ELSA is a stunningly GORGEOUS girl who's also sweet as all get out!  And she's looking for a forever family who will love her!

BACKGROUND:  Elsa was originally surrendered to a shelter because the owners had a "lifestyle change."  She was hands-hy of men and it's highly likely she was abused by the male in the original owners' home.  She was then adopted out to a loving family but didn't warm up to the male in that home so they felt it was best for her to return her so that we could find the ideal home for her.

TEMPERAMENT:  a super sweet girl who loves attention and being loved on.  She warms up more quickly to women than to men, but loves her foster dad and has done well with men at several public events.  She is super loving and loves cuddles and snuggles, along with belly rubs, ear scratches and just about any other attention. She'd be a lap dog if you allow it! 

PEOPLE/KIDS:  She's good with people overall, especially once she knows and trusts you.  She was apparently mistreated by a man and is more skeptical of men than of women.  She loves her foster dad, who has a calm, authoritative, and loving personality.  However, she was returned by her adopters because she didn't warm up to her adoptive dad.  We believe that the adopter may  have accidentally raised his voice at her over some issue, and after that she wanted his love but was afraid he didn't like her.  Any potential match with your family will include an assessment of how well she may fit with the males in your household.  KIDS:  we haven't seen her around kids much, but she's done fine with the few she was around. 

OTHER ANIMALS:  Elsa loves to play with other dogs and would love a doggie buddy who can show her  that both male and female humans can/will be good and loving to her!  When she's on leash and sees another dog coming she pulls hard and barks loudly -- but it turns out that it's her "let's play" bark.  She has an unusual play bark that sounds big/bad!  She's currently living in a foster home with other GSDs and cats, and doing fine.

TRAINING:   She has good house manners, is house trained, and in general does well.  She still needs some leash training, especially when she sees another dog (gets excited). 

WHAT SHE NEEDS IN HER NEW FAMILY:  a relatively calm home with owners who are good canine leaders but are also gentle and loving.  She would not do well in a frenetic or chaotic atmosphere.   A household with little or no loud yelling.  A securely fenced yard and a doggie buddy.  Patience, a gentle approach, and good canine leadership.


OVERALL:  A wonderful, gorgeous, loving girl who was apparently mistreated by a man in her original home, and is doing well but occasionally may shy away from certain men.

If you're looking for a gorgeous, trainable girl
who will love you madly, and have a relatively calm household,
ELSA may be your heart dog!

ELSA'S ADOPTION FEE:   $350
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 ELSA?
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

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