JIMMY is a gorgeous dude who loves life!  He's in boarding due to lack of qualified foster homes, but he loves everyone anyway and the staff love him.  He's waiting eagerly for his fur-ever family so he can move past the whole neglected-stray-outdoor-dog thing and get on with a great life!

BACKGROUND
Jimmy was a stray who was found wandering in a bad neighborhood, extremely skinny and uncared for.  We don't know if

PERSONALITY
Jimmy is a pretty typical GSD - super smart, active, playful, loving.  He's also fairly independent at first -- when he first meets you he wants to sniff and explore the room or grass rather than 'cuddle with you.  We think that in his prior life he was an outfoor dog who didn't get much cuddling or human warmth, but we also think that once he settles into a REAL home and family, and sees how much fun it is to cuddle, he'll be all about it.  He adores walks (still learning not to pull but is doing well at that) and is good in the car.  The staff at the boarding kennel consider him one of the ''easy'' dogs and they adore him!  So do we ;-)

PEOPLE
He has gotten along with every person he's met in his time with us.  He hasn't shown any reactivity to strangers to date.  Small kids would  have to be tested, because we haven't seen him  around any small kids, but we believe he'd do well and have just the same issues that any big, strong dog has around small childen (potential to knock them over, play too rough, etc). 

OTHER DOGS / ANIMALS
Jimmy LOVES playing with other dogs!  He's out in large dog playgroups twice a day at the boarding facility and romps and plays like crazy.  He's good with all the dogs he's been around to date, even backing off when a female playmate got snarky/dominant with him over a toy.  He's been tested around small dogs and did well.  We haven't seen him around cats yet and that would have to be tested.

HEALTH
Jimmy is neutered, up to date on shots, microchipped and ready to go home.  We treated him for heartworm and he flew through it with ease.


DOGS:                    Yes, would love a doggie buddy to play with!
CATS:                     Unknown, would have to be tested
KIDS:                     Has not been around kids, would have to be tested
IDEAL FAMILY:      A fairly active family with a secure fence and another dog of approximately the same size and play level!  He'll be in hog heaven ;-)

If you're looking for a handsome hunk of German Shepherd
who will love you forever,
JIMMY may be your ideal family member!

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