LAYLA came to MOGS from a local shelter, after being picked up as a stray and not being reclaimed by her owner. Layla was adopted from MOGS a few months later, then returned to us through no fault of her own.

Following re-entry to our foster system, Layla showed some dog reactivity and herding tendencies from lack of leadership and being under-socialized with other dogs. We noticed immediately that Layla also had acquired some undesirable habits. After 3 weeks in her foster home, under strong leadership, she is no longer nipping the heels of her foster brothers and plays nicely with others. She no longer jumps on you, counter surfs, digs in trash, drinks from toilet, jumps up on back door, or ignores basic commands (that she OBVIOULSY knows).

TEMPERAMENT

Layla is a healthy, confident, sweet, fun loving soul. She loves people, and wants to be right by you hanging out. Her very favorite activity involving people is snuggling.  She loves to play with her stuffed animals and enjoys chewing on nyla bones.  A typical young german shepherd, she loves to be outside playing.


Layla walks well on leash, but has been trained with a prong collar to stop intense pulling. She is super smart, and knowscommands such as: “sit” “shake” “wait” and “come,” and is working on “place”.  We noticed that Layla will start mouthing if allowed to get carried away playing. Therefore we never encourage it, we never think it is cute, and always correct her. She has responded well and had no issues with mouthing since the first week in her foster home.

Layla is now kennel-trained, and will go into the kennel fine. She can not have any type of bedding (blankets, towels, rugs) in the kennel, as she has been known to shred and eat them. She prefers to have a couple nyla bones in kennel to chew on to pass the time. She sleeps in a kennel at night without any issues, and prefers to do so rather than being left free to roam.

Layla eats dry kibble 2 times a day, AM and PM (controlled feedings), and loves her treats. Ice Cubes are one of her favorite rewards.


OTHER ANIMALS

Layla would love to have a playmate that can keep up with her in her forever home. However, she does need slow, and supervised, introductions to other dogs - without exception.

Layla does have occasional, intermittent intensity with cats, but her foster parents are diligently working on that issue. It does appear she wants to play more than attack, but we are working on helping her understand that the cat doesn’t feel the same way.  Because of this, she would need to be re-evaluated prior to being placed in a home with small animals.


CHILDREN

Layla loves humans of any age, gender and size, but because she is young and has lots of energy she could possibly knock over young child if unsupervised.


MEDICAL

Layla is up-to-date on all of her vaccines, has a current rabies tag, is spayed and considered to be in good overall health.

No other medical issues are known at this time.


Layla goes to work with her foster mom and enjoys playing with all the toys there. She greets everyone that comes in, and can’t get enough romping around with office dog her size. She is very smart and needs strong leadership in her forever home. She will need walks and plenty of play time every day.  She loves to go for car rides. If you are looking for a well behaved, brilliant, energetic, lovable snuggler that you can take anywhere, Layla is the one.


If you're looking for a gorgeous, young, trainable German Shepherd

who will love you forever,
Layla may be your ideal family member!

LAYLA'S ADOPTION FEE:   $350
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 LAYLA?
Complete an Adoption Application Now!

Good with Dogs, 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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