PANTERA came to MOGS as an Owner Surrender through a locall shelter, when her owners could no longer care for her needs.



TEMPERAMENT

PANTERA [aka "Tara"] is an even-tempered, friendly, black with white markings, senior female. Pantera came to MOGS with very few manners, and has been working very hard in her foster home to learn some basic obedience commands. She does well with sit, and is working on down and wait. She is also making considerable progress walking politely on a leash, and has been trained to both sit and wait everytime her leash handler stops walking. Pantera is crate-trained, but can also be left free in the home. She has shown no signs of destructive behavior when home alone, and does not counter surf, nor get into the trash.

Pantera does appear to have some anxiety and shyness around adult males, and requires slow introductions. However, once she understands that she is safe, she is very curious and wanting to meet her new friend. She has done very well with all of the adult males that she has been properly introduced to.

OTHER ANIMALS

Pantera is currently placed in a foster home that has no other animals. She does have some selective dog reactivity, but this continues to improve over time. She would do fne as an only dog in the home. Cat testing with Pantera has been inconclusive. She has shown some prey-drive with small animals, but responds to re-direction.

CHILDREN

Pantera has been around children of all ages, and has been very gentle and appropriate in all settings.

MEDICAL

Pantera is up-to-date on all vaccines, is spayed and has successfully completed treatment for heartworm disease. She does have some arthritis in her back hips, which does not currently require pain management, but may do so as she continues to grow older.

If you're looking for a laid-back, senior furball
who will love you forever,
PANTERA is your girl!

 

PANTERA'S ADOPTION FEE:   $250
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 o

INTERESTED IN ADOPTING PANTERA?

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