OTIS is a handsome 8 year-old, black and tan male, who was picked up by Animal Control as a stray, along with his sidekick, Pebbles, a little Shipoo mix that we also offered to find a home for.

REQUIRED:

1) Otis is an overall healthy senior, but needs to be adopted into a home with few stairs, and a fairly quiet, laid-back lifestyle.


TEMPERAMENT

Otis is a very even-temepred, easygoing senior boy who takes a bit of time to warm up, but once he does - lookout! He loves hard and enjoys lots of attention from his person. He is very quiet and well-mannered around the home. When he's not trying to spend time with his foster mom, he mainly enjoys relaxing on his bed and taking naps. Otis does enjoy toys, but has to be monitored while playing with them, as he sometimes like to eat them. He loves to spend time outside, and is good on walks, though he still needs work on leash manners. Otis is not crate trained, as he causes no problems having free roam of the house. However, he has recently started to show some signs of separation anxiety, and any forever home will need to be able to continue to work on this issue with him.

OTHER ANIMALS

Otis currently lives in a foster home with two female dogs his own size and energy level, and gets along very well with both of them. He came into care with MOGS along with a 12-pound Shipoo Mix he'd been running the streets with, so appears to be okay with small dogs, though this likely needs to be re-tested if their are small dogs in an adoptve home. Otis also gets along well with cats.

CHILDREN

Otis has not been around children, and will need to be tested prior to being allowed to be adopted into a home with children under the age of 16.

MEDICAL

Otis has some mild arthritis in his back legs and hips, which do not currently require specialized treatment, but this will need to continue to be monitored for acute/chronic changes. He also has some intermittent problems with incontinence, which necessitates the use of a belly band for overnight, as well during any hours that his person is not home.

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

OTIS'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 OTIS?
Complete an Adoption Application Now!

Good with Dogs, Not Good with Cats

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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