DECEASED 2020 - cancer

LEAH is a petite (and gorgeous!) black and tan, medium sized girl, who is such a doll that one look from her big ol’ eyes will just melt your heart! Leah spend the first part of her life in the cruel world of a puppy mill business, where she never had the chance to feel the comfort of human touch, or to experience her world as safe. But now she is with us, and thanks to the care of a wonderful foster home, is beginning to come out of her shell and experience the good life.

TEMPERAMENT

Leah is a very sweet natured and curious girl, who loves ear rubs and chin scratches if approached very slowly. She has been slowly exploring her new world in her foster home, and is beginning to make progress at learning to trust her people. She enjoys following her foster mom around and learning the smells of so many new things, and is often busy checking out anything foster mom touches. She can be shy and uncertain at times, so needs to be handled patiently, calmly and quietly as she works on building her confidence and learning about a world that is suddenly bigger and more interesting than the small cage she was confined to. One of her favorite things to do so far is going for walks, and she does well on a leash.

Because of her history of trauma, abuse and neglect in a puppy mill, Leah has been undersocialized, and experiences mild-to-moderate anxiety and shyness. She tends to seek out corners or small areas to lay in, where she can see the world around her. She does not like storms that include loud thunder, and will sometimes try to hide in the bathtub as her safe place. After her first two months in foster care, she is beginning to show some improvement in her confidence, and starting to extend her comfort zones.

OTHER ANIMALS

Leah has been around both cats and dogs in her foster home, and has had no issues around either. She also did well with a small size neighbor’s dog, and even got to visit some of our alums and was totally smitten. She will need a dog buddy of medium size or larger in her forever home to hang out with, and help build her confidence.

CHILDREN

Due to her shyness, Leah would do better with older children, 12+ who have some experience interacting with shy dogs

MEDICAL

Once under the care of MOGS' Vet Team, it was discovered that Leah has intentionally had her teeth ground down and her voice box removed. Several of her remaining teeth have been chipped, or are missing, and she may need ongoing attention to her dental needs.

Despite her background, Leah is working hard to learn to trust, and is super smart, gentle and curious. Will you be the one to give this beautiful girl the loving home she deserves?

If you're looking for a gorgeous, young, trainable German Shepherd
who will love you forever,
Leah may be your ideal family member!

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