TALIA was taken in by MOGS from a rural, high-kill location in Kansas, just hours before a scheduled euthanization. On arrival, Talia was very sick, starved to the bone, chronically vomiting, loaded with parasites and Heartworm +


TEMPERAMENT

TALIA is a med-high energy dog that LOVES toys!  She will play by herself or her human, and she is a sucker for fetch.With daily exercise (20-30 min) she will not chew or find mischief. If you are looking for a running or agility partner this will be your girl.  She is super athletic and loves to run. 

Talia does great in the house and is completely housebroken and crate trained. She is diligently working in her foster home on basic commands, and learns fast because she is super smart. She wants to please her human, has yet to meet a piece of food she doesn't enjoy, and takes treats very gently. She has no food or resource guarding issues. Talia is also a super cuddle-bug and loves, loves, loves to hang out with her favorite people!

OTHER ANIMALS

Talia does need slow intros with other dogs but does well with proper introductions.  She does not get along with cats as she has some prey drive and loves to chase them.The same goes for livestock (horses and cattle).  Would do well as an only dog or with other dog buddies with slow, supervised introductions.

CHILDREN

Talia has been around children at various events with no issues. However, she does need to improve her confidence level, so will only be placed in homes with children 10 and above, who are knowledgeable about appropriate behavior around large, somewhat shy dogs.

MEDICAL

Talia is up-to-date on all vaccines, has a current rabies tag, and is spayed. She has successfully completed Heartworm Treatment, and has been cleared by the vet - she will, however, require heartworm preventatives year-round for the rest of her life.  

Talia has a medical condition known as Mega-Esophagus. Megaesophagus is a generalized enlargement of the esophagus -- the muscular tube connecting the throat to the stomach -- with a decreased to absent motility. Esophageal motility is required for moving food and liquid down to the stomach. The most prevalent symptom of MegaE in dogs is regurgitation. The biggest risk factor is aspiration pneumonia.

Talia's MegaE is currently medically stable. With proper feeding management MegaE is a very controllable disorder, but Talia will require twice daily medication for life. The cost of this medication is about $25 per month and a special GI food that is $70 per month.  She needs to either be fed in a bailey chair or on an elevated surface. 

If you're looking for a gorgeous, young, trainable German Shepherd
who will love you forever,
Talia may be your ideal family member!

TALIA'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 TALIA?
Complete an Adoption Application Now!

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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