ADOPT ME!

LOCATION: Topeka, KS
AGE: approx. 2-3 yrs.
Temperament: Sweet girl!

Hope came into our rescue from a horrendous high kill pound. She immediately lived up to her name by overcoming THE worst case of upper respiratory infection the vet (and we) had ever seen. She was a mess for well over three weeks, and was also completely emaciated. This poor girl had been starving for a long time when she landed in the pound. In fact she was so starved and so sick that the pound's own vet refused to spay her until she got better and put on some weight!

HOPE had some challenges adjusting in the first few weeks in foster care, but that seems to all be behind her now. She still doesn't get along well with her senior foster brother, but we believe that's a personality clash more than anything. She is doing fine with her foster sister and the foster's 6 yr old daughter.

HOPE is now spayed, in wonderful health and ready for a new home and family. She's a sweet doll who does fine with children above toddler age The photos are from Hope's first bath at her foster home -- and her foster mom reported that she has never bathed a calmer dog!

If you would like to adopt Hope and offer her a FOREVER home, please email us!

HOPE's adoption fee is $300. For an explanation of our fees and policies, please visit us at www.mogsrescue.petfinder.com.

For an application, email mogsrescue@yahoo.com. Please write "HOPE - application please" in the subject line.

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