ZOEY came to MOGS as part of a trio of dogs surrendered by their breeder owner, when he lost his home. Zoey was in bad shape when she came to us, with a severe bacterial skin infection, over 70% fur loss, un-spayed, minimal muscle mass, which dropped her back legs under her, and incessant itching with bloody, inflamed sores on her skin. Under the care of a medical foster, she is starting to make a very rapid recovery.

TEMPERAMENT

Zoey is a super sweet and loving senior velcro girl, who loves, loves LOVES getting attention from her people. Despite a life of hardship as a breeder dog, Zoey has a very even temperament, and really wants to please her people. She likes to follow wherever you go, and quickly relaxes once you settle down as well. She is only now beginning to understand what toys are, but still gets confused when they are offered. She is getting better at chasing a ball, but needs a lot of practice about what to do once she gets to it.

Zoey is also working on proper dog boundaries, including not jumping on either people or furniture. She does not have any resource guarding behaviors. Now that her back legs are getting stronger (her foster walks her on stairs every day), she is enjoying learning to sit and lay down on command, as well as safety issues of wait and recall. She is also kennel trained and appears to be housebroken.

OTHER ANIMALS

Zoey lived with several other dogs during her life as a breeder dog, and was reported to do okay overall. However, she was found to be a target of bullying by more dominant dogs. In her foster home, she is living with two other female buddies, and has done well with slow introductions and supervision. Her interactions with cats are unknown, and would need to be evaluated prior to placement in a home with cats.

CHILDREN

Zoey has done well with children at least 8 years old and older. Despite her gentle demeanor, she does not have good awareness of her size and strength, so should not be around children younger than that.

MEDICAL

Zoey was quite ill when she was taken to the vet for her Intake, but the majority of those issues are beginning to show improvement in her foster home. There is some suggestion that she may have allergy issues, but reports are not reliable. As a preventative, Zoey is on a high quality grain-free diet, as well as receiving allergy medicine and coconut oil to help with the severe itching that she is dealing with as a result of a severe bacterial infection.

 

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

ZOEY'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 ZOEY?
Complete an Adoption Application Now!

 

Good with Dogs, 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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