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5/13/2024 1:42 AM
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German Shepherd Dog / Husky / Mixed  : :  Male  : :  Young  : :  Large

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Raif (in 2.20) needs a caretaker or foster! Won't you consider helping him get a new start?

About Raif (in 2.20)
  • Status: Adopted!
  • Adoption Fee: 300.00
  • Species: Dog
  • General Color: Black with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
  • Current Age: 6 Years 1 Month (best estimate)
  • Housetrained: No
RAIF came to a local shelter as a stray with no microchip, and was left unclaimed during his 5-day mandatory stray hold.

*** RAIF is currently in boarding due to a lack of available foster homes!  RAIF is looking for an experienced German Shepherd foster to stay with so we can get to know him better before finding him a great forever home. Please send an email to mogsfostermgr@gmail.com if you can help! ***

TEMPERAMENT

Due to Raif's placement in boarding, information on his temperament is limited to his interactions with our volunteers.

What we know so far is that Raif is a pretty typical young GSD that has been so far raised with little to no boundaries. He is pretty jumpy and also mouths (like a puppy) a lot of the time. Raif is very food-motivated and has learned to sit and wait for his food with the help of our boarding volunteers. He is so smart he already knows "sit" and "down." Raif is not very mannerly on a leash, but is working on this skill in boarding.

OTHER ANIMALS

Raif tested well with other dogs of all sizes at the shelter, but can be an overly enthusiastic player, so this needs further work. He has also been around other dogs in boarding with no issues.

Raif has been preliminarily tested with cats, and is both curious and wants to chase. He does, however, correct when re-directed by a strong leader, so may have potential to be trained to co-exist with cats.

CHILDREN

Raif has not been tested with children at this time.


MEDICAL

Raif is up-to-date on all vaccines, has a current rabies tag, and is neutered.

Raif has been diagnosed with Heartworm Disease and is currently undergoing treatement.

Raif has no other known medical issues.


If you're looking for an active, young, trainable German Shepherd
who will love you forever,
RAIF may be your best friend ever!



RAIF'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 RAIF?
Complete an Adoption Application Now!

More about Raif (in 2.20)

Good with Dogs, 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.



 

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