warms up she is a Velcro dog and loves to be with her people and fur sibling(s).

OTHER ANIMALS

Ginny is much more comfortable when there is another dog around and would prefer to have a fur sibling in her home. An appropriate fur sibling would be one that will give her space at first to let her warm up (controlled introductions, crate and rotate if necessary to start), and be accepting of her in the home, not overly dominant or controlling. When she warms up to a dog she does love to play chase, tug of war, and a little rough housing.

CHILDREN

Ginny has met some 10+ year old boys, and with appropriate introductions was fine. Any introductions with new people, especially young children, need to be closely supervised and controlled because of her initial shyness.

MEDICAL

Ginny recently received her heart worm injections and is now on a low activity regimen for several weeks. She is doing well and is thankful snuggles are included in her doctors’ orders to keep calm.



When she is given the clear for more activity she will need more basic training to learn commands, she currently knows sit and down.

Soon she will be ready to meet more people (and dogs!) and find the forever loving home she deserves. Apply now if you think you could be the one to make her dreams come true!

 

GINNY'S ADOPTION FEE:   $300
This fee covers only part of what we spend to vet, board and rehab the dogs we save. On average we spend over $450 on each dog. We made a decision to keep our adoption fee at the 2005 level even though vet prices have doubled and tripled since then. We are constantly fundraising to cover the deficit. At minimum, your adoption fee includes the dog's spay/neuter, heartworm test, heartworm treatment if needed, rabies shot, distemper/parvo shot, bordatella shot, deworming, monthly heartworm and flea preventives, and microchip. In many cases it also includes surgery and various types of vet treatment for standard issues such as hot spots, ear infections and so on.
 
INTERESTED IN ADOPTING GINNY?
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

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