ROXY is a gorgeous, sweet 10 year old girl who's just waiting for a loving human with a big heart for a senior girl -- a family who truly loves the wisdom and gentleness seniors bring to a home!  She's in boarding due to lack of foster homes, and desperately wants to be back in a home and family. 
     
BACKGROUND
Roxy came to us from a family concerned about her well-being.  Her owner had serious mental health problems and his dogs were in trouble.  Sadly Roxy had been in that situation for over 4 years when the family stepped in.  She came to us with her brother, who was so sick -- a walking skeleton with no fur -- that we had to separate them in order to treat him.  He has since been rehabbed and adopted, but Roxy - sweet senior Roxy - is still waiting.  It breaks our hearts to see the longing in her eyes for her own home. 
    
TEMPERAMENT
She's sweet and loving, and will bond hard with you.  When she first saw her original owner after more than four years, she couldn't contain her happiness.  It broke our hearts because her original owner couldn't take her back.  We promised her that day that we would find her THE best family and home ever.  She deserves it!  She has a nice energy level yet is calm.  It may take her a little bit to re-adjust to being in a home after being in boarding, but she'll remember quickly.  She was raised with kids, and she did wel with the one child we've seen her around.
    
OTHER ANIMALS
She does well with other dogs with proper introductions.  She lived with a large male GSD for 4 years and 'mothered' him.  We have not been able to test her with cats or very small dogs, and that would have to be done.

WHO HAS A HUGE HEART AND WILL GIVE GORGEOUS ROXY HER "RETIREMENT" HOME?  She'll bond with you and love you in the way only seniors can -- and you'll never regret it.  Once you've had a senior dog, you understand why they're so very special!



DOGS:                   Yes, with proper introductions.  Very small dogs are unknown and would have to be tested
CATS:                    Unknown, would have to be tested
KIDS:                    Yes.  Grew up with kids.
IDEAL FAMILY:    A loving family with moderate activity and big hearts!  Fenced yard preferred so she can enjoy the outdoors.

If you're looking for a beautiful,loving German Shepherd
who will love you forever,
Roxy may be your ideal family member!

ROXY'S ADOPTION FEE:   $150
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 ROXY?
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.

Have Questions? Email us at mogsrescue@gmail.com