GARRETT came to MOGS as a cruelty seizure from a local shelter, after Animal Control picked him up for being left out in triple digit temperatures with no access to food, water or shelter. Garrett was also severely starved, and has taken several weeks to recover.

*** Garrett is currently in boarding due to a lack of available foster homes!  Garrett is looking for an experienced German Shepherd foster to stay with so we can get to know him better before finding him a great forever home.  * * *

TEMPERAMENT

MOGS transferred Garrett from his initial boarding location to one of our top trainers once he recovered his health. At his training location, Garrett has been working diligently on learning appropriate manners and boundaries, including recall and other basic commands. He is super-smart, wants to please, and learns quickly. Information regarding Garrett's behaviors in a home setting is not available at this time, as he has not yet been placed in a foster home.

OTHER ANIMALS

Garrett showed some dog-reactivity when he initially transitioned into MOGS custody. Staff at the boarding facility, as well as multiple MOGS volunteers worked daily to help him improve his socialization level, and Garrett now behaves very well in his play group at the training facility where he is currently placed. He still requires structured introductions to new dogs, but this should continue to improve as he grows better socialized to other animals.

Garrett has been cat-tested by the trainers he is currently placed with, and does not appear to have a prey-drive for cats.

CHILDREN

Garrett has been around children as young as 8-years old, with no concerns reported.

MEDICAL

Garrett is up-to-date on all vaccines, neutered, micro-chipped and now in good health. He did have heartworm when he was initially admitted to the shelter by Animal Control, but has successfully completed treatment for this issue. He will need to continue on monthly heartworm preventatives with his adopted family.


 

 

GARRET'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 GARRET?
Complete an Adoption Application Now!

Good with Dogs, 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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