SAMMI is a super cute and cuddly female shepherd-mix.  Sammi was surrendered to MOGS, along with her litter mates Patrick and Kelce, by a backyard breeder.

TEMPERAMENT
Sammi is currently in a foster placement working very hard on good puppy manners. She is over 80% house-trained, and has progressed to keeping her kennel clean and dry overnight. She is kennel-trained, and rests calmly in her crate. Sammi is a really smart girl, and has already learned commands such as "sit," "leave it," and "off." She is working on her leash manners (such as not eating her leash) and is making fast progress. Sammi is super focused in training mode, and definitely wants to please her people. Best of all, this girl loves to snuggle after a hard day of play. She is also quite a talker, and like to let her people know eactly what she thinks about things.

OTHER ANIMALS
Sammi lives in a foster home with other dogs, all of whom are bigger than she, and has done very well with them. She also thinks cats are great playmates!

CHILDREN
Sammi is in foster care with young kids, has been around children of all ages and sizes, has had no problems and is very good with kids.

MEDICAL
This little girl came to MOGS with zero medical care:  no puppy shot, no de-worming despite having  a belly infested with worms, and covered in fleas!  We have de-wormed her multiple times (as all puppies must be), given her her first puppy shot, and immediately de-fleaed her.   We also microchipped her.
**  NOTE ** Sammi actually has two microchips but neither shows up when she is scanned with a chip reader. It appears that, for some reason, her skin is preventing the chip from reading.  Her new family will meed to discuss with their vet on adoption.

Sammi has not yet been spayed or given a rabies shot due to her age. 

If you're looking for a gorgeous pup who will bring you joy and
love you forever,
SAMMI is your girl!

SAMMI'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 SAMMI?
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

Thank you for considering a homeless dog or cat.