BOLT is a gorgeous, all-white, one year old male who was surrendered by his owner, and is now taking advantage of being with one of our highly-skilled fosters to round out some of his rough edges.

TEMPERAMENT

Though timid and shy at first, Bolt quickly bonded to his foster mom, and recognizing her strong leadership skills, began to wow us all with how fast he learned how to follow several basic commands. He is an extremely smart boy with a sweet personality, and loves to have something to do, and room to run. Bolt responds best to gentle, firm, positive leadership, and expert handling, so requires a highly experienced owner who is willing to provide him with a solid forever home where he can continue to work on building his confidence.

OTHER ANIMALS

Bolt is in a foster home with several other animals, and has done well with another large GSD with careful, supervised introductions. His interactions with smaller dogs are still a work-in-progress in this setting, although he has done well with them in prior placements. He has not been cat tested.

CHILDREN

Bolt requires a highly experienced adult handler, and no children under the age of 18.

MEDICAL

Bolt has no known chronic health issues, but because he is still growing, occasionally limps due to growing pains. His forever owner will need to continue to monitor for this.

BOLT'S ADOPTION FEE:   $350

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 BOLT?
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