NOVA was a stray that went unclaimed after being picked up by Animal Control.

TEMPERAMENT

Nova is a gorgeous, young, working lines female. She is a very active girl with lots of energy, and requires consistent daily exercise. She is very even tempered with people. This super smart girl loves balls, toys, and pretty much anything that she perceives as a toy - but she is also very possessive of them, and needs ongoing training to manage this issue. During an initial foster placement, she was doing some work on basic obedience, and appeared to be housebroken. She is not crate trained due to currently being placed in a boarding facility. Nova loves walks, and is working on learning how to walk properly on a leah.

OTHER ANIMALS

Nova is highly possessive of toys, balls and anything that she "perceives" to be a toy (such as a dropped leash). Because of this, she needs to be in a home with either a submissive dog, or one with no ball or toy drive whatsoever. Due to a high prey drive, she cannot be in a home with cats or other small animals.

CHILDREN

Nova is very sweet and gentle with people of all ages. However, due to her high energy level, as well as lack of training, she is a jump risk around young children, and cannot be in a home with kids younger than 10-12.

MEDICAL

Nova has no known medical issues at this time.
 

 

NOVA'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 NOVA?
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Not Good with Cats, Good with Kids

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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