CARMEN was transferred to MOGS from the local shelter after being picked up as a stray by Animal Control, and left unclaimed by her owner. However, at the time of Intake, Carmen had multiple signs of cruelty, including bilateral ear infections, embedded collar injuries, significantly underweight, and she was cringing and anxious. It was later found that she had a partially torn ACL.

TEMPERAMENT

Carmen is a fluffy, love bug of a German Shepherd. This little girl has had a rough start with a bad hip and a torn ACL. Fortunately, she is on the mend and showing her foster family her loving, cuddling, energetic side.

Because of her rough start to life, she is anxious and leans on her humans for comfort and direction. She adores being pet, loved, cuddled, and touched.

As she regains strength in her leg, she is showing her foster family her playful side. She loves bouncing, running, and collecting toys. She loves lounging on the deck with her people waiting for squirrels to come down. She enjoys running, so it is recommended that her forever family have a fence.

This smart little girl is kennel trained and house broken. She is practicing her leash manners but still has a bit to practice.

For the moment she is being fed in her kennel away from other animals until she learns that there is enough food to go around and she won’t be hungry ever again. She is ok with humans touching her food and bowl.

Interactions with other Animals

She plays well with dogs but can sometimes appear over enthusiastic. She is ok with large and small dogs! She currently lives in a home with three little dogs. Two of which she ignores, but the third little dog and her have varying outlooks on life and require supervision. She can do well with cats but, a lot will depend on the cat. She tried chasing one cat but completely ignored the other. As with all new pairs, Carmen will need to be closely supervised. She wouldn't mind rising in the ranks to top dog, but will redirect easily if corrected by her human leader.

Interactions with Kids

Carmen LOVES kids. She enjoys playing with them and will follow them throughout the house. She should be placed in a home where the kids are old enough to understand boundaries because of her discomfort from her hip and her endless klutzy energy.

MEDICAL

Carmen is up-to-date on all vaccines, is spayed, has a current rabies tag and has been microchipped. Her injured ACL has been cleared by our vet after a month of restricted activity, and she no longer has any restrictions on her activity.

Carmen is looking for a forever family that will love her, enjoy playing in the yard with her, and most importantly, cuddle with her!

CARMEN'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 CARMEN?
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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.

 

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