Adopt Me!

LOCATION: Kansas City
AGE: approx 1-2 yrs
TEMPERAMENT: loving, playful, likes to boss her foster brother around

Update 4/14/09: Maddie should be tested before going to a home with small animals. She is an alpha female and will need proper introduction and supervision with any new canine brothers and sisters. MOGS will help you with this!

UPDATE 4/9/09: Maddie has tested heartworm positive but she is being treated and is ready for her new home!

Boy oh boy, can you help me? I'm all in a whirl and don't know what's going on! I was living okay over in Nevada MO, and then suddenly one day I was what someone called "homeless." They took me to a place called a "pound" and let me tell you, it scared me out of my wits!!!! The people were nice enough but I could tell by the way they talked in hushed tones around me that I was in trouble. Deep trouble.

And then one day they smiled at me and said I'd "escape by the skin of my teeth" whatever that means. A nice man from Missouri German Shepherd Rescue had called and said he'd come get me. I'm not sure what was about to happen but I think I'm a lucky girl.

Anyway, now I'm in a foster home with this nice couple, their two german shepherds, and another foster german shepherd brother named Dudley. I was really confused for the first week but then Dudley joined us and he's such a nice guy that before long we were playing like crazy and having a great time. I think it kind of helped Dudley as well, you know, he's a sensitive boy. My foster dad says I like to boss Dudley around but hey, what's a big sister for? Besides I was here first so it's only fair ;-))

My foster dad says I'm lively (I'm still young you know) and playful (who doesn't love a good game of chase?) and sleep well in my crate (it's nice in there) and am doing well on housebreaking (I'm learning!). He also says I'm going to "make someone a great dog." Well, of course!!!! I AM a great dog! And all I want is to live with you and love you and for you to love me and take care of me for life. I promise you you'll never regret it ... I'll be the most loyal and wonderful companion you can imagine.

So won't you come meet me? I'm beautiful but the really important thing is I'm sweet and loving and just aching for a family to call my own FOREVER. No more pounds or "homeless" gigs for me!

I'd love to meet you! Come see me! Let's make beautiful music together!

MADDIE's adoption fee is $300. This includes her shots, spaying and microchipping. If you would like to help with her heartworm treatment, we would greatly appreciate it!

For an explanation of our fees, policies, and what vetting is covered, please visit us at: http://www.mogsrescue.rescuegroups.org/info/adoption.

 

Your donations are greatly appreciated.

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